Ed,
You are the man my friend, for you have given me exactly what I have asked for. It is amazing to me that this exists, and I surely would have never known.
The references to the larger calibers are still forgetting that I was seeking something which is aerodynamically effective and relatively flat shooting. .45 caliber cannot do this from a pistol. I think the 9.3 will be about as close as I can come to flat shooting at the energy levels needed.
I would assume with the 9.3x82's energy from a rifle that you could easily get 3000+ from a pistol. But I'm not sure about smaller diameter volumes versus larger diameter volumes, and the rates at which they accelerate bullets down a short barrel. For instance, I don't know if .50 caliber will produce 80% of its energy more quickly down the barrel, or if .375 will get there with less barrel because of higher pressure and lower weights (assuming each need to get 3000ft-lbs). I guess it's a theoretical assumption with many variables involved.
Now fill me in please, what actual diameter is this bullet?
The 9.3x82, or the 360 Express Nimrod:
