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mehavey · August 16, 2013, 05:34 PM

That 200gr XTP/6.4gr W231 load was likely not more that 12,300 psi (in a 36,000 psi gun) and drundling along at 970 fps or so.

Your suggested 8.0gr/W231 would kick it up to ~18,00psi (in that 36ksi gun) and hit 1,120.
( . . . a reasonably pleasant plinking load for Dirty Harry.

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August 16, 2013, 05:34 PM	#24
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,894	That 200gr XTP/6.4gr W231 load was likely not more that 12,300 psi (in a 36,000 psi gun) and drundling along at 970 fps or so. Your suggested 8.0gr/W231 would kick it up to ~18,00psi (in that 36ksi gun) and hit 1,120. ( . . . a reasonably pleasant plinking load for Dirty Harry. ) Last edited by mehavey; August 16, 2013 at 05:44 PM.