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Old 09-21-2013, 10:15 PM
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LOL, another year old thread brought back as a Zombie...

Any hot load you put through the Governor is going to feel hot but not deliver the velocity you would get from even a 4" S&W or Ruger. First, the barrel has a slightly larger diameter than it should for 45 Colt bullets because it's really designed for the 410 shotshells. Secondly, it's only a 2.5" barrel and that will add to the loss of velocity. Next you are shooting a 260gr bullet instead of a 250gr bullet and even though it's only 10gr more you will still add to the loss of velocity there too.

IMO 850 fps from a 2.5" Gov is a very hot load and you shouldn't push any further.
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