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Post by bigmoose on Feb 28, 2011 18:58:36 GMT -5
 Deadeye sent me some of his 325 BE to test, the problem was they are .449 and I couldn't knurl them enough to fit the .50, so I used a paper patch, I remember Edge writting about it. The load is a beast, 286.5 after shooting went thru a 2X4 and 7 1/4 inches of the block, made a gaping hole in the block, this bullet will kill more than Deer Sabot is in good shape, I used a wonder wad over the powder charge |
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Post by deadeye on Feb 28, 2011 22:32:03 GMT -5
is this a "moose" bullet  / you almost knocked this young man off his skateboard ;D ;D ;D noticed a nice center shot on your block also! |
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Post by bigmoose on Mar 1, 2011 7:27:27 GMT -5
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Post by bigmoose on Mar 1, 2011 7:28:30 GMT -5
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Post by bigmoose on Mar 1, 2011 8:37:50 GMT -5
deadeye,
As for the center hit, I was 10 feet away from target. either I can hit at 10', never having used a paper patch, I was worried it might keyhole and midd the block, but it seems to have flown true at least at 10'
As for killing power, the test speaks well for that, I think [although I have not basis for this statement, maybe Edge will say] the velocity maybe 2200+.
I remain in the corner of all cooper bullets for big game, not with standing this bullet and powder charge will take any thin skined animal any where IMHO.
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Post by Chris Champion on Mar 1, 2011 9:29:20 GMT -5
bigmoose...Impressive performance. Is that a Harvester black CR sabot? If so I can see why the fit was loose. Anyone wanting to try this bullet in the 50 would be better served with the Harvester Red CR.
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Post by bloodtrailer on Mar 1, 2011 9:38:48 GMT -5
In days gone by PAPER PATCH is how many shooters got their best shooting and if you do a search I bet you will find how to do it ( as in 1800s) www.rbsiii.com/PaperPatchedBullets/ |
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Post by bigmoose on Mar 1, 2011 10:07:30 GMT -5
Chis,
yes it was a Harverster CR, however I tried every sabot I have [lots] All were loose. I was surprised at how well the sabot held up. good stuff
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Post by bigmoose on Mar 1, 2011 10:17:35 GMT -5
Bloodtrailer,
Thanks for the info. but in truth this is a one shot trial, there are too many out of box bullets and loads to use.
My go to loads for big game are 300 & 350 Barnes X bullets [ no longer available but I stocked up on them, thanks to info by board members]
Also the 400gr Barnes Buster Bullet
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/ you almost knocked this young man off his skateboard ;D ;D ;D noticed a nice center shot on your block also!
