like 454 Casull and 460 S&W. The 250 gr XTP is meant for 45 Colt and does best around 900-1400 fps. The 240gr can handle over 2000 fps and has a stronger jacket to handle the much higher pressures. Out of a Contender you might be able to get it up to where it will expand reliably.
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I thought some might like the topic, .45 Colt
- WB, 2025-11-07, 10:33
- you need the 250 XTP (nm) - Randy Barnett, 2025-11-07, 11:47
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Those are meant for higher pressure loads
- Amede, 2025-11-07, 11:10
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So I got it bass-ackwards! 240 XTP heavy jacket!
- WB, 2025-11-07, 13:23
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They also work in the 450BM. Which I am going to try. (nm)
- Amede, 2025-11-07, 16:19
- I put together me a 10.5” .450 AR pistol - WB, 2025-11-08, 15:14
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They also work in the 450BM. Which I am going to try. (nm)
- Amede, 2025-11-07, 16:19
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So I got it bass-ackwards! 240 XTP heavy jacket!
- WB, 2025-11-07, 13:23