This large-grained flake powder is at its best when used in heavy field loads from 10 gauge to 28 gauge. In handgun cartridges 800-X performs superbly in cartridges like the 10mm auto and 44 Remington Magnum. Excellent velocity and uniformity translate into top accuracy
| Shape | Color | Perforation | Diameter min | Diameter max | Length/thick. min | Length/thick. max | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disk | Gray | No | 1.8 mm | 2.1 mm | Hodgdon Powder Company |
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| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 50 | Hornady FMJ | 1.8 | 815 | 17,800 cup |
| IMR Pistol Data case: Remington; barrel length: 2.0"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: .610"; primer: CCI 500; bullet diam.: .251"; COL: .900"; these are all maximum loads; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Cast LFP | 3.3 | 792 | start load; COL: 1.335"; 7,400 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 77 | Cast LFP | 4.1 | 985 | max load; COL: 1.335"; 11,400 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 83 | Berry's Bullets HBWC | 3.5 | 911 | start load; COL: 1.095"; 12,800 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 83 | Berry's Bullets HBWC | 4.5 | 1153 | max load; COL: 1.095"; 18,500 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 85 | Hornady HP | 4.7 | 1067 | start load; COL: 1.290"; 16,600 cup; bullet diam.: .312" |
| 85 | Hornady HP | 5.3 | 1156 | max load; COL: 1.290"; 19,900 cup; bullet diam.: .312" |
| 90 | Sierra JHP | 4.2 | 973 | start load; COL: 1.340"; 14,900 cup; bullet diam.: .312" |
| 90 | Sierra JHP | 5.0 | 1130 | max load; COL: 1.340"; 21,000 cup; bullet diam.: .312" |
| 90 | Hornady LSWC | 3.2 | 830 | start load; COL: 1.350"; 9,800 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 90 | Hornady LSWC | 4.0 | 987 | max load COL: 1.350"; 13,400 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 100 | Speer JHP | 4.2 | 900 | start load; COL: 1.345"; 14,600 cup; bullet diam.: .312" |
| 100 | Speer JHP | 4.7 | 1035 | max load; COL: 1.345"; 20,200 cup; bullet diam.: .312" |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Federal; twist: 1:16"; primer: Federal 100, Small Pistol; barrel length: 5"; trim length: 1.070". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
 | 71 | Sierra FMJ | 4.8 | 936 | sugg. start load; 12,200 cup; 1.350" OAL |
| 71 | Sierra FMJ | 6.0 | 1174 | max load; 19,400 cup; 1.350" OAL |
| 85 | Hornady Jacketed HP/XTP | 3.7 | 758 | sugg. start load; 13,600 cup; 1.310" OAL |
| 85 | Hornady Jacketed HP/XTP | 5.0 | 1005 | max load; 20,500 cup; 1.310" OAL |
| 90 | Sierra Jacketed JHC | 3.8 | 805 | sugg. start load; 13,400 cup; 1.315" OAL |
| 90 | Sierra Jacketed JHC | 5.0 | 1057 | max load; 20,600 cup; 1.315" OAL |
| 75 | Cast #311252 | 4.9 | 1113 | sugg. start load; 16,900 cup; 1.350" OAL |
| 75 | Cast #311252 | 5.5 | 1227 | max load; 20,500 cup; 1.350" OAL |
 | 85 | Cast #313249 | 3.8 | 889 | sugg. start load; 12,400 cup; 1.350" OAL |
| 85 | Cast #313249 | 5.2 | 1136 | max load; 19,300 cup; 1.350" OAL |
 | 90 | Hornady Swaged Lead HBWC | 3.6 | 862 | sugg. start load; 13,300 cup; 1.100" OAL |
| 90 | Hornady Swaged Lead HBWC | 4.1 | 992 | max load; 18,200 cup; 1.100" OAL |
| Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Edition cases: Federal; trim-to length: 1.065"; primers: Federal 100; primer size: Small Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 9; cast bullets used sized to .313" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .312" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 90 | Hornady SWC (swaged alloy) | 4.5 | 767 | case expansion: normal |
| 116 | Lyman 3118 (cast alloy) | 4.2 | 770 | case expansion: near max |
| 85 | Hornady JHP | 4.5 | 723 | case expansion: normal; best accuracy |
| in a 3 Inch Barrel H&R Model 504. Federal cases and Federal 100 primers used in all loads. All loads chronographed 10 feet from the muzzle with an Oehler Model 33 chronotach. Overall cartridge length refers to seating for Ruger; all loads for H&R had 1.33-inch OAL. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 90 | Hornady SWC (swaged alloy) | 4.5 | 1,003 | case expansion: normal; accuracy class (Ruger): B |
| 90 | Hornady SWC (swaged alloy) | 5.0 | 1,113 | case expansion: near max; accuracy class (Ruger): C |
| 90 | Hornady SWC (swaged alloy) | 5.5 | 1,199 | case expansion: maximum; accuracy class (Ruger): B; do NOT exceed! Highest velocity with alloy bullets |
| 116 | Lyman 3118 (cast alloy) | 4.2 | 898 | case expansion: near max; accuracy class (Ruger) A+; 3rd best accuracy with alloy bullets |
| 116 | Lyman 3118 (cast alloy) | 4.5 | 963 | case expansion: maximum; accuracy class (Ruger): A+; most accurate load; best all-around |
| 85 | Hornady JHP | 4.5 | 973 | case expansion: normal; accuracy class (Ruger): A+; 2nd best accuracy |
| 85 | Hornady JHP | 5.0 | 1,103 | case expansion: near max; accuracy class (Ruger): A; accurate |
| 85 | Hornady JHP | 5.5 | 1,241 | case expansion: maximum; accuracy class (Ruger): A+; do NOT exceed! Best accuracy with JHP |
| in a 6 1/2 Inch Barrel Ruger Bisley. Federal cases and Federal 100 primers used in all loads. All loads chronographed 10 feet from the muzzle with an Oehler Model 33 chronotach. Overall cartridge length refers to seating for Ruger; all loads for H&R had 1.33-inch OAL. Accuracy rating schedule: A+ = under 1-inch (at 20 yards); A = 1 to 1 1/4 inches; B = 1 1/4 + to 1 1/2 inches; C = 1 1/2 + to 2 inches; D = over 2 inches | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Hornady XTP | 6.7 | 1376 | start load; COL: 1.450"; 25,300 psi |
| 85 | Hornady XTP | 7.5 | 1548 | max load; COL: 1.450"; 36,700 psi |
| 90 | Sierra JHC | 6.5 | 1321 | start load; COL: 1.460"; 24,900 psi |
| 90 | Sierra JHC | 7.2 | 1446 | max load; COL: 1.460"; 31,700 psi |
| 100 | Hornady XTP | 6.0 | 1252 | start load; COL: 1.450"; 28,900 psi |
| 100 | Hornady XTP | 6.9 | 1434 | max load; COL: 1.450"; 39,400 psi |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Federal; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 1.200"; primer: Federal 200; bullet diam.: .312 (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | Jacketed | 10.9 | 1475 | start load; compressed; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 110 | Jacketed | 10.9 | 1475 | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.590; 33,600 cup |
| 125 | Jacketed | 10.2 | 1360 | start load; min OAL: 1.580 |
| 125 | Jacketed | 10.2 | 1360 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.580; 35,300 cup |
| 140 | Jacketed | 9.7 | 1230 | start load; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 140 | Jacketed | 9.7 | 1230 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 35,200 cup |
| 146 | Jacketed | 9.2 | 1215 | start load; min OAL: 1.500 |
| 146 | Jacketed | 9.2 | 1215 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.500; 36,000 cup |
| 148 | Wadcutter | 4.5 | 715 | start load; min OAL: 1.325 |
| 148 | Wadcutter | 8.3 | 1215 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.325; 35,500 cup |
| 150 | Jacketed | 7.9 | 1002 | start load; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 150 | Jacketed | 9.0 | 1135 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 35,300 cup |
| 158 | Jacketed | 8.6 | 1080 | start load; min OAL: 1.580 |
| 158 | Jacketed | 8.6 | 1080 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.580; 35,400 cup |
| 158 | Lead | 8.9 | 1215 | start load; min OAL: 1.580 |
| 158 | Lead | 8.9 | 1215 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.580; 36,000 cup |
| 170 | Jacketed | 8.3 | 1030 | start load; min OAL: 1.580 |
| 170 | Jacketed | 8.3 | 1030 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.580; 35,500 cup |
| 200 | Lead | 7.5 | 995 | start load; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 200 | Lead | 7.5 | 995 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 36,000 cup |
| Lee Precision Data Small Pistol Primer. With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. (Modern Reloading Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 8.7 | 1,448 | maximum load; most accurate load tested |
| 158 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 8.2 | 1,373 | |
| 158 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 7.7 | 1,298 | |
| Using 158 GR Nosler Bullets Handgun; Case: Federal; primer: WSPM; barrel length/make: 8.3" H-S Precision; twist: 1-16"; bullets: 158 GR Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP; OACL: 1.585"; maximum OACL: 1.590". Use Maximum Loads with Caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Speer GD-HP | 10.0 | 1438 | compressed load; COL: 1.135"; 36,100 psi |
| 147 | Speer GD-HP | 9.0 | 1317 | COL: 1.140"; 38,000 psi |
| IMR Pistol Data Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: .860"; primer: Remington 1 1/2; bullet diam.: .355"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Sierra Jacketed HP | 8.5 | 1315 | sugg. start load; 33,800 psi; 1.140" OAL |
| 115 | Sierra Jacketed HP | 9.5 | 1415 | max load; 38,200 psi; 1.140" OAL |
| 125 | Speer Gold Dot Jacketed HP | 8.5 | 1278 | sugg. start load; 33,800 psi; 1.135" OAL |
| 125 | Speer Gold Dot Jacketed HP | 9.5 | 1394 | max load; 39,300 psi; 1.135" OAL |
| 147 | Speer TMJ | 7.2 | 1141 | sugg. start load; 35,200 psi; 1.135" OAL |
| 147 | Speer TMJ | 8.0 | 1225 | max load; 39,000 psi; 1.135" OAL |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Federal; trim-to length: .860"; primers: Federal 100; primer size: Small Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 15; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 4"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .3553" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 125 | Bushwacker SWC | 1,133 | group: 3.11 inches; muzzle energy: 142 ft-lbs | |
| in a Springfield XD Starline cases and Winchester Small Pistol primers were used for all handloads. Springfield Armory XD pistol with a 4-inch barrel and fixed open sights was used for testing. Velocities were taken 12 feet from the muzzle with an Oehler Model 33 or Model 35P chronograph. Accuracy is the average of three, five-shot groups at 15 yards from a sandbag rest. Range temperatures were 62 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. .355-inch jacketed bullets and .356-inch cast bullets. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Jacketed | 5.5 | 941 | start load; min OAL: 1.265 |
| 115 | Jacketed | 5.9 | 1015 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.265; 21,900 cup |
| Lee Precision Data CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Small Pistol primer.(MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 5.6 | 856 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 125 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 6.0 | 898 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 125 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 6.4 | 951 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 125 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 6.8 | 1004 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 125 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 7.1 | 1052 | COAL: 1.450"; +P load |
| 125 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 7.5 | 1101 | COAL: 1.450"; +P load; maximum load |
| 140 | Hornady HP-XTP | 5.2 | 766 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 140 | Hornady HP-XTP | 5.5 | 800 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 140 | Hornady HP-XTP | 5.8 | 853 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 140 | Hornady HP-XTP | 6.1 | 890 | COAL: 1.450"; +P load; maximum load |
| 158 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 4.7 | 615 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 158 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 5.0 | 669 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 158 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 5.4 | 730 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 158 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 5.7 | 825 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 158 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 6.1 | 855 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 158 | Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP | 6.5 | 899 | COAL: 1.450"; +P load; maximum load |
| Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Colt Trooper 38 Special; barrel length: 4-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .357"; maximum COAL: 1.550"; maximum case length: 1.155"; trim to length: 1.145". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Nosler HP | 6.5 | 918 | |
| +P 20,000 Warning! Test gun was a Smith & Wesson Model 14 with a 6-inch barrel. Federal 100 primers used throughout. Temperature during testing was 28 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Nosler HP | 6.5 | 922 | |
| +P Data (20,000 psi) Data is safe in any .38 S&W Special revolver that is recommended for +P loads and is in good mechanical condition. Handgun used was a Smith & Wesson .38-44 Outdoorsman with a 6 1/2-inch barrel. Federal 100 primers and Starline cases used throughout. Temperature during testing was 46 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Hornady roundnose (lead) | 6.0 | 987 | |
| 158 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.0 | 888 | accurate |
| 158 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.5 | 971 | maximum |
| 140 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.5 | 1,022 | |
| 140 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 7.0 | 1,070 | maximum; best all-around |
| 125 | Nosler jacketed hollowpoint | 7.0 | 1,055 | |
| 125 | Nosler jacketed hollowpoint | 7.5 | 1,167 | maximum |
| +P Loads (Colt Official Police) .38 Special 6-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Hornady roundnose (lead) | 6.0 | 890 | |
| 158 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.0 | 818 | accurate |
| 158 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.5 | 842 | maximum |
| 140 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.5 | 880 | |
| 140 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 7.0 | 915 | maximum; best all-around |
| 125 | Nosler jacketed hollowpoint | 7.0 | 948 | |
| 125 | Nosler jacketed hollowpoint | 7.5 | 1,031 | maximum |
| +P Loads (Colt Trooper) .38 Special 4-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Sierra jacketed hollow cavity | 6.5 | 864 | maximum |
| +P Loads (Colt) .357 Magnum 6-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Hornady roundnose (lead) | 6.0 | 813 | |
| +P Loads (Model 19) .357 Magnum 4-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 95 | Jacketed | 7.4 | 1140 | start load; min. OAL: 1.470 |
| 95 | Jacketed | 7.8 | 1195 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,700 cup; min. OAL: 1.470 |
| 110 | Jacketed | 6.8 | 1045 | start load; min. OAL: 1.460 |
| 110 | Jacketed | 7.2 | 1095 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,800 cup; min. OAL: 1.460 |
| 125 | Jacketed | 6.7 | 953 | start load; min. OAL: 1.525 |
| 125 | Jacketed | 6.9 | 980 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,500 cup; min. OAL: 1.525 |
| 140 | Jacketed | 5.7 | 790 | start load; min. OAL: 1.445 |
| 140 | Jacketed | 6.0 | 830 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,700 cup; min. OAL: 1.455 |
| 146 | Jacketed | 5.6 | 782 | start load; min. OAL: 1.395 |
| 146 | Jacketed | 5.8 | 805 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,400 cup; min. OAL: 1.395 |
| 148 | Wad Cutter | 4.3 | 734 | start load; min. OAL: 1.295 |
| 148 | Wad Cutter | 5.5 | 905 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,900 cup; min. OAL: 1.295 |
| 150 | Jacketed | 5.5 | 766 | start load; min. OAL: 1.445 |
| 150 | Jacketed | 5.7 | 795 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,600 cup; min. OAL: 1.445 |
| 158 | Jacketed | 5.3 | 675 | start load; min. OAL: 1.465 |
| 158 | Jacketed | 5.5 | 695 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,400 cup; min. OAL: 1.465 |
| 158 | Lead | 4.8 | 752 | start load; min. OAL: 1.520 |
| 158 | Lead | 5.7 | 875 | NEVER EXCEED; 16,000 cup; min. OAL: 1.520 |
| 200 | Lead | 4.4 | 704 | start load; min. OAL: 1.500 |
| 200 | Lead | 4.6 | 725 | NEVER EXCEED; 15,500 cup; min. OAL: 1.500 |
| Lee Precision Data With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Small Pistol Primer. (MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Sierra JHC | 6.0 | 873 | |
| 17,000 psi Test gun was a Smith & Wesson Model 14 with a 6 inch barrel. Federal 100 primers used throughout. Temperature during testing was 28 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Lyman 358156 semiwadcutter | 5.5 | 709 | case expansion near maximum; excellent accuracy in 8 3/8" S&W |
| 145 | Hensley & Gibbs No. 73 semiwadcutter | 705 | case expansion near maximum | |
| Cast Bullet Loads in a 2-inch Barrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 150 | RBCS .38-.357 Keith semiwadcutter | 835 | case expansion near maximum; outstanding in 8 3/8" S&W | |
| Cast Bullet Loads in a 4-inch Barrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 150 | RCBS .38-.357 Keith semiwadcutter | 917 | case expansion near maximum; outstanding in 8 3/8" S&W | |
| 158 | Lyman 358156 semiwadcutter | 871 | case expansion near maximum; excellent accuracy in 8 3/8" S&W | |
| 145 | Hensley & Gibbs No. 73 semiwadcutter | 849 | case expansion normal | |
| 145 | Hensley & Gibbs No. 73 semiwadcutter | 928 | case expansion near maximum | |
| Cast Bullet Loads in a 6-inch Barrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 150 | RCBS .38-.357 Keith semiwadcutter | 931 | case expansion near maximum; outstanding in 8 3/8" S&W | |
| 158 | Lyman 358156 semiwadcutter | 921 | case expansion near maximum; excellent accuracy in 8 3/8" S&W | |
| 145 | Hensley & Gibbs No. 73 semiwadcutter | 989 | case expansion near maximum | |
| Cast Bullet Loads in an 8 3/8-inch Barrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Sierra JHC | 816 | case expansion maximum; reduce to 5.3 grains | |
 | 140 | Sierra JHC | 804 | case expansion near maximum; very accurate | |
| Jacketed Bullet Loads in 8 3/8-inchBarrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Sierra JHC | 615 | case expansion maximum; reduce to 5.3 grains | |
| Jacketed Bullet Loads in a 2-inch Barrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 158 | Sierra JHC | 804 | case expansion maximum; reduce to 5.3 grains | |
| 140 | Sierra JHC | 776 | case expansion near maximum; very accurate | |
| Jacketed Bullet Loads in a 6-inch Barrel Loads labeled "maximum" should not be exceeded! Reduce maximum loads 10% for light and alloy-framed guns. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 110 | Speer JHP | 8.2 | 1,196 | muzzle energy (ft-lbs): 350 |
| 125 | Speer JHP | 7.5 | 1,066 | muzzle energy (ft-lbs): 312 |
| Jacketed Bullets in a 6-inch Barrel | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Hornady XTP | 5.9 | 1015 | max load; COL: 1.245"; 21,900 cup |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Remington; twist: 1:16"; primer: Remington 1 1/2, Small Pistol; barrel length: 5"; trim length: .895"; bullet diam.: .355" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Hornady HP | 5.9 | 1015 | 21,900 cup |
| IMR Pistol Data Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: .895"; primer: CCI 500; bullet diam.: .355"; COL: 1.265"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 147 | Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP | 4.9 | 931 | |
| 147 | Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP | 5.4 | 983 | |
| 147 | Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP | 5.9 | 1038 | |
| 147 | Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP | 6.3 | 1096 | |
| 147 | Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP | 6.8 | 1157 | |
| 147 | Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP | 7.3 | 1208 | maximum load |
| Using 147 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Kimber Model 1911; barrel length: 5 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .355" and .357"; COAL: 1.260"; maximum COAL: 1.280"; maximum case length: .900"; trim to length: .895". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 147 | Hornady HP XTP | 931 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.260 | |
| 147 | Hornady HP XTP | 983 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.260 | |
| 147 | Hornady HP XTP | 1038 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.260 | |
| 147 | Hornady HP XTP | 1096 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.260 | |
| 147 | Hornady HP XTP | 1157 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.260 | |
| 147 | Hornady HP XTP | 1208 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.260 | |
| +P A Kimber Stainless Target II with a 5-inch barrel was used to test fire these loads. Starline cases and Winchester Small Pistol primers were used throughout. Bullet diameter: .355 and .356 inch; maximum overall loaded length: 1.280 inches; maximum case length: .900 inch; and trim-to length; .895 inch. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 90 | Sierra JHP | 8.5 | 1,413 | case: R-P; length (in.): 1.20; expansion: near max |
| 115 | Hornady JHP | 7.5 | 1,215 | case: W-W; length (in.): 1.24; expansion: normal; best accuracy |
| 115 | Hornady JHP | 7.8 | 1,261 | case: W-W; length (in.): 1.24; expansion: near max; best all-around load |
| 115 | Sierra JHC | 8.0 | 1,331 | case: SV; length (in.): 1.24; expansion: maximum |
| 125 | Speer JSP | 7.0 | 1,149 | case: R-P; length (in.): 1.28; expansion: near max; accurate; best with Speer |
| 125 | Sierra FMJ | 7.2 | 1,164 | case: W-W; length (in.): 1.28; expansion: maximum; best heavy-bullet load; very accurate |
| in a 5-inch Barrel Test gun Colt .38 Super Automatic with five-inch Colt barrel; Winchester 108 Small Pistol primers; velocities chronographed ten feet from muzzle. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Hornady JHP | 7.5 | 1,337 | case: W-W; length (in.): 1.24; expansion: normal |
| in a 6-inch Barrel Test gun Colt .38 Super Automatic with six-inch SSK custom barrel; Winchester 108 Small Pistol primers; velocities chronographed ten feet from muzzle. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | MG 180 | 9.2 | 1,069 | |
| 190 | SAECO 190 | 9.0 | 1,087 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 175 | Lyman 401043 | 9.0 | 1,066 | Winchester .38-40 cases |
| 175 | Lyman 401638 HP | 9.0 | 1,101 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 184 | AA 301 184 | 9.0 | 1,007 | group (inches): 2.5 |
| 180 | HN 180 XTP | 9.0 | 923 | |
| 180 | SP Gold Dot 180 | 9.0 | 1,001 | group (inches): 2.25 |
| Colt Peacemaker Loads All loads fired in Winchester .38 WCF brass with CCI 300 primers except where otherwise noted in remarks. SC = 3.5 inches or more. (Loading the Peacemaker - Dave Scovill) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 178 | Lyman 40143 (as-cast .400 inch) | 8.5 | 1,029 | OAL: 1.60 inches; case expansion: near maximum; fair accuracy |
| 178 | Lyman 40143 (as-cast .400 inch) | 9.0 | 1,082 | OAL: 1.60 inches; case expansion: maximum; accurate |
| Ruger Instrumental from Ruger-Buckeye Blackhawk with 6.5-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Hornady HP | 4.1 | 870 | COL: .970"; 15,500 cup |
| 100 | Hornady FMJ | 4.0 | 840 | COL: .980"; 14,700 cup |
| IMR Pistol Data Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 3.75"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: .675"; primer: CCI 500; bullet diam.: .355"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 90 | Jacketed | 4.0 | 846 | start load; min OAL: 0.970 |
| 90 | Jacketed | 4.1 | 870 | never exceed; min OAL: 0.970; 15,500 cup |
| 100 | Jacketed | 4.0 | 840 | start load; min OAL: 0.980 |
| 100 | Jacketed | 4.0 | 840 | never exceed; min OAL: 0.980; 14,700 cup |
| Lee Precision Data CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Small Pistol Primer. (MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Hornady XTP | 5.6 | 903 | start load; COL: 1.125"; 28,300 psi |
| 200 | Hornady XTP | 6.1 | 951 | max load; COL: 1.125"; 31,000 psi |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Hornady; twist: 1:16"; primer: Winchester SP, Small Pistol; barrel length: 4"; trim length: .845"; bullet diam.: .400". This data is intended for use in firearms with barrels which fully support the cartridge in the chamber. Use of this data in firearms which do not fully support the cartridge, such as Glock, may result in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case head separation, or other conditions which may result in damage to the firearm and/or result in injury or death of the shooter and/or bystanders. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 135 | Jacketed | 10.5 | 1305 | start load; compressed charge; min. OAL: 1.125 |
| 135 | Jacketed | 10.5 | 1305 | NEVER EXCEED; compressed charge; min. OAL: 1.125; 24,000 psi |
| 150 | Jacketed | 8.8 | 1205 | start load; compressed charge; min. OAL: 1.125 |
| 150 | Jacketed | 8.8 | 1205 | NEVER EXCEED; compressed charge; min. OAL: 1.125; 25,000 psi |
| 180 | Jacketed Bullet | 7.2 | 1030 | start load; compressed charge; min. OAL: 1.125 |
| 180 | Jacketed Bullet | 7.2 | 1030 | NEVER EXCEED; compressed charge; min. OAL: 1.125; 26,000 psi |
| 200 | Jacketed | 6.3 | 925 | start load; min. OAL: 1.125 |
| 200 | Jacketed | 6.3 | 925 | NEVER EXCEED; min. OAL: 1.125; 26,100 psi |
| Lee Precision Data Do not use reloads in Glock or similar guns with chambers that do not fully support the cartridge due to the intrusion of the feed ramp. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Small Pistol Primer. (MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 150 | Sierra JHP | 6.9 | 999 | start load; 18,500 cup; 1.100" OAL |
| 150 | Sierra JHP | 8.4 | 1109 | max load; 23,200 cup; 1.100" OAL |
| 155 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 7.2 | 988 | start load; 19,800 cup; 1.125" OAL |
| 155 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 8.0 | 1056 | max load; 22,400 cup; 1.125" OAL |
| 165 | Speer TMJ | 7.2 | 891 | start load; 19,700 cup; 1.120" OAL |
| 165 | Speer TMJ | 8.0 | 1004 | max load; compressed powder charge; 22,600 cup; 1.120" OAL |
| 175 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 6.8 | 887 | start load; 20,200 cup; 1.125" OAL |
| 175 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 7.6 | 975 | max load; 22,900 cup; 1.125" OAL |
| 180 | Sierra JHP | 5.9 | 906 | start load; 18,700 cup; 1.115" OAL |
| 180 | Sierra JHP | 7.4 | 1013 | max load; 23,400 cup; 1.115" OAL; potentially most accurate load |
| 190 | Sierra JFP | 5.2 | 573 | start load; 17,200 cup; 1.135" OAL |
| 190 | Sierra JFP | 6.3 | 737 | max load; 22,200 cup; 1.135" OAL |
| 150 | Lyman Cast #401654 (#2 Alloy) | 6.8 | 1085 | start load; 19,800 cup; 1.090" OAL |
| 150 | Lyman Cast #401654 (#2 Alloy) | 8.0 | 1180 | max load; 23,300 cup; 1.090" OAL |
| 175 | Lyman Cast #401043 (#2 Alloy) | 5.6 | 853 | start load; 16,500 cup; 1.125" OAL |
| 175 | Lyman Cast #401043 (#2 Alloy) | 7.4 | 974 | max load; 22,400 cup; 1.125" OAL |
| 175 | Lyman Cast #401638 (#2 Alloy) | 5.8 | 878 | start load; 17,000 cup; 1.100" OAL |
| 175 | Lyman Cast #401638 (#2 Alloy) | 7.6 | 996 | max load; 22,900 cup; 1.100" OAL |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 48th Edition cases: Winchester; trim-to length: .845"; primers: Winchester WSP; primer size: Small Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 15; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 4"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .401"; do not reduce cases below the trim-to length; additionally do not roll crimp bullets; it is important not to seat bullets to a shorter length than listed in any handgun cartridge; but especially so in this one; pressures can be raised dramatically with deep seating (Lyman 48th Edition Reloading Handbook) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 7.1 | 1036 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 7.5 | 1065 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 7.8 | 1094 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 8.2 | 1123 | maximum load |
| 180 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 5.4 | 837 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 5.9 | 886 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 6.4 | 933 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 6.9 | 981 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 7.4 | 1025 | maximum load |
| 200 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 4.3 | 681 | |
| 200 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 4.7 | 733 | |
| 200 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 5.2 | 786 | |
| 200 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 5.7 | 836 | |
| 200 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 6.1 | 885 | |
| 200 | Hornady HAP or HP-XTP | 6.6 | 934 | maximum load |
| Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Glock Model 22; barrel length: 4.35 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .400"; COAL: 1.125"; maximum COAL: 1.135"; maximum case length: .850"; trim to length: .845". IMPORTANT: PLEASE VIEW THE SPECIAL NOTES by clicking here. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | RCBS 41-210-SWC | 983 | 4.0-inch barrel length Federal cases and CCI Large Pistol primers. | |
| Update: Alliant Powder Company does not recommend Blue Dot in the .41 Magnum for any bullet weights. Their new tests on recent powder samples have shown high pressure spikes that can damage personal property or injure you. For this reason we removed all Blue Dot data from .41 magnum tables. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 170 | Jacketed | 13.1 | 1600 | start load; compressed; min OAL: 1.575 |
| 170 | Jacketed | 14.6 | 1760 | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.575; 39,200 cup |
| 210 | Jacketed | 10.6 | 1319 | start load; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 210 | Jacketed | 12.0 | 1480 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 39,900 cup |
| 210 | Jacketed | 10.5 | 1354 | start load; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 210 | Jacketed | 11.5 | 1475 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 38,700 cup |
| Lee Precision Data CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS; maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. (Modern Reloading, Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 210 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 12.1 | 1,510 | maximum load; most accurate load tested |
| 210 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 11.6 | 1,490 | |
| 210 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 11.1 | 1,470 | |
| Handgun Using Nosler Bullets Handgun; case: Federal; primer: Fed 150; barrel length/make: 10" Douglas; twist: 1-14"; bullets: 210 GR Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP; OACL: 1.585"; maximum OACL: 1.590". Use Maximum Loads with Caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 210 | Hornady HP-XTP | 9.5 | 1039 | |
| 210 | Hornady HP-XTP | 10.3 | 1087 | |
| 210 | Hornady HP-XTP | 11.0 | 1148 | |
| 210 | Hornady HP-XTP | 11.7 | 1207 | |
| 210 | Hornady HP-XTP | 12.5 | 1267 | |
| 210 | Hornady HP-XTP | 13.2 | 1320 | maximum load |
| Revolver Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Smith & Wesson Model 57-1; barrel length: 6 inches; case: Starline; primer: Fed 150; bullet diameter: .410"; COAL: 1.580"; maximum COAL: 1.590"; maximum case length: 1.290"; trim to length: 1.280". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | H&G 326 | 8.0 | 920 | primer: CCI 300; energy (ft-lbs): 504 |
| 270 | H&G 326 | 8.5 | 970 | primer: CCI 300; energy (ft-lbs): 561 |
| 270 | H&G 326 | 9.0 | 1,010 | primer: CCI 300; energy (ft-lbs): 610 |
| 300 | H&G 328 | 7.0 | 830 | primer: CCI 300; energy (ft-lbs): 459 |
| 300 | H&G 328 | 7.5 | 880 | primer: CCI 300; energy (ft-lbs): 516 |
| 300 | H&G 328 | 8.0 | 920 | primer: CCI 300; energy (ft-lbs): 561 |
| Heavy Cast Bullets | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | LRNFP Cast | 5.9 | 813 | max load; COL: 1.570"; 10,500 cup |
| 200 | Nosler JHP | 15.5 | 1600 | max load; bullet diam.: .429; COL: 1.600"; 39,800 cup |
| 220 | Berry's Bullets FP | 8.7 | 930 | start load; COL: 1.610"; 13,400 psi |
| 220 | Berry's Bullets FP | 11.8 | 1231 | max load; COL: 1.610"; 20,300 psi |
| 225 | Speer JHP | 15.4 | 1525 | max load; bullet diam.: .429"; COL: 1.575"; 39,800 cup |
| 240 | LSWC Cast | 13.4 | 1395 | max load; COL: 1.620"; 39,600 cup |
| 240 | Nosler JHP | 14.2 | 1415 | max load; bullet diam.: .429"; COL: 1.600"; 39,600 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data - IMR Powder Case: Winchester; barrel length: 8.275"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.280"; primer: Remington 2 1/2; bullet diam.: .430" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Jacketed | 13.7 | 1427 | start load; min OAL: 1.610 |
| 200 | Jacketed | 15.5 | 1600 | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.610; 39,800 cup |
| 225 | Jacketed | 13.6 | 1361 | start load; min OAL: 1.585 |
| 225 | Jacketed | 15.4 | 1525 | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.585; 39,800 cup |
| 240 | Jacketed | 12.6 | 1275 | start load; min OAL: 1.590 |
| 240 | Jacketed | 14.2 | 1415 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 39,600 cup |
| 240 | Lead | 11.9 | 1256 | start load; min OAL: 1.585 |
| 240 | Lead | 13.4 | 1395 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.585; 39,600 cup |
| Lee Precision Data Large pistol primer. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. (MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP or JSP | 12.6 | 1360 | max; most accurate load tested |
| 240 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP or JSP | 12.1 | 1320 | |
| 240 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP or JSP | 11.6 | 1280 | |
| Handgun (Using 240 GR Nosler Bullets) Handgun; case: Winchester; primer: WLP; barrel length/make: 8.25" Douglas; twist: 1-20"; bullets: 240 GR Nosler Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP or JSP; OACL: 1.580"; maximum OACL: 1.610". Use Maximum Loads with Caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Nosler | 12.6 | 1,360 | maximum load; most accurate load tested |
| 240 | Nosler | 12.1 | 1,320 | |
| 240 | Nosler | 11.6 | 1,280 | |
| 240 Grain - Handgun (Using Nosler Bullets) handgun: barrel: Douglas, length: 8.25", twist: 1-20"; case: Winchester; primer: Win. WLP; maximum SAAMI overall cartridge length: 1.610"; bullets: Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point or Sporting Handgun Jacketed Soft Point; use maximum loads with caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 210 | Cast #429215 gas check | 12.0 | 932 | sugg. start load; 1.645" OAL; 23,900 cup |
| 210 | Cast #429215 gas check | 15.1 | 1274 | max load; 1.645" OAL; 36,200 cup |
| 240 | Cast #429667 | 12.0 | 1046 | sugg. start load; 1.645" OAL; 30,600 cup |
| 240 | Cast #429667 | 13.5 | 1198 | max load; 1.645" OAL; 38,600 cup; potentially most accurate load |
| 245 | Cast #429421 | 10.6 | 812 | sugg. start load; 1.710" OAL; 20,700 cup |
| 245 | Cast #429421 | 13.3 | 1113 | max load; 1.710" OAL; 34,200 cup |
| 255 | Cast #429244 gas check | 10.6 | 842 | sugg. start load; 1.680" OAL; 25,300 cup |
| 255 | Cast #429244 gas check | 13.2 | 1075 | max load; 1.680" OAL; 36,600 cup |
| 300 | Cast #429650 gas check | 8.5 | 794 | sugg. start load; 1.700" OAL; 23,800 cup |
| 300 | Cast #429650 gas check | 10.5 | 948 | max load; 1.700" OAL; 36,000 cup |
| Cast Bullet Handgun Data (Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition) cases: Remington; trim-to length: 1.275"; primers: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); primer size: Large Pistol, Std. & Magnum; Lyman shell holder: No. 7; cast bullets used sized to .429" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 4"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .429" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP | 12.0 | 861 | sugg. start load; 20,200 cup |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP | 14.9 | 1239 | max load; 36,100 cup |
| 210 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 13.2 | 1091 | sugg. start load; 1.590" OAL; 27,900 cup |
| 210 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 14.7 | 1235 | max load; 1.590" OAL; 37,000 cup |
| 225 | Speer Jacketed HP | 12.0 | 958 | sugg. start load; 27,700 cup |
| 225 | Speer Jacketed HP | 14.7 | 1178 | max load; 36,300 cup |
| 240 | Sierra Jacketed HC | 11.0 | 776 | sugg. start load; 23,700 cup |
| 240 | Sierra Jacketed HC | 13.7 | 1079 | max load; 37,300 cup |
| 240 | Speer Jacketed HP | 11.2 | 807 | sugg. start load; 24,700 cup |
| 240 | Speer Jacketed HP | 13.9 | 1068 | max load; 36,500 cup |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 745 | sugg. start load; 25,400 cup |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 999 | max load; 36,700 cup |
| 270 | Speer Jacketed GDSP | 11.5 | 897 | sugg. start load; 1.585" OAL; 31,000 cup |
| 270 | Speer Jacketed GDSP | 12.8 | 1023 | max load; 1.585" OAL; 37,400 cup |
| 300 | Sierra Jacketed SP | 10.0 | 785 | sugg. start load; 1.720" OAL; 25,200 cup |
| 300 | Sierra Jacketed SP | 12.5 | 968 | max load; 1.720" OAL; 35,200 cup |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Remington; trim-to length: 1.275"; primers: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); primer size: Large Pistol, Std. & Magnum; Lyman shell holder: No. 7; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 4"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .429"; 1.610" OAL (except where otherwise specified in remarks) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 10.0 | 917 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 11.0 | 973 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 12.0 | 1034 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 13.0 | 1112 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 14.0 | 1181 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 15.0 | 1249 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 16.0 | 1318 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| 200 | Hornady XTP-HP | 17.0 | 1376 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.590 |
| Handloading Data A Smith & Wesson Model 69 with a 4 1/4-inch barrel was used to test fire these loads. Starline cases were used throughout. Maximum case length: 1.285 inches; trim-to length: 1.275 inches; primer: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks). | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP/XTP | 12.0 | 1412 | 10" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.610" OAL |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP/XTP | 12.0 | 1488 | 14" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.610" OAL |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP/XTP | 14.9 | 1646 | 10" Bbl.; max load; 1.610" OAL |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP/XTP | 14.9 | 1702 | 14" Bbl.; max load; 1.610" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 1181 | 10" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 1248 | 14" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 1375 | 10" Bbl.; max load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 1436 | 14" Bbl.; max load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 1181 | 10" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 1248 | 14" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 1375 | 10" Bbl.; max load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 1436 | 14" Bbl.; max load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 1181 | 10" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 10.7 | 1248 | 14" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 1375 | 10" Bbl.; max load; 1.650" OAL |
| 265 | Hornady Jacketed FP | 13.4 | 1436 | 14" Bbl.; max load; 1.650" OAL |
| 210 | Cast #429215 gas check | 12.0 | 1426 | 10" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.645" OAL |
| 210 | Cast #429215 gas check | 12.0 | 1499 | 14" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.645" OAL |
| 210 | Cast #429215 gas check | 15.1 | 1639 | 10" Bbl.; max load; 1.645" OAL |
| 210 | Cast #429215 gas check | 15.1 | 1747 | 14" Bbl.; max load; 1.645" OAL |
| 255 | Cast #429244 gas check | 10.6 | 1282 | 10" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.680" OAL |
| 255 | Cast #429244 gas check | 10.6 | 1325 | 14" Bbl.; sugg. start load; 1.680" OAL |
| 255 | Cast #429244 gas check | 13.2 | 1488 | 10" Bbl.; max load; 1.680" OAL |
| 255 | Cast #429244 gas check | 13.2 | 1546 | 14" Bbl.; max load; 1.680" OAL |
| in a T/C Contender & Encore (Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Edition) This data was developed for use in the T/C Contender and Encore handguns. It can also be used in other single shot or bolt-action handguns such as the Remington XP-100 and Savage Striker. Do not use these loads in any other type of handgun. Cases: Remington; trim-to length: 1.275"; primers: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); primer size: Large Pistol, Std. & Magnum; Lyman shell holder: No. 7; cast bullets used sized to .430" dia.; firearm used: Thompson/Center Contender; barrel length: 10" and 14"; twist: 1-22"; groove dia.: .430" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Hornady HP-XTP | 11.0 | 1076 | |
| 180 | Hornady HP-XTP | 13.0 | 1200 | |
| 180 | Hornady HP-XTP | 15.0 | 1347 | |
| 180 | Hornady HP-XTP | 16.9 | 1493 | |
| 180 | Hornady HP-XTP | 18.9 | 1633 | maximum load |
| Using 180 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.600". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP | 9.8 | 968 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP | 12.7 | 1150 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP | 15.7 | 1332 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP | 17.2 | 1514 | maximum load |
| Using 200 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.600". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL | 10.5 | 1033 | |
| 240 | Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL | 11.9 | 1121 | |
| 240 | Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL | 13.4 | 1209 | |
| 240 | Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL | 14.1 | 1296 | maximum load |
| Using 240 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; Hornady HP-XTP and CL-SIL COAL: 1.600"; SWC-HP and SWC COAL: 1.610"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP | 16.5 | 1653 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP | 17.4 | 1654 | maximum load |
| TC Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Thompson/Center G-2 Contender; barrel length: 10 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; 200, 240 & 300 GR Hornady HP-XTP and 240 GR CL-SIL COAL: 1.600"; 265 Hornady FP COAL: 1.610"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Bull-X SWC | 6.2 | 808 | OAL: 1.31 inches; near maximum pressure; accuracy only fair |
| 240 | Bull-X SWC | 6.0 | 796 | OAL: 1.31 inches; near maximum pressure |
| 240 | Bull-X SWC | 6.2 | 822 | OAL: 1.31 inches; maximum pressure; accuracy better than 6-grain load |
| 240 | Lyman 429421 HP | 5.8 | 761 | OAL: 1.31 inches; near maximum pressure; accurate |
| 240 | Rainier TCJ | 6.0 | 729 | OAL: 1.29 inches; near maximum pressure |
The test gun was a Colt Single Action Army .44 Special with a 7 1/2-inch barrel. All test loads used Remington cases and Remington 2 1/2 primers. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Hornady SWC lead | 731 | ||
| 240 | Hornady SWC lead | 764 | ||
| 250 | Lyman 429421 Keith | 701 | ||
| 250 | Lyman 429421 Keith | 742 | most accurate Keith bullet load | |
Test gun was a Colt New Frontier with a 7 1/2-inch barrel. Starline cases and Federal 150 Large Pistol primers used throughout. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Speer JSWC | 8.5 | 1,015 | group: 3.5+ inches |
| 225 | Speer JSWC | 8.5 | 1,036 | group: 3.0 inches |
| 240 | Sierra JHC | 8.5 | 997 | group: 2.0 inches |
| 200 | Speer JHP | 8.5 | 995 | group: 2.25 inches |
| 180 | Hornady XTP | 8.5 | 1,001 | group: 1.5 inches |
| 230 | Lyman 429434 | 8.5 | 1,117 | group: 3.0 inches |
| 200 | RCBS 44-200-FN | 8.5 | 1,075 | group: 1.0 inch |
| 240 | Bull-X SWC | 8.5 | 1,032 | group: 1.5 inches |
| 243.5 | Double A 406 | 8.5 | 1,001 | group: 2.0 inches |
Warning! Notes Loads fired from a 4 3/4-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Hornady LSWC | 6.9 | 695 | bullet diam.: .430"; COL: 1.470"; 13,900 cup |
| 246 | Rem LRN | 7.2 | 730 | bullet diam.: .431"; COL: 1.570"; 13,900 cup |
| IMR Pistol Data Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 6.5"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.155"; primer: Remington 2 1/2; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Speer 240 JSWC | 8.5 | 1,015 | group (inches): SC |
| 225 | Speer 225 JSWC | 8.5 | 1,036 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 240 | Sierra 240 JHC | 8.5 | 997 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| 240 | Nosler 240 JHP | 8.5 | 986 | group (inches): SC |
| 200 | Speer 200 JHP | 8.5 | 995 | group (inches): 2.25 |
| 200 | Remington 200 JSP | 8.5 | 985 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| (4-3/4-inch barrel) (Colt Peacemaker Loads) SC = 3.5 inches or more (Loading the Peacemaker - Dave Scovill) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Hornady 180 XTP | 8.5 | 1,001 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 250 | RCBS 44-250-KT | 8.5 | 1,032 | group (inches): SC |
| 250 | Lyman 424383 RN | 8.5 | 1,021 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 215 | Lyman 429434 | 8.5 | 1,117 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 200 | RCBS 44-200-FN | 8.5 | 1,075 | group (inches): 1.0 |
| 200 | MG 200 | 8.5 | 1,055 | group (inches): 1.0 |
| 240 | Bull-X 240 SWC | 8.5 | 1,032 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 240 | AA 406 | 8.5 | 1,001 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| 190 | Bull-X 190 SWC | 8.5 | 1,071 | group (inches): SC |
| Colt Peacemaker Loads SC = 3.5 inches or more (Loading the Peacemaker) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Cast LRNFP | 6.3 | 951 | start load; COL: 1.400"; 10,200 cup |
| 185 | Cast LRNFP | 7.1 | 1031 | max load; COL: 1.400"; 12,700 cup |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 6.4 | 912 | start load; COL: 1.450"; 10,300 cup |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 7.4 | 1011 | max load; COL: 1.450"; 12,900 cup |
| 200 | Nosler JHP | 6.5 | 840 | start load; COL: 1.450"; bullet diam.: .429"; 10,000 cup |
| 200 | Nosler JHP | 7.5 | 972 | max load; COL: 1.450"; bullet diam.: .429"; 13,500 cup |
| 220 | Berry's Bullets FP | 6.5 | 826 | start load; COL: 1.460"; 10,200 cup |
| 220 | Berry's Bullets FP | 7.5 | 959 | max load; COL: 1.460"; 13,500 cup |
| 240 | Cast LSWC | 6.3 | 869 | start load; COL: 1.450"; 10,300 cup |
| 240 | Cast LSWC | 7.0 | 945 | max load; COL: 1.450"; 13,600 cup |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Starline; barrel length: 8"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.155"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam. .430" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Lead | 6.1 | 627 | start load; min OAL: 1.470 |
| 240 | Lead | 6.9 | 695 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.470; 13,900 cup |
| 246 | Lead | 6.4 | 657 | start load; min OAL: 1.570 |
| 246 | Lead | 7.2 | 730 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.570; 13,900 cup |
| Lee Precision Data CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Large Pistol Primer.(MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | H&G 241 SWC | 9.5 | 1,065 | muzzle energy: 503 ft-lbs; very accurate; good long range load for small game |
| 200 | H&G 241 SWC | 10.0 | 1,125 | muzzle energy: 561 ft-lbs; best all-around load; very accurate at long range |
| 200 | H&G 241 SWC | 10.5 | 1,175 | muzzle energy: 613 ft-lbs; most accurate high velocity cast bullet load |
| cast bullets Pistol: Colt New Frontier 7 1/2-inch barrel. Primer: CCI 300. Case: W-W. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer 200 HP | 8.0 | 954 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 200 | Speer 200 HP | 10.0 | 980 | |
| 200 | Nosler 200 HP | 10.0 | 977 | group (inches): 2.25 |
| 210 | Sierra 210 JHC | 10.0 | 985 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 210 | Sierra 210 JHC | 10.5 | 1,022 | group (inches): 1.75 |
| 200 | Remington 200 FN (427) | 8.0 | 951 | group (inches): 2.5 |
| 200 | Remington 200 FN (427) | 10.0 | 982 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 200 | Remington 200 FN (427) | 10.5 | 1,020 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| 200 | RCBS 44-200-FN | 10.0 | 1,065 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 200 | RCBS 44-200-FN | 10.5 | 1,102 | group (inches): 1.75 |
| 200 | MG 44-200 | 10.0 | 1,043 | group (inches): 1.0 |
| 200 | SAECO 200 | 10.0 | 1,047 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 190 | Bull-X 190 SWC | 10.0 | 1,073 | group (inches): 2.25 |
| 180 | Sierra 180 JHC | 11.5 | 1,101 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| 230 | RHV 230 SWC | 10.5 | 1,062 | group (inches): 2.25 |
| Colt Peacemaker Loads SC = 3.5 inches or more (Loading the Peacemaker - Dave Scovill) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 8.0 | 870 | starting load; 9,400 cup |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 8.8 | 965 | maximum load; 12,600 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Winchester; barrel length: 6"; twist: 1:36"; trim length: 1.295"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam.: .430"; COL: 1.600"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer JHP | 10.0 | 990 | muzzle energy: 434 ft-lbs; good accuracy |
| 210 | Sierra JHC | 9.5 | 955 | muzzle energy: 425 ft-lbs; fair accuracy |
| 210 | Sierra JHC | 10.0 | 1,020 | muzzle energy: 485 ft-lbs; good accuracy |
| 210 | Sierra JHC | 10.5 | 1,065 | muzzle energy: 528 ft-lbs; extremely accurate; excellent small game and varmint load |
| 180 | Sierra JHC | 11.0 | 1,110 | muzzle energy: 491 ft-lbs; good accuracy |
| 180 | Sierra JHC | 11.5 | 1,160 | muzzle energy: 538 ft-lbs; accurate |
| 200 Hornady JHP | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| |||||
| 204 | Lyman cast 427098 | 9.5 | 941 | extreme spread (fps): 77 |
| 204 | Lyman cast 427098 | 10.0 | 966 | extreme spread (fps): 81 |
| 204 | Lyman cast 427098 | 10.5 | 994 | extreme spread (fps): 95; poor ignition |
| 13,000 CUP Sixgun Loads A Colt Frontier Six Shooter with a 7 1/2-inch barrel was used in developing the load data. Winchester Large Pistol primers and Starline cases were used throughout. Temperature during testing was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 6.3 | 576 | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 6.9 | 648 | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 7.4 | 720 | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 8.0 | 791 | maximum load |
| Revolver Using Hornady Bullets These loads were shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. Gun: Colt Frontier Six-Shooter; barrel length: 4 3/4-inches; case: Starline; primer: Federal #150; bullet diameter for the 205 GR FP Cowboy: .427" bullet diameter for the 200 GR HP-XTP: .430"; HP-XTP COAL: 1.600"; FP Cowboy COAL: 1.570"; maximum COAL: 1.592"; maximum case length: 1.305"; trim to length: 1.295". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Cast LSWC | 7.8 | 1019 | start load; COL: 1.230"; 13,600 cup |
| 155 | Cast LSWC | 8.5 | 1117 | max load; COL: 1.230"; 17,000 cup |
| 160 | Barnes TAC-XP | 7.2 | 1046 | start load; COL: 1.200"; 17,800 psi |
| 160 | Barnes TAC-XP | 7.6 | 1078 | max load; COL: 1.200"; 18,800 psi |
| 180 | LFP | 7.2 | 925 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.140"; 13,100 cup |
| 180 | LFP | 8.0 | 1031 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.140"; 16,800 cup |
| 185 | Hornady JSWC | 7.1 | 883 | start load; COL: 1.135"; 13,600 cup |
| 185 | Hornady JSWC | 7.9 | 991 | max load COL: 1.135"; 16,700 cup |
| 200 | Speer JHP | 6.8 | 877 | start load; COL: 1.155"; 13,600 cup |
| 200 | Speer JHP | 7.4 | 954 | max load; COL: 1.155"; 16,600 cup |
| 200 | Cast LSWC | 6.9 | 861 | start load; COL: 1.225"; 12,200 cup |
| 200 | Cast LSWC | 7.7 | 958 | max load; COL: 1.225"; 15,700 cup |
| 230 | LRN | 6.5 | 867 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.200"; 15,100 cup |
| 230 | LRN | 7.0 | 939 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.200"; 17,300 cup |
| 230 | Hornady FMJ FP | 6.3 | 817 | start load; COL: 1.200"; 13,300 cup |
| 230 | Hornady FMJ FP | 7.0 | 900 | max load; COL: 1.200"; 16,900 cup |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Winchester; twist: 1:16"; primer: Federal 150, Large Pistol; barrel length: 5"; trim length: .893"; bullet diam.: .451" (except where otherwise specified in remarks) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Rem MC HP | 8.6 | 975 | COL: 1.210"; 18,000 cup |
| 200 | Hornady LSWC | 7.9 | 950 | bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.170"; 18,000 cup |
| 200 | Speer JHP | 8.3 | 840 | COL: 1.170"; 18,000 cup |
| 230 | Rem LRN | 7.2 | 860 | COL: 1.270"; 18,000 cup |
| 230 | Rem MC | 7.3 | 795 | COL: 1.260"; 17,600 cup |
| IMR Pistol Data Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: .893"; primer: Remington 2 1/2; bullet diam.: .451" (except where otherwise specified in remarks); NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Nosler JHP | 8.0 | 952 | case expansion near maximum; accurate |
| 200 | Speer JHP | 8.0 | 959 | case expansion maximum; fine all-around load |
| 230 | Nosler FMJ | 7.5 | 848 | case expansion maximum |
| Jacketed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Jacketed | 6.8 | 785 | start load; min OAL: 1.150 |
| 185 | Jacketed | 8.2 | 980 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.150; 17,700 cup |
| 200 | Jacketed | 7.3 | 838 | start load; min OAL: 1.170 |
| 200 | Jacketed | 8.3 | 940 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.170; 18,000 cup |
| 200 | Lead | 6.4 | 791 | start load; min OAL: 1.170 |
| 200 | Lead | 7.9 | 950 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.170; 18,000 cup |
| 230 | Jacketed | 6.5 | 756 | start load; min OAL: 1.260 |
| 230 | Jacketed | 7.3 | 840 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.260; 17,800 cup |
| 230 | Lead | 6.2 | 753 | start load; min OAL: 1.270 |
| 230 | Lead | 7.2 | 860 | never exceed; load; min OAL: 1.270; 18,000 cup |
| Lee Precision Data Large Pistol primer; with NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer (Modern Reloading - Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer Semi-wadcutter | 6.0 | 800 | maximum load |
| 200 | Speer Semi-wadcutter | 5.5 | 773 | |
| 230 | Speer RN | 7.6 | 964 | maximum load |
| 230 | Speer RN | 7.0 | 896 | |
| 185 | Speer TMJ Match | 6.9 | 798 | maximum load |
| 185 | Speer TMJ Match | 6.3 | 744 | |
| 200 | Speer TMJ Combat | 7.1 | 808 | maximum load; developed for target velocity rather than at maximum pressure |
| 200 | Speer TMJ Combat | 6.6 | 757 | developed for target velocity rather than at maximum pressure |
| 225 | Speer Hollow Point | 8.2 | 930 | maximum load |
| 225 | Speer Hollow Point | 7.5 | 868 | |
| 230 | Speer TMJ | 8.2 | 925 | maximum load |
| 230 | Speer TMJ | 7.8 | 848 | |
| 260 | Speer Hollow Point | 7.2 | 864 | maximum load |
| 260 | Speer Hollow Point | 6.6 | 802 | |
| Speer Reloading Manual #11 gun: Colt Gov't. Model; barrel: 5"; twist: 1-16; cases: Speer; primers: CCI-300; maximum loads listed should be used with caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Carroll SWC | 7.0 | 860 | case: W-W; primer: WLP; normal; accurate |
| 193 | Metallic #68 SWC | 7.0 | 883 | case: W-W; primer: WLP; normal; best accuracy this bullet |
| 200 | Carroll SWC | 6.5 | 818 | case: W-W; primer: WLP; normal |
| 200 | Carroll SWC | 7.0 | 885 | case: W-W; primer: WLP; near max; very accurate |
| 225 | Carroll FN | 6.5 | 814 | case: Speer; primer: WLP; near max |
| 225 | Carroll FN | 7.0 | 875 | case: Speer; primer: WLP; maximum; most accurate load |
| 230 | Bull-X FN | 6.8 | 845 | case: W-W; primer: WLP; near max; accurate |
| 230 | Carroll RN | 6.5 | 833 | case: Speer; primer: WLP; near max |
| 230 | Carroll RN | 7.0 | 886 | case: Speer; primer: WLP; maximum; accurate |
| Cast Bullets 5" barrel. Test gun was Colt Double Eagle with five-inch barrel. All groups five shots each from sandbag rest; 20-yard indoor range. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Hornady hollowpoint | 7.0 | 769 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.21; 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches |
| Field Loads Groups were fired at 25 yards. All velocities were measured on an Oehler Model 35P chronograph 10 feet from the muzzle. Remington cases and Remington 2 1/2 primers used in all loads. Ambient temperature: 80 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer SWC-TMJ Match | 7.0 | 786 | |
| 200 | Speer SWC-TMJ Match | 7.5 | 834 | accurate |
| 230 | Sierra JHP | 7.3 | 863 | |
| in a Kimber Custom Classic Warning! Barrel length: 5 inches. Starline brass and Federal Gold Medal 150 Match primers used throughout. Temperature during testing was 75 degrees. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer SWC-TMJ Match | 7.0 | 754 | |
| 200 | Speer SWC-TMJ Match | 7.5 | 826 | |
| 230 | Sierra JHP | 7.3 | 880 | |
| in an S&W Model 625-6 Warning! Barrel length: 4 inches. Starline brass and Federal Gold Medal 150 Match primers used throughout. Temperature during testing was 75 degrees. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady FMJ-C/T | 7.0 | 818 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.245 |
| 200 | Hornady FMJ-C/T | 7.5 | 869 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.245 |
| Load Data A Kimber Model 1911 Classic Custom Target with a 5-inch barrel (1-in-16-inch twist) was used to fire all loads. Starline cases and Federal Gold Medal Match 150 primers were used throughout. Maximum case length: .898 inch; trim length: .888 inch. Maximum overall cartridge length: 1.275 inches; minimum overall cartridge length: 1.190 inches. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Round Nose Flat Point | 6.2 | 840 | OAL: 1.170 |
| 255 | Semi Wad Cutter | 6.2 | 863 | OAL: 1.200 |
| + P Pin Loads (Oregon Trail Handgun Data) test gun: Smith & Wesson 1955 6", WLP; never reduce stated overall lengths; THESE ARE MAXIMUM LOADS - DO NOT INCREASE THESE CHARGES! | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Lyman 454424 | 8.0 | 851 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 250 | Lyman 454424 | 9.5 | 940 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 246 | RCBS 45-246 | 9.5 | 960 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| 252 | SAECO No. 252 | 9.5 | 990 | group (inches): 2.0 |
| 250 | MG 45-250 | 9.5 | 1,007 | group (inches):1.5 |
| 230 | NEI .45-230 HB | 9.5 | 1,028 | group (inches): 2.5 |
| 253 | AA 504 253 | 9.5 | 998 | group (inches): 2.5 |
| 240 | AA 508 240 | 9.5 | 976 | group (inches): 1.5 |
| 250 | Speer 250 LSWC | 8.0 | 811 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 240 | Sierra 240 JHC | 9.5 | 992 | group (inches): 3.0 |
| 230 | Speer 230 GDHP | 9.5 | 913 | group (inches): 1.75 |
| Colt Peacemaker Loads Source: Loading the Peacemaker - Dave Scovill | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 160 | Cast LRNFP | 7.0 | 865 | start load; COL: 1.500"; 7,700 psi |
| 160 | Cast LRNFP | 10.0 | 1162 | max load; COL: 1.500"; 12,800 psi |
| 180 | Cast LRNFP | 7.5 | 905 | start load; COL: 1.540"; 9,400 psi |
| 180 | Cast LRNFP | 9.6 | 1099 | max load; COL: 1.540"; 13,200 psi |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 7.2 | 842 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 8,700 psi |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 9.3 | 1042 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 13,500 psi |
| 200 | Hornady XTP | 6.5 | 808 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 10,200 psi |
| 200 | Hornady XTP | 8.8 | 996 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 13,400 psi |
| 215 | Cast LRNFP | 7.5 | 845 | start load; COL: 1.650"; 10,600 psi |
| 215 | Cast LRNFP | 9.2 | 995 | max load; COL: 1.650"; 13,200 psi |
| 225 | Hornady FTX | 6.2 | 654 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 7,800 psi |
| 225 | Hornady FTX | 8.9 | 937 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 12,800 psi |
| 230 | Cast LRNFP | 6.2 | 746 | start load; COL: 1.580"; 9,100 psi |
| 230 | Cast LRNFP | 9.0 | 1003 | max load; COL: 1.580"; 13,200 psi |
| 250 | Cast LRNFP | 6.5 | 778 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 9,100 psi |
| 250 | Cast LRNFP | 8.0 | 911 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 13,300 psi |
| 250 | Hornady XTP | 6.0 | 646 | start load; COL: 1.595"; 10,800 psi |
| 250 | Hornady XTP | 7.4 | 790 | max load; COL: 1.595"; 13,100 psi |
| 260 | Speer JHP | 6.0 | 611 | start load; COL: 1.595"; 10,300 psi |
| 260 | Speer JHP | 7.6 | 803 | max load; COL: 1.595"; 13,600 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Winchester; barrel length: 7.25"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 1.280"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam.: .452". NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 250 | Lead | 8.5 | 832 | start load; min. OAL: 1.600 |
| 250 | Lead | 9.5 | 915 | never exceed; min. OAL: 1.600; 13,700 cup |
| Lee Precision Data Large Pistol primer; with NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer (Modern Reloading - Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 250 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 7.4 | 794 | maximum load; most accurate load tested |
| 250 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 6.9 | 743 | |
| 250 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 6.4 | 692 | |
| (Single Action Army and Replicas) - Handgun (Using Nosler Bullets) handgun: barrel: Douglas, length: 7.25", twist: 1-16"; case: Winchester; primer: Rem. 2 1/2; OACL: 1.590"; maximum SAAMI overall cartridge length: 1.600"; use maximum loads with caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 250 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 13.8 | 1,273 | maximum load |
| 250 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 13.3 | 1,224 | |
| 250 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 12.8 | 1,176 | most accurate load tested |
| Ruger & TC Contender (Using Nosler Bullets) Case: Winchester; primer: WLP; barrel length/make: 12" Contender; twist: 1-16"; bullets: 250 GR Nosler Sporting Handgun Revolver JHP; OACL: 1.590"; maximum OACL: 1.600". Use Maximum Loads with Caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 6.5 | 682 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 7.0 | 729 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 7.5 | 766 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 8.1 | 833 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 8.6 | 871 | maximum load |
| Revolver Using 255 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model (Bisley) Blackhawk; barrel length: 5 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester WLP; bullet diameter: .452"; COAL: 1.575"; maximum COAL: 1.600"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | Hornady LRN | 5.1 | 536 | Do Not Reduce |
| 230 | Hornady LRN | 5.9 | 625 | |
| 230 | Hornady LRN | 6.7 | 714 | |
| 230 | Hornady LRN | 7.5 | 796 | maximum load |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.2 | 594 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.5 | 621 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.8 | 656 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 6.1 | 690 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 6.5 | 725 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 6.8 | 753 | maximum load |
| Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .452"; 230 GR Hornady LRN COAL: 1.410"; 255 FP Cowboy COAL: 1.380"; maximum COAL: 1.410"; maximum case length: 1.109"; trim to length: 1.099". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | Swift A-Frame | 21.4 | 1916 | starting load |
| 265 | Swift A-Frame | 23.0 | 2020 | maximum load |
| 300 | Swift A-Frame | 18.6 | 1688 | starting load |
| 300 | Swift A-Frame | 20.0 | 1778 | maximum load |
| 325 | Swift A-Frame | 17.2 | 1541 | starting load |
| 325 | Swift A-Frame | 18.5 | 1638 | maximum load |
| Swift Data bullet diameter: 0.452"; maximum cartridge OAL: 1.765"; maximum case length: 1.383"; trim length: 1.373"; case: Starline; primer: CCI-400; test barrel: Shilen; barrel length: 20"; barrel twist: 1-14"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD! | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Remington Lead RN | 575 | case expansion: moderate; accuracy class: C | |
| 250 | Remington Lead RN | 697 | case expansion: near max; accuracy class: B | |
| 263 | Ohaus 45-255K | 654 | case expansion: normal; accuracy class: C | |
| 263 | Ohaus 45-255K | 721 | case expansion: near max; accuracy class: C; good velocity but insufficient accuracy | |
| Test revolver was Colt New Service with 5 1/2-inch barrel. All loads employed Dominion (Canadian) .455 Colt cases. Federal No. 150 Large Pistol primers used in all handloads. Oehler Model 31 Chronograph and Model 51 screens used to measure velocities. Velocities are instrumental, measured 8 feet from muzzle (not corrected to muzzle velocity). Lyman 3-die reloading set used to resize cases and seat bullets. The following accuracy classification system was used in these tests: A+ = 1-inch or less at 20 yards; A = 1 1/16 - 1 1/2 inches; B = 1 9/16 - 2 inches; C = 2 1/16 - 2 1/2 inches; D = Over 2 1/2 inches. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Remington JHP | 9.8 | 1,350 | 30,000 psi |
| 180 | Winchester JHP | 8.7 | 1,210 | 30,000 psi |
| 200 | Hornady XTP | 7.8 | 1,130 | 32,500 psi |
| IMR Data - Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: .987"; primer: Remington 2 1/2; bullet diam.: .400"; COL: 1.250"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 155 | Jacketed | 9.8 | 1350 | start load; compressed; min OAL: 1.250 |
| 155 | Jacketed | 9.8 | 1350 | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.250; 30,000 psi |
| 180 | Jacketed | 8.7 | 1210 | start load; min OAL: 1.250 |
| 180 | Jacketed | 8.7 | 1210 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.250; 30,000 psi |
| 200 | Jacketed | 7.8 | 1130 | start load; min OAL: 1.250 |
| 200 | Jacketed | 7.8 | 1130 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.250; 32,500 psi |
| Lee Precision Data Large Pistol Primer. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. (Modern Reloading - Second Edition - Richard Lee) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 145 | Lee #401-145-SWC | 8.5 | 1279 | sugg. start load; 24,400 cup |
| 145 | Lee #401-145-SWC | 9.5 | 1374 | max load; compressed; 29,400 cup |
| Lyman Cast Bullet Data Cases: Winchester; trim-to length: .982"; primers: CCI 300; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 15; cast bullets used: (sized to .401" dia.) 145 GR Lee #401-145-SWC; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .400"; 1.225" OAL. (Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 4th Edition) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 8.1 | 1105 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 9.0 | 1188 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 9.8 | 1277 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 10.7 | 1370 | |
| 155 | Hornady HP-XTP | 11.5 | 1454 | maximum load |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 6.7 | 943 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 7.3 | 988 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 7.8 | 1030 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 8.4 | 1088 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 9.0 | 1138 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 9.6 | 1183 | |
| 180 | Hornady HAP, HP-XTP, FMJ-FP ENC | 10.1 | 1232 | maximum load |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP or HAP | 6.0 | 838 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP or HAP | 6.6 | 901 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP or HAP | 7.1 | 960 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP or HAP | 7.6 | 1035 | |
| 200 | Hornady HP-XTP or HAP | 8.1 | 1098 | maximum load |
| Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Kimber Stainless Target II; barrel length: 5"; case: Starline; primer: Win. Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .400"; COAL: 1.260"; maximum COAL: 1.260"; maximum case length: .992; trim to length: .982. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 7.7 | 1124 | maximum load |
| 200 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 7.2 | 1077 | most accurate load tested |
| 200 | Nosler Sporting Handgun Jacketed Hollow Point | 6.7 | 1019 | |
| Using Nosler Bullets Handgun; case: Winchester; primer: WLP; barrel length/make: 6" Omega; twist: 1-16"; bullets: 135 GR, 150 GR, 180 GR & 200 GR Nosler Sporting Handgun Pistol JHP; OACL: 1.260"; maximum OACL: 1.260". Use Maximum Loads with Caution | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 150 | Cast #401654 | 8.4 | 1265 | sugg. start load; 1.240" OAL; 23,700 cup |
| 150 | Cast #401654 | 9.4 | 1381 | max load; 1.240" OAL; 28,600 cup |
| 175 | Cast #401043 | 7.0 | 1090 | sugg. start load; 1.260" OAL; 20,300 cup |
| 175 | Cast #401043 | 8.2 | 1242 | max load; 1.260" OAL; 27,600 cup |
| 175 | Cast #401638 | 7.7 | 1092 | sugg. start load; 1.253" OAL; 23,300 cup |
| 175 | Cast #401638 | 8.6 | 1269 | max load; 1.253" OAL; 28,300 cup |
| Cast Bullets (Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Edition) cases: Norma; trim-to length: .982"; primers: CCI 300; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 15; cast bullets used sized to .401" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .400" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 150 | Sierra Jacketed HP | 7.0 | 1029 | sugg. start load; 20,200 cup |
| 150 | Sierra Jacketed HP | 9.0 | 1301 | max load; 28,900 cup |
| 155 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 8.8 | 1221 | sugg. start load; case: Winchester; 25,500 cup |
| 155 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 9.8 | 1315 | max load; case: Winchester; 28,000 cup |
| 165 | Speer TMJ | 8.3 | 1133 | sugg. start load; case: Winchester; 21,600 cup |
| 165 | Speer TMJ | 9.3 | 1266 | max load; case: Winchester; 28,900 cup |
| 175 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 8.1 | 1086 | sugg. start load; case: Winchester; 24,900 cup |
| 175 | Winchester Jacketed Silvertip | 9.0 | 1209 | max load; case: Winchester; 29,000 cup |
| 180 | Sierra Jacketed HP | 6.8 | 831 | sugg. start load; 20,300 cup |
| 180 | Sierra Jacketed HP | 8.4 | 1073 | max load; 28,000 cup |
| 190 | Sierra Jacketed FP | 6.4 | 987 | sugg. start load; 22,200 cup |
| 190 | Sierra Jacketed FP | 8.5 | 1189 | max load; 29,300 cup |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP | 5.9 | 963 | sugg. start load; 22,600 cup |
| 200 | Hornady Jacketed HP | 7.6 | 1119 | max load; 29,200 cup; potentially most accurate load |
| Handgun (Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition) cases: Norma (except where otherwise specified in remarks); trim-to length: .982"; primers: CCI 300; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 15; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .400"; 1.250" OAL (except where otherwise specified in remarks) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Sierra JHP | 8.5 | 1181 | |
| 180 | Sierra JHP | 9.3 | 1239 | |
| 180 | Sierra JHP | 10.2 | 1311 | |
| 200 | Speer TMJ | 6.5 | 896 | |
| 200 | Speer TMJ | 7.5 | 1019 | |
| 200 | Speer TMJ | 8.5 | 1155 | |
| Handloads A Kimber Model 1911 Stainless Target II with a one-in-16-inch twist, 5-inch barrel was used for testing loads. Starline brass and CCI 300 Large Pistol primers used throughout. Maximum overall cartridge length: 1.260 inches; maximum case length: 0.992 inch; trim-to length: 0.982 inch. Maximum SAAMI pressure: 37,500 psi. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 185 | Ohaus #40170F | 6.5 | 1,003 | case expansion normal |
| 185 | Ohaus #40170F | 7.5 | 1,104 | case expansion near maximum; not as accurate as 6.5-grain load |
| Pistol (Cast Bullets) Test pistol was a Colt Delta Elite with a five-inch barrel. All loads used Federal F-150 primers. Special care should be exercised to differentiate between HS-7 and AAC-7 powders! | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 155 | Hornady JHP | 9.5 | 1,296 | case expansion near maximum |
| 150 | Sierra JHP | 9.5 | 1,301 | case expansion near maximum; accurate |
| 170 | Nosler JHP | 9.0 | 1,227 | case expansion near maximum; most accurate load |
| 170 | Hornady JHP | 8.5 | 1,166 | case expansion normal |
| 170 | Hornady JHP | 9.2 | 1,242 | case expansion near maximum |
| 180 | Sierra JHP | 9.0 | 1,215 | case expansion near maximum; 2nd best accuracy; best with 180-grain Sierra |
| 190 | Sierra FPJ | 8.5 | 1,130 | case expansion normal |
| 190 | Sierra FPJ | 9.0 | 1,180 | case expansion near maximum; very accurate |
| 200 | Hornady FMJ | 8.0 | 1,079 | case expansion normal |
| 200 | Hornady FMJ | 8.5 | 1,130 | case expansion near maximum; accurate |
| Pistol (Jacketed Bullets) Test pistol was a Colt Delta Elite with a five-inch barrel. All loads used Federal F-150 primers. Special care should be exercised to differentiate between HS-7 and AAC-7 powders! | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Hornady Jacketed V-Max | 5.5 | 1630 | sugg. start load |
| 35 | Hornady Jacketed V-Max | 6.2 | 1832 | max load; compressed powder charge |
| 40 | Hornady Jacketed V-Max | 5.0 | 1594 | sugg. start load |
| 40 | Hornady Jacketed V-Max | 5.6 | 1746 | max load |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: FN; trim-to length: 1.130"; primers: Remington 7 1/2; primer size: Small Rifle; Lyman shell holder: No. 35; firearm used: FN Five-seveN USG; barrel length: 4.75"; twist: 1-9.1"; groove dia.: .222" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 90 | Hornady HP-XTP | 5.8 | 1120 | |
| 90 | Hornady HP-XTP | 6.4 | 1230 | |
| 90 | Hornady HP-XTP | 7.0 | 1339 | maximum load |
| Using Hornady Bullets Gun: CZ Model 52; barrel length: 4 3/4 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .308" and .309" (.309" used throughout test); COAL: 1.320"; maximum COAL: 1.385"; maximum case length: .984"; trim to length: .974". NOTES FROM THE LAB - The 7.62mm Tokarev (aka 7.62x25mm Russian Tokarev) was adopted as the official Soviet military pistol cartridge around 1930 in the Models TT-30 and TT-33 auto-loading pistols. Surplus guns (made in several different countries) eventually began finding their way to the US in the late 1980's. Quality varied significantly; however, both guns and ammunition were inexpensive and many are currently in circulation. The test pistol used here was a CZ Model 52, one of the better quality guns offered in the chambering. Most surplus ammunition is Berdan primed and is usually corrosive. Barrel groove diameter has a rather large variance, with many pistols utilizing .311 to .312 inch bullets. To develop handload data Starline cases were used (available direct at 800-280-6660). These are intended to house .308-inch bullets and will require neck reaming if .311- to .312-inch bullets are used. The Hornady 90-grain HP-XTP currently has a .309-inch diameter, which seated correctly and functioned properly in the CZ 52. Bullets had a tendency to tilt during seating; however, with care they could be straight in the rather short case neck. A crimp was applied as a separate step using a Lee Factory Crimp Die. Some "start" loads did not produce enough pressure to reliably operate the action on the test pistol, but all maximum loads functioned flawlessly. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | Hornady HPBT-XTP | 3.5 | 797 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.100 |
| 147 | Hornady HPBT-XTP | 4.3 | 948 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.100 |
| (147 GR) Handload Data A 5-inch barreled Kimber Model 1911 Team Match II was used to shoot all loads in Starline cases with Winchester Small Pistol primers. SAAMI minimum cartridge overall length: 1.000 inch; maximum cartridge overall length: 1.169 inches; maximum case length: .754 inch; trim to length: .744 inch. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Nosler FMJ | 7.0 | 1,174 | OAL (inches): 1.10; case expansion: moderate |
| 115 | Sierra JHP | 7.0 | 1,180 | OAL (inches): 1.08; case expansion: moderate; very accurate |
| 115 | Hornady JHP | 7.0 | 1,186 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: normal; accurate; good load |
| 115 | Speer JHP | 7.1 | 1,202 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: full case |
| 124 | Hornady FMJ-FP | 6.5 | 1,111 | OAL (inches): 1.12; case expansion: normal; good load |
| 130 | Sierra FMJ-RN | 6.5 | 1,100 | OAL (inches): 1.12; case expansion: normal; second best accuracy plus best in Beretta |
| (Jacketed) in a Beretta Beretta 92-F, 5 inches. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Nosler FMJ | 7.0 | 1,194 | OAL (inches): 1.10; case expansion: moderate |
| 115 | Sierra JHP | 7.0 | 1,204 | OAL (inches): 1.08; case expansion: moderate |
| 115 | Hornady JHP | 7.0 | 1,195 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: normal; accurate; good load |
| 115 | Speer JHP | 7.1 | 1,241 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: full case |
| 124 | Hornady FMJ-FP | 6.5 | 1,142 | OAL (inches): 1.12; case expansion: normal; good load |
| 130 | Sierra FMJ-RN | 6.5 | 1,121 | OAL (inches): 1.12; case expansion: normal; second best accuracy |
| (Jacketed) in a Ruger Ruger P-85, 4 1/2 inches. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 126 | Magma SKU-9-125 roundnose cast (sized .3560) | 4.5 | 871 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: light |
| 126 | Magma SKU-9-125 roundnose cast (sized .3560) | 5.0 | 959 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: moderate |
| 126 | Magma SKU-9-125 roundnose cast (sized .3560) | 5.5 | 1,039 | OAL (inches): 1.11; case expansion: normal |
| in a Beretta Federal cases and Federal 100 Small Pistol primers used for all loads. Velocities are instrumental at 10 feet from the muzzle, using Oehler Model 31 chronotach and Oehler Model 51 electronic screens with 10-foot spacing. Barrel lengths of test gun: Beretta, 5-inch barrel. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Lead Round Nose | 4.5 | 1004 | start load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.100"; 24,000 psi |
| 115 | Lead Round Nose | 5.3 | 1128 | max load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.100"; 28,200 psi |
| 124 | Berry's Bullets HBRN TP | 5.2 | 1060 | start load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.150"; 27,700 psi |
| 124 | Berry's Bullets HBRN TP | 5.7 | 1114 | max load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.150"; 30,400 psi |
| 125 | Lead Conical Nose | 4.5 | 1015 | start load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.125"; 24,900 psi |
| 125 | Lead Conical Nose | 5.0 | 1051 | max load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.125"; 26,200 psi |
| 130 | Berry's Bullets RN | 5.3 | 1032 | start load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.150"; 28,700 psi |
| 130 | Berry's Bullets RN | 5.8 | 1104 | max load; bullet diam.: .356"; COL: 1.150"; 31,000 psi |
| 147 | Hornady XTP | 3.5 | 808 | start load; COL: 1.100"; 25,600 psi |
| 147 | Hornady XTP | 4.0 | 883 | max load; COL: 1.100"; 28,900 psi |
| Hodgdon Data Using IMR Powder Case: Winchester; twist: 1:10"; primer: CCI 500, Small Pistol; barrel length: 4"; trim length: .750"; bullet diam.: .355" (except where otherwise specified in remarks.) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Rem JHP | 6.5 | 1150 | COL: 1.110"; 30,300 cup |
| 124 | Rem MC | 6.5 | 1115 | compressed load; COL: 1.135"; 28,600 cup |
| 147 | Hornady XTP | 5.3 | 1025 | COL: 1.130"; 32,900 cup |
| IMR Pistol Data Maximum Loads case: Remington; barrel length: 4.0"; twist: 1:10"; trim length: .750"; primer: CCI 500; bullet diam.: .355"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Jacketed | 6.2 | 1106 | start load; min OAL: 1.110 |
| 115 | Jacketed | 6.5 | 1150 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.110; 30,300 cup |
| 124 | Jacketed | 6.5 | 1115 | start load; min OAL: 1.135 |
| 124 | Jacketed | 6.5 | 1115 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.135; 28,600 cup |
| 147 | XTP | 4.7 | 914 | start load; min OAL: 1.130 |
| 147 | XTP | 5.3 | 1025 | never exceed; min OAL: 1.130; 32,900 cup |
| Lee Precision Data | |||||
