Nosler 185 gr factory target ammunition

Wow, picked some of this up to try. noticed it said 980fps!!

Pulled a bullet and found 8.1 gr's of a flat disc powder.

Any idea's of what their loading.

(Yes, I know the disclaimer, canister powder, yada-yada)

That's some stout target ammo

I think it's for the sport of Rhino Rolling.

james r chapman wrote:I think it's for the sport of Rhino Rolling.

LOL, I'm curious on what kind of powder they are using.

Unique would be about that charge for that velocity.

IMR
Powder SR 4756
Bullet Diameter .451"
C.O.L. 1.135"
Starting Load
Grains 7.4
Velocity (ft/s) 853
Pressure 12,300 CUP
Maximum Load
Grains 8.2
Velocity (ft/s) 991
Pressure 16,700 CUP

Bullet weight 185 GR

From Hodgdon  load site

yeah, I saw that. I just wonder, "why?"

I went to a power factor table (USPSA) and found to make major with a 45acp 185 gr bullet you must be pushing it at least 892 fps.  If you run a compensated barrel you might lose some velocity so 10% safety factor seems reasonable.

- Dave

Well, that could answer it.