It is easy to get 1000 fps out of a longer barrel 32-20 with a 115g LRN and 275 ft-lb muzzle energy. That is using just over 5g Unique. Compare that to 115g 9mm at 1100 fps and 330 ft lbs ME. Most standard 38 Special loads average 250 ft-lb ME.

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Gary
SWCA 2515