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Thanks muchly to all!
This is what I needed to hear, thank you. And this also means I need to learn more about safe pressures for the New Vaquero. I wonder if there is a definitive, reliable 'safe pressure' spec for this handgun.
After doing some searching, I am forming the impression that this information does not exist. It looks like Ruger rates this gun as simply "meet SAAMI" spec. So, officially, the New Vaquero is limited to SAAMI standard-spec pressures.
Alright. I have no intention of playing with a handheld device that might explode. I may be dumb but I'm not stupid. Buffalo Bore says their 'heavy' load meets standard spec. This is a 255 gr projectile at 566 lb/ft moving at 1000 fps. This is a little greater than cowboy loads, but not that much greater.
Bottom line: I have been advised this load can be trusted in the NV, and I am inclined to conclude this is true. Jeff, if you think I am taking chances here then say.
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From what I understand, yes, this load is safe in your New Vaquero. It's even safe in newer Colts in good condition. My own "heavy" load that I use in my Colts drives a 270 grain hard cast lead bullet from RCBS mold #45-270 SAA (Single Action Army) at just about 1,000 fps from my Colts. Remember, the original civilian load of 40 grains of black powder driving a 250 grain bullet achieved 1,000 fps. With the correct slow burning smokeless pistol powders available today, we can safely duplicate those ballistics in the Colt, which is not as strong as the New Vaquero.
And no, Ruger (nor anyone else) will ever rate their firearms for pressures exceeding SAAMI specifications. To do so would be foolish in today's legal climate. Even their "full size" Super Blackhawk sized .45 Colt is only rated for SAAMI spec loads.
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This is comforting, thank you. But here again, I wonder if I am asking a question for which there is no definitive answer. The question might look like this: Will a new Winchester 1892 chambered in .45 Colt handle ANY commercially available .45 Colt Round? Including any of the whiz-bang "Ruger only" loads? If so, then those loads through a 20" barrel would deliver a fair bit of muzzle velocity even with a fairly big heavy bullet.
Again, thanks to all. I don't even expect answers to all my questions. Just reporting my curiosity and appreciating any guidance or suggestions for further research.
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The new Winchester Model 92 will safely accept any and all heavy .45 Colt loads available today. This includes loads driving 300 grain bullets over 1,200 fps from revolvers. The rifle will do much better than that, making it a
very effective "woods" caliber.
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And maybe this is just something I could learn more about by buying Dr. Higgins a beer.  |
Maybe...