NitroX
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| 28/07/05 02:20 PM |
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Re: I Finally Shot the .600 Nitro Express Pistol !
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In reply to:
Loading Data (Full Nitro Loads):
900 grain jacketed bullet
158gr Hodgdon 4831 powder
1670 FPS Muzzle Velocity (14” barrel length)
5550# Muzzle Energy (14” barrel length)
I thought I might run the above data through a recoil calculator. Assuming a 4 lb pistol.
A mere ............................................
Recoil Energy of 306 foot pounds, and Recoil Velocity of 70 fps.
The same load through a 16 pound double rifle ...............
Recoil Energy of 76 foot pounds, and Recoil Velocity of 18 fps.