I finally got to the range with my new 627 PC 5" V-comp. It was great fun shooting it, I think I may have a new favorite. Anyway, here is some data:
Starline brass (new), 158 LSWC (Dardas bhn 16), Federal SPP
These are only 10 shot samples because I was running out of time and had to get home for barbecue!
13.0 gr
High: 1196
Low: 1111
E.S.: 85
Ave.: 1142.2
S.D.: 25.4
95%: 20.2
13.5 gr
High: 1234
Low: 1151
E.S.: 83
Ave.: 1190.6
S.D.: 20.4
95%: 16.2
Can I shoot the 13.5 gr load all the time, or is it too hot? It was really, really loud with that comp on. I was doubled up for hearing protection with plugs and muffs and it was still loud. I really enjoyed shooting it, though.
Funny, the most accurate load was the same bullet in 38 special cases and Bullseye 2.8 gr. Here is the data for that:
High: 689.9
Low: 659.1
E.S.: 30.8
Ave.: 672.5
S.D.: 6.4
95%: 2.7
I know that low SD doesn't always mean better accuracy, but this load was incredibly accurate and easy to shoot. Like a bigger 22lr, but lots of fun. I enjoy the magnums as well, but I think alternating between these powder puffs for pure accuracy and the 13.5 2400 magnum load would make for a pretty fun day at the range.
I think my bottom feeders may sit in the safe a while. This gun is amazing...