Is the new Hornady .45 Colt ammo safe in my New Vaquero?

Ballbearing · 09-02-2009, 04:02 AM

I picked up some of the new Hornady Lever Revolution ammo the other day just because it was unusual, and I was wondering if it is safe to shoot in my New Vaquero? The listed muzzle velocity on the box is 980 fps which seems to be on the fast side for a cowboy six-shooter, but man do these cartridges look cool in a revolver cylinder. It's like looking down the business end of a miniature missile battery!

SwedeSteve · 09-02-2009, 01:55 PM

I know the New Vaquero is built on a smaller frame, so I would do some checking around before loading those babies in it. Hopefully, someone more knowledgeable will come along.

UPDATE: From what I can read online, Ruger has stated that the New Vaquero can handle any Industry Standard load. One guy has done extensive testing with the lower end of the "Ruger and T/C Only" loads in this pistol and hasn't seen any abnormal wear.

You probably need to see what pressure those rounds you have are working at.

I just got off the phone with Hornady, and the guy (Mat) said that they are safe to shoot in any modern pistol to include the NV and the Judge.

Ballbearing · 09-12-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

I know the New Vaquero is built on a smaller frame, so I would do some checking around before loading those babies in it. Hopefully, someone more knowledgeable will come along.

UPDATE: From what I can read online, Ruger has stated that the New Vaquero can handle any Industry Standard load. One guy has done extensive testing with the lower end of the "Ruger and T/C Only" loads in this pistol and hasn't seen any abnormal wear.

You probably need to see what pressure those rounds you have are working at.

I just got off the phone with Hornady, and the guy (Mat) said that they are safe to shoot in any modern pistol to include the NV and the Judge.

Thanks Swede, you're a gem.

SwedeSteve · 09-12-2009, 03:23 PM

My pleasure.

09-02-2009, 04:02 AM	#1
Ballbearing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Boondocks Posts: 519	Is the new Hornady .45 Colt ammo safe in my New Vaquero? I picked up some of the new Hornady Lever Revolution ammo the other day just because it was unusual, and I was wondering if it is safe to shoot in my New Vaquero? The listed muzzle velocity on the box is 980 fps which seems to be on the fast side for a cowboy six-shooter, but man do these cartridges look cool in a revolver cylinder. It's like looking down the business end of a miniature missile battery!

09-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,545 Images: 1	I know the New Vaquero is built on a smaller frame, so I would do some checking around before loading those babies in it. Hopefully, someone more knowledgeable will come along. UPDATE: From what I can read online, Ruger has stated that the New Vaquero can handle any Industry Standard load. One guy has done extensive testing with the lower end of the "Ruger and T/C Only" loads in this pistol and hasn't seen any abnormal wear. You probably need to see what pressure those rounds you have are working at. I just got off the phone with Hornady, and the guy (Mat) said that they are safe to shoot in any modern pistol to include the NV and the Judge. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers Last edited by SwedeSteve; 09-02-2009 at 04:05 PM.

09-12-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,545 Images: 1	My pleasure. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers