What Can You Expect From A 625?

[RogerT]

Hi all revolveros.

A question came up on a swedish shooting forum about what precision can you expect from a 625. What is an average group size at 25 yards (six shots)?

Since I have little experience of Bullseye shooting with my 625 I'm searching for input from you all at Benos forum. I shoot only IPSC with my 625, using cheap 200 gn plated bullets at major velocity so I really dont have a clue....

And while on the subject, what bullet gives the best performance out of the S&W standard barrel, led SWC, FMJ round nose or what?

[Round_Gun_Shooter]

Hi all revolveros.

A question came up on a swedish shooting forum about what precision can you expect from a 625. What is an average group size at 25 yards (six shots)?

Since I have little experience of Bullseye shooting with my 625 I'm searching for input from you all at Benos forum. I shoot only IPSC with my 625, using cheap 200 gn plated bullets at major velocity so I really dont have a clue....

And while on the subject, what bullet gives the best performance out of the S&W standard barrel, led SWC, FMJ round nose or what?

I shot USRA last year with my 5" 625. It was good but could have been better if I had one of those hammer things on it for Single action.

I used a minor PF load with 230gr bullet and Titegroup powder. I am sure with a little more experimenting, I could have had a better load but I was only doing it for trigger time not really to compete. (I still won $20 on a postal match)

I have not shot lead in my 625 as I do not shoot lead in anything other than 22LR.

[Patrick Sweeney]

If you're going to load for Bullseye, you'll have to go down the whole "match bullet diameter to throat diameter" road.

I'd bet against a round-nose bullet, just because of the trick/hassle of keeping it straight when seated. You might experiment with wadcutters, or a soft-alloy semiwadcutter.

I'd say two inches at 25 yards would be a reasonable goal.

[DMiculek]

I have read articles on a gentleman by the name of Marty "Babe" Magnan. He was the first to break 2600 with a revolver and also fired several 2650's using revolvers only.

A search of the web should turn up some info on his guns and loads. IIRC he had to use a modified H&G mold and straight linotype to get acceptable 50 yd accy. out of the S&W 25.

Hope this helps

[Intel6]

I would have to go look for my targets but I got some very respectable groups out of my 5" 1988 625 in my Ranson rest when I was working up loads long ago. I think a lot depends on the gun and the loads you feed it.

Neal in AZ