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I "proofed" some of Morris Baker's new RST 3 1/2 dram 1 1/4oz. "Super Velocity Competition" pigeon loads yesterday and I can tell you they are indeed "stout"! With about as much recoil out of my heaviest guns (BHE #2 frame & Pointer Grade Superposed; both over 8lbs.) as I care to handle! I'm scared to grade up to his 3 3/4 dram loads; I can't imagine they're necessary after I saw what the 3 1/2s did to the flyers yesterday.
Also "proofed" my recently acquired 1929 Browning A-5 with a couple of magazinefulls of 3 1/4 dram 1-oz. Winchester "promotional" loads (you know, the ones with the tinfoil heads). After I slicked up the magazine tube with a little lube, she ran on like a Thompson. Gotta love 'em! |
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03-07-2010, 06:45 PM
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Kevin was there any dirty residue from thos slick tubed Winchesters ?
I shoot clay birds with a bunch of farmers the day after Thanksgiving and the farmers being extra conservative buy the cheepest ammo, all manufactors are represented and as the afternoon wears on we have a rash of gun malfunctions ala crummy ammo. About half of them have their Springfields, Nobels, and some I never heard of quit working until a through cleaning is performed. Quite a circus but done in complete safety. I can not wait till next years rattle battle. s |
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03-07-2010, 08:26 PM
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Yeah, Rog - they burn real filthy - lots of unburned powder residue in the barrel and around the bolt/barrel interface - a sure sign of a too-fast-burning powder trying to propel a substantial load. We've had a number of "Go-To-Hell" shoots (no classes, no gauge or load restrictions, no prohibitions on shot loads other than #7 shot is the max allowed on our IWLA range), where some of the more robust ejection systems on the autos as well as some O/Us have actually ripped the tinfoil head off these sub-El Cheapo loads. Not a pretty sight and the aftermath sometimes requires tools and an even temper.
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03-08-2010, 09:50 AM
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Jumping here late I know. I've got 5 boxes of the RST 2 7/8 1 1/4 oz lead loads I picked up somewhere in my wanderings. Any idea of pressure's associated with those particular shells?
And yes, I was thinking turkey's.   Update, I called RST and asked. If anyone wants to know, those particular shells are loaded at 6,500 PSI. Sounds like they would be gentle indeed on a old girl. Last edited by tom tutwiler; 03-08-2010 at 09:58 AM.. Reason: more info |
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03-08-2010, 05:42 PM
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Those shells are absolute murder on anything that walks, crawls, or flies. I've used them quite a bit, all I can say is excellent.
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