So, when I bought a package of reloading stuff recently there was a 4-pounder of WSF included. Unsure what to do with it I did a bit of digging. Found that some folks like it for pistol applications so I thought I'd give it a whirl:
***CHRONY DATA***
40 Degrees F, 80% Relative Humidity, 30.13" Hg
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.0-gr WSF, 1.257-1.268" COAL
S&W 625 with 4" barrel
AVERAGE = 660 fps - ES = 54.1
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.2-gr WSF, 1.259-1.265" COAL
S&W 625 with 4" barrel
AVERAGE = 699 fps - ES = 33.1 - DISCLAIMER: Only 4 data points taken for this load due to Chrony malf (all others are 5 data points)
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.5-gr WSF, 1.256-1.267" COAL
S&W 625 with 4" barrel
AVERAGE = 714 fps - ES = 33.2
I really, really like the lower ES at the higher charge weights. Further, the velocity is still quite reasonable for the modest practice loads I want. It takes more powder than either W-231 or Red Dot/Promo but hey, I already have it on hand so I might as well use it!
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Re: WSF loads Chrony Data
***CHRONY DATA***
69 Degrees F, 63% Relative Humidity, 30.18" Hg
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.0-gr WSF, 1.257-1.268" COAL
Springfield Armory XDS with 3.3" barrel
AVERAGE = 637 fps - ES = 43.4
Springfield Armory XD Tactical with 5" barrel
AVERAGE = 707 fps - ES = 28.8
AR-15 with 16" barrel
AVERAGE = 785 fps - ES = 170.2
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.2-gr WSF, 1.259-1.265" COAL
Springfield Armory XDS with 3.3" barrel
AVERAGE = 648 fps - ES = 79.3
Springfield Armory XD Tactical with 5" barrel
AVERAGE = 699 fps - ES = 62.8
AR-15 with 16" barrel
AVERAGE = 888 fps - ES = 25.6
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.5-gr WSF, 1.256-1.267" COAL
Springfield Armory XDS with 3.3" barrel
AVERAGE = 671 fps - ES = 24.9
Springfield Armory XD Tactical with 5" barrel
AVERAGE = 751 fps - ES = 54.6
AR-15 with 16" barrel
AVERAGE = 882 fps - ES = 118.9
The 6.2-gr WSF load looks like the best overall bet.
Shocking the horrendous spread with the AR.
Not sure I'd ever go out and buy WSF just for this but it does seem to be a valid use for it.
69 Degrees F, 63% Relative Humidity, 30.18" Hg
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.0-gr WSF, 1.257-1.268" COAL
Springfield Armory XDS with 3.3" barrel
AVERAGE = 637 fps - ES = 43.4
Springfield Armory XD Tactical with 5" barrel
AVERAGE = 707 fps - ES = 28.8
AR-15 with 16" barrel
AVERAGE = 785 fps - ES = 170.2
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.2-gr WSF, 1.259-1.265" COAL
Springfield Armory XDS with 3.3" barrel
AVERAGE = 648 fps - ES = 79.3
Springfield Armory XD Tactical with 5" barrel
AVERAGE = 699 fps - ES = 62.8
AR-15 with 16" barrel
AVERAGE = 888 fps - ES = 25.6
.45 ACP 230-gr FMJ, CCI-300 LPP, 6.5-gr WSF, 1.256-1.267" COAL
Springfield Armory XDS with 3.3" barrel
AVERAGE = 671 fps - ES = 24.9
Springfield Armory XD Tactical with 5" barrel
AVERAGE = 751 fps - ES = 54.6
AR-15 with 16" barrel
AVERAGE = 882 fps - ES = 118.9
The 6.2-gr WSF load looks like the best overall bet.
Shocking the horrendous spread with the AR.
Not sure I'd ever go out and buy WSF just for this but it does seem to be a valid use for it.
Thus spoke Zarathustra.
Footsoldier in the Conservative Insurrection of the GOP.
Remember, only you can prevent big government!
Footsoldier in the Conservative Insurrection of the GOP.
Remember, only you can prevent big government!