Park ranger
Ultimate Member
- Dec 6, 2015
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Here in the wild west of MD, I'm partial to a 45 colt loaded with 23.0 grains of IMR-4227 and a 325 grain hard cast slammer. Out of a 5.5" Blackhawk, it produces 800 foot pounds of energy. A 325 grain at 1100 feet per second !!! . It will penetrate a truck door, black bear, old growth hemlock tree and stop on the far side of the outhouse. It's a hot load, not for everyone but works for my needs.