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Where can I get load info on the 470NE using Barnes 500gr Banded Solids and Barnes 500gr TSX bullets?
 
Posts: 4 | Location: Joshua,Texas | Registered: 02 February 2007Reply With Quote
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Unless your shooting a Ruger #1 or a Searcy ... don't. Can cause real problems with the integrity of many doubles and may not be at all recommended.

If you're shooting a Searcy ... ask Butch!


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Posts: 6199 | Location: Charleston, WV | Registered: 31 August 2002Reply With Quote
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in my merkel i use 91 gr of RL15 with both like mike says be careful if you have an older rifle because the bullets are hard. the merkel handles them just fine
 
Posts: 13466 | Location: faribault mn | Registered: 16 November 2004Reply With Quote
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I have a Merkel 470 and decided AGAINST the Barnes Banded Solid for the reason(s) stated on this forum...numerous times.
I have the following chrono'd data from my rifle:

90 gr of RL 15 with foam filler and a 500 gr Woodleigh soft for 2160 fps.
89 gr of RL 15 with foam filler and a 500 gr North Fork solid (cup point...FN solid shouldn't be any different) for 2200 fps.

Both loads shoot to same POA at 60 yds in my gun.

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Posts: 1970 | Location: NE Georgia, USA | Registered: 21 March 2002Reply With Quote
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I was looking into solids for by 470 Merkle as well. I called GSI and asked, they said you may shoot any solid you choose. (the gun was actually regulated with Federal solids). If in doubt, call the manufacture.
 
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For solids in a 470 DR, I stick with Northfork or GS Custom.


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Posts: 2018 | Location: Colorado | Registered: 20 May 2006Reply With Quote
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Thanks for the info. I just purchased a Krieghoff in the 470NE and will hunt Elephant in April. Is it just solids that can be a problem in the doubles, what about Barnes TSX bullets can they be a problem?
 
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