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Post by 10gaauto on Jun 5, 2016 18:39:46 GMT -5
So, I turned my Encore conversion into cash to finance part of my MLII Brux barrel install. I will miss that barrel BUT... I have a Bergara 45 ML Encore barrel to put on the frame, got in back in 09. Anybody have a Bergara Encore barrel and any favorite BH209 powder/bullet combos. I can't remember the twist but I'm sure it isn't fast like a 20 or 22, probably a 28 or 30. I'm wondering if it will stand up to Bestill type loadings, any opinions on that?? Perhaps not so stiff as if I can get to 2K or 2.1K with 250 or 275 bullets that be good for me. Would like to go sabotless with the BH209. If I go saboted have plenty of 200 XTP and SST on hand and blue 40X45 sabots. Real info appreciated and opinions considered. Thanks, 10
10/06/2018
As per gmb54-120 my barrel is the blue fluted 28".
I'll try some HSB w 200X40 XTP and 70 gr weighed BH209 to start. Anybody shooting a 45 cal 28 twist bergara can chime in. Thanks, 10 |
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Post by GMB54-120 on Jun 6, 2016 12:57:45 GMT -5
It should be a 1-28 twist and a Parker 275gr should be safe with upto 120gr by volume of BH209. That load will give you around 2100fps or a tad more. You may find the bore to run pretty large though. Ive heard of those barrels running as high as .454. My Accura 45 barrel was easily .452 and not quite as uniform as i would like for sabotless use.
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Post by ourway77 on Oct 5, 2018 21:46:22 GMT -5
I have a 45 caliber Bergara ML'er SS barrel with the speed breach it has a 1-28 twist The person I bought it from said it had a 1-20 twist I never questioned it should have done more home work
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Post by GMB54-120 on Oct 6, 2018 9:07:04 GMT -5
The old Accura 45s and Apex 45 smoker barrels were advertised as 1-28s. Even the older CVA 45s were all 1-28s. Ive never seen a single one advertised as a 1-20.
2014 Bergara PDF show the Encore and Apex 45 barrel/s as a 1-28.
Encore barrels
RB4007S
.45 Cal.
28” Fluted
Stainless Steel
1:28” Righthand Twist
RB4007
.45 Cal.
28” Fluted
Blued
1:28” Righthand Twist
Apex barrel BM4003S
.45 Cal. Muzzleloader
27” Fluted
Stainless Steel
1:28” Righthand Twist
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