NM, here is another chart, it says most of the results came from a 5 or 5.5 inch barrel which would preclude rifles. Not arguing, just saying what is out there on the subject. Check out the double tap ammo, some higher numbers than BB. From Florida gun supply, balistics 101.




45 Colt Ballistics Chart
Most of the load results were taken from a 5 - 5.5" BBL. Each manufacturer may very.
Blazer Ammunition Ballistics Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.
45 Colt JHP 200 444 1000
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.
45 Colt +P Barnes LF 225 1123 1500
45 Colt +P XPB 225 1123 1500
45 Colt +P JFN 300 959 1200
45 Colt +P JHP 260 1214 1450
45 Colt +P LBT LFN 325 1267 1325
45 Colt +P JFN 300 1170 1325
45 Colt XPB 225 500 1000
45 Colt HCWC 225 NA 1050
45 Colt JHP 200 537 1100
45 Colt GCSP 255 566 1000
Cor-Bon Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.
45 Colt +P DPX 225 720 1200
45 Colt +P BCHP 265 848 1200
45 Colt +P JSP 300 1126 1300
45 Colt +P HC 335 820 1050
45 Colt +P JHP 200 537 1100
** Glaser Safety Slug **
45 Colt PB 145 503 1250
Double Tap Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.
45 Colt SWC HC 255 459 900
45 Colt TAC-XP 160 450 1125
45 Colt Nosler JHP 185 N/A 1045
45 Colt CE JHP 230 432 920
45 Colt Nosler JHP 250 459 900
** Loads below 7.5" BBL ** 45 Colt +P SWC HC 255 1191 1450
45 Colt +P WFNGC 335 1163 1250
45 Colt +P Nosler JHP 360 1151 1200
45 Colt +P CE JHP 300 1170 1325
45 Colt +P XPB 225 1117 1495
Federal Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.
45 Colt SWCHP 225 344 830
Hornady Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.
45 Colt FTX 225 TBD TBD
45 Colt CLL