As a follow up, one of the reasons the .45 Colt is my favorite handgun cartridge is that you don't need to shoot nuclear loads to do most of what needs doing. I too have some bear loads worked up, 330 grain hard cast at 1300 fps from the muzzle of a 4.2 inch barrel. But to quote Taffin, my "everyday working load" is a 250 grain bullet at around 950 fps. Shoots easy, doesn't beat me, my gun or the cases up and will put down probably anything I fire it at. The grand ole 45 Colt is a very versatile cartridge and one that you'll find on my person most of the time.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! A 255-gr cast bullet with a big meplat running 900-1000 fps is a bonafide killer.

@johnharris8191

5 ай бұрын

It is a Hoss of a round!

@jeffrey4547

5 ай бұрын

do u ever make ur own bullets i take a lot of the zinc out of the led makes a real soft bullet leaves a big hole

@blackpowderpiper5711

5 ай бұрын

@@jeffrey4547 No sir, while I have considered casting my own bullets, as of now I have not. I can see where it would be a good bit of fun.

@mkshffr4936

24 күн бұрын

I bet that even at 850 fps it will do a whole lot of convincing.

I've said it before, And I'll say it ag'n... 45 colt is my favorite friend!!!

Real Men work on their own guns and vehicles...

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

@this-Cowboys-Ride

Жыл бұрын

I had a real sweet stainless New Vaquero 45 Long Colt I had put a Wolf spring kit in. I casted my own bullets. Got bored with it and sold for an Ak. I regret that now that I've started making my own black powder. Good video. Made me reminiss a bit.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@this-Cowboys-Ride Hard to get over a good single action.

@christophermead9800

Жыл бұрын

I agree, why pay another man to do something if you can do it yourself? Figure it out and make it happen. You’ll never learn if you rely on other men to do everything for you.

@cbroz7492

Жыл бұрын

...and when find it difficult to do it because of age or partial infirmity...we find it difficult to ask..or pay for...help..

Plowboy Most of the time I’m the guy saying “you can’t, shouldn’t” what ever. Your level of caution shows just how smart you are. And when I get someone telling me I can’t do this or I shouldn’t do that. I simply tell them “A man made it. So a man can fix it.”

Nothing wrong with gun smithing on your own guns. As long as you feel confident and take your time and do a lot of research. The more you know about your tool, the better you’ll be with it. 👍👍

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

10-4! It turned out good when I tested (shot) it right before dark.

@Wastelandman7000

Жыл бұрын

Hell, its a great idea. Makes you more self reliant. Anything that makes you less dependent on others is a good idea.

Enjoyed the video, Mr. Plowboy. You're making me regret getting rid of my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 LC I had back in the late 1990s. You remind me of my Grandfather in how you think on a problem and work out how you can fix it yourself without spending big dollars having someone else out of your sight do the work. By doing it yourself you know exactly how it's done so if you need to do so again, you can. That always impresses me about people with talent like that. Cheers and a Hat Tip To You. Happy Shooting!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend.

Rugers other charming trick years ago was on the vaquero in 44-40. Throats are sized for 0.427 and barrels were around 0.429-0.430. seems they used 44 mag barrels and didn't think anyone would notice

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Sounds about right.

@centurian318

Жыл бұрын

I ran into that issue it’s my first Gen vaquero in .44-40.

@lorentcase1023

5 ай бұрын

My Blackhawk 45 barrel is way tighter at both ends than in the middle. When slugged. The slug free falls back and forth. Only tight at front sight and where threaded into frame.

Plowboy, we think a lot along the same lines. I have been getting back into the Ruger Blackhawk 45s also. I had traded off all of my Blackhawks a while back but then started reading some old Elmer Keith articles and John Linebaugh writings and had myself a hankering for another Blackhawk. A week or two ago I ended up getting myself a new to me Ruger Blackhawk 45 and a Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk in .44 mag. I have been loading up some H110 loads for the 45 also and tried to test out some loads yesterday but Thunderstorms cut that short. Anyways, keep on keeping on. If it works its not stupid.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I've seen a few pics of custom Vaqueros with S&W double action adjustable rear sights modified and installed in a milled slot on top of the top strap. They look awesome, to me. IF I ever send it off for work, that'll be on my list. Thanks!

@A.R.American1

Жыл бұрын

Very well put jw

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@A.R.American1 Just came in from shooting it after we got off the phone, and this gun groups nicely with three of the four loads I tested...so I didn't hurt this one bit 😊 Matter of fact, it groups better than the Blackhawk .45 Colt I used to have that had undersized throats.

@JWheeler331

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Yeah that’s pretty neat.

IMO is SA pistol lovers don’t need excuses on why we shoot, carry, fondle our SA guns 😅 Down here in Texas (Austin) we have a lot of two legged bear.

I've always loved the 45 colt. If you load them heavy they are more powerful than a 44 magnum. I also love the bisley shape. The handle shape helps with those heavy loads. Especially for those Alabama grizzly bears.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

.45 Colt in any gun is a killer. .45 Colt from a big frame Ruger and the like has a LOT of potential.

Never a useless moment with plowboy!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say.

Lol well we all know those Alabama misquotes are big as buffalo

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

😁 I have shot a hornet with .38 Sp shotshell, and a wasp with 12-ga birdshot before.

@jamesa.7604

Жыл бұрын

I like your idea of the Lever Action .45/70 Bear Rifle. That's my idea of Top Notch Bear Defense and Camping Out Gun too!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesa.7604 Yes sir!

@A.R.American1

Жыл бұрын

​@@plowboysghostknow why dont that surprise me. I can see plowboy riding around on the tractor shootin bees with a 12 guage as clear as day in my mind lol

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@A.R.American1 🤣🤣🤣🤣

That’s a great looking revolver and .45 Colt is a great and capable cartridge. That throating trick will work just fine. Great video. Looking forward to your load test results.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It shot good with 22, 22.5, 23, and 23.5 gr of H110, but the tightest group was the 22.5.....so that's where I'll keep them. 10 yards, off hand it put 4 shots in 1-1/8". I can live with that.

I was a gunsmith for 30 years, and specialized in handguns. Went to the trade school in Trinidad Colorado ages ago, and afterwards appreciated under an old master gunsmith for four years after graduating. Now, with all that said, as a retired professional, I find your method to be quite sound. It was in effect, lapping the throats of chambers. Reamers are fine, IF you have them. However, I employed a similar method using bench mounted shop equipment, to lap a .38-40 that was grossly undersized. This was because I didn't have the proper size reamer, and lapping was an alternative method. And I got that weapon ready for the customer the next day. Bottom line is that you did just fine. Especially with the light touch, followed with the repeated checks. Proud of ya! 👍

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It shot great later yesterday afternoon, so something went right 😁 Thanks 🍻

@anangryranger

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Now THAT is what I was waiting to hear! Outstanding!👍

If you're running cast bullets, lapping the bore is beneficial to ruger handguns as the bore dimensions are a little tighter on the end.

yeah undersize chambers... a pet peeve of mine. when I first started fixing em I thought I could not afford a ream. I used a wooden dowel but same Idea.. now I just buy a ream cause they only run $15-25 I also had no way to really measure a hole so I had all kinds of bullets and they would run from .429 all the way to .452 so it was basically a go no go thing. but guess what? a complete set of machinists plug/pin gauges is only about $60 and it is money well spent. Ruger.... how many of them need fixing? a lot. their 44-40 guns had .430 bores and .426 or worse chambers. but.... as you noticed... jaketed bullets will hide a lot of sins. Pretty sure tho the reason so many guns have undersize chambers rather than say oversize is cause reamers wear. the acceptable wear by Rugers standards seems to be run it till it breaks. Anyway I aint against a little extra time or work to get something done my garage is full of tools I cut up and welded to be something else but if I can get the real deal tools for very little money that is the route I am gonna take.

lordy that dickel is the absolute best. i really want some csa content brother, if you feel like doing it

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

There's definitely some more Southern videos in my future.

Good video. Ain't nuthin wrong with redneck engineering. I use it all the time, always have. 45 colt is a great cartridge and I enjoy sending them through the barrel of Colt clones every other day.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Hey it worked thats what counts. good old American know how. I am a 44mag fan myself and cast and reload for my S&W model 29s and a super redhawk and super blackhawk.. I also cast and reload for my 1973 41mag ruger blackhawk 45/8 barre and my S&W model 57s

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Just shot it and it groups great. Sounds like you have great taste in firearms.

Sending a gun off to a gunsmith is a practice in forgetting you own a gun. The last time I left a gun with a gunsmith for an action job, I didn't see that gun again for 5 months.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

There a gunsmith just down the road from me who routinely has people's guns for YEARS....some of which he never does anything to before they give up and go get them. I buy parts off him, but he's never touched anything I've owned. If it's something I can't do (and there's a lot I can't do), I'll send one off for the first time.

Just ran across your video and had the same problem with a Ruger Bisley Blackhawk I have that had really tight cylinder throats. Your way is definitely more economical than mine and while I didn't send my gun off, I did buy a reaming tool and did the job myself. Fairly simple job and turned out great, now the gun shoots way better.

Had plenty of people complain about taurus revolvers and found that many of the cylinders throats tight and barrel forcing cones even tighter! A little tlc with a steady hand or dowel rods wrapped with sand paper have change many cheap pawn shop finds into fantastic qua 13:22 lity shooting irons for me ! With many thousands of rounds

Completely agree. My Ruger Redhawk 45 colt convertible had tight throats. The .452 cast bullets had to be driven through the cylinders with a dowel. Had to send the cylinder off to have the throats opened up. Shoots much better now.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

After what I did, this one shot great.

That's the way, do what you feel and know is going to work !

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

10-4! It shoots great now.

I love that you work out solutions to your problems. You are a mechanic at heart.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just came in from load testing, and can say definitively that this gun shoots/groups great, so at least I know I didn't hurt it 😁

@MyWillypilly

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost one thing about working on anything you did yourself, It makes hard to get rid of (in your heart)

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@MyWillypilly That there's the truth. Once you bleed in/on something, it just means more.

I stumbled up on this channel here awhile back,and I’m glad I did. I’m glad there’s someone else out there that does shit like me.One of my mottos is “You’ll never know if you don’t give it a try “.Yeah I have tore up some stuff because I was curious,but I improved some things occasionally as well.Keep up the good work man,and hold em down in Alabama.Merry Christmas.

My heart keeps coming back to wanting a 45 Blackhawk. It is very annoying that you have to correct their shoddy workmanship but the hawk just seems so right. P.S. Hey Plowboy, what is your take on how much more difficult the old SAA sights are to use compared to the Blackhawk for old eyes?

I've been thinking about a double action .45 just because . Well I'm not looking for no trouble , But nobody dog's me 'round .....

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Heard that!

Great job. Kudos to you for having the ambition to get the job done. I also admire your honesty. I also felt the need for a bear gun, so I purchased a S&W 2.0 10mm. We do have black bear sightings, although I haven't seen one yet. But me and my dogs spend alot of time in the woods and at the creek. I'd hate to be in a situation where I had to say, I wish I had a bear gun😮. Again nice job on the Ruger. Watch out for them Grizzlies 😂.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

The S&W M&P 2.0 10mm is my favorite 10mm. I've had a couple of them, and can't swear that I'll never have another. Thanks!

i have a lot of colts but i like the remington just because on how fast u can switch out the cylinders. i can switch out a cylinder faster then u can reload a revolver. then u have a lot of people thinking they only make 45 colt in cowboy loads not realizing that u can get other loads for it just like the size of the bullets. cowboy loads are 25/30 grains of powder with a 200 grain bullet. i get 40 grain powder with 250 grain bullet but when i reload i mix powders then it is like shooting a 44 mag.i also shoot 40 s/w out of it works just fine it is a little off on the target anything 25 feet and over. then i hear that if u shoot modern powders through it it will blow up i tested that out and they shoot just fine but i also only use a ubirty for that or i don't mix the powders. a lot of people don't know that if u buy a black powder gun from colt that they are made by ubirty not colt and u want the top of the line ubirty the extra money is well worth it.

Great video. I have a Ruger “old” vaquero 45 colt revolver…..wish I would have bought the Bisley. Couple years ago saw parts to convert mine, but harder to find now. Great video

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I live in the foothills of alberta. Yes in grizzly country

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

10-4. Not too many here in NW Alabama.

Thank You Sir Excellent Content Longtime Follower First Time To Comment,Always Interested In To What A Fellow Wheel gunner Has To Say

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to listen and tell me so.

I open up my Ruger chamber throats to .4525 and generally shoot a .454 cast bullet. Tank is a good friend and fellow Shootist.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. This one shot great yesterday and today.

I had the same problem on my old Ruger vaquero 45 long Colt took it to a old gun smith an he fixed it the cylinder throat were 450 449 he had to rim them out to ,542 he had the rimers now it shots straight it's a common problem in 45 long Colt

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Even my Italian clones are .4525" from the factory

@peteperez1783

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I got to mention the the gun smith who fixed it for me also run out the cone of the barrel it needed to be rim out also sady that old gun smith passed on he was a old time an he new single actions

Good to see you playboy 🇺🇸💪👍

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Glad you tuned in!

I thought everyone that shot revolvers at some point and time had to have something overpowered just because. I will also say there is something about strolling through the woods with a dinosaur killer on your hip that has to be experienced. Congrats on getting the throats opened up and am waiting on some range reports.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It shot great this afternoon in load testing. I'll load some more and see how good it gets.

@freebird1ification

Жыл бұрын

never know when a rouge elephant might be round the corner also

I've used valve lapping compound on very light loads. When they screw the barrel in a lot of times the forcing cone will be choked down as well

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I've fire lapped something I owned...somewhere back in time.

A man got to do what what a man got to do.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Glad to say what I did didn't hurt my grouping whatsoever. It shot great less than an hour ago.

You are indeed a thinking man! I use H110 too!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Where i used 2400 in some things previously, I'm starting to switch near everything "hot and heavy" over to H110/W296

I once had a Ruger regular Blackhawk .45 that I bought new about 20 years ago. I also found that the throats were well undersized. I did not know that was SOP so I called Ruger and the lady told me that was not a problem it was fine. I knew it wasn't. I admire that you reamed them yourself but I could only think of having to pay to send it out somewhere to a pro to ream them right. Thus I never did, I figured the damn gun ought to be right when you buy it, no added extra smith work and money to make it correct!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Very few things I've ever bought were the best they could be. From Mustangs to 3 wheelers to guns. That's why there's an aftermarket for about everything. I bought a new 5.5" Blackhawk.45 Colt this past Monday. The throats were undersized, too. Already did the same thing to it and it groups better than I can

I had the same issue with my 357 mag Biseley. A hard case 180grain measured at .358 the chambers were set at 357 for some reason. Went in with a Dremel attachment that was .349 and wrapped Emery cloth on it and it measured out at .358. two passes through each chamber and done, the hard cast went through with finger pressure. I seat my 357 mag rifle rounds extra long as well. When seat them extra long they stick out the end of the cylinder on My LCR so I can't close the cylinder and vaporize that little LCR.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

10-4! Sounds like you're on top of it.

I got nothing against the 45 Colt except that it is no better than a 44 mag and the cases are too close to being a 44 mag so I don't want em anywhere near my handloading bench. plus I also shoot 44 spl in my 44 spl guns and I can cast all the same bullets. Back when I was really broke I would trim 44 mag cases with 'slight' splits in the rim to 44 spl so I could get some more miles out of em. but contrary to popular belief not only is there no 'long Colt' but there is also no 'short Colt'

Man that’s a good looking revolver!! I work on my own stuff also, but I do know my limits. Great job!!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@biggunshandguns3687

10 ай бұрын

I love the bisley vaquero. Mine shot to point of aim with 9gr unique and a my cast 300gr lead bullet

Yes Sir, I agree. I do my own stuff because I cant afford a professional. Sometimes I will buy a ruff/cheap chooter so If I mess it up or scratch it, I don't have to cry. And I learn something. G broker and E buy have a lot of parts too pretty cheap if you like changing things around or if you mess something up. If I can make one suggestion? The dollar store has cheap 2 foot carpet squares with rubber back that makes great mat for working on. The mic really picks up the sound on the table when you roll that iron around. Anyway good video. Stay cool.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

10-4.. thanks!

That’s good information !

You're not red necking anything. Its called "Accurizing a Revolver" I did the same thing to my blackhawk. The cylinder throats are only supposed to guide the bullet into the forcing cone. Not swag the bullet down. Good job!

@plowboysghost

Ай бұрын

Thank you

😳OMG plowboy you did what!!!....😁 o thats not a big deal and perfectly fine to do. I bet it will help to Increase your accuracy as well. When the cylinder is smaller then the bore of the barrel. It does not Fully engage the rifling. Or its not evenly Engaging. So its Perfectly fine to do as long as you don't over do it. I need to get me a Grizzly gun as well. they're all over the place here in Death Valley😂

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It shot/grouped nicely after I made this video, so I reckon it turned gooderer enough. Watch for those low desert Grizz!! 😁

@snappers_antique_firearms

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost if you look up how to get a revolver to be Extremely accurate. You will see reaming the cylinder chambers to be larger then the bore of the barrel is a very important part. even though sand paper wont be as Consistent as a reamer. It won't be a big enough difference to make a difference. The revolver will be more accurate then any shooter. I have really been thinking about getting a old model ruger so I can shoot the heavy loads. For fun and these darn Desert grizzly bears.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@snappers_antique_firearms I knew a reamer would be more precise, but I also figured lapping with sandpaper, being as conservative and cautious as I am, would probably shoot better than with undersized throats. It certainly does...and I am well satisfied.

@snappers_antique_firearms

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost most definitely

My 4" Redhawk 45 colt wasn't hammer tight but close. I bought the reamer can't remember it being to expensive. I have other Ruger 45 colts but they were ok.

I did the same with my 45 colt redhawk. I wrapped a dowel rod with sandpaper and twisted it by hand and it shoots cast great now.

@plowboysghost

6 ай бұрын

I just did the same thing with my .41 Mag Blackhawk. Didn't need much and I twisted the rod and sandpaper by hand this time.

@chrisf572

6 ай бұрын

That 41 magnum Blackhawk is sweet. I’m wanting another 45 colt and I’m thinking about the S&W 25-15. I’m a little Leary of getting some redhawk loads into it mistakenly though. I’ve heard they will handle the tier 2 loads though which is most of what I load

@plowboysghost

6 ай бұрын

@@chrisf572 That's what I hear, too

@chrisf572

6 ай бұрын

Pleasure chatting with ya, I subscribed. Don’t know how I hadn’t run across your channel sooner.

@plowboysghost

6 ай бұрын

@@chrisf572 I really appreciate that 🤠🍻

we have bear season here in west virginia,i use my bisley vacaro w/250 xtp s n 25 grns o h110,win lp primers, never reamed cyl/not yet/shoots dead on up to 100 yrds ,never needed a 2nd shot

Good work.

Everyone needs to work on their own bear buster for sure. Hot looking rounds..👍

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

You got that right. They all shot good, too. A couple loads were better than the others, of course.

I like the way you think sir.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Nothing wrong with the old ways sir. People on the hype train forget that before the advertising agencies set up shop in gun owner's heads things like the .45LC was considered more than adequate for bear defense. Even the big brown bears. Hell, they were carried in Africa where the game animals are all on steroids LOL They worked. With the right bullet and load I wouldn't feel outgunned. Only reason I'm not running one now is the price. Everything is outrageous right now. Where I'm at used single action Rugers are running $1000+ price tags. But, I'm not running 9mm either. Running a TISAS 1911 IN .45acp that was well under $500. Its not exactly what I wanted, but, with big heavy bullets it'll do for feral hogs which are my main 4 footed issue here in Florida. At least till the inflation comes down and I can get what I want at a more reasonable price.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that Tisas. I gave less than four forty for my Army .45 model, out the door....and it's worth every penny.

Plowboy. New to the 1873 Clones. I bought a Cimmeron Model P a while back. I had picked 20 round box of Hornady Critical defense rounds. Just to have. I shouldn’t fire those out of the clone, correct?

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Far as I can see, that's a standard pressure .45 Colt load and therefore I WOULD shoot it through a modern clone of a '73 Colt SAA.

Couldn't agree with ya more! Had to do the same with a couple I have! Now, on the powder charges. I had test max pressure loads of both smokeless and homemade black in each of my weapons. With the 217gr. Chunks of modified lead, I will shoot nothing but black through and out of each of my weapons. With the modern medals used, there isn't any way to over pressure them with black, and ya wanna talk about some real smackdown! Had to dispatch a wild hog last week with the my edc 44 5½barrel....talk about massive penetration and stopping at roughly 10-12 yards! Chest shot took out the bone and all with an instantaneous nose dive and slide

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@Sport--willow

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost thank you, Sir!

Love the 45 Colt..! Do you powder coat? No gas check or traditional lube needed and can use jacketed data. Thanks for the video...

Fine video Sir,.....

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I honed the cylinder throats by hand with a Allen wrench wrapped with 1000 grit wet sandpaper 285 grain lbt wide flat point bullets would not chamber in factory throats .449 inches

I love how this channel shows the full spectrum of .45 Colt, from range loads to full-power black powder to the wide world of smokeless. Speaking of big bore revolvers, I've been shooting black powder with a Remington New Model Army and I love it. I think I'd like a .45 Colt cartridge gun to accompany it, perhaps the 1875 Remington Army with 7.5'' barrel, but I was wondering how you like its grip and balance, especially loaded. How does it compare to a 7.5'' Colt Peacemaker or 7'' Schofield? The single action bug has bitten and I'm trying to make good decisions, ha.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I really prefer the ergonomics and handling of the '73 Colt SAA pattern over the Remington and S&W. The clones of the Schofield not tolerating black powder without dragging/ gumming up was why it fell out of favor with me. The '75 Remington grip to trigger to hammer relationship just doesn't fit me like the Colt.

@45calibermedic

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Thanks so much for your input! Just what I wanted to know. I'll handle a Colt and see for myself now.

Flex-Hone is your friend. I've used them in .22, .357, .44 and .45 whether to polish the whole chamber or just the throat. I couldn't follow the part about the duct tape...what was it used for? If the Lee R/Fs wouldn't' work in the .4525" throat, wouldn't they size down sufficiently in your .452 die? If not, how did you get them to work? How did you finish the loaded rounds you showed? Nosy-ass minds want to know!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

The bullet was sized to .452"...the throats were much smaller...which I rectified.

@edbecka233

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Thanks. That's basically what I had to go through to get all my 45s on the same page. Also got rid of a 45C Mountain Gun. Never saw a big bore S&W kick that damn hard including my pet M29 which I've abused with no-foolin' magnums for four decades. I just wasn't gonna fool with carrying poofters just for it, so out it went. Only Smith I ever got rid of! So now I have one Skeeter-esque 45C load, and a version in AutoRim brass, that works in all of em, and the same sort of load for all the 44s. Now if I can break all the 357s to do the same thing I'll be able to take a break from load development and just do some rootin tootin shootin...Ah, who am I kidding? I still have to do that with the 32-20s...

I've been wanting an 1873 SAA pattern revolver in 45 LC for the longest time. I have 45LC ammo from forever ago from am old revolver i used to have. If youre doing guns, so am I, so solid sub from me.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I loaded up a batch of those heavy Lee bullets over a case full of L’il Gun for my 7.5” Bisley Blackhawk and found they wouldn’t chamber. I had to shoot them out of my uncle’s old standard alloy grip frame Blackhawk. That was unpleasant. I ordered a reamer and pilot pack from Dave Manson. My mistake was going .452” rather than .453” since they’re still a touch snug.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Funny thing was...before I lapped these throats, they wouldn't chamber (loaded long) in this Vaquero, either, but they WOULD chamber in all my Colt SAA clones that they should never be fired in. I really let the Lee .452-300RF bullet itself be an effective "pin gauge" of sorts. I didn't go by my dial calipers. I went by that Lee bullet, sized .452, passing through the throats with relatively light finger pressure. None fall through/drop through, mind you....but a gentle push gets them through. I don't know if the throats a *perfect*...but I do know that it shot/grouped nicely after I did this video.

@876mpr

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Yeah, I don’t know why manufacturers have always had issues chambering .45 Colt. Sloppy chambers that ruin brass and tight or sloppy throats. I haven’t checked the Bisley since I throated it. I actually enjoy standard pressure up to .45 ACP +P pressure loads in S&W’s a lot more than the heavy stuff.

Seems just fine and normal to me. And about the black bear around here, one of the fellers up here on Underwood mtn. I knew that passed away recently (Roger Buck) told me about and showed me a Polaroid picture back about 25 years ago when i was about 12-13 of a black bear right down the road by his place 4 miles from my land. Im surprised theyre not more commonly seen here. Theyve been spotted several times down toward your way too. Anyway, ive got the big bore bug too. I normally tote a 4.2" GP100 357 around and if go to dr in Birmingham or Huntsville then i may carry a few more rounds in a semi auto 40s&w p226R Sig. Ill be getting my 44mag and 45LC soon as i can. Theyre both the next two on my list. I have 9mm Beretta 92X but i only plink with it. I dont subscribe to all the 9mm is the best hype and BS like most folks my age and before. I like old school stuff personally. Anyway, always good to see another video! Later man.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

A 2011 news article from less than 2 miles from me: franklincountytimes.com/2011/06/22/black-bear-spotted-in-spruce-pine/ Thanks, neighbor!

@LibertyFromLead

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Thank you sir

Awsome sir you did good thanks for sharing sir

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you much!

That Lee boolit I cast at 320gr. no GC

I guess that you can load the black powder in that .45 Colt and stuff as much powder in as will fit, and not worry about high pressures.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

With a properly sized bullet, pressure isn't a worry with a stuffed case in a modern Colt SAA clone... either.

I carry a 4570 in the bush in my 1895 marlin

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

My first choice would be my Marlin 1895 CBA with the NOE Ranch Dog 430-grainers I cast and load up.

@wilmamcdermott3065

3 ай бұрын

My loads are around 2100 fps 400 grain gas checked

my heavy bear,griz,t-rex pistle is a 460 sw,xvr 8 3/8,wen i travel heavy on foot

Great idea!!!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Can't argue with the results. Thanks.

I done the same thing on my ruger new model blackhawk 45 try8ng to get it to shoot better. I slugged the barrel and found out its 451 under front sight and 451 wher barrel screws into frame. And 454 or so in the middle. Slug free falls back and forth in the middle. Has anyone else ran into that ??

oh yes I love a good Bisley

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Works for me, too.

I got a old vaquero in 44 mag for the Grizz in he Texas Panhandle never know when your shutting a gate or in the parking lot at the local dollar general and a big Boar Grizzly what’s you for super

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

If there were big bears in the panhandle of Texas. they'd probably look and move like big Tumbleweeds in all that wind. 😁

I.Am.just.Like.you

Looking for a bear gun myself. I like the idea of goin down the road less traveled shooting Buffalo Bore 45 Colt Dangerous game ammo at 1300 fps and 1100 ft lbs out of a Ruger Blackhawk! That’s T-Rex capable firepower right there. Everyone has a 44 Mag or a 10mm. Why not be a little unique?

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

While I am a huge fan of .44 Magnum...I'd say .45 Colt is my favorite handgun round.

All of this presentation was carefully scripted in advance. His wife was probably holding up carefully edited cue cards.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

LOL!.... I would like to think that preparation and cue cards would make me sound a lot better than this stream of consciousness mess :)

Is that a Ruger New Vaquero or older Ruger Vaquero. Looks like a new Vaquero

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It's the "old", full size framed Vaquero.

@cadillacjack6308

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Thanks

👍👍!!!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

👍

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I just bought a Blackhawk.45 brand new. Do I need to have my cylinder reamed before shooting?????

@plowboysghost

5 ай бұрын

It'll shoot as is. Depending on what your throats are sized, it MIGHT not shoot cast it's best as is...but it'll shoot.

@carycary5824

5 ай бұрын

@@plowboysghost thank you for this info! I never heard of having to ream a throat of a cylinder for accuracy. It’s truly an eye opener brother!!! Thanks again!!! Happy shooting!!

@carycary5824

5 ай бұрын

Is this process just for shooting lead or hard cast bullets??

@plowboysghost

5 ай бұрын

@@carycary5824 you're quite welcome 🍻

@plowboysghost

5 ай бұрын

@@carycary5824 It's really only a matter of shooting cast lead the best it can. It probably shoots jacketed bullets just fine as is.

😅👍

there are no grizzly in the south there are black bears a big difference

@plowboysghost

9 ай бұрын

Yep ..as I stated in several videos.... including this one.

@dphillips4351

6 ай бұрын

Listen to the man!

I have a ruger vaquaro i shoot hot loads 1400 fps

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I'd ran a bunch of heavy "+p" Buffalo Bore through the Blackhawk .45 Colt I used to own, but I'd never loaded up any hot .45 Colt before now.

Hey PlowBoy! I did you Know Taurus mad a Relly Nice Ported 4 inch 6 shot 44 mag before they came out with the Tracker 5 Shot 44 mag Model?

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I've seen some older Taurus.44 Magnums that I wasn't as familiar with. Seen one with about a 6-8 in h barrel that came polished from the factory. Wish I'd snagged that one.

RockOn.StayFree. How is a Bisley different??

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I reckon it's the gripframe, hammer, and trigger.