45 acp for dangerous game

**Josh Smith** · 10-12-2010, 06:08 PM

Hello,

Went out squirrel hunting this evening armed with a bolt action .22, 1911, and 100lb dog.

Got charged by a 10pt buck (guess who's gonna be supper come November?)

Nikki alerted and I pulled the .45. About that time I remembered I was loaded for coyote on down: 230gn HC TC over 4.9gn AA#2.

I can't hunt with the .45acp in IN, but I can defend myself with it. What would be a good 200lb deer shredding load? I do prefer to stick with these HC bullets as they inspire confidence, crushing power from the get-go, and they're accurate.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Josh

roadster · 10-12-2010, 06:26 PM

You might try 7.2 grains of Unique. This charge under a hardcast 230 gr RNL does an honest 860 fps in my five inch M1911's. It will penetrate and it will break smaller bones such as ribs. But it is strictly a short range number. Like 25 yards or less IMO. And don't assume that you will get a one shot stop. Empty the magazine if you have to and then reload.

Roadster

**Josh Smith** · 10-15-2010, 01:22 AM

Thank you, Roadster.

While I was hoping for a load which would instantly liquefy all the critter's internals, I suppose something like what you cite will have to do.

I'll probably slowly bump it up another 100fps though. I want to try to get it breaking major structure.

Thanks,

Josh

bigwill · 10-22-2010, 12:47 PM

Take a look at Accurate power. If you drop bullet down to a 200gr you could be looking around 1000 - 1100 FPS.

bmcgilvray · 11-10-2010, 02:41 PM

I've also worked up th 7.2 grains of Unique with both jacketed and cast 230 grain bullets. Fairly stiff but undeniably potent in a .45 ACP.

tsp45acp · 10-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Old thread....new member.

255 gr lswc loaded to +P with Power Pistol, Unique, WAP/Silhouette. Should take out anything up to a bear and will definitely break any bones it comes into contact with. Should exit, so a blood trail from both sides is a plus. Tracy

10-12-2010, 06:08 PM	#1
Josh Smith Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 2,951	.45acp Load For Dangerous Game? Hello, Went out squirrel hunting this evening armed with a bolt action .22, 1911, and 100lb dog. Got charged by a 10pt buck (guess who's gonna be supper come November?) Nikki alerted and I pulled the .45. About that time I remembered I was loaded for coyote on down: 230gn HC TC over 4.9gn AA#2. I can't hunt with the .45acp in IN, but I can defend myself with it. What would be a good 200lb deer shredding load? I do prefer to stick with these HC bullets as they inspire confidence, crushing power from the get-go, and they're accurate. Thoughts? Thanks, Josh __________________

10-15-2010, 01:22 AM	#3
Josh Smith Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 2,951	.45acp Load For Dangerous Game? Thank you, Roadster. While I was hoping for a load which would instantly liquefy all the critter's internals, I suppose something like what you cite will have to do. I'll probably slowly bump it up another 100fps though. I want to try to get it breaking major structure. Thanks, Josh __________________

10-22-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
bigwill Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23	.45acp Load For Dangerous Game? Take a look at Accurate power. If you drop bullet down to a 200gr you could be looking around 1000 - 1100 FPS.

11-10-2010, 02:41 PM	#5
bmcgilvray Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 361	.45acp Load For Dangerous Game? I've also worked up th 7.2 grains of Unique with both jacketed and cast 230 grain bullets. Fairly stiff but undeniably potent in a .45 ACP.

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10-12-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
roadster Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 363	.45acp Load For Dangerous Game? You might try 7.2 grains of Unique. This charge under a hardcast 230 gr RNL does an honest 860 fps in my five inch M1911's. It will penetrate and it will break smaller bones such as ribs. But it is strictly a short range number. Like 25 yards or less IMO. And don't assume that you will get a one shot stop. Empty the magazine if you have to and then reload. Roadster

10-07-2012, 06:01 PM	#6
tsp45acp Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 22	Old thread....new member. 255 gr lswc loaded to +P with Power Pistol, Unique, WAP/Silhouette. Should take out anything up to a bear and will definitely break any bones it comes into contact with. Should exit, so a blood trail from both sides is a plus. Tracy

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