O.K. - so what is the optimum muzzle velocity or muzzle energy for a 10m pcp match pistol? My Walther LP400 is doing 450fps with RWS Basics (7.0g). = 3.1ft.lbs. Is this the ideal m.e.?
O.K. - so what is the optimum muzzle velocity or muzzle energy for a 10m pcp match pistol? My Walther LP400 is doing 450fps with RWS Basics (7.0g). = 3.1ft.lbs. Is this the ideal m.e.?
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My LP2 Compact was set up at 525 fps with 7.33 gr JSB Diabolo Match for 4.5 ft/lb.
I think I'd like it to be lower though as there is a discernible muzzle flip.
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The fwb100 manual states 4.5fpe
Donald
Hi,
you need around 400fps to get a clean hole - above that what ever is most accurate for yo and your pistol...
Frog
My Fwb lp80 does 430 FPS.
I asked Dave mercer if this was a little low and he said not at all.
It shoots well and makes very clean holes.
Arthur
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Exactly this, The power most suited will depend on the pistol and pellet combination, I normally lock in a clamp and adjust until I get the best single hole from 10 shots, Only then do I check the power to simply record as a reference, Realistically I make very little difference as I am unable to shoot the same group freehand but it's nice to know the pistol is as good as it can be and any errors are undoubtedly mine
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Around 500 fps is the accepted norm before muzzle flip due the 'jet' effect of accompanying air starts to make its presence felt.
Anti-recoil devices and effective compensators may allow a little more, but not much.
I would of thought the difference between 450 fps and 500 fps is extremely small and unlikely to be exploitable except by a select few.