454 Casull -- Barrel Length vs Velocity

[MaxP]

I see that.

In any case, I stand by what I stated.

 

[CraigC]

The 16" Rossi only gained 100fps over the 8" X-frame and you still refute the statement that "I have found that the .454 Casull is one of the least barrel-length sensitive revolver cartridges available."???

Besides, comparing two different revolvers is nearly meaningless. In a world where any given 4" can shoot faster than a 6", I don't see the test results as anything we can actually use.

 

[buck460XVR]

The 16" Rossi only gained 100fps over the 8" X-frame and you still refute the statement that "I have found that the .454 Casull is one of the least barrel-length sensitive revolver cartridges available."???

Besides, comparing two different revolvers is nearly meaningless. In a world where any given 4" can shoot faster than a 6", I don't see the test results as anything we can actually use.

The differences were 127, 220 and 230. What was more obvious was the differences between the 8'' and 2'' barrel. 165, 244 and 364. IMHO, that's not barrel length insensitive. Your opinion may differ, it generally does. I also included the phrase

There may be other factors here too tho that figure in to this besides barrel length.

but you must have missed that also. Understandable. As for the results, they are of no use to me because I don't shoot .454, nor do I own a .454 in a 2'' snub-nosed revolver. But there may be someone out there that does and may appreciate the results, I dunno. Like many of these types of ammo tests, the results are not exact, nor are they definite. They are interesting tho, but not worth getting panties in a wad over.

 

[MaxP]

The barrel insensitivity is relative. Take another revolver cartridge like the .44 Mag, or .475 Linebaugh, etc. and duplicate the test and you will see that these other cartridges tend to lose a lot more when moving to a 2 1/2-inch barrel like that of the Ruger Alaskan.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

I appreciate the conversation and debate. I was just going to let this die but just a few more words. I did the exact same test with 7 different 44 magnum revolvers.
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=2925

The data may not be beneficial to some but it has most certainly reinforced for me to choose the cartridge and firearm that best suits your needs. Having been reloading for over 20 years now I personally find no value in hot rodding for example a 38 special cartridge when it wasn't design or meant for that application when I can choose a 357 magnum.

Again fellas this is not a scientific test! There are just too many variables --- exert from my 44mag article
"Though not scientific the data from this test surprised me on many levels. This data will bring to question many heated forum debates, for example — a ported barrel turned in the highest velocity, a 3inch ported revolver managed a higher velocity than an 8inch non-ported barrel revolver. One thing is for sure with so many ammunition choices and variety of 44 Magnum handguns and carbines this data will represent the versatility and ability of the Remington 44 Magnum to take on any task presented to it."