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In most litterature I have, the 10 bore rifle was THE predominant caliber in India for elephants before the entry of cordite express catridges ....8 & 4 bores was preferred in Africa.
However...several of the old catalogs mentions a "special 12bore 9 dram load" as the most powerfull 12bore ever made. I have looked in many many huntingbooks/catalogs regarding this 12 bore to determen the caselength, but can´t find any info. Stuffing 9 dram of black powder into a 12 bore case, a caselength of atleast 3.5" most be used. My Manton 10 bore says "8-10 dram" beneath the barrels, and caselength is 3.25".

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; I had no difficulty loading 7 drams in a 2-3/4" plastic case along with a couple 1/2" wads. I am referring to round ball loads. I suspect brass in 2-3/4" would hold 8 drams with no problem. If my post about the most popular being 14 bore - you'll note I was talking - prior to the ctg. era.
; Jabilhunter - Above, I wasn't disputing your post about accuracy - only that bullets must be able to penetrate far enough - I suspect more is at hand here, than bullet failure as you noted.
: Many times lack of accuracy, or failure to hit the proper spot is blamed on the bullet. Have you ever heard of a Nosler Partition blowing up on a Moose hide - I have - one guy even said the Barnes "X" blew into pieces and he lost a moose shot broadside in the lungs - well, that may have been where he thought he aimed before closing his eyes. I think he hit the moose in the trees, or the ground and this type of shooting is far from rare. Many people are WAYYYYYY overgunned, but blame the bullet for their failure.

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Daryl


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