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tinker
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Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE
09/10/19 05:57 AM

Looking at George's pitch for that rifle, and the markings on the labels it appears as if this set of barrels was set up for the Eley paper patched bullet.
There were more than one choice for weight - but your chronograph value looks low for the cartridge.
I'd expect to see something in the 1800 fps neighborhood.

I wouldn't try to run a load without a greased felt wad behind the bullet - but that doesn't answer the velocity issue.

Have you tried Swiss 2F or Goex Old Eyensford 1-1/2F or 2F?

Also - many fellows here including myself have gotten excellent results with Nitro for Black loadings and jacketed bullets.
It's important to choose a bullet with a relatively soft core and jacket. This isn't a pachyderm rifle after all, and there are many modern jacketed bullets that are great choices.
I've had great success with the Hornady 350gr Soft Nose Round Nose bullet.

What is the groove diameter of the barrels?

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Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	kzmd1860	09/10/19 01:38 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	tinker	09/10/19 01:42 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	kzmd1860	09/10/19 05:22 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	tinker	09/10/19 05:57 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	3DogMike	09/10/19 06:57 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	MikeRowe	09/10/19 10:08 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	kzmd1860	10/10/19 08:10 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	3DogMike	10/10/19 11:34 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	kzmd1860	10/10/19 11:56 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	tinker	10/10/19 12:11 PM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	3DogMike	10/10/19 02:32 PM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	DarylS	10/10/19 05:45 PM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	Huvius	11/10/19 01:35 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	93x64mm	11/10/19 07:07 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	Huvius	11/10/19 08:40 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	MikeRowe	11/10/19 10:02 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	TH44	11/10/19 08:39 AM
Re: Purdy 450 3 1/4 BPE	DarylS	09/10/19 06:52 AM

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