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- Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More thoughts on A-Square .450-.400 data. Danger!?
- Replies: 11
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Re: More thoughts on A-Square .450-.400 data. Danger!?
Any word from Mic on his findings with RL-15? I haven't had any troubles with the loads I have shot with it, but certainly don't want even an inkling of a chance, given the implications of detonation!
- Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More thoughts on A-Square .450-.400 data. Danger!?
- Replies: 11
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Re: More thoughts on A-Square .450-.400 data. Danger!?
Much appreciated, 1886. I went back and reviewed my loads and see where I have been using 68.0 gr. of RL-15, as published in the Barnes #3 Manual. Interestingly, this powder is not included in the Barnes #4. Should I have cause for concern? As mentioned, I am using Woodleighs at present, with the in...
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sort of a lever, Ruger #1 .450-400 3"
- Replies: 16
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Re: Sort of a lever, Ruger #1 .450-400 3"
You're right about the Woodleigh's 1886, they are to be rationed out like a good wheated bourbon! I bought my supply just a bit before they went almost 2x in price. Considering either Hawk or Hornady now for most shooting, but have given some thought to casting up a decent GC design. I would expect ...
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sort of a lever, Ruger #1 .450-400 3"
- Replies: 16
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Re: Sort of a lever, Ruger #1 .450-400 3"
I picked up one last fall and have really enjoyed shooting it, sort of a big brother to the 9.3 x 74R 1-S. Have run nothing but handloaded 400 gr Woodleigh's through it, ahead of a bull's dose of RL-22. Plenty authoritative for all that I might encounter in the "jungles" of Louisiana and s...