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Omnivorous_Bob
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Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely
14/09/11 05:01 PM

500, the weight is there to lug about, but with smokeless powders a full velocity 8-bore load in a 16-17lb rifle is no more "painful" than a light 458 in terms of feel, to my subjective opinion. I've honestly shot poorly stocked 300wins that hurt far far more on the bench than an 8 off of sticks, and there's no comparison when it comes to style. If you can shoot a light 338 or normal 416 (and I know you do and more), I think the weight and lower acceleration rate make it 'feel' comperable despite the higher theoretical recoil ft-lb numbers. Off sticks 2 ounce balls at 1600 and 3 ounce concials at 1325 are reasonable fun loads with smokeless. Try it, you'll like it, trust me!
Bob

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1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	500grains	09/09/11 01:09 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	AkMike	09/09/11 02:51 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	kamilaroi	09/09/11 03:26 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	TH44	11/09/11 08:03 AM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	NitroX	11/09/11 04:31 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	rigbymauser	11/09/11 05:40 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	CptCurl	12/09/11 03:54 AM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	500grains	13/09/11 04:25 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	Omnivorous_Bob	14/09/11 05:01 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	500grains	14/09/11 09:40 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	AkMike	14/09/11 11:48 PM
Re: 1876 - 4 bore double rifle by Thos. Horsely	bigdog	17/09/11 05:30 PM

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