Chronograph results from 12-09-2011
Temperature 27 degrees – sunny and bright – Bristol Range, Bristol WI – Outdoors – 2:55 PM
Bullets = Bayou Bullet 147 grain cast lead flat point, coated – 9mm
Brass = mixed range brass -- Primers = Federal Match Small Pistol MFG PART #100M
Chronograph = Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital Chronograph #CE13800
All powder was measured out using the Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Charge Powder Scale and Dispenser
I did 3 loads (5 rounds each) using different amounts of Hodgdon HS-6 then averaged the results -
4.40 grains = velocity reading of 843 -- USPSA Power Factor of 124
4.60 grains = velocity reading of 859 -- USPSA Power Factor of 126
4.80 grains = velocity reading of 909 -- USPSA Power Factor of 133
I ALSO TESTED 10 MORE ROUNDS WITH A DIFFERRENT POWDER. I did 2 loads (5 rounds each) using different amounts of Clays Universal then averaged the results –
3.00 grains = velocity reading of 827 -- USPSA Power Factor of 122
3.50 grains = velocity reading of 934 -- USPSA Power Factor of 137
I shoot in an indoor league on Tuesday nights. Last time I was shooting Missouri Bullets 147 cast lead with a lubricating ring and
Hogdon HS-6. The guy next to me asked if I was shooting “black powder”. He was joking of course, but his point was a good one.
Good Lord that combination smoked up the whole range. Donnie claims his are “Smokeless” and I can truly say he is not exaggerating. Wow, what an improvement. I have a couple hundred of the Missouri Bullets already made up…but I will save them for shooting outdoors. I am sure my fellow Tuesday night shooters will appreciate it.
End result? I love my green bullets!
Temperature 27 degrees – sunny and bright – Bristol Range, Bristol WI – Outdoors – 2:55 PM
Bullets = Bayou Bullet 147 grain cast lead flat point, coated – 9mm
Brass = mixed range brass -- Primers = Federal Match Small Pistol MFG PART #100M
Chronograph = Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital Chronograph #CE13800
All powder was measured out using the Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Charge Powder Scale and Dispenser
I did 3 loads (5 rounds each) using different amounts of Hodgdon HS-6 then averaged the results -
4.40 grains = velocity reading of 843 -- USPSA Power Factor of 124
4.60 grains = velocity reading of 859 -- USPSA Power Factor of 126
4.80 grains = velocity reading of 909 -- USPSA Power Factor of 133
I ALSO TESTED 10 MORE ROUNDS WITH A DIFFERRENT POWDER. I did 2 loads (5 rounds each) using different amounts of Clays Universal then averaged the results –
3.00 grains = velocity reading of 827 -- USPSA Power Factor of 122
3.50 grains = velocity reading of 934 -- USPSA Power Factor of 137
I shoot in an indoor league on Tuesday nights. Last time I was shooting Missouri Bullets 147 cast lead with a lubricating ring and
Hogdon HS-6. The guy next to me asked if I was shooting “black powder”. He was joking of course, but his point was a good one.
Good Lord that combination smoked up the whole range. Donnie claims his are “Smokeless” and I can truly say he is not exaggerating. Wow, what an improvement. I have a couple hundred of the Missouri Bullets already made up…but I will save them for shooting outdoors. I am sure my fellow Tuesday night shooters will appreciate it.
End result? I love my green bullets!
