I recently purchased a good supply of 125 grain Nyclads. My intent was to use them in some older guns (an early airweight, prewar M&Ps...that sort of thing) since they are advertised as a standard pressure loading. In my snooping around online I found that the new Nyclad load was advertised as reaching 880 fps out of a Chief. Upon firing a boxful at the range, I noticed felt recoil similar to my 158 grain LSWC over 5.5 grains of Unique reloads which I have always considered +P. Not horrible, but not exactly what I had in mind for these old warhorses.
Does anyone have any data documenting the performance of the current 125 grain Nyclad loading (Chief and/or longer barreled guns)?
Also, does anyone know if any of the big manufacturers still make a standard pressure 158 grain LSWC load?
I would really like to find a standard pressure 158 grain LSWC factory load for use in these old guns but, for reasons that we all know (not looking for a debate, just a little information), I do not load ammunition used for defensive purposes.
Thanks for the help.