Meanest .41 Mag & heaviest .45 Colt loads

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

Nice looking cartridges. Appreciate you sharing the vid with us.

[@plowboysghost]

@@michaellavaughnrobinson Thanks 👍

[@markmarch9706]

Now we are talking power!!

[@plowboysghost]

@@markmarch9706 Absolutely!

[@Mexfederate5050]

Well brother, I just got me a new ruger blackhawk in 45 colt today!!! Freaking love the feel of it!!!

[@plowboysghost]

@@Mexfederate5050 Congrats!!

[@Mexfederate5050]

@@plowboysghost It's a flattop, so it can't do Tier 3 loads, but as far as I know, my Henry Steel Side Gate can. So I'm all good 🍻

[@RevolverTv]

Yeah Jason sent me some free stuff too. He's such a great dude and is an awesome business owner!

[@plowboysghost]

@@RevolverTv I look forward to testing these.

[@karsonbranham3900]

Show about the old skool US army 1” pine boards with 1” air gap, maybe a foot or so of those, followed by a couple gallon jugs of water, as a bullet catch, could also put in some simulated clothing, meat and bean tissue between the pine boards as you like. Those are some super skookum loads!

[@plowboysghost]

@@karsonbranham3900 I like that idea 🍻

[@timt8029]

Ive ordered from Aria several times and I love that they load some different loads. Their .475 Linebaugh is really nice. Strongest Ive shot.

[@joe1940]

10mm is great for a semi-auto, but it doesn't come close to a 41mag. It's closer to a 357mag, but just barely. Some of the 10mm fanboys need to figure out how to use Google and do a little research before they trash talk online.

[@plowboysghost]

@@joe1940 Exactly 💯. Id freely love 10mm more if the 9mm boys didn't insist on claiming the 10mm was king of everything, including revolvers. They ruin 10mm for me.

[@LibertysetsquareJack]

Speaking of, could you do a vid on this new fad of chambering revolvers in rimless cartridges?

[@plowboysghost]

@@LibertysetsquareJack I can discuss my personal opinion on it, but I have never, and will never...own a revolver in an auto cartridge.

[@LibertysetsquareJack]

@@plowboysghost I wouldn't figure that you would have a pistol like that. Lol. I am just seeing a lot of strangeness lately with the idea, and it could be helpful if you weighed in. People will listen.

[@876mpr]

@@LibertysetsquareJackI personally love S&W’s chambered in .45 ACP. Rimless brass in moon clips for competition. Starline Auto Rim brass for heavy field loads. That said, .45 Colt and .41 magnum are my favorites.

[@jeffjames1746]

Love my Blackhawk 6.5" .41, and my M&P PC 5.6" 10mm. They are both fantastic, but serve very different roles in my handgun lineup.

[@plowboysghost]

@@jeffjames1746 🤠👍

[@DarksideDGM]

I mentioned before that I did a lot of research comparing 357 mag to 10mm. I own a Ruger GP100 and was looking to purchase a 10mm because of all the KZbin commotion. Long story short I took my 357 loaded with Buffalo Bore to Alaska!

[@plowboysghost]

@@DarksideDGM Id like to have some of the meanest .357 Mag, myself

[@kylewood8327]

I bought me a box of Buffalo Bore 180gr hard cast magnum Outdoorsman rated at 1400 fps, 783 ft lbs for my Blackhawk (4 5/8 barrel) when trail hiking/camping. Works for me.

[@DarksideDGM]

@@kylewood8327 That’s exactly what I bought! You can run anything in a Ruger.

[@Someguy0525]

@@kylewood8327You should look into Grizzly Cartridges 200 grain WFNGC, that rounds a powerhouse!!

[@DavidArnold-c8x]

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE VIDEO WHEM YOU TRY THOSE OUT.🇺🇸

[@plowboysghost]

@@DavidArnold-c8x 10-4!

[@RevolverTv]

Yeah I talk to Jason all the time. He definitely knows his stuff

[@plowboysghost]

@@RevolverTv He sure sounds like he does👍

[@normanmallory2055]

293 grain bullet should do excellent on big game ! The heaviest I’ve used was hard cast 265 grain with large Meplat ! Maybe it’s just me but I use wet news print tied up in bundles and have for years , it’s still used in tests with fellows using 45 Colt , 470 L. 480 Ruger , 460 S&W and the 500 ! Good to read their tests in wet pulp media ! It’s some fooling around but I get left over bones from the meat market and with twine tie those in with the news print bundles ! A spool of twine is still cheap , one doesn’t need to use para cord I’ve found out ! News print is at recycle boxes around town so it’s easy to obtain lots of it ! A Chrono is pretty handy to see what my revolvers actually produces for FPS ! Oh , in my .44 mag I use 310 grain hard cast , the 330 grain is next on my list to try ! Elk and Deer season is not far off now ! Good video !

[@plowboysghost]

@@normanmallory2055 Thank you🍻

[@redesert_boy8202]

Those look like some true bear stopping or likely even moose stopping REAL bullets with bone crushing power and punch. In the mountains near here was a grizzly attacking a moose. Yes, such 293 gr rounds are necessary. Usually a 420gr hardcast is a .45-70 Govt bullet. Looking forward to seeing those on the range or in the woods. Thanks mr. plowboysghost!

[@plowboysghost]

@@redesert_boy8202 Thank you, brother.🍻

[@Everythingblackpowder]

I’m really interested in that 420gr 45 Colt!

[@plowboysghost]

It should be interesting, I think.

[@kevinzanahogan]

As a 10mm and a 41 mag afficionado, there is no way a 10mm begins to equal a 41 mag.

[@plowboysghost]

@@kevinzanahogan Exactly 💯

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

I agree that ballistics gelatin won’t help at all. GunSam has shot through three end to end with some types of ball ammo out of autoloaders. I think a variation of the Paul Harrell “meat target”, your interpretation of the Dangerous Game meat target, would be useful. I can’t really think of anything other than wet newsprint that we can get any comparative data for. I am looking forward to your tests!

[@plowboysghost]

@@hillbillyscholar8126 Thank you.

[@rickykeim2005]

you have some Heavy Lead there Plowboy. I didn't know 45 Colt got that big. you can really do a lot with the round. I guess that might be why it's still around.

[@plowboysghost]

@@rickykeim2005 Probably so.

[@LaTaureau]

BACK IN THE DAY BEST WRITERS USED WET PHONE BOOKS WITH SOME BONE ADDED

[@plowboysghost]

@@LaTaureau 👍

[@artdc6264]

Those rounds sure look interesting, Plowboy. I believe the gel can be melted down and reused but it's still a pain. I've seen people line up one inch pine boards and see how many various loads would penetrate. With enough lined up, you'd probably capture the bullet too. Looking forward to your tests. Thanks for another great video!

[@plowboysghost]

@@artdc6264 Lumber is definitely under consideration. Thanks 👍

[@bambamthecamocowboy9037]

Sounds Like Some Hog Leg/Mule Kickin Rounds You Got There Plowboy👍🏻

[@plowboysghost]

@@bambamthecamocowboy9037 May very well be🍻

[@waynehager4228]

Aria has some serious loads and they are top quality. They are the only one offering 500WE now too

[@plowboysghost]

@@waynehager4228 I look forward to testing these in the near future.

[@876mpr]

Too bad no one gets newspapers anymore. Soaked newspaper bundles were a great test medium. I feel that a chronograph is essential. I’ve been amazed at the velocity difference from one gun to the next with the same load. I’ve also had revolvers refuse to give any velocity with one powder, but do great with another.

[@plowboysghost]

@@876mpr Heard that.👍

[@Rich-eg6qb]

I have a 41mag Blackhawk. I don't have a revolver chambered in 45 colt that can shoot those kind of loads. Looks like I need a 45 Blackhawk. Great video, thanks

[@Mexfederate5050]

I need to get my colt anaconda sold off so I can get me a 45 or a 41. You done convinced me to say bye bye to 44 lol

[@plowboysghost]

@@Mexfederate5050 😁🍻

[@Mexfederate5050]

@plowboysghost what kind of chronograph are you looking to buy? They seem to have several that are under or at 200 bucks. Idk how good they are, though.

[@plowboysghost]

@@Mexfederate5050 id have to go with the ProChrono DLX or something like it

[@Someguy0525]

You don’t want the anaconda? I’ll take it lol

[@rickgrimes931]

That is an awful lot of serious problem solving there....

[@plowboysghost]

@@rickgrimes931 😁👍

[@JWheeler331]

Both of those loads are some bad mammajammas

[@plowboysghost]

@@JWheeler331 Certainly should be.🍻

[@shadowcastre]

It certainly will be interesting... In a card board box you can alternate a 2x12 - old phone book - ziplock bag filled with water or sand. Rinse & repeat. - Too bad they labeled the 45 Colt as long Colt. - Hard cast is a bit misleading & a marketing ploy. Too hard it won't obturate & may be brittle. Too soft affects penetration. Thanks for the video...

[@plowboysghost]

@@shadowcastre Thanks for watching 🍻

[@randyadams03]

Leverguns50 has great success using wet folded clothes. Mostly denim, for expansion and distance. Love the test subjects

[@plowboysghost]

@@randyadams03 🍻

[@octagongarage3504]

You can use old blue jeans, folded over and doused with water lever guns 50 uses that a lot put a long line on a table or board looks like it works pretty well

[@plowboysghost]

@@octagongarage3504 🤠👍

[@Peter-x3u8y]

Love your videos Sir!

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you, kindly 🍻

[@codaktakman7636]

Alls I can say is Yeah Baby.

[@plowboysghost]

😁👍

[@ricktaylor5744]

Use wet newspapers,it is a old built test medium. Works great.

[@plowboysghost]

Are there any print newspapers in 2024 😁👍

[@ricktaylor5744]

​@@plowboysghost I have a friend who works for a small town News paper and gave me the ones that don't sell. Check it out in your area. Don't get them to wet or it will blow it all to hell

[@ricktaylor5744]

I got mine from a friend who works for a small town News paper. She saves the ones that don't sell and gives them to me. Don't get them to wet or it will blow them all to Hell.

[@plowboysghost]

@@ricktaylor5744 👍

[@marcthomas2482]

Those are impressive!

[@plowboysghost]

@@marcthomas2482 Agreed 👍

[@anonymousf454]

Oh...Yeahhhh...Now that is a 41 Magnum load right there. What is the OAL of that cartrige?

[@Blackpowder54]

Nice job, love mine

[@plowboysghost]

@@Blackpowder54 Thanks.

[@williammcclelland6789]

Looking forward to the test of these two. I can't think of a critter that walks God's green earth that could stand up to either one.

[@randysmith7040]

Hard hitting slug.

[@plowboysghost]

@@randysmith7040 Got to be👍

[@kc0lif]

41 magnum way hotter than 10mm. i wonder if those 41 magnums will work in model 57.

[@Bob.W.]

Thx

[@timt8029]

Chrongraphs will really tell you a lot.cant always go by box velocities.

[@shawncampbell3191]

No dump truck stands a chance against those.

[@plowboysghost]

@@shawncampbell3191 😁👍

[@Estes7-08]

Garmin Chronograph I want to see how hot plowboys handloads are haha

[@unlitdarkness6]

Wonder of Paul Harrells "meat target" would be of some interest for you?

[@plowboysghost]

@@unlitdarkness6 I've been studying on that

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I'm curious of the results. Looks interesting

[@plowboysghost]

Same here...thanks🍻

[@tylertapp131]

Gahlee, those are a hoss of a bullet. Any clue if those 45 colt loads would cycle in a rossi 92? Or better yet would a rossi 92 handle something like that?

[@MyWillypilly]

I thought you had a Smith and Wesson 41 magnum?

[@plowboysghost]

@@MyWillypilly I did.

[@MyWillypilly]

@@plowboysghost gun trading again..

[@plowboysghost]

@@MyWillypilly Yep.

[@StevenMMan]

Oh and I've been actively trying to work out deals with other youtubers for recycled too dirty for camera ballistics gel. I have an test idea too complicated for my eyes and poor writing skills to explain here. But thing ol mountain men have on hand to plenty to use in my remaining lifetime, can be mind boggling

[@plowboysghost]

10-4. 🍻

[@theintrovertedcalifornian5047]

now firing those 45 colt rounds out of a lever action would probably add 300 fps to the speed of the round. So the round would probably travel at 1400 fps out of a lever action. Dont waste your money on a chronograph the maker of those bullets has already done the chronograph work for you. I would just test for accuracy and damage to a live target. Also since they are cast lead bullets check your barrel for leading left behind because of how warm those loads are.

[@timberdrifter8225]

Im unfamiliar with that ammunition brand. Two watermelons with a five gallon bucket full of water with a sand berm behind it? Might work. Be fun anyway.

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks 👍

[@Guitarsgunsandghosts]

Awesome

[@plowboysghost]

@@Guitarsgunsandghosts Thanks 👍

[@rogerclark9285]

Will those fit your model 57 or do they stick out of the cylinder?

[@plowboysghost]

@@rogerclark9285 I don't have the Model 57, anymore.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Would the judge handle those?

[@plowboysghost]

@@MrAvidOutdoorsman The Raging Judge will. I don't know about the other Judge models.

[@blackpowderpiper5711]

Interesting ammo. I agree that it would take a few gel blocks to stop those loads. You may be able to use some hardwood boards to do some penetration testing. Not exactly scientific but would at least give some ideas regarding penetration. Those bullets are going to be hard to stop.

[@plowboysghost]

@@blackpowderpiper5711 10-4. I figure that .41 Mag load has a LOT of potential.

[@bayouknivesandoutdoors501]

Make your own gel. I do it all the time.. i got a plastic bread box for a mold

[@plowboysghost]

@@bayouknivesandoutdoors501 I looked at the how-to videos. I don't know if I am that interested in gel. Haven't ruled it out, though.

[@MyWillypilly]

2x4 penetration? or OSB ? repeatable

[@plowboysghost]

@@MyWillypilly Definitely under consideration.

[@lessage760]

maybe frozen ice jugs

[@plowboysghost]

@@lessage760 🤠👍

[@Bob.W.]

Test. Two of my responses have been removed. Not sure why.

[@lessage760]

sounds like your loaded for bear sir i dont know what you can shoot and i have been thinking maybe a hog

[@plowboysghost]

@@lessage760 There are black bear in this area, but encounters are rare. I reckon it'll be for defense from armadillos, then 😁

[@robertmakowski7808]

...I shoot a 300 grain Mountain Molds bullet with 19.0 grains of H110 and from a 6" barrel, FA83, and I'll be suprised if you get over 1350 from a 6" with the 190...

[@plowboysghost]

IF it does, as advertised and as the man who developed it says it does, it'll probably have something to do with his powder "blend"...which is Aria Ballistic Engineering's description. I don't think he is referring to duplex loads, but he does describe specifically ordered powder blends from his supplier. IF it only runs 1350, hell...if it only runs 1100 fps, it will be a heck of a penetrator. They offer that same bullet at 1000 fps or less, if I remember correctly. That would still be awesome on living critters.

[@cowtipper6705]

OMG 420 grain??? WOW I run Lee 300s at 1,000 fps and that's way enough for me. ;-0

[@plowboysghost]

@@cowtipper6705 My 315-gr Lee @1250 fps is plenty, too

[@MichaelHayes-uj9od]

Levergun 50 uses wet pants folded up don't know where he get all those pants

[@plowboysghost]

@@MichaelHayes-uj9od 👍 I don't know if I want to buy that many pairs of pants,😁

[@StevenMMan]

Huh interesting that you put this video up 😅. Today I picked up my new 10MM. I have a video or two to get done before my 10MM reveal. I suspect or have a cheech and Chong 10MM short before the reveal😅. You already know my OPINION on the 10 fer griz medicine. 😢 Mountain man

[@plowboysghost]

@@StevenMManI like 10mm...but those fanboys trying to crown it king of everything are ruining it for me...after 22+ years of liking 10mm since my first one . I've had this ammo a few days, but had bush hogging to do on our other property before I went over there to shoot anything. Now, I've got to figure out how to demonstrate this ammo's potential. I know these two will be impressive on game, but I won't bet on a coyote giving me an opportunity just to help my channel 😁

[@StevenMMan]

@plowboysghost if you haven't noticed here lately I have a better chance of a large Blackie than a yote lately. Heck 👀 more bobcat then Wiley.

[@plowboysghost]

@@StevenMMan I saw that/ heard that in some of your most recent videos. Where i live, we have a (small, but real) chance of walking out in the yard and being surprised by a black bear, but the population of them is very small here.

[@ftargr]

make a big meat target with beef ribs

[@plowboysghost]

That was one of my considerations.

[@mikewilson8708]

A Bussel of oranges, 88 wool GI blankets and 234 pairs of denim jeans

[@plowboysghost]

@@mikewilson8708 😁

[@ftargr]

@@mikewilson8708 gonna start saying bussel now, thanks

[@LouYadevia-il3sr]

That 41 Magnum scores a Power Factor of 62. The 45 colt is Way to Heavy for Caliber. That xtra weight is. Or doing anything for you.. It scores a Power Facto of 50. In order to match the 41 Mag it would need to be going 1360 fps. Which can be done with 300 grain Ruger only loads. That TKO is a lot of nonsense. Divide the result by 7000 is suppose to equal the amount of grains of powder in a pound.?? Makes no sense.Power Factor: Velocity x caliber / by .1 = usable scale of 1-100 for most calibers. Common sense approach. Remember the 1873 original 45 colt load that the Army Originally specified was supposed to be able to shoot thru a horse length wise at 100 yards. 255 grain bulllet with 40 grains of Gunpowder. 7.5”barrel moving 900+ fps. So penetration is not a problem with lighter bullets. Velocity trumps Weight as long as you have enough weight to achieve the desired penetration. Maybe a large block of clay test ? With way jugs behind to catch the bullets. Always enjoy your videos. Good luck.

[@plowboysghost]

I've read that Linebaugh said that somewhere between 320-365 gr was optimum in . 45 Colt....I can't recall the exact weight . I'm quite familiar with the '73 .45 Colt vs. horse . 40 gr of 3F today can run 1000 fps from a 7.5" under a 255-gr bullet, and it's VERY effective at either 900 or 1000. 🍻

[@LibertysetsquareJack]

The caliber itself adds to the equation though, whether TKO or Thorniley formula. So 45 Colt nets some extra terminal power by being four calibers larger than 41 Mag: more calibers = larger meplat potential, and for given weight, a more "over square" bullet, meaning less potential to veer or tumble. The 7,000 thing is not for powder (propellant), but for bullet grain. It's simply a way of getting to what fraction of a pound that the projectile weighs. In the TKO formula the entire product is taken over 7,000, and in Thorniley the bullet weight is converted to poundage first, then factored with velocity, bullet diameter, etc. Which is another reason why caliber size can matter, because larger caliber means larger product when factored with velocity and weight. Keep in mind that both formulas are empirical, and both creators judged weight, caliber and velocity as being the factors. A formula such as Muzzle Energy or Foot Pounds, however, is not empirical. So with those, people will tend to conclude that some rounds are "too heavy for caliber," because caliber is simply not a factor at all: those formulas only factor velocity and weight. That means rounds can be seen as "too large," because they start to get diminishing returns in the velocity department.