Thread: Smith model 10-5 not enough?
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Old 09-17-2021, 09:01 AM
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Hello again. That 3 grain bullseye load is what momma enjoys shooting. I've loaded many of them. But have no desire to load more in the current state of things. Components are very hard to come by in this small town. It's just what she is comfortable shooting. Any idea of velocity out of an old model 10-5? Thanks again. Brian

I pulled out my Lyman manual, based on cast lead bullets of 155 (GC LSWC) to 158 grains (LRN) and 3.0 grains of Bullseye, I extrapolated from the published data to estimate 675 to 700 fps. Pretty slow for a 158 grain pill.
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