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Brian Pfleuger · July 21, 2010, 10:06 AM

I ran that load through QuickLoad using (I think) the Speer 125gr FMJ. It says 705fps, 138 ft/lb, with a 5" barrel. Essentially a 22LR. It's probably a little optimistic since QuickLoad doesn't account for the pressure loss at the cylinder gap. You might want to start at 3.0

July 21, 2010, 10:06 AM	#11
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I ran that load through QuickLoad using (I think) the Speer 125gr FMJ. It says 705fps, 138 ft/lb, with a 5" barrel. Essentially a 22LR. It's probably a little optimistic since QuickLoad doesn't account for the pressure loss at the cylinder gap. You might want to start at 3.0 __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley