Originally posted by Hoptob:
I had a box or two of this ammo. Don't know about 1607 fps, but in my 4" GP100 it clocked 1218 fps with SD 49 and ES 128. ES was a bit overboard and primers looked like VW Bug after collision with a freight train. I did not buy any more of it.
Mike
Mike,Originally posted by Hoptob:
Dan,
1200 fps from a 4-incher is also below todays Remington, Speer and Federal factory loads not to mention handloads. I just don't really care for ammo with ES over 100.
Mike
I have a hunch that a 1600 fps. 158 gr. .357 is possible from a 6" revolver, but it would take some doing. I'm thinking a fast gun, a hardcast lead gas checked bullet, and the right super hot load will get you there. I think it might even be possible with a jacketed bullet. I can get 1650+ fps. from my 5" 629 with hot loaded 165 gr. Sierra JHPs. I don't think it's a particularly fast gun either. Of course .44 magnum is a different caliber, so I might be wrong.Originally posted by Photoman44:
A 158gr at 1600fps? Maybe out of a rifle.