I set out this morning to do accuracy and penetration tests with my Smith & Wesson 329 PD. I'm loading a 240 grain MBC Keith over w296 with WLP in 1x fired Winchester brass.
23.5g averages 1250FPS
24.0g(max) averages 1275FPS
This is my first time loading lead. I'm not finding excessive leading with any of the loads which is a huge plus.
Both loads are stout in this light weight revolver. But no noticible difference in recoil with either.
The 24.0 gr load shot a bit smaller group @ 25 yards. I believe with more shooting I can shrink the groups down to about 2 in.
For a penetration test. I placed a treated 6x6 block against a tree and started at 7 yd. Both loads completely penetrated the 6x6 and stuck in the tree behind it. I repeated this test at 20 yards and it did the same. What I was most impressed with was the bullet's ability to stay together with little deformation. I feel comfortable that this load should be adequate for Big Bear protection in the elk woods.
23.5g averages 1250FPS
24.0g(max) averages 1275FPS
This is my first time loading lead. I'm not finding excessive leading with any of the loads which is a huge plus.
Both loads are stout in this light weight revolver. But no noticible difference in recoil with either.
The 24.0 gr load shot a bit smaller group @ 25 yards. I believe with more shooting I can shrink the groups down to about 2 in.
For a penetration test. I placed a treated 6x6 block against a tree and started at 7 yd. Both loads completely penetrated the 6x6 and stuck in the tree behind it. I repeated this test at 20 yards and it did the same. What I was most impressed with was the bullet's ability to stay together with little deformation. I feel comfortable that this load should be adequate for Big Bear protection in the elk woods.