| 500Nitro |
| (.450 member) |
| 10/02/11 06:29 PM |
Re: No frills double.
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it as a working gun, my thought was to reload my own, I have been reloading for all my other calibers for some time now, and I feel that I am fairly competent. My question: Is it that much more difficult loading for these NE rounds if the correct powders,and projectiles are available, obviously I have never loaded any "BIG BOY" ammo other than the .458, so I am naturally cautious.
IMHO, they are easier to load for than smaller rounds.
Big bores are a bit more forgiving, subject to the DR not being overly sensitive (to minor grain variations or powder lots)
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2nd Question: would both the .470, and the .500 be capable of banging out projectiles of between 400-500gr solids, and softs (I understand that some doubles are limited in projectile grainage, this is more of a general question) at around 1900-2100 fps? Sorry if these are simple questions, but I'd rather know now than when I have to bounce an angry Mbogo, or Ele!
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Doubles are only limited in projectile grainage because of regulation. That's NOT to say you couldn't get a slightly heavier round to shoot but why would you ? The rounds have worked well for years as they are.
470 yes, they have a set bullet weight, a 500 Nitro uses a 570gn projjie.
The velocity you are after is easily achieved. You should aim for 2050 - 2150. Partly depends on the DR but 1900 fps is too slow a MV in my HO.
I would go 470 Nitro first, 500 Nitro second.
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