| Bullet Type | Sierra 100 grain FPJ (flat-point jacketed) |
| Case | Starline |
| Primer | Winchester WSP |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 23.9 - 24.4 mm |
| Powder Charge (gr) | MV (ft/s) | Std Dev (ft/s) | ME (ft-lbs) |
Comments
|
5.7
|
899
|
15.6
|
179
|
Decent target load (COAL 24.4 mm)
|
5.9
|
948
|
19.9
|
199
|
Fairly strong but manageable load (COAL 23.9 mm)
|
5.9
|
881
|
N/A (only 2 shots)
|
172
|
Same load as above, fired in FEG SMC-918.
|
6.1
|
958
|
20.7
|
204
|
Another promising load. 23.9 mm COAL for this one.
|
6.1
|
984
|
33.43
|
215
|
Same load as above, fired in FEG SMC-918.
| |
General Comments:
The 100 grain Sierra FPJ has turned out to be a joy to shoot. This was
really an adaptation of a 95 grain load, but the same powder charge works
reasonably well for the slightly heavier bullet. Standard deviation for
both loads was < 2%, which I find quite good. This one has possibilities
of becoming a "pet" load.
As with the Sierra JHP, this one could be taken to 6.3 grains, but is quite nice at 6.1.
One curiosity about the 6.1 gr. load in the SMC-918: the average muzzle
velocity is higher than the East German Makarov. I haven't figured
this one out yet, but the numbers are clear. Slightly higher standard
deviation though.
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