Heavy Loads For N Frame???

The Shootist · 08-04-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a year old 625 that I purchased for IDPA/IPSC. When deer or small game hunting... or just generally messing around in the woods I have previously carried my S & W 66 loaded with factory .357 ammo. I'm thinking that the new N-frame might be a better gun for the job.

The area is well out of 911 range and tends to be "infested" with badgers, black bears, misc. varmits....and once in a while.... poachers.

The N-Frame has only been fired with mild FMJ re-loads.

For this new "role" as a back woods defense pistol...does anyone have suggestions on factory loads that n-frames seem to "like"???????

I was thinking about something in the 230 grain JHP P+ range??????

M. Hall · 08-04-2005, 01:49 PM

The .45 Super 'Tactical' loads from Texas Ammunition Co. are plenty stout for quite a few of
the critters you'll encounter, 2 or 4 legged, and won't hurt your gun as the pressures are still
within SAAMI specs.

The Shootist · 08-04-2005, 02:43 PM

I never heard of that resource... Thanks.... I'll look into it.

For my 1911 .45 ACP carry loads I have stuck with Corbon or Hydra-Shok.

I am to some degree concerned that because I have the 625 set up with light springs etc for competition... that the tougher primers on factory loads may not be 100% reliable.

Maybe I should cook up a reload for this job... ??????????

M. Hall · 08-04-2005, 03:48 PM

For defensive purposes, I would stick with what you have now...but against say, black bear,
the hotter loadings would be better, IMHO.

M40A1 · 08-14-2005, 06:37 PM

Your best bet for heavy loads for that 625 is to load up some .45 AR brass with some good 250 grain SWC or similar bullets for the .45 Colt. I have a 625 mountain guns that loves the 240 to 255 grain SWC bullets and they pack a punch even if they are not moving very fast. You should be able to load those to 800 fps at least.

08-04-2005, 10:28 AM	#1
The Shootist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 204	Heavy Loads For N Frame??? I have a year old 625 that I purchased for IDPA/IPSC. When deer or small game hunting... or just generally messing around in the woods I have previously carried my S & W 66 loaded with factory .357 ammo. I'm thinking that the new N-frame might be a better gun for the job. The area is well out of 911 range and tends to be "infested" with badgers, black bears, misc. varmits....and once in a while.... poachers. The N-Frame has only been fired with mild FMJ re-loads. For this new "role" as a back woods defense pistol...does anyone have suggestions on factory loads that n-frames seem to "like"??????? I was thinking about something in the 230 grain JHP P+ range??????

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08-04-2005, 01:49 PM	#2
M. Hall Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,141	The .45 Super 'Tactical' loads from Texas Ammunition Co. are plenty stout for quite a few of the critters you'll encounter, 2 or 4 legged, and won't hurt your gun as the pressures are still within SAAMI specs.

08-04-2005, 02:43 PM	#3
The Shootist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 204	I never heard of that resource... Thanks.... I'll look into it. For my 1911 .45 ACP carry loads I have stuck with Corbon or Hydra-Shok. I am to some degree concerned that because I have the 625 set up with light springs etc for competition... that the tougher primers on factory loads may not be 100% reliable. Maybe I should cook up a reload for this job... ??????????

08-04-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
M. Hall Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,141	For defensive purposes, I would stick with what you have now...but against say, black bear, the hotter loadings would be better, IMHO.

08-14-2005, 06:37 PM	#5
M40A1 Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Franktown, CO Posts: 96	Your best bet for heavy loads for that 625 is to load up some .45 AR brass with some good 250 grain SWC or similar bullets for the .45 Colt. I have a 625 mountain guns that loves the 240 to 255 grain SWC bullets and they pack a punch even if they are not moving very fast. You should be able to load those to 800 fps at least.