What was the original Hardball FPS spec using the 230 fmj bullet
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What was the original Hardball FPS spec using the 230 fmj bullet
What was the original Hardball FPS spec using the 230 fmj bullet? And what was a favorite powder for hardball? thanks
Re: What was the original Hardball FPS spec using the 230 fmj bullet
830 fps. Bullseye.
Re: What was the original Hardball FPS spec using the 230 fmj bullet
Greetings,
An old US Military drawing, B503, says
"Charge of smokeless powder to give 820 +/- 25 FPS velocity at 25 1/2 feet in Pistol, Automatic Cal .45, M1911A1"
The material list quotes "5 grains of Propellant Powder, 50-12-11".
The powder brand is not specifically mentioned; but, I have seen other drawings that quote "Bullseye" powder.
To duplicate, use your chronograph.
Cheers,
Dave
An old US Military drawing, B503, says
"Charge of smokeless powder to give 820 +/- 25 FPS velocity at 25 1/2 feet in Pistol, Automatic Cal .45, M1911A1"
The material list quotes "5 grains of Propellant Powder, 50-12-11".
The powder brand is not specifically mentioned; but, I have seen other drawings that quote "Bullseye" powder.
To duplicate, use your chronograph.
Cheers,
Dave