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This had come out beautiful, we will darken the wood as we finish it.

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I need to ask if you have a bullet weight preference when we regulate the 5.6x50R rifle -
The choices are
50 grain
55 grain
63 grain?

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Gentlemen, your thoughts.



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Edited by NitroX (13/04/15 07:09 PM)

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Thanks Ahmed. Didn't realise the photo sent with the email was a .410 by Boss, but makes sense as the filename included 410 ... makes sense.

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For a 5.6x50R my preference would depend on the use planned. I think when I shot a double rifle with a barrel in 5.6x50R it was 55gr Hirtenberger “Nosler” style partition bullets. For use on roe deer in Europe. The other barrel was a .22 Magnum barrel for small game. The 5.6 barrel was nice and accurate. The .22 magnum barrel was not as accurate.
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I like a 50 gr bullet in my .222’s for small game such as rabbits, foxes, hares. Actually even a lighter bullet such as a 45gr. I prefer the 55gr when I use my .222 to shoot fallow deer for meat. Go for brain shots only. A 55 gr or 60 gr plus bullet would be better for small deer or roos. And of course if you plan to use it on goats or feral pigs.
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Myself, I would choose a 50 gr projectile for it.

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I didn't think of the use of a heavier projectile might make it easier for regulation if trying lighter bullets later on.

Good to see the answers and ideas provided here on NE.

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Perhaps a Nickel scope may look a little more fitting?

http://www.nickel-ag.com/en/products/scopes/15630.aspx

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Not sure about balance but that was the brand I was also thinking of, but couldn't remember the name of it.







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Probably why you see many double rifles with the Swarovski 1-6x EE mounted on them.

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Probably also because it is such an excellent scope with such a useful range of magnification. 1x for very close, but also 6x for a more precise or longer range shot.

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I love the 4x36 steel tubed Schmidt & Bender and was lucky enough to get the last batch made.
Also have a 4x36 Nickel set a side for one particular rifle .

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