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Re: John Dickson 500 BPE hammer gun
      29/09/20 06:15 AM

Finally had this out at the range yesterday to try my attempts at loading for this rifle and the 500 BPE.

Load was 137gr FFg Old Eynsford and a unpatched .500 370gr cast bullet. It's on the paper at 50 yards, but not regulating. From Graeme Wright's book, I believe I have too low of velocity. Since there's no room left in the case, I'm guessing this means trying 1) a lighter projectile, 2) FFFg, or 3) paper patching what I have now with the 370gr cast bullet for a tighter seal and less friction. (Mike - I'd already ordered powder when I saw your response, so I couldn't try 1 1/2 F.)

I'm planning on loading 6 more with my original try, since I was a bit anxious about shooting this the first time (first time ever shooting a double rifle!), plus 6 paper patched, with same charge, then 6 patched with FFFg.

Any other suggestions? I'd like to see if I can get these 370s to group before trying a different bullet.

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* John Dickson 500 BPE hammer gun CJF 17/08/19 03:04 PM
. * * Re: John Dickson 500 BPE hammer gun DarylS   17/08/19 03:55 PM
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. * * Re: John Dickson 500 BPE hammer gun CJF   29/09/20 06:15 AM
. * * Re: John Dickson 500 BPE hammer gun 3DogMike   29/09/20 06:57 AM
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