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| 22/12/08 02:30 PM |
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Re: Remington SPR22 in 45-70 Govt.
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Thanks - that makes sense. I'll use the allen wrench to adjust the wheel. With regard to the shells, since I have a few boxes of the Remington 405 gr, I'm going to try them out. If they blow big enough holes in the targets... I'm taking them to Africa! (... eventually)
At the 1150-1250 or so velocities common to factory loads, the 405's may not expand much at all in game even at close range unless a heavy bone is struck.
At very high .45-70 velocity {1900+} you may find they expand too much.
I am guessing the best velocity for the Remington 405 factory soft {available as a reloading component} for heavy game might be in the might be in the 1500-1800 range. With your double, the key thing is to match safe pressure levels to your gun and then zero/regulate to the best possible load you can. What is that best working pressure? I have no idea. I am doubting that Remington or the old EAA would tell you the action is OK for anything better than Trapdoor loads, so you'd be on your own.
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