Colt .45 and melon

[ronwoodcraft]

Just an experiment...Had one small watermelon left over from the season....Put the camera on a tripod set to take seven consecutive high speed images. Used the cameras ten second timer and listened for the shutter.....First click I fired my old model Ruger Vaquero with 7.5" barrel......

Colt .45, 17 grains 4227 powder, 250 grain jacketed hollow point.

I did a tighter crop of the first one showing point of impact.

 

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[RTR]

Great high speed pix. ! that last pix. is awesome !

 

[Blak bart]

That is one of the coolest photos I've ever seen !! Watermelon evaporation.....that thing just disappeared !!

 

[Hawks88]

Nice high speed photo. I agree the last photo is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

 

[tamrock]

Boy! your on a roll there with you and that camera Ron. I wonder now what's next.

 

[civilman1]

Now that's what I call a "Star Burst" I love blowing sh!t up myself,great for the whole family!!!

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Now that's what I call a "Star Burst" I love blowing sh!t up myself,great for the whole family!!!

Thanks civilman1 and Everyone!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome capture of the initial shock wave!

 

[Rookster]

I'd love to see what my Tarus Judge would do with your pics. Great photo. Thanks
PS using the 45 long Colt Hollow pt.

 

[SanMan]

Very, Very Cool!

And a well centered shot as well!

Could not be better!

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Many Thanks Everyone!.....Shot some apples yesterday..Not as dramatic as watermelon. Ruger Vaquero, Colt .45 low velocity 200 grain bullet.

 

[fyrffytr1]

How far from the watermelon and apples were you?

 

[ronwoodcraft]

How far from the watermelon and apples were you?

Only about 10 yards for the melon...I only had one and literally only had one shot at it...I wanted to make sure and hit it in the center.

The apples were only about 20 feet...The apples are not very big, they're sitting on a 2x6...I hit 9 out of 9, but some not dead center.

 

[islamoradamark]

Really like it

 

[RTR]

Ron
How do you like that Ruger? Is it 45 Long Colt ?

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Ron
How do you like that Ruger? Is it 45 Long Colt ?

Yes, .45 Long Colt. I love them...These are the old model that can handle heavy loads.

 

[RTR]

Yes, .45 Long Colt. I love them...These are the old model that can handle heavy loads.

Cool, nice, I love anything single action.But the prices on 45 long colt ammo are wack.I see you reload ,what does it cost per round ? Heres my baby. .45 Colt Cowboy

 

[releventchair]

Great photo catches!

Some hydraulics lessons there....

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Cool, nice, I love anything single action.But the prices on 45 long colt ammo are wack.I see you reload ,what does it cost per round ?

That's a Beauty!...I honestly don't know how much per round...I ordered some bullets from Midway USA over a year ago and don't remember how much I paid. My dad lives with me and he has lots of powder and primers that he's generous with.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Impressive