Grenadier
(.375 member)
18/03/10 01:07 PM
Re: conical bullet weight for paradox like guns, and gauge g

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Even at the figures above, there is 1 1/2" more climb at intermediate ranges than I will allow for my own shooting.




That's fine, use the leaves for the intermediate distances. That's what they're for. As for me, I'm happy with those figures for deer to 100yds and knowing that if I misjudge and shoot a little beyond I'm not too far off. For smaller stuff I generally try to use shot.

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Now, increase that Paradox conical's velocity from a normal 1,000fps to 1,400fps and it's a world different ....
How much does a 750gr. slug moving 1,400fps kick, when propelled by black powder? Can 1,400fps be safely obtained in a 7 1/2 to 8 pound 12 bore Paradox?





Within 100 yards a lead bullet starting out at 1400fps would only shoot a little flatter. However, it's irrelevant because a 7-1/2 to 8 pound Paradox gun is not made to shoot a 750gr bullet that fast. When I need a rifle I use a rifle.

As mentioned above, the beauty of a Paradox gun is that you can take one gun for a mixed bag and warm up on the clays course in the meantime. It carrys and swings like a fine double shotgun should. I've had mine in Argentina and shot doves and a Peccary. I've used it for sporting clays and skeet. I hunted grouse, pheasant, and chuckar with it. Last year I shot a bobcat and a Blacktail deer with it. This weekend I'll be shooting it at a sporting clays event. Versatility is what a Paradox is about. It is not specialized for any one task yet does many things surprisingly well enough.



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