question regarding FBI load 38 special 158g SWC +P

[fal762x51]

Does anyone know the velocity of this classic FBI load?

Specifically, I am looking at the Federal 38 Special Federal LE 158gr. +P Semi-Wadcutter HP Ammo. I can't find velocity data anywhere.
Thanks

 

[M2 Carbine]

It does 747 FPS from a 2 inch barrel Rossi and 810 FS from a 3 inch barrel S&W J Frame one day and 817 FPS on another day.

 

[Chindo18Z]

From a chronograph test of both Remington & Federal flavors of the same load from a 4" barrel:

Remington R38s12 896 fps avg.

Federal NO38G (older red and white box) 873fps avg.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/ammo/198535-tested-remington-federal-38-special-158-gr-lswchp-p.html

A good read on the load:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/38 Special 158gr LSWCHP.htm

 

[Chindo18Z]

There's also a good thread going in this sub-forum about Buffalo Bore's version of .38 Special LSWCHP +P:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=625935

In a nutshell: ~1000 fps from a snub barrel; ~1100+ fps from a 4" barrel