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Post by jims on Feb 17, 2011 19:26:52 GMT -5
For a number of reasons I had my Savage loaded over a 3 month period (safely). The temperature variation was from over 60 degrees F. to as low as minus 10 degrees F.
I shot it last night when it was about 45 degrees. Fired without a problem, did not shoot at a target on that score.
Not saying to do this but it is good to know it may handle the variation in temps.
Actually two Savages, one a .50 with a single powder and a .40 with duplex.
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Post by nic58 on Feb 17, 2011 19:41:50 GMT -5
What powder were you using in the .50?
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Post by j1r11 on Feb 17, 2011 21:49:49 GMT -5
What powder were you using in the .50? Inquiring minds want to know ;D |
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Post by jims on Feb 17, 2011 22:59:55 GMT -5
I knew that question was going to come up. I will need to check that but I believe it was 4759 from memory and not VV120.
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Post by j1r11 on Feb 18, 2011 0:09:27 GMT -5
I knew that question was going to come up. I will need to check that but I believe it was 4759 from memory and not VV120. You sure you don't have them backwards?---please ;D |
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Post by youp50 on Feb 18, 2011 4:36:29 GMT -5
Did you remove the breech plug and the vent liner? How many shots were fired prior to the storage and do you use anti seize or teflon tape?
I would be more concerned about the corrosion issue than the fact that the powder ignited.
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Post by tar12 on Feb 18, 2011 6:10:25 GMT -5
Not to fear j1r11 as I have been testing the N120 for 3 yrs now in both the .50 and the .45. Nary a hiccup in the same temp ranges. It is proving to be just as reliable as 5744.That endorsement is saying something!
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Post by jims on Feb 18, 2011 6:59:40 GMT -5
I had less than 10 shots on each. The breech plug and liner removed easily and no corrosion. I use a never seize type product. Nothing unusual. These were stored barrel down and had the muzzles taped. I checked to make sure the bullet/sabot had not moved before shooting on the .50. Not on the forty, no sabot. Everything OK all around in shooting, cleaning etc.
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Post by j1r11 on Feb 18, 2011 20:46:26 GMT -5
Not to fear j1r11 as I have been testing the N120 for 3 yrs now in both the .50 and the .45. Nary a hiccup in the same temp ranges. It is proving to be just as reliable as 5744.That endorsement is saying something! Nice, now i can get some sleep ;D |
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Post by j1r11 on Feb 18, 2011 20:47:28 GMT -5
I had less than 10 shots on each. The breech plug and liner removed easily and no corrosion. I use a never seize type product. Nothing unusual. These were stored barrel down and had the muzzles taped. I checked to make sure the bullet/sabot had not moved before shooting on the .50. Not on the forty, no sabot. Everything OK all around in shooting, cleaning etc. Maybe a test with the barrel un taped? |
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Post by jims on Feb 18, 2011 21:20:38 GMT -5
I think I have done that in the past and with no problems but no more cold weather testing until next year.
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Post by shoot2reload on Feb 18, 2011 21:29:59 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not a betting man, because my money would have been on 5744!
Was the 4759 the metal-can version or plastic?
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Post by jims on Feb 19, 2011 11:41:13 GMT -5
You guys really want to know the details. The 4759 is in the metal can and I only have about 4 ounces left.
I did not have 5744 until about two weeks ago when I got another Savage MLII. Now four and hopefully soon in 4 different calibers and barrel manufacturers, four actually already, Krieger, PacNor, stock Savage and SMI (Douglas I think). Thinking McGowen/Savage-Barrels. The SMI is in temporary retirement now.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Feb 19, 2011 16:19:25 GMT -5
I reloaded from my treestand after killing a doe on Dec 19.....been loaded ever since. I was putting it outside than inside for periods of 12-24 hours. I was doing this for a few weeks and than I just simply put it away. It's been 2 months.
The load is 70 gr H4198 with a 325 gr FTx....50 cal. One day this spring I will touch it off....hopefully with a chrony...if not I will at least print the shot at 100 yds.
Don't worry....I won't double load it by accident....I always check with the witness mark..
My experience with these experiments is that you have nothing to worry about if your gun was loaded dry and your bolt has been left closed with a barrel condem in place. This particular experiment is a little different...no spent primer in place...no barrel condem.
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Post by herman on Feb 20, 2011 7:47:38 GMT -5
Several years ago I set my 50 cal up useing 47.5 grs of 4759(old lot )and a 250 sst,the scope was a blistic-plex,2 weeks before deer season.The next week I shot one shot at 100,200 and 3 hundred yards.Think then the season started Nov 5th. Some mornings here have been in the 20's but never in the minus 10.Some days may swing from 26 to 70's during the day. The first day I shot a doe at 232 yds which was on a saturday.Monday I shot an 8pt. at 100 yds and hour later shot a 6 pt can't remember exact yds but think it was 160yds.Tuesday I shot a 10 pt. think it was 150 or 175 yds. So from wed till friday 3 of my brothers,and 2 friends used my rifle,my stand took took 2 -7's,1-8pt,a spike from 150 to200 yds.One friend missed an 8 pt at 100 yds. I didn't unload the rifle untill sometime in feb or march at the range. In the pic which I have told the story and showed the pic before,you can see where it hit at 300 yds not once but twice.The bottom group is trying it with the xtp's. I just got lucky but it shows how accurate the rifle was that year,and when I cleaned it no rust at all,and barrel looked brand new,still shooting it.I used CVA breech plug greese on the vent and BP then.Now I use rem oil on the BP and the greese on the vent.  |
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Post by jims on Feb 20, 2011 7:50:07 GMT -5
Great shooting..
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