Bullseye , Trail Boss , Universal , BE-86 , 4227 , 2400 .
I am not opposed to getting another powder , I was listing what I have .
be-86
My load is Silhouette, and it has everything I want. I was relating that be-86 might also work due to flash suppressant. In a cc short barrel I wouldn't want to be blinded during a situation. Some people do night shoots and that experience would be particularly Germain to a subject as wide open as self defense. About infinite numbers of variables. Being that expansion isn't really realistic I might even try the 358429 170 to get good sectional density. Same line of thought as the 200 police specialOP could try BE-86... he already has it... but I think it might be a little too slow for the short barrel. I had issues with it in my shorty 9mm (3.1" and even 3.6"...) I think Universal is a better answer.
I was relating that be-86 might also work due to flash suppressant.
I've done exactly zero night shoots with my loads and only a very few in the military. I would absolutely be doing some for the ops intended purposes.....Actually, BE-86 might come into it's own with heavier bullets... but I don't really know how much a suppressant would mitigate flash from such a short barrel with what would likely be a fairly heavy charge.
I've done exactly zero night shoots
I probably should invest in chronograph now
I use a chronograph to monitor primary ignition. One can't do anything if a max load isn't fast enough, and in a pistol speed for flight ballistics is basically meaningless. Accuracy and medium testing for comparable terminal effect might be cheaper and fit your need better. Wet newspapers or magazines is a cheap medium.I probably should invest in chronograph now . At first I was just wanting the load that was the most accurate for me on paper and that is still probably the #1 goal , but it would be nice to see the numbers for what you load , especially if you are working up to max loads .
Might a chronograph keep you from pushing it too far by the velocity you are getting ?I use a chronograph to monitor primary ignition. One can't do anything if a max load isn't fast enough, and in a pistol speed for flight ballistics is basically meaningless. Accuracy and medium testing for comparable terminal effect might be cheaper and fit your need better. Wet newspapers or magazines is a cheap medium.
The speed I get is individual to my firearm. The published data lis likely from a test fixture, giving speeds you can't replicate with a cylinder gap. Speed in pistols is only meaningful to me if I need a certain speed for terminal performance.Might a chronograph keep you from pushing it too far by the velocity you are getting ?
Very good point. Myself, I only calculate speeds when I am doing an FPE calculation for bullet deformation.The speed I get is individual to my firearm. The published data lis likely from a test fixture, giving speeds you can't replicate with a cylinder gap. Speed in pistols is only meaningful to me if I need a certain speed for terminal performance.
Might a chronograph keep you from pushing it too far by the velocity you are getting ?
The speed I get is individual to my firearm. The published data lis likely from a test fixture, giving speeds you can't replicate with a cylinder gap. Speed in pistols is only meaningful to me if I need a certain speed for terminal performance.
I just went through this looking for a good load for my wife’s Colt Cobra (1968) and Detective Specials. I use four bullets: Winchester HE 110gr JHP (w/W244), Speer 135gr SB-GDHP (w/Bullseye), GT Bullets 165gr LSWC-HP (w/Bullseye), and Cast Performance 200gr WFN-GC (w/ Unique).I probably should invest in chronograph now . At first I was just wanting the load that was the most accurate for me on paper and that is still probably the #1 goal , but it would be nice to see the numbers for what you load , especially if you are working up to max loads .