One in a row....: November 2005

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

My own little carnival

Everyone seems to have a Carnival of some kind, so I'm going to start my own: the Carnival of the Chronograph. I've got a bunch of chrono data laying around from my load development that might be helpful to others who don't have access to the same equipment, so over the next few days I'll be posting a whole lotta' data.

Data gathering method: Chronograph placed 10 feet in front of the firing line. Ten shot are fired, with the velocity recorded for each shot. Individual velocities are than entered into an Excel spreadsheet for calculation of average velocity, energy in foot pounds (based on the average velocity), standard deviation, and IPSC power factor. I do my testing in the summertime, so ambient temperatures range from 90 to 110 degrees F with humidity in the 10 to 15% range. Handgun shells are reloaded in mixed brand, range pick up brass. Rifle and shotgun loads are grouped by case manufacturer.

Warning: this information reflects performance in my guns and may not be safe in your guns. Buy a reloading manual and read it. Do not load from the data presented here.

Having said that, let's start with everybody's favorite: the .45 ACP

Test firearm: Kimber Classic 1911
bbl length: 5"

185 gr Winchester Silvertip JHP
Factory load
avg velocity: 955.1 fps
standard deviation: 24.95 fps
energy: 375 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 177

185 gr IMI JHP
Factory load
avg velocity: 983.8 fps
standard deviation: 21.57 fps
energy: 398 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 182

185 gr Remington JHP
5.4 gr Winchester WST
Winchester Large Pistol primer
avg velocity: 925.5 fps
standard deviation: 25.81 fps
energy: 352 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 171

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
4.0 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
avg velocity: 748.1 fps
standard deviation: 41.35 fps
energy: 249 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 150

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
4.3 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
avg velocity: 790.5 fps
standard deviation: 26.99 fps
energy: 278 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 158

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
4.5 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
avg velocity: 820.6 fps
standard deviation: 33.84 fps
energy: 299 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 164

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
4.5 gr Winchester WST
Winchester Large Pistol primer
avg velocity: 838.6 fps
standard deviation: 14.65 fps
energy: 312 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 168

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
4.7 gr Winchester WST
Winchester Large Pistol primer
avg velocity: 876.6 fps
standard deviation: 14.39 fps
energy: 341 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 175

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
6.4 gr Winchester WSF
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 880.1 fps
standard deviation: 29.94 fps
energy: 344 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 176

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
5.0 gr Alliant Bullseye
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 896.2 fps
standard deviation: 13.28 fps
energy: 357 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 179

200 gr cast lead semi-wadcutter
5.0 gr IMR 700-X
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 860.3 fps
standard deviation: 24.50 fps
energy: 329 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 172

225 gr cast lead truncated cone
4.0 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 748.9 fps
standard deviation: 17.16 fps
energy: 280 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 168

225 gr cast lead truncated cone
4.3 gr Winchester WST
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 789.4 fps
standard deviation: 14.42 fps
energy: 311 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 178

230 gr cast lead round nose
4.3 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 745.7 fps
standard deviation: 25.55 fps
energy: 284 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 172

230 gr cast lead round nose
4.5 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 807.5 fps
standard deviation: 38.86 fps
energy: 333 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 186

230 gr cast lead round nose
4.3 gr Winchester WST
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 775 fps
standard deviation: 11.93 fps
energy: 307 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 178

230 gr cast lead round nose
5.7 gr Winchester WSF
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 818.5 fps
standard deviation: 11.14 fps
energy: 342 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 188

230 gr jacketed round nose
4.8 gr Alliant Red Dot
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 739 fps
standard deviation: 36.97 fps
energy: 279 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 170

230 gr jacketed round nose
4.5 gr Winchester WST
Winchester Large Pistol primer
average velocity: 777 fps
standard deviation: 7.97 fps
energy: 308 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 179

230 gr jacketed round nose
Sellior & Bellot factory load
average velocity: 858 fps
standard deviation: 6.16 fps
energy: 376 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 197

230 gr jacketed round nose
Winchester factory load (white box)
average velocity: 868.6 fps
standard deviation: 16.35 fps
energy: 385 ft lbs
IPSC power factor: 200

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// posted by Len @ 9:55 PM 2 comments

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Another fine rant

Banagor has produced yet another awesome rant:

I’m sorry if this comes off a little rough, but I’m pissed off. I’m sick to death of people telling me that we have to understand them and listen to their grievances. How about they try to understand us for a while? Have they ever? Or are the people telling me that I have to be more sensitive to their values simply saying this because they, deep inside where the sunlight never shines, believe as I do: the Muslim world is made up of a bunch of fucking savages who have never evolved beyond the stone age?

Warning: strong language! The quote above is the nice part.

I have to say that I agree. In my younger days, when I still thought I could change the world and make it a better place, I actually believed that if everyone would just talk to one another we could make everything right. Now I know better. My goal at this point is not to improve the world....I simply want myself and my family left the hell alone and I consider it my DUTY to make sure that happens.

By the way: I consider the entire population of the United States of America to be my family. I wonder if bacon grease would foul a barrel?

MOLON LABE

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// posted by Len @ 1:39 AM 0 comments

Sportsmans Warehouse no-tax sale

Sportsmans Warehouse is having a no-tax sale through the 18th in AZ, MN, NV, NM, SD, UT and WA. All other locations are having a 6% off sale. Around here "no tax" is damn near a 10% discount. Looks like it's time to stock up again........

BTW: If anyone I know actually reads this, a few of these would work just fine as Christmas presents.

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// posted by Len @ 1:12 AM 0 comments

San Fran gun ban - plaintiffs wanted

David Codrea has a link to an attorney looking for plaintiffs to oppose the San Fran gun grab.

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// posted by Len @ 1:11 AM 0 comments

National CCW Reciprocity

H.R.1243:

Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof, a person who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm, and is--

`(1) carrying a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of any State and which permits the person to carry a concealed firearm; or

`(2) otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in and pursuant to the law of the State of the person's residence,

may carry in any State a concealed firearm in accordance with the terms of the license or with the laws of the State of the person's residence, subject to the laws of the State in which the firearm is carried concerning specific types of locations in which firearms may not be carried.'.

The bill currently has 69 co-sponsors (including Reps. Franks and Hayworth from AZ) and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Via AR-15.com

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// posted by Len @ 1:06 AM 0 comments

License to reload

"Great" Britain is at it again: Gun loophole is closed by mother's campaign

"We believe it's totally right that people cannot legally buy the sort of equipment that he used to assemble bullets," he said.
"Bieber made literally thousands and it was always disgraceful that there had been no control on the materials and machines to make these sorts of bullets.
"It's quite right that this ban should be in place."

This is just part of why we are Citizens and they are Subjects.

Hat tip to The War on Guns

// posted by Len @ 12:52 AM 0 comments

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Competition

I firmly believe that if my kids were given a bowling ball and a feather they would figure out some way to compete with each other. Their latest thing is to shoot for score with whatever kind of firearms we happen to have at the range, with the loser having to clean all of the guns used that day. The competition is close enough that it is always interesting.

Last Sunday we had to take a load of clay targets out to the range, while we were there we had to make sure that the backstop would still retain lead. We've been spending quite a bit of time working with shotguns lately, so the kids wanted to change things up and do some rifle shooting. To keep the ammo cost down we left the AR-15's at home and brought 3 Ruger 10-22's instead. After a few hours of practice and instruction, the "who cleans the guns challenge" came out. Ten shots, prone, 100 yard NRA standard targets, low score does the cleaning.

The scores -

Kathy 90 x 1X

Nathan 90 x 3X

Dad 99 x 7X

I haven't had to clean any guns (other than my carry weapons, but that's a different story) for quite a while, but it looks like my 'no cleaning' days may end soon. Those darn kids are getting too good. I'm going to have to make the courses of fire more challenging - soon it'll be 600 yards, standing, iron sights. Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

// posted by Len @ 10:26 AM 0 comments

Friday, November 11, 2005

Thank You

To all veterans and current members of the United States armed forces:

Please accept my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for my freedom and the life you have given to my family.

May God bless America and all who defend her.

Semper Fi

// posted by Len @ 10:35 AM 0 comments

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Cat blogging

Four men were bragging about how smart their cats are. The first man was an Engineer, the second man was an Accountant, the third man was a Chemist, and the fourth was a Government Employee.

To show off, the Engineer called to his cat, "T-square, do your stuff."

T-square pranced over to a desk, took out some paper and a pen and promptly drew a circle, a square, and a triangle. Everyone agreed that was pretty smart.

But the Accountant said his cat could do better. He called his cat and said, "Spreadsheet, do your stuff." Spreadsheet went out into the kitchen and returned with a dozen cookies. He divided them into 4 equal piles of 3 cookies each. Everyone agreed that was good.

But the Chemist said his cat could do better. He called his cat and said, "Measure, do your stuff." Measure got up, walked over to the fridge, took out a quart of milk, got a 10 ounce glass from the cupboard and poured exactly 8 ounces without spilling a drop. Everyone agreed that was good.

Then the three men turned to the Government Employee and said, "What can your cat do?"

The Government Worker called to his cat and said, "Coffee Break, do your stuff." Coffee Break jumped to his feet, ate the cookies, drank the milk, shat on the paper, screwed the other three cats, claimed he injured his back while doing so, filed a grievance report for unsafe working conditions, put in for Workers Compensation and went home for the rest of the day on sick leave.

// posted by Len @ 2:26 PM 0 comments

Fair and Balanced

Something you don't hear about every day: "fair and balanced" discussion of a political hot topic in a public school. My daughter's civics class is discussing the Bill of Rights this week, and yesterday they began working on the 2nd Amendment. The discussion topics included original intent, definition of a militia at the time of the writing, the author's concern about standing armies, the various uses of firearms then and now, and (according to Kathy) a rather thorough discussion of the defensive use of firearms in contemporary society including the various reasons for concealed carry vs. open carry of handguns.

The teacher did not reveal until the end of the class (and even then only when he was asked) that his personal views are anti-gun. It is my understanding that he explained that his personal views should not matter in the discussion and that the kids needed to make up their own mind.

I'm quite impressed.

// posted by Len @ 9:36 AM 2 comments

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

San Fran gun ban - another take

A question for those who know more than I: Aside from the 2nd Amendment issues involved with the San Francisco gun ban, does the fact that the newly approved law does not provide any compensation for the people who are required to surrender their personal property to the government offer an opportunity to challenge the law in court?

// posted by Len @ 9:22 AM 1 comments

superhero meme - h/t to Cowboy Blob

You scored as Maximus. After his family was murdered by the evil emperor Commodus, the great Roman general Maximus went into hiding to avoid Commodus's assassins. He became a gladiator, hoping to dominate the colosseum in order to one day get the chance of killing Commodus. Maximus is valiant, courageous, and dedicated. He wants nothing more than the chance to avenge his family, but his temper often gets the better of him.

Maximus

83%

William Wallace

75%

Captain Jack Sparrow

63%

Indiana Jones

58%

Batman, the Dark Knight

58%

The Amazing Spider-Man

54%

Lara Croft

50%

The Terminator

50%

James Bond, Agent 007

46%

Neo, the "One"

46%

El Zorro

17%

Which Action Hero Would You Be? v. 2.0
created with QuizFarm.com

// posted by Len @ 12:49 AM 0 comments

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

San Fran gun ban

The San Francisco vote counters seem to be catching up with themselves....as of 9:19pm they show total ballots at 121,980 with 112,788 votes cast on Prop H.

Votes for the ban are still ahead 64,676 (57.34%) to 48,112 (42.66%) against. Turnout is at 28.47 % so far with a simple majority required to pass the ban.

This is how our rights go away folks. Pay attention.

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// posted by Len @ 10:41 PM 0 comments

Interesting election results

The election results for San Fancisco's gun ban, Proposition H, are starting to come in. Unofficial early results can be found here.

Read carefully........

ELECTION SUMMARY SAN FRANCISCO UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
CONSOL SPECIAL STATEWIDE
ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2005
RUN DATE:11/08/05 08:04 PM

PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 578). . . . . 0
REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL . . . . . 0
BALLOTS CAST - TOTAL. . . . . . . 9,907

*****other ballot measures deleted to save space******

MEASURE H
YES . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,147 58.67
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,899 41.33

Did you spot it? How exactly can there have been 21,147 "yes" votes and 14,899 "no" votes if there have only been 9,907 ballots cast so far? Go check the site for yourself....

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// posted by Len @ 9:28 PM 1 comments

How Empires End

Pat Buchanan's essay Paris Burning: How Empires End has been getting a lot of attention today. I first ran across a link to it on World Net Daily, then found it again (along with quite a bit of commentary) at La Shawn Barber's Corner, then heard one of our local talk radio hosts discussing it on the way home. The discussion on the radio centered not around the validity of Mr. Buchanan's point of view, but around the question of whether or not the people of the U.S. will fight (both figuratively and literally) to prevent French-style riots from happening here.

As I've said before, I don't think the question is will we fight.......the question is: will enough of us fight?

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// posted by Len @ 9:14 PM 2 comments

RFSP

Banagor has a wonderful rant about RFSP up at his site. Go read...it's worth the time.

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// posted by Len @ 8:47 PM 2 comments

Testing

We are experiencing technical difficulties. This is only a test. If this had been a real post, there would be content here worth reading.

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// posted by Len @ 9:08 AM 0 comments

One in a row....