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Post by powderfinger on Jan 7, 2017 15:48:51 GMT -5
what .50 bore projectiles have worked for you? no sabots either....  what charges give max velocities? |
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Post by GMB54-120 on Jan 7, 2017 17:14:16 GMT -5
BH209 works fine in the Savage. Projectile depends on how much effort you want to put forth. No scopes either so long range really isnt part of the equation unless you are a really good shot with irons.
There are a pretty good selection on 500S&W bullets to try. Conicals are the easiest if rainbow trajectory isnt a problem for you. Some people love the larger Powebelts but i cant bring myself to recommend them.
That kinda leaves the Thor copper conical and the new Federal BOR-LOKs. I see lots of good reviews on the Thors and they offer a sizing pack.
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Post by billyboy on Jan 7, 2017 20:30:36 GMT -5
That kinda leaves the Thor copper conical. I see lots of good reviews on the Thors and they offer a sizing pack. +1 on the Thor 250 Gr Ballistic Tip made by Barnes. 110 Grs of BH209 with CCI 209M has worked well. Your 10ML-II should take the .502" or .503". |
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Post by doug136 on Jan 7, 2017 22:17:40 GMT -5
I know everyone hates Powerbelts . Before I recieved my Brux .45 cal barrel . I shot some .5 groups with the 250 Areolites and 275 grain Platinums . I was amazed how well they shot . I didn't push them hard only around 2000 to 2100 fps . I think I was shooting 35 or 36 grains of N110 . Mine is a Savage ml2 also
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Post by doug136 on Jan 7, 2017 22:20:36 GMT -5
I'm sorry my bad you said Black powder . I did shoot some Blackhorn through my .50 but it did not shoot as good as the N110 .
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Post by hawghunter on Jan 8, 2017 18:16:47 GMT -5
My 2016 Colorado set up:
Remington 700mls with William's peep sight.
77gr Blackhorn 209
CCI 209 magnum primer
Federal Bore-Lok 270gr
100 yard broadside shot, complete pass through, 60 yard recovery, 5x4 bull first evening.
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Post by doug136 on Jan 8, 2017 21:25:41 GMT -5
How well was you able to get those bore locks to shoot ?
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Post by hawghunter on Jan 9, 2017 17:42:12 GMT -5
How well was you able to get those bore locks to shoot ? 2" 5 shot group at 100 yards off a bench. |
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Post by GMB54-120 on Jan 9, 2017 18:31:54 GMT -5
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Post by claymanjack on Jan 9, 2017 18:46:50 GMT -5
i set up my buddys tc with 250gr thor bullet with 110 blackhorn powder shot elk at 75yards elk went 75yrds. ps paul the shooter is 84yrs old contact thor for free sample pack. claymanjack
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Post by powderfinger on Jan 9, 2017 23:31:44 GMT -5
that sample pack should speed up load development.
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