NitroXAdministrator
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24/06/20 10:29 PM
Re: Howdah Pistol in modern calibres?

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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?

One example:

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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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