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Howdy Tumblindice. I just wanted to give you a heads up. I don’t think .45 is going stop most animals. If you’re doing your own loads and have a firearm that can take the extra pressure, then possibly.

The "Ruger Only" loads for 45 Colt can be quite stout. I have some that I loaded up for a Blackhawk that are quite satisfying - 26 grains of H110 under a 250 grain JHP bullet. Plus, the recoil pulse isn't as snappy as a .44 Mag.

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I have some that I loaded up for a Blackhawk that are quite satisfying - 26 grains of H110 under a 250 grain JHP bullet.

That is pretty hot. I killed a black bear with my .44 mag. Three shots, first at 25 yds, last at the base if the tree I was in. Those were max loads of 24 grains of H110 under a 240 grain jacketed soft point. That same load showed pressure signs when fired from a friends .44 Super Blackhawk.

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Can the New Vaquero handle that cup pressure?