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Everglades 230 grain JHP


pbcaster45

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I just tried this bullet today.  I didn't chronograph my load but it was probably well over major PF.  Sorry, forgot to take a picture of my groups too (D'Oh!)

 

I couldn't find any mention of this bullet being used in another post but I doubt I'm the first...

 

Bullet:  Everglades 230 gr. JHP
Powder:  Hodgdon Titegroup 4.7 grs.
Primer:  Federal 150
Case:  Federal   
LOAL:   1.222
Recoil Spring:  17 lbs. no buffer pad

 

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Everglades 230 gr JHP.JPG

 

I'm really phishing for load data from others - so if you've got something using N310 or WST please chime in.

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Back when I had easy access to a place where I could do it, I tested that load (w/Zero) into lined up jugs of water. In that test, the core popped out of the jacket, but there was expansion and potentially more wound channel as the paths would likely diverge.

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I doubt this load is making major but it sure is soft shooting, accurate, and pleasant to shoot!  Anyone chronograph a similar combination?

 

Bullet:  Everglades 230 gr. JHP
Powder:  VihtaVuori N310 3.75 grs.
Primer:  Federal 150
Case:  Winchester   
LOAL:   1.220
Recoil Spring:  15 lb. Wilson with Wilson Buffer Pad

 

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

when I was shooting 45acp, TG gave a harsh recoil "bark" in 45acp.     Clays or WST are better powders to use with a FMJ 230 gr and i was using a 14lbs recoil spring.   At times it felt like cheating with that load.

 

 

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