FT .45

by Dave B @, Alamogordo New Mexico, Friday, November 11, 2011, 12:40 (4759 days ago)

Amazing! Finally got around to scrubbing out the FT after last Sunday's session (it has been in service all week). No leading at all, this is a first. I loaded the 284gr 270-SAA over 9grs of Unique, bullets were sized at .452. Now, when I load this particular bullet sized at .452, I have to seat them deeper than I do for any of my other 45 Colts, almost like they were a thousandths off on the chambers, the bullets will just pass through with minimal effort. So I seat them a little deeper and crimp on the driving band. Accuracy was good, would be much better if I had more trigger time. I have been sizing them at .451 so I could just seat and crimp them normally, but they leaded, not badly, but enough that first inch or so of the barrel. Now, I will say that the Lee RNFP bullet sized to .452 chambers with no difficulty at all, but it still leads the barrel pretty good, figure it is those little grease grooves. So, I am happy with the results, may need to get the chambers reamed, but I am scared to mess with success. I am still in love with this sixgun, it certainly isn't as powerful as a .44 Magnum, but for me it has plenty of horsepower, and it just stir something inside, being a nostalgic kind of fellow, I am sure it has to do with the fact that it has been proving itself for over 138 years.

FT .45

by Charles, Friday, November 11, 2011, 16:27 (4759 days ago) @ Dave B

I am still enamored with mine as well.

FT .45

by Gila Jorge, Friday, November 11, 2011, 19:29 (4759 days ago) @ Charles

Just got a FT 45 Ruger with an ACP cylinder as well...use a 210 gr SWC at about 1025 fps and it is dead nuts accurate....all six within 1.25 inch and 5 with about .75 inch....using Unviersal powder....also picked up a third gen Colt similar with dual cyliders...will proceed with it next.

FT .45

by Dave B @, Alamogordo New Mexico, Friday, November 11, 2011, 20:12 (4759 days ago) @ Gila Jorge

George,
I haven't played with the ACP cylinder much, but when I have it has been very pleasant to shoot, and it has been very accurate. The 200gr SWC I shoot impact about 2 1/2" lower than the 284s. I love this sixgun, and could be quite content to shoot it for the rest of my days, it has even quelled the lust for a USFA or Colt SAA.

FT .45

by stonewalrus, Friday, November 11, 2011, 21:39 (4759 days ago) @ Dave B

There is something about a 45. I don't have a high end 45 but I still have a ball with what I've got. It is a Astra copy of a Smith and I don't hot rod it but it still speaks with authority.

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