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Post by encore50a on Aug 9, 2018 12:28:59 GMT -5
Having had some medical issues for over 1.5 years, I'm finally getting myself in shape, along with the changes I wanted for the muzzlelaoder. Soon I'll find out how rusty I've gotten. First, the BEST change I've made, is to replace the OEM breech plug in this Ultimate BP Xpress to the new designed AGS breech plug. By doing so, I saved myself a lot of work and in the long run, a lot of money. I can now shoot BH209 without worrying about gas cutting a breech plug nipple, and after replacing 3 breech plugs, trimming 1,000 pieces of brass and reaming the inside flash hole on the same only to shoot pellets in the past, I'm tickled pink! I've never been really happy with the McMillan thumbhole stock that came with the rifle. Its ok for a hunting stock, but not made for shooting a lot of target. So while I was out of commission, I got permission from the CFO to purchase a new stock. After lengthy conversations with a rep at McMillan, I weighed my choices and decided on the Game Warden stock. I finally decided on a color and ordered it in the middle of February. It made it here the other day (photo attached). I ordered 5#'s of BH209, which showed up today I've went just about as far as I can go with the rifle without going to a .45cal barrel. Hopefully sooner than later, the weather and things will make going to the club's long range a possibility. I'm hearing rumor that new land riding, higher BC bullets for .50cal rifle will be available in the future. I'll be ready when they're available.... Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress with Lothar Walther .50cal. barrel, AGS Gen2 UF breech plug w/modules, 15MOA Leupold Mark 4 mount, 30mm Leupold Mark 4 rings, Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 MOAR reticle scope, Jewell trigger and new McMillan Game Warden stock.
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Post by rambler on Aug 9, 2018 12:33:22 GMT -5
That's a very nice rig you got there!
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Post by billc on Aug 9, 2018 15:29:06 GMT -5
Beautiful looking rifle!!
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Post by BuckDoeHunter on Aug 9, 2018 19:15:13 GMT -5
That really is a nice looking rifle and I’m sure you’ll be shooting fleas off the dog’s back at 400yds with it! Just curious, what is the twist rate on that barrel and how many lands does it have?
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Post by encore50a on Aug 9, 2018 20:47:19 GMT -5
That really is a nice looking rifle and I’m sure you’ll be shooting fleas off the dog’s back at 400yds with it! Just curious, what is the twist rate on that barrel and how many lands does it have? Its a 1:26 twist with 6 lands.
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Post by bestill on Aug 9, 2018 21:51:40 GMT -5
Beautiful
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Post by joelmoney on Aug 9, 2018 23:40:30 GMT -5
Looks like a fine rifle. I’m sure it will be a shooter.
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Post by sparkman on Aug 10, 2018 6:12:40 GMT -5
VERY nice...
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Post by jims on Aug 10, 2018 7:25:56 GMT -5
well done
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Post by Dave W on Aug 10, 2018 11:22:35 GMT -5
Very sharp!
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Post by kennacl55 on Aug 18, 2018 18:31:06 GMT -5
Super looking gun: Hope your health keeps improving.
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Post by billyboy on Aug 19, 2018 18:19:05 GMT -5
Very Nice! Are you now able to shoot Smokeless Powder in it?
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Post by encore50a on Aug 19, 2018 20:19:41 GMT -5
Very Nice! Are you now able to shoot Smokeless Powder in it? No. I can not shoot smokeless propellant. The barrel is not rated for smokeless. However I can now shoot very heavy charges of BH209.
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Post by AJ on Aug 21, 2018 5:53:57 GMT -5
How heavy are the BH209 doses?
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Post by schunter on Aug 21, 2018 6:24:22 GMT -5
Very sharp I like it.
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Post by encore50a on Aug 21, 2018 8:15:50 GMT -5
How heavy are the BH209 doses? Both the RUM and UF rifles have been approved by Western to shoot 160grs VOLUME of BH209, 112grs by weight.
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Post by AJ on Aug 21, 2018 18:52:44 GMT -5
How heavy are the BH209 doses? Both the RUM and UF rifles have been approved by Western to shoot 160grs VOLUME of BH209, 112grs by weight. You realize that a 115 gr by weight load of BH209 with a 310 gr bullet is knocking on the door of 40k psi right?
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Post by encore50a on Aug 21, 2018 21:19:21 GMT -5
Both the RUM and UF rifles have been approved by Western to shoot 160grs VOLUME of BH209, 112grs by weight. You realize that a 115 gr by weight load of BH209 with a 310 gr bullet is knocking on the door of 40k psi right? Certainly do realize that. Both the UF and RUM are rated for up to 200grs of T7, of which the pressure is higher.
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Post by encore50a on Aug 22, 2018 12:07:13 GMT -5
I believe this new stock is going to work out just fine I did find out a couple things with this current load. I'm shooting the Hornady 300gr SST, with the Harvester H5045LB sabot and the target shows 84grs by WEIGHT. This rifle does not like this combination with anything more than 84grs W. I tried 91 and 100 and both opened up significantly. Yes, I know, its time for a better combination bullet/sabot. I'll get there sooner or later. I will say this about this new Game Warden stock...…… ITS MILES above the McMillan thumbhole. The felt recoil, even shooting 100grs weight of BH, is exceptionally less, at least distributed better, thus feeling less. Sorry, haven't quite got the hang of reducing photos enough to actually be able to post them, but this will work...…. s19.postimg.cc/6iqvih2jn/IMG_1367.jpg
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Post by rambler on Aug 22, 2018 12:10:38 GMT -5
I believe this new stock is going to work out just fine I did find out a couple things with this current load. I'm shooting the Hornady 300gr SST, with the Harvester H5045LB sabot and the target shows 84grs by WEIGHT. This rifle does not like this combination with anything more than 84grs W. I tried 91 and 100 and both opened up significantly. Yes, I know, its time for a better combination bullet/sabot. I'll get there sooner or later. I will say this about this new Game Warden stock...…… ITS MILES above the McMillan thumbhole. The felt recoil, even shooting 100grs weight of BH, is exceptionally less, at least distributed better, thus feeling less. Sorry, haven't quite got the hang of reducing photos enough to actually be able to post them, but this will work...…. s19.postimg.cc/6iqvih2jn/IMG_1367.jpg
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Post by encore50a on Aug 22, 2018 12:14:42 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by bestill on Aug 22, 2018 12:34:33 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by encore50a on Aug 22, 2018 12:41:49 GMT -5
Jeff, the only thing it proves, is that even a blind squirrel can find a nut. I know that I need a tighter fitting sabot to increase the charges. I tried 91 and 100 and it came apart. Loaded way to easy for my liking. Funny how easy BH loads without swabbing, compared to T7 and swabbing between shots with the same sabot/bullet combination. Thank you for your help...….
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Post by bestill on Aug 22, 2018 12:43:23 GMT -5
Fury startip sabotless are impressive and no sabots
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Post by encore50a on Aug 22, 2018 15:18:23 GMT -5
Fury startip sabotless are impressive and no sabots Assuming I'm going to need a wad, which one and which size would you recommend starting with? I have some .512" and a few .518" that Greg sent me.
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Post by bestill on Aug 22, 2018 15:37:18 GMT -5
I use .518 but believe either be fine.
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Post by mac111 on Aug 22, 2018 18:14:59 GMT -5
Very nice and that's good shooting. I just had my Remington UML changed over to the ASG LMRP system also. Haven't tried it yet but you have gave me a good place to start. Thanks for sharing that.
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Post by encore50a on Aug 27, 2018 9:41:45 GMT -5
Fury startip sabotless are impressive and no sabots Adjustable die is on its way. I ordered the Fury this morning. I have both the .512" and .518" wads and have enough to start. Thanks for the help.
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