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albroswift
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    07/25/09 at 03:21 PMReply with quote#12

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Originally Posted by RobL
....Or just shoot 45 Colt level loads out of it....

From shooting my FA 454, BIG difference point of aim between a 454 bullet coming out the barrel at 1700 - 2000 fps and a 45 Colt coming out the barrel 800-1200 fps. my experience is 6"-8" difference at 50 yards, both bullets 260 gr. I Haven't tried this, but if you maintained muzzle velocity, would changing bullet weight change point of impact? That may be a way to download for practice without messing with the sights.


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