Paradox II, refining what I know...

Seyfried and Bowen wanted 1200-1250 fps for the 300 gr. projectile. I started out a little lighter than what I thought I could do for certain and kept 1 grain reserve for the charge. It was only about 50-100 fps shy of the two pioneer's goal. I have been used to shooting Bisley and Reeder Gunfightered grip frame guns. The factory Ruger Blackhawk grip got away from me and pegged me with the hammer. Ouch.

My first test rounds had only one lubricating wad and I think was a little dry. Seyfried claimed this was a magic component (he was using Ox-Yoke treated wool). I made mine from daycron that was a little thinner. This go round I re-lubed the daycron wads well and used TWO, atop a card wad over the 20 gr. slow powder. I am also cheating a little as my cast Paradox bullets are lightly lubed with alox. That should do it. I also have some old .45 Colt wadcutter cast bullets that have a pronounced rounded end. They weigh 246 grs. and have a front portion that is smaller that more diameter. Since I am shooting a .45 cal. into what tapers into a .44 bore, the alure of it's possibilities was too much. I loaded up a dozen with the same charge. Remember the Paradox has a straight bored through cylinder. The .460 S&W brass is basically flush with the end of the cylinder. There is about 3.5" of smooth .451 bore then a secret taper into the stock Ruger .429" remainder. It seems to work as designed (well, re-designed). At 1250 fps and that HUGE neck tension, I cannot imagine any bullet creep, but I am monitoring that within the 6-shots.

Next I will get into some shot shells...