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kBob Post #542 said:SO out of curiosity what are the velocities of a specific load inthe 12 inch barreled guns vs. standard and 5.5?
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Voodoochile Post #1 said:Ballistics:
Chronograph was placed 10' in front of the muzzle to get these results.
Bullet = .457 143 grain Cast Round Ball.
Powder = Goex FFFg black powder.
Primer = Remington #11
5-1/2” Barrel Average Ballistics.
40gr. Volume = 916 fps. 266 ft. Lbs. 5.5” group @ 20 yards & Violent.
35gr. Volume = 838 fps. 222 ft. Lbs. OK punch with 4” grouping @ 20 yards.
30gr. Volume = 754 fps. 180 ft. Lbs. little recoil with 2.5” grouping @ 20 yards.
25gr. Volume = 667 fps. 141 ft. Lbs. almost not there but with having to use a wad my groups opened up to 3.2" @ 20 yards.
Bullet = .456 220 grain Cast Lee conical bullet.
Powder = Goex FFFg black powder.
Primer = Remington #11
5-1/2” Barrel Average Ballistics.
35gr. Volume = 745 fps. 270 ft. lbs. No room, Violent, & 5” grouping @ 20 yards.
30gr. Volume = 672 fps. 220 ft. lbs. Recoil OK, Decent group of 3” @ 20 yards.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=387881&highlight=lever
That's because it's not. Somebody's added a dovetail in the top strap and installed an aftermarket sight. The front sight does look correct, however.The rear sight doesn't look the same as on other New Model Army target revolvers.