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**Mike Irwin** · March 29, 2013, 06:39 AM

The Webley Automatic's ballistics were a step below the .45 ACP's.

The Webley used a 224 or so grain bullet at about 700 fps, for 244 or so ft. lbs of energy.

US military ammo used a 230 gr. bullet at roughly 850 fps, for about 370 ft. lbs of energy.

March 29, 2013, 06:39 AM	#17
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	The Webley Automatic's ballistics were a step below the .45 ACP's. The Webley used a 224 or so grain bullet at about 700 fps, for 244 or so ft. lbs of energy. US military ammo used a 230 gr. bullet at roughly 850 fps, for about 370 ft. lbs of energy. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.