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Any one have 45 ACP Carbine Velocity Data?

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Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone actually has crono data for 45 ACP loads out of a 16" bbl. A guy at work is looking to sell an Olly Arms 45 ACP upper and it seems like a good deal, and would be a fun little carbine, but how much velocity can you actually gain in a 16" bbl? I looked around on the web, and have seen a huge variance. So far some of the numbers I found are:

880 fps 230 FMJ WW White Box
930 fps 230 FMJ UMC
975 fps 230 Fed Hydra Shock
1400 fps 185+P Cor Bon
1450 fps 230 JHP 45 super

So, has anyone actually chronographed a 45 ACP load from a 16"bbl?

Thanks in advance-
 
I wouldn't think the 45 ACP has enough oomph to benefit from a substantially longer barrel. My 9mm Marlin only pushes 115 grain slugs about 50 FPS faster than from my 4" handgun. But maybe I am wrong.
 
search the reloading forum. i posted some data several years ago showing same ammo out of 4" 1911 and 16" carbine
 
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