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jmortimer · September 12, 2012, 04:23 PM

It will open up real good at 750 fps plus so you are on the right track. I would start with 8.5 grains of Unique. The 250 grain Gold Dot at 775 fps will penetrate 14" of ballistic gelatin and expand to .773" - The would be an A+ based on the FBI standards.
From Shooters Legacy site article by Gary W. Campbell 6-4-08
http://www.shooterslegacy.net/articles/45colt.html

September 12, 2012, 04:23 PM	#3
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	It will open up real good at 750 fps plus so you are on the right track. I would start with 8.5 grains of Unique. The 250 grain Gold Dot at 775 fps will penetrate 14" of ballistic gelatin and expand to .773" - The would be an A+ based on the FBI standards. From Shooters Legacy site article by Gary W. Campbell 6-4-08 http://www.shooterslegacy.net/articles/45colt.html