Ruger Bearcat (Adjustable Sights) 4.2″ Barrel
| Ammunition | Bullet Weight (grains) | String Size | Avg Velocity | Ext Spread | Std Dev | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 550 Round Value Pack (old, need to confirm grain) | 36 | 6 Shots | 984 | 66 | 26 | Old pack with some corrosion on the bullet plating, but clean brass. Hard to load. Spit lead once. Box says 1280 @ muzzle, 1020 @ 100 yards |
| CCI 40grain CPRN “AR Tactical” | 40 | 6 Shots | 964 | 51 | 19 | Easy to load |
| Aguila Super Extra 40gr | 40 | 4 Shots | 948 | 54 | 22.2 | Nominal 1,255 fps @ muzzle, 1036fps @ 100 yards |
| Aguila Golden Eagle “Eley Prime” | 40 | 4 Shots | 847 | 18 | 7.8 | Discontinued? Exposed lead. Nominal 1080fps. |
Handloading Notebook 