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| In the works: Barnstormer 120 grain HB .45 bullets In our neverending quest to explore the full range of possibilites with the Cowboy .45 Special cartridge, we've prototyped a hollow-based, light for caliber bullet designed to run slow enough to shoot near to point of aim, and to shoot at a velocity very near the SASS-minimum power factor. The idea is simple. We wanted a bullet that would expand the range of possible uses of our .45 Colt revolvers so that we could load them at any SASS-legal level we desire, from warthog to the minimum allowed. Once and for all the .45 could be on a level playing field with any SASS main match gun. A custom mold was ordered that allowed casting of hollow based bullets in the range of about 100 to 150 grains. So far the best tests have been accomplished with 120 grain bullets running under 600 fps with smokeless, and at about 750 FPS with Goex (shows potential with similarly powered subs). A "minimum smoke rule" load of 777 FFG worked dandy as well, using a nitro card to reduce case capacity further. We're currently conducting a reader poll: If you could buy 120 grain HB bullets, would ya give em a try? If you could buy a mold to cast them (HB molds are single cavity), would you prefer to go that route OR Tell us you have ZERO interest in the concept of making your .45 compete head to head with .38s email info@cowboy45special.com and let us know what ya think. Depending on reader input, we may make the bullets available. |
| In the photo at left, the Barnstormer bullet, loaded long, stacked on a nitro card, and loaded to the short OAL, alongside a round loaded with a 150 EPP-UG for reference. Above is a photo of the hollow base. |
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