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<blockquote data-quote="nemesis" data-source="post: 3582309" data-attributes="member: 12082"><p>OP is using a Ruger. Rugers and Contenders are in a different class and all the above mentioned loads are for lesser firearms. The test firearm I referenced is a Colt SAA. I own a Winchester 1873 in 45 Colt. Both are inferior strength guns and demand pressures at or below 14,000 psi. All the loads cited above are for that category of firearm.</p><p></p><p>Now, Ruger. In my Speer manual, they've got a whole separate section for Rugers, and their test gun was a Ruger Blackhawk, 7 1/2 inch barrel. </p><p></p><p>For example. For the Colt SAA, 250 grain lead bullet, 6.6 grains Bullseye is starting, giving 801 fps. 7.1 grains Bullseye is maximum, giving 866 fps. For the Ruger, well, that's different. 250 grain lead bullet, 8.8 grains Bullseye is starting, giving 1011 fps. Same bullet, same gun, 9.3 grains Bullseye is maximum, giving 1076 fps. Unique? Etc. Same. Etc. </p><p></p><p>OP started well under minimum for his gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nemesis, post: 3582309, member: 12082"] OP is using a Ruger. Rugers and Contenders are in a different class and all the above mentioned loads are for lesser firearms. The test firearm I referenced is a Colt SAA. I own a Winchester 1873 in 45 Colt. Both are inferior strength guns and demand pressures at or below 14,000 psi. All the loads cited above are for that category of firearm. Now, Ruger. In my Speer manual, they've got a whole separate section for Rugers, and their test gun was a Ruger Blackhawk, 7 1/2 inch barrel. For example. For the Colt SAA, 250 grain lead bullet, 6.6 grains Bullseye is starting, giving 801 fps. 7.1 grains Bullseye is maximum, giving 866 fps. For the Ruger, well, that's different. 250 grain lead bullet, 8.8 grains Bullseye is starting, giving 1011 fps. Same bullet, same gun, 9.3 grains Bullseye is maximum, giving 1076 fps. Unique? Etc. Same. Etc. OP started well under minimum for his gun. [/QUOTE]
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