Load Ballistics
Caliber: .45 Colt | Bullet: 250 gr XTP | Powder: 2400 |
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Powder Charge (gr): | Ruger Velocity (fps) | Ruger Group Size (25yd) | Ruger Group Size (50yd) | Ruger Group Size (100yd) | S&W Velocity (fps) | S&W Group Size (25yd) | S&W Group Size (50yd) | S&W Group Size (100yd) |
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16.5 | 1013 | 1.9 | 8.1, 10.0 |
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| 3.8, 1.0, 3.3, 3.8 |
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Load: #860
Powder: 16.5 gr 2400
Bullet: 250.0 gr Hornady HP/XTP452
Brass: Win
Primer: Win WLP
Ruger Group: #846, Velocity: 1013 fps, Count: 5, ES: 97, Group Size (in): 2.13, 5 shots @ 25.0 yds
Ruger Chronograph Velocities: 964,1061,1039,1028,973
Ruger Group: #886, Velocity: - fps, Count: -, ES: -, Group Size (in): 1.90, 7 shots @ 25.0 yds
Ruger Group: #887, Velocity: - fps, Count: -, ES: -, Group Size (in): 8.10, 6 shots @ 50.0 yds
Ruger Group: #888, Velocity: - fps, Count: -, ES: -, Group Size (in): 10.00, 6 shots @ 50.0 yds
S&W Group: #806, Velocity: 955 fps, Count: 5, ES: 153, Group Size (in): -, 4 shots @ 25.0 yds
S&W Chronograph Velocities: 996,981,1006,939
Note: 25 yd group size was excellent. 50 yd group size was poor.
** Max Load
Performance
Load: #860
Revolver: Ruger .45 Colt, Blackhawk
Rest: Mechanical Revolver Vise
Groups 25 yds: 1" (6 shots), 2.13" (6 shots)
Group Size (in): 8.10, 6 shots @ 50.0 yds
