Ammo Inc. - Muzzle Velocity with 45 Colt Ammo

[CO136]

I am wondering if anyone else has put some Ammo Inc. 45 Colt products across a chronograph. Today I sent 5 rounds across mine. These were 250 gr TMC, using a Blackhawk with a 5.5" bbl. I realize it's a small sample size. Here's my results:

630 fps
600 fps
622 fps
659 fps
555 fps

This ammo is advertised as:



Very slow results according to my chrono. I know chronographs vary, weather conditions vary, bbl lengths, etc. I have read unfavorable reviews on some of Ammo Inc. 9mm products. Just wondering if anyone has played with their 45 cal stuff.

Any info appreciated.

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[arrowshooter]

I can't respond on 45 Colt, but I do know that their 10mm beat the poop outa my frame even with a 24 pound spring. I have read a lot of stories about their consistency both up and down.

 

[CO136]

I can't respond on 45 Colt, but I do know that their 10mm beat the poop outa my frame even with a 24 pound spring. I have read a lot of stories about their consistency both up and down.

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Darn ... would the Wilson Combat Shok-Buff work here, be compatible??

 

[drstrangelove]

That's a very poor velocity... just above squib margin; I wouldn't shoot the rest of it. Makes ya wonder it their test weapon was an 1873 rifle.

 

[aasbra]

That's a very poor velocity... just above squib margin; I wouldn't shoot the rest of it. Makes ya wonder it their test weapon was an 1873 rifle.

With that velocity out of a 5.5" revolver barrel with a FMJ projectile, I wouldn't want to try one's luck in a rifle length barrel. That is, unless the revolver is losing significant velocity due to excessive gap between the cylinder and forcing cone.

I load my 45 Colt plinking rounds to 850 fps or so in a pistol/1100fps or so in a rifle with a plated or coated lead bullet.

Stuck a light load FMJ in a 357 rifle barrel one time playing around with light loads. Once was enough.

 

[Nosferatu]

They don't have the greatest reputation. It's a win if they all fire.

 

[arrowshooter]

Darn ... would the Wilson Combat Shok-Buff work here, be compatible??

I looked into those along with other brands and they don't seem to last very long. They could potentially jam up the works if they let go.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Well thankfully your gun wasn't an ancient Colt and they went 1000fps as is common especially with off-brand manufacturers.
I wouldn't be surprised however were you to find Remington or Winchester factory loads anemic also, as their .44 special loads are indeed pathetic.

 

[DizzyJ]

Those velocities look VERY low!

Dangerously low!