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Old 09-16-2015 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Gm54-120
.... I would avoid 45ACP bullets for hunting. ....... Look for bullets made for 45 Long Colt or 454 Casull performance levels. Bullets made for 45/70 also work well in the right sabot.

They also make sabots for 44cal bullets. They are usually green in color. I would suggest using 44cal bullets of 240gr or more. A few of the lighter Barnes solid coppers under 240gr may be ok too. I typically get better accuracy with a 45cal bullet vs a smaller caliber bullet.
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