Revolver, .45 Colt, Unique, 230 LRN


Load Ballistics

Load: #866
Powder: 5.8 gr Unique
Bullet: 230.0 gr Berrys LRN
Brass:  Win
Primer: Fed 150
Ruger Group: #851, Velocity: 502 fps, Count: 3, ES: 102, Group Size (in): -, 3 shots @ 25.0 yds
Ruger Chronograph Velocities: 487,560,458
S&W Group: #852, Velocity: 397 fps, Count: 3, ES: 126, Group Size (in): -, 3 shots @ 25.0 yds
S&W Chronograph Velocities: 319,445,426

Performance


Load: #866
Revolver: Ruger .45 Colt, Blackhawk
Rest: Sand bag
Groups 25 yds: 3.13" (3 shots)

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