Squib_Load
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Today I used a Garmin XERO C1 to chrono
a Pietta 3" 1860 44 cal snub nose with BHG in two configurations:
Cap & Ball, 5 shots
35 gr Goex FFFg paper cartridges made with Rios Innovations paper cartridge former kit. Powder measured by volume.
143 gr .457 round ball,
CCI #11 caps,
lube over the chambers
min - 584.7 fps
avg - 640.7
max - 693.8
ext sprd - 109.1
std dev - 35.9 fps
avg ME - 130 ft-lb
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Howell 45 Colt conversion cylinder, 5 shots
HSM 45 Schofield factory smokeless cartridges
200 gr RNFP Cowboy Action Lead, rated at 700 FPS
min - 645.4 fps
avg - 647.4
max - 649.7
ext sprd - 4.3
std dev - 1.4
avg ME - 186 ft-lb
I am very happy with the results. The consistency of the 45 Schofield factory cartridges was amazing.
Both 5-shot groups went into 3.5" groups from 7 yards. Both shot to POA.
a Pietta 3" 1860 44 cal snub nose with BHG in two configurations:
Cap & Ball, 5 shots
35 gr Goex FFFg paper cartridges made with Rios Innovations paper cartridge former kit. Powder measured by volume.
143 gr .457 round ball,
CCI #11 caps,
lube over the chambers
min - 584.7 fps
avg - 640.7
max - 693.8
ext sprd - 109.1
std dev - 35.9 fps
avg ME - 130 ft-lb
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Howell 45 Colt conversion cylinder, 5 shots
HSM 45 Schofield factory smokeless cartridges
200 gr RNFP Cowboy Action Lead, rated at 700 FPS
min - 645.4 fps
avg - 647.4
max - 649.7
ext sprd - 4.3
std dev - 1.4
avg ME - 186 ft-lb
I am very happy with the results. The consistency of the 45 Schofield factory cartridges was amazing.
Both 5-shot groups went into 3.5" groups from 7 yards. Both shot to POA.
