Ted Murphy Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hello, Does anyone have a general idea as to what the velocity is of a generic white box load (like federal 230 ball) in a 4" 625? I didn't have time to load any .45's but wanted to shoot my new gun so I (augh!) bought some factory today and was wondering how close to USPSA major it was. I'm going to chrono some this weekend but I'm a bit curious now. Thanks, Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Well above. Uspsa power factor is 165. Factory hardball is usually rated at about 800 fps , but, you usually get somewhat less. You only need slightly over 700 fps w/230 grainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 last I chronoed white box out of a 4.5" was 197 pf or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 Sounds like it makes major and then some. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkushner1 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Ted : Any local matches in the area this weekend. Is Double Action on for this Monday night ?. Thanks, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hi Jon, No matches this weekend, Double action is going to be monday night though. http://www.eastontacticalops.com/doubleaction (idpa monthlymatch indooors) Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 finally dug out the chrono. Wallyworld RemUMC white box was 183.9 pf if anyone is interested. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 The new Wolf ammo in gray steel cases seems to be somewhat reduced in power--barely making the 165 power factor out of my Springfield 5" (which is known to have a "slower" barrel than my other 1911s). I tried some of the Wolf stuff in my 5" 625 and it was going too slow to hit the 165 power factor, and left a lot of unburned powder on the hood of my Jeep (where the chrono was resting). I've decided the Wolf ammo may be just the ticket for "lost brass" single-stack matches! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVOLVER Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I use UMC 230 ans 185 and have no problems out of a 4in S&W625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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