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2-Bore 3.5" vs. 12-Bore 3.85": Length ain't everything and size does matter!

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06 June 2009, 04:24
RIP
2-Bore 3.5" vs. 12-Bore 3.85": Length ain't everything and size does matter!
Wow!
Very impressive to eyeball and handle. Heavy artillery!
A 1.325"-caliber precision half-pound brass bullet!
And a tumbler-sized brass case prettier than any other cartridge case ever, and only slightly less than a half-pound itself!
A loaded cartridge will be well over a pound.
To die for in cartridge collecting.
And it might actually kill on both ends of the firearm. BOOM




06 June 2009, 08:31
.366torque
Has SAFARIKID asked for a 6lb version yet?
06 June 2009, 08:52
Macifej
He said something about 20 lbs but the consumer version is about 26 lbs loaded ..... weight is highly desirable when launching 3500 grain slugs with 700 grains of FFFG ... Big Grin
06 June 2009, 10:34
Hog Killer
OK, I want to see the 2 bore pop gun. I meanm realy, only a half pound projo and only 700gr of BP. stir rotflmo

Keith


IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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06 June 2009, 10:54
Macifej
quote:
Originally posted by Hog Killer:
OK, I want to see the 2 bore pop gun. I meanm realy, only a half pound projo and only 700gr of BP. stir rotflmo

Keith


Coming from a guy who mounts his guns on wheels that's quite complimentary ... Big Grin

If I survive the first trip to the range I'll be bringing it to Houston for you guys to "contemplate" ... rotflmo
06 June 2009, 18:37
CowboyCS
I am currently building a 2 bore boxlock Muzzleloader. I proofed the barreled action a couple days ago and shot video of it. Thought you all might like to see it. The proof load was 1000grs of FFg with 2 balls tightly patched. Here's a link to the video:

In the video you will see a white barrel with a steel plate behind it on the right, and then about 10 feet to the left of the white barrel is the barreled action strapped to a railroad tie. The shot is about 14 seconds in to the video. If you would like to read up on the build and see the pictures of the aftermath of the proof shot, you can go to the documentation of this build here: 2 Bore Boxlock Project

Enjoy

Colin
07 June 2009, 09:35
Hog Killer
quote:
Coming from a guy who mounts his guns on wheels that's quite complimentary ... Big Grin

If I survive the first trip to the range I'll be bringing it to Houston for you guys to "contemplate" ... rotflmo


We can mount it on my carrage jumping

Keith


IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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We Band of Bubbas & STC Hunting Club, The Whomper Club
07 June 2009, 09:58
Grandpasez
Mac-Do you have a picture of the action and/or gun.Ed


MZEE WA SIKU
07 June 2009, 10:03
Macifej
quote:
Originally posted by hubel458:
Mac-Do you have a picture of the action and/or gun.Ed


Not yet Ed ... Shouldn't be much longer just waiting on a part that we couldn't make here.

Remember those Infiniti commercials back in the day of the rocks and trees ..??

Big Grin
28 August 2009, 23:22
Macifej
Cases will be back in stock in a week or so for those of you who're waiting. Doubled up production this run.


29 August 2009, 02:15
boom stick
quote:
you who're

Are you calling us big bore whores? Wink


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29 August 2009, 05:52
Macifej
quote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
quote:
you who're

Are you calling us big bore whores? Wink


If I was - I'd be one too ... Big Grin