That and the Speer 100g Gold Dot are THE most potent rounds I've shot through my Ruger Single Seven, averaging 1420-1430 fps from a 5.5" barrel. They also feel like the most potent, both being hard kickers even in an all steel gun.
BTW, the Speer averaged 1260 fps from a 2" LCR, but is unpleasant enough I won't be shooting any more of it in that little lightweight. I didn't have the nerve to try the Federal round in the LCR, but tried the Gold Dot in the LCR first and discovered its recoil. When I then saw that the Gold Dot was just as fast as the Federal round out of the Single Seven I decided never to shoot the Federal through the LCR. I'll stick to the +P H&R Magnums from Buffalo Bore for carry loads, or maybe some of the less potent 85g factory loads in 327.
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