Hunting with my 1907 Colt SAA....opinions solicited

[godogs57]

Ive posted about my1907 SAA I inherited from my uncle before here. She’s a pristine 45 LC and I’d love to take a deer with it this year, now that I’m hunting for a doe or two. I’ve hunted with handguns before, mostly with my 629 44 mag (or Colt Delta Elite, or 1911) but I haven’t yet with my SAA. With my 629 shot placement wasn’t as critical (within reason!) as it will be with the 113 year old 45 LC. Heart/lung or shoulder would easily kill deer with the 629 and XTP bullets.

I’ve been wondering what might be my best point of aim with the LC? I’m shooting a 250 Keith style lead bullet in front of 6.0 grains of Red Dot, a time tested load that works very well in this gun. I’m holding my shots to “bow range” ...20-25 yards or less. Given that the bullet is running about 750-800 fps, I’m not going to see much hydrostatic shock. I’m thinking I’d be better served if I try for heart/lung as opposed to a shoulder shot. At least ventilate those lungs.

What say you?

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

BroaaaadSide!!!

 

[1eyefishing]

BroaaaadSide!!!

Double lung would be fatal, but without clipping a shoulder or spine, I'd be afraid it might get away without an exit wound/blood trail.
My same predicament, I've been wanting to pop one with my 45 acp. But I'll have to crush another with my 41 magnum instead...

 

[godogs57]

Double lung would be fatal, but without clipping a shoulder or spine, I'd be afraid it might get away without an exit wound/blood trail.
My same predicament, I've been wanting to pop one with my 45 acp. But I'll have to crush another with my 41 magnum instead...

Ive shot em with my 1911 45 ACP before and they do a wonderful job. I used Remington Golden Saber in that pistol. Down for the count. I used Black Talons in my 10mm and got the same results

 

[1eyefishing]

Ive shot em with my 1911 45 ACP before and they do a wonderful job. I used Remington Golden Saber in that pistol. Down for the count. I used Black Talons in my 10mm and got the same results

Did it break a shoulder and exit?
Distance?

 

[godogs57]

Bow range and yes, broke the shoulder and held together

 

[Michael F Sights]

My father killed a big Dooly Co doe at 40yds with his 44 Blackpowder pistol, so I think you will be fine

 

[tgc]

Good luck with the.45! Only 1 week left. Close to a trail entering a nice green field right at dark.

 

[godogs57]

Good luck with the.45! Only 1 week left. Close to a trail entering a nice green field right at dark.

Had small bucks in my sights but no does.....so far.