Marrakai
(.416 member)
22/12/05 02:01 PM
Re: what was the most powerfull bp big game catrid

There are many published BP loads in catalogues, cartridge lists, and ballistic tables of the day. The standard .577 BP load was a 530 or 540 gr paper-patched lead bullet over 165gr BP. The widely-published velocity for that load was 1650 fps. Replacing the bullet with a 650-grainer might be expected to require more powder to reach the same velocity, but maybe not. It would certainly increase pressure a bit.

I load 'nitro-for-black' to 1650 fps with a 650gr jacketed bullet, in a Greener double so-chambered, but have no experience with black powder in that cartridge.

Six drams is closer to 165 than 160 gr, BTW.



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