Tag Archives: 45 Colt

Unexpected terminal ballistics

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

We also tried Winchester PDX 225gr JHP load in Clear Ballistics gel. From 18.5″ barrel, velocity was just over 1000fps, and this was the terminal result. Much better! We also tried two 44Mag handloads for Henry Big Boy first mentioned a couple of … Continue reading →

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Girls just want to have fun.

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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40 grains worth of smoke signal

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A five-foot tall woman with a 45Colt carbine can protect herself from most North American predators, whether two or four legged types. 300 grain bullet at 1600-1700fps is just above 50AE in energy and penetration. Should the ten round magazine … Continue reading →

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