01-31-2021, 03:33 AM
I got my MagnetoSpeed working. Sensor was too far away from the bore due to the barrel thickness. Once I swapped to the small spacer it worked great.
Factory Hornady 123 SST average velocity 2370 fps (10 shots)
Handloaded 123 SST max load IMR 8208 XBR 2430 fps (5 shots)
All my shooting was rather hasty because I was short on time and wanted to get some velocity readings. Even with the MagnetoSpeed attached and taking not so careful aim both loads were grouping around 2" at 100 yds. The handload group was about 3" up and right from the factory group.
I think with a good rest either load will be very accurate. Next time I won't fool with the chrony and just see what sort of groups I can shoot.
Just based on my results so far I have no doubt this will be a fine hunting pistol.
Factory Hornady 123 SST average velocity 2370 fps (10 shots)
Handloaded 123 SST max load IMR 8208 XBR 2430 fps (5 shots)
All my shooting was rather hasty because I was short on time and wanted to get some velocity readings. Even with the MagnetoSpeed attached and taking not so careful aim both loads were grouping around 2" at 100 yds. The handload group was about 3" up and right from the factory group.
I think with a good rest either load will be very accurate. Next time I won't fool with the chrony and just see what sort of groups I can shoot.
Just based on my results so far I have no doubt this will be a fine hunting pistol.