| DarylS |
| (.700 member) |
| 11/12/09 03:29 AM |
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Re: Powerbelt bullets
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Daryl,
When Steve built my 16-bore rifle I asked him to keep the weight as low as possible, which he did. Thus, the recoil is somewhat enhanced.
Have you weighed it? 9 pounds seems to be about normal for a properly made single or double in that calibre. Even my .32 longrifle runs 9 pounds, with the .45 being 1oz short of 10. The weight helps with offhand shooting, of course.
This was taken during our 200 yard offhand match & shows almost top movement of a mere 140gr. charge. I use 165gr. for moose with the 480gr. ball.(466gr. in WW) This rifle made a 6 shot bench diagram that day of 1 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" high.
