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BGRC Howdah Rules
Howdah Pistol (Q) a. Minimum calibre .375 b. Single or double barrel c. Smooth or ball rifling d. Min. muzzle energy 1,000 ft lbs e. Min. 300 grain bullet weight
300 grs, Energy minimum 1,000 ft lbs. = minimum of 1,225 fps muzzle velocity/
Weight of a howdah pistol?
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The Original Howdah Pistol is a reproduction of the famous Auto & Burglar model made by Ithaca Company around 1920. This modern version features rifled barrels chambered for . 45LC/. ... Product Specs. Item Number REV/S640.410 Barrel Length 10.25'' Round Caliber .45LC/410 Capacity 2 Weight 7.2 lbs
https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/specials/pedersoli-products/original-howdah-pistol.html
So I will use 7.2 lbs for now.
http://www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php http://www.shooterscalculator.com/bullet-kinetic-energy.php
Recoil stats:
Bullet Weight: 300 (gr) Bullet Velocity: 1225 (fps) Powder Charge Weight: 20 (I used this just as an example) (gr) Firearm Weight: 7.2 (lbs) Recoil Impulse 2.08 (lbs.sec) Recoil Velocity 9.28 (fps) Recoil Energy 9.63 (ft.lbf
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