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G'day All.

Could somebody help me out with the pressures reached with standard loads for the .500x3 1/4 NE?
The reason I ask is that I am looking at having a DR conversion built and wondered if the pressures can be kept low enough with this round. I already have a 500NE but in a Ruger #1 which of course can handle much higher pressure. The basis for the conversion will be a Fausti 12g which is quite a solid gun with a Greener style cross bolt. These guns are sold in the US under the name of one of the major gun producers I believe,but I am not sure which one. The gun is in excellent condition, almost like new, with an extremely tight lock up. It looks like it has had only very light use. Externally it had a few marks on the stock, which had been varnished at some stage. The varnish is now removed and the stock oiled, which has come up rather well. I will be getting the work done by Miall's gunshop, but have only spoken to them by phone so far but they seem to think the gun should be suitable for conversion, but we haven't decided on calibre yet. If I can do it in 500NE it means I already have reloading gear and cases. I would also then sell the Ruger to help pay for the conversion. Without wanting to upset the purists I would like to get some thoughts on the idea of fitting an adjustable regulating device to the barrels? I have used one of these on my Baikal 9.3 and it works etremely well. This would also save a fair amount of money due to the time involved for a gunsmith with traditonal regulating.

Thanks and good shooting, Ian.

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