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Offline Jason F

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45 colt carbine classic
« on: July 25, 2011, 12:07:40 PM »
Just got barrel in mail and loaded up some 1000 fps 250 xtp and shot a few very accurate at 25 yards and alot of fun to shoot no recoil at all
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2011, 02:08:22 PM »
Quote from: Jason F on July 25, 2011, 12:07:40 PM
Just got barrel in mail and loaded up some 1000 fps 250 xtp and shot a few very accurate at 25 yards and alot of fun to shoot no recoil at all

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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2011, 02:17:27 PM »
You can fix that recoil problem real quick by just reaming it to .454 Casull.
 
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2011, 02:19:41 PM »
Yup, gotta get on the Casull reamer list, now's a good time, no one waiting once I get in back from Bobby.  ;)

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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2011, 02:43:24 PM »
Can I still shoot 45 colt after I ream it out or will it affect the accuracy
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2011, 03:04:00 PM »
Quote from: Jason F on July 25, 2011, 02:43:24 PM
Can I still shoot 45 colt after I ream it out or will it affect the accuracy

Yes and Yes... Mine got better!!! ;)
Its favorite loads changed, but it shoots just as well!
 
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2011, 03:04:16 PM »
Another question I forgot to ask if I ream it to a 454 can I still use it on my Topper 158 frame
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2011, 03:07:32 PM »
Not as a Casull, the M158 cast iron frame is good for low pressure chamberings only, the Casull operates at ~65kpsi, about 4 times that of standard Colt loads, Colt +P(Ruger/TC) loads would be ok tho, but not Casull.

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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2011, 03:16:15 PM »
I better just leave it a colt I already have the dies and alot of brass for it already I can always use the 444 to push those pistol bullets at casull velocitys
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2011, 03:24:33 PM »
444 don't shoot no pistol bullets, it's a real rifle I tell you. ;)
 
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2011, 03:36:48 PM »
Its definely a real rifle I just like to load the 240 xtp in my 444 and 44 handi
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Re: 45 colt carbine classic
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2011, 02:45:53 AM »
The std 44/240XTP might shoot well in the 444. But its not designed for the 444's atainable velocities. I suggest you switch to the MAG XTP for the 444 when hunting with it.

I agree with Tim, don't ream that barrel to 454, unless its on a SB2 receiver!! Even onyour 158 frame I would steer clear of the top "Ruger" loads. You can defineately safely improve the old cartridges ballistics some. I would just steer clear of the hottest loads.
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