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<blockquote data-quote="Marine24" data-source="post: 1597133" data-attributes="member: 17072"><p>My preferred caliber for handgun hunting is a 45 Colt with 255gr Keith SWC hard cast bullets. Out of a 5.5" barrel, they are running around 1400 fps. I've used them on both deer and hog inside of 60 yards. I'm confident with the load out to 100 yards.</p><p>325gr hard cast bullets is a close second</p><p></p><p>John Linebaugh has an interesting article on the topic. Here is an excerpt from his earlier writings:</p><p></p><p>"I have personally taken about 10 antelope and 1 mule deer with a .45 Colt. My boys have taken around 6 antelope and 5 mule deer with their .45 Colts. They use a 4 3/4" Colt SA and the handload is a 260 Keith cast at 900 fps. This load will shoot lengthwise of antelope and mule deer at 100 yards. In my estimation it kills as well as the .270, 30-06 class rifles if the shots are placed properly. If I were hunting heavier game I'd step up the velocity to 1200 fps and in extreme circumstances, (elk, hogs, bear) go to the 310 gr cast slug. This load, 310 at 1200 will go through elk like so much air. These loads can be managed by anyone who is serious about handgunning big game. The .45 gives them a minimum of recoil and blast. I think the .45 Colt has a lot to do with this as it gives them big bore power without big bore recoil and blast."</p><p></p><p>Full article is here: <a href="https://www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com/writings" target="_blank">https://www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com/writings</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marine24, post: 1597133, member: 17072"] My preferred caliber for handgun hunting is a 45 Colt with 255gr Keith SWC hard cast bullets. Out of a 5.5" barrel, they are running around 1400 fps. I've used them on both deer and hog inside of 60 yards. I'm confident with the load out to 100 yards. 325gr hard cast bullets is a close second John Linebaugh has an interesting article on the topic. Here is an excerpt from his earlier writings: "I have personally taken about 10 antelope and 1 mule deer with a .45 Colt. My boys have taken around 6 antelope and 5 mule deer with their .45 Colts. They use a 4 3/4" Colt SA and the handload is a 260 Keith cast at 900 fps. This load will shoot lengthwise of antelope and mule deer at 100 yards. In my estimation it kills as well as the .270, 30-06 class rifles if the shots are placed properly. If I were hunting heavier game I'd step up the velocity to 1200 fps and in extreme circumstances, (elk, hogs, bear) go to the 310 gr cast slug. This load, 310 at 1200 will go through elk like so much air. These loads can be managed by anyone who is serious about handgunning big game. The .45 gives them a minimum of recoil and blast. I think the .45 Colt has a lot to do with this as it gives them big bore power without big bore recoil and blast." Full article is here: [URL]https://www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com/writings[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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