First attempt at duplexing.
Jul 24, 2014 12:58:18 GMT -5
Post by smokeeter on Jul 24, 2014 12:58:18 GMT -5
I have done my fair share of smokeless muzzleloading both saboted and sabotless in .50 and .45 cal. but I have always shot single powder loads. Most of my shooting now days is sabotless in .45 cal and I have done a considerable amount of sizing with both smooth and most recently full form dies and I have gotten satifactory results.
I thought about shooting duplex loads but never really thought it was necessary for my application since I never had an ignition issue even in our cold climate, but I decided to try duplexing with some of the powder I had at my disposal.
I admit I haven't done a lot of experimenting or fine tuning and this load is the first and only load I tried today, it is 10/60 (4759/H4198) and a non modified nosler 300 gr. BT full formed to my barrel. The speeds were extremely consistent @ 2747,2738,2744 fps.
I had some plastic vials that I was able to modify and produce a two compartment single vial that seems to work perfectly for duplexing.
I was so impressed with my initial results, and this after approx. 6 months lapse of trigger time. I can see were a little more time might be warranted to tweak things.
I thought about shooting duplex loads but never really thought it was necessary for my application since I never had an ignition issue even in our cold climate, but I decided to try duplexing with some of the powder I had at my disposal.
I admit I haven't done a lot of experimenting or fine tuning and this load is the first and only load I tried today, it is 10/60 (4759/H4198) and a non modified nosler 300 gr. BT full formed to my barrel. The speeds were extremely consistent @ 2747,2738,2744 fps.
I had some plastic vials that I was able to modify and produce a two compartment single vial that seems to work perfectly for duplexing.
I was so impressed with my initial results, and this after approx. 6 months lapse of trigger time. I can see were a little more time might be warranted to tweak things.
