NitroX
|
| (.700 member) |
| 26/08/14 07:08 PM |
|
Re: Alexander Henry 8 bore Double Rifle.
|
Quote:
I just had a shooting weekend. Watson577 was here with his 8 bore A. Henry rifle. We spent all day Saturday working on loads for that beast. Here are a few videos of me shooting it (my first ever shots with an 8 bore rifle).
This rifle is just over 16 pounds.
The load was 9 drams (246 grains) of black powder with a 1250 grain paper patched conical bullet. This rifle uses the 3-3/4" case. It's a big cartridge!
Curl
Good stuff mate.
What velocity does the 8-bore do? I am interested in calculating its recoil. Assuming black powder uses the same formula as nitro and I assume it does.
Edited: The case length is 3-3/4". Original post said 3-1/2".