45-270-SAA and 13.5gr HS-6. Done.
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45-270-SAA and 13.5gr HS-6. Done.
45-270-SAA and never look back!
For a while I was using Hornady XTPs to dispatch wounded hogs. They’re fairly pricey even at normal prices so I started using boolits from my Lyman 452374 which is a clone of John Browning’s 45 ACP bullet and “only” 225 grains. It killed them just as effectively as the XTPs. Most of the shots were head shots and the loads were of the “Ruger/Contender only” variety.
I have a Ruger Blackhawk that I got back in 1975, I have used bullets from 160 gr. up to 350gr. What I use the most these days is Lee 200 gr. RNFP bullet, it works well in my gun and makes my supply of lead go a little further. I can't say I ever had a bullet that wouldn't work in that gun.