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Cal4D4 · August 8, 2001, 12:55 AM

Anyone test their defensive loads for nighttime effect? I don't want a visual stun grenade type, but I do want approx. 1000fps with middle weight bullets in .357, 10mm, .44 and .45acp. Is the general trend a near max load faster powder - 231, 700x, bullseye, AA#5 - or do we step into the middle ranges - unique, 800x, AA#7, bluedot? Barrel lengths would be 4-6 inches. I have no facilities for night shooting and need guidance. Comparative noise levels on the unprotected ear would probably be interesting also.

August 8, 2001, 12:55 AM	#1
Cal4D4 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2001 Location: southern california Posts: 679	Defensive Load Flash and Bang Anyone test their defensive loads for nighttime effect? I don't want a visual stun grenade type, but I do want approx. 1000fps with middle weight bullets in .357, 10mm, .44 and .45acp. Is the general trend a near max load faster powder - 231, 700x, bullseye, AA#5 - or do we step into the middle ranges - unique, 800x, AA#7, bluedot? Barrel lengths would be 4-6 inches. I have no facilities for night shooting and need guidance. Comparative noise levels on the unprotected ear would probably be interesting also.