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Other Ammunition Calibers => Factory Ammo pull-downs => Topic started by: RDub01 on April 09 2019 06:49:20 PM MDT

Title: 38 Special Fed American Eagle 158gr Lead RN
Post by: RDub01 on April 09 2019 06:49:20 PM MDT
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Cartridge is from Ammo Manufacture:  Federal American Eagle 158gr Lead RN
Muzzle Velocity; Advertised:   770 fps   Barrel length not mentioned
Actual Instrumental Velocity:    4" barrel  680 fps
                                              5" barrel  710 fps

Muzzle Energy; Advertised:   208 ft/lbs. 

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Target circle 4"

Brass Make/Headstamp:  FEDERAL 38 SPL

Bullet Make/Weight/Construction/Info:  Federal 158gr Swaged Lead RN
Actual Weight:  1)  159.5grs.  Diameter; .3557- .3560"  Length;  .715"
                       2)  159.6grs.  Diameter;  .3557- .3560"  Length;  .715"

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Crimp diameter:  .374"
C.O.A.L.:  1.538 – 1.539"

Primer:  Nickel  Fed 100

Case:   Brass
1)  Wt. w/primer; 67.2grs.  Length;  1.150"
2)  Wt. w/primer;  67.4grs.  Length;  1.150"

Powder Description/Positive ID/Type/Charge Weight:  Small Flake;  Bullseye?
1)   3.4grs.
2)   3.5grs.

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Shot pretty well.

Pulled down two rounds this time.