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.223 Rem
So having gotten a chronograph recently, I decided I'd drop some results out there in case anyone finds it interesting.
Starting it off with some .44 Magnum. All velocities in feet per second (fps). All weights in grains (gr).
All chronograph results provided are from a LabRadar chronograph. All .44 results from me, at least for now, will be from a S&W 629-6 (Classic) with a 5" barrel. All 6 cylinders measure slightly greater than 0.4292" and less than 0.4298" as tested with pin gauges.
Disclaimer: Handloads are my handloads. Do not replicate these loads or use my loads as a load data source or reference in any way. You have no way of knowing if I made a mistake, am lying, am an idiot, or if any of my gear isn't functioning correctly. I'm a random guy on the internet whom you probably don't know and am an inexperienced amateur, not a reliable source. With that warning, I accept no responsibility for anyone harming themselves by attempting to replicate, against my pleas to the contrary, anything I claim to have done. Always refer to load data from a professional, reputable source before loading your own ammo and load you ammo in accordance with instructions and procedures recommended by professionals. Handloading is inherently dangerous, the consequences of errors can be deadly, and your safety is your responsibility. Please be smart and be safe so we can all have fun!
Factory ammo:
•Federal American Eagle 240 grain Jacketed Hollow Point. Manufacturer listed velocity: 1230 fps.
Strings of fire: 2
String 1) Shots: 6; Average: 1318; Min: 1305; Max: 1336; Extreme Spread: 31; Standard Deviation: 12.7.
String 2) Shots: 6; Average: 1296; Min: 1265; Max: 1321; Extreme Spread: 56; Standard Deviation: 19.6.
Subjective: This ammo is on the softer-shooting side of factory .44 Magnum I've tried. I've previously shot this ammo for accuracy and gotten what I consider to be good accuracy. So far the most accurate factory load I've shot has been the Hornady Leverrevolution 225 grain FTX.
Hand loads:
•Brass: .44 magnum Winchester brass (previously fired). Bullet: 0.429", 240 gr, powder-coated cast lead round nose of unknown manufacture. Primer: Federal Premium Match Large Pistol Magnum Gold Medal. Powder: Winchester 231. Powder quantity: 7.00 gr +- 0.03 gr. OAL: 1.653". Crimp: Moderate roll crimp – crimped into bullet crimp groove and applied with Lee die.
Strings of fire: 2
String 1): Shots: 9; Average: 855; Min: 820; Max: 874; Extreme Spread: 55; Standard Deviation: 19.
String 2): Shots: 24; Average: 868; Min: 816; Max: 894; Extreme Spread: 78; Standard Deviation: 17.8.
Subjective: Recoil was mild. No obvious lead deposits. Very sooty, but seems to clean up easy. I was too excited over trying my chronograph for the first time to really care about how tight my group was, but it seemed to be minute of 8 ring shooting seated, unsupported, from 15 yards. I also don't have many of these bullets, so they were more to test for velocity than to try to develop a really accurate load. I intend to do a ladder test later with this powder, shooting for accuracy, using Missouri Bullet Co. 240 grain Hard Cast Semi-Wadcutters.
My Sources: Hodgdon Reloading (website); Hornady Catalogue (Android app).
I plan to post more chronograph results as I see this chrony being a constant range companion. If anyone in the neighborhood wants to chrono ammo from their guns, feel free to reach out to me and maybe we can set something up. If you have chronograph results you want to share, post 'em if you got 'em – the more data the merrier.
Starting it off with some .44 Magnum. All velocities in feet per second (fps). All weights in grains (gr).
All chronograph results provided are from a LabRadar chronograph. All .44 results from me, at least for now, will be from a S&W 629-6 (Classic) with a 5" barrel. All 6 cylinders measure slightly greater than 0.4292" and less than 0.4298" as tested with pin gauges.
Disclaimer: Handloads are my handloads. Do not replicate these loads or use my loads as a load data source or reference in any way. You have no way of knowing if I made a mistake, am lying, am an idiot, or if any of my gear isn't functioning correctly. I'm a random guy on the internet whom you probably don't know and am an inexperienced amateur, not a reliable source. With that warning, I accept no responsibility for anyone harming themselves by attempting to replicate, against my pleas to the contrary, anything I claim to have done. Always refer to load data from a professional, reputable source before loading your own ammo and load you ammo in accordance with instructions and procedures recommended by professionals. Handloading is inherently dangerous, the consequences of errors can be deadly, and your safety is your responsibility. Please be smart and be safe so we can all have fun!
Factory ammo:
•Federal American Eagle 240 grain Jacketed Hollow Point. Manufacturer listed velocity: 1230 fps.
Strings of fire: 2
String 1) Shots: 6; Average: 1318; Min: 1305; Max: 1336; Extreme Spread: 31; Standard Deviation: 12.7.
String 2) Shots: 6; Average: 1296; Min: 1265; Max: 1321; Extreme Spread: 56; Standard Deviation: 19.6.
Subjective: This ammo is on the softer-shooting side of factory .44 Magnum I've tried. I've previously shot this ammo for accuracy and gotten what I consider to be good accuracy. So far the most accurate factory load I've shot has been the Hornady Leverrevolution 225 grain FTX.
Hand loads:
•Brass: .44 magnum Winchester brass (previously fired). Bullet: 0.429", 240 gr, powder-coated cast lead round nose of unknown manufacture. Primer: Federal Premium Match Large Pistol Magnum Gold Medal. Powder: Winchester 231. Powder quantity: 7.00 gr +- 0.03 gr. OAL: 1.653". Crimp: Moderate roll crimp – crimped into bullet crimp groove and applied with Lee die.
Strings of fire: 2
String 1): Shots: 9; Average: 855; Min: 820; Max: 874; Extreme Spread: 55; Standard Deviation: 19.
String 2): Shots: 24; Average: 868; Min: 816; Max: 894; Extreme Spread: 78; Standard Deviation: 17.8.
Subjective: Recoil was mild. No obvious lead deposits. Very sooty, but seems to clean up easy. I was too excited over trying my chronograph for the first time to really care about how tight my group was, but it seemed to be minute of 8 ring shooting seated, unsupported, from 15 yards. I also don't have many of these bullets, so they were more to test for velocity than to try to develop a really accurate load. I intend to do a ladder test later with this powder, shooting for accuracy, using Missouri Bullet Co. 240 grain Hard Cast Semi-Wadcutters.
My Sources: Hodgdon Reloading (website); Hornady Catalogue (Android app).
I plan to post more chronograph results as I see this chrony being a constant range companion. If anyone in the neighborhood wants to chrono ammo from their guns, feel free to reach out to me and maybe we can set something up. If you have chronograph results you want to share, post 'em if you got 'em – the more data the merrier.
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