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Jim Watson · April 27, 2009, 08:36 AM

I don't know about optimum velocity, but the minimum velocity for IDPA SSR with a 158 grain bullet is 792 fps. Best to have some safety margin to allow for different chronographs, lighting conditions, and temperatures.
I think 830-850 fps is good.

April 27, 2009, 08:36 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,674	I don't know about optimum velocity, but the minimum velocity for IDPA SSR with a 158 grain bullet is 792 fps. Best to have some safety margin to allow for different chronographs, lighting conditions, and temperatures. I think 830-850 fps is good.