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.55 cal bullet update
10 October 2006, 22:03
RNS.55 cal bullet update
So far here are the bullets for the 55 cal rifles.
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10 October 2006, 22:07
RNSLeft to Right
445 gr JADA hollow bullet
665gr cast
710gr cast
600gr .035" jacket Hawk
600gr .065" jacket Hawk
600gr FMJ ABW
600gr SP ABW
700gr .035" jacket Hawk
700gr .065" Jacket Hawk
700gr ABW
800gr ABW
600gr solid custom
600gr Bridger solid
700gr Bridger solid
700gr Barnes solid
All ABW bullets are a heavy jacket and bonded core bullets.
Neal
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10 October 2006, 22:09
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10 October 2006, 22:35
boom stickid love to see what that hollow point does to a pig
10 October 2006, 22:42
fla3006quote:
boom stick: id love to see what that hollow point does to a pig
In two weeks we may just find out !
NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS.
Shoot & hunt with vintage classics.
10 October 2006, 22:46
JMJ888quote:
In two weeks we may just find out !
Feral Swine...
A.K.A. Bubba's punching bag
a.k.a. Big bore bullet trap
Is their another more perfect repugnant animal in the world?
10 October 2006, 22:58
boom stickquote:
Originally posted by JMJ888:
quote:
In two weeks we may just find out !
Feral Swine...
A.K.A. Bubba's punching bag
a.k.a. Big bore bullet trap
Is their another more perfect repugnant animal in the world?
11 October 2006, 01:17
jeffeossoNeal,
thanks for posting those.. the .550 are AMAZING on impact...
Jimmy, did I tell you what happens when you hit a boar with a hawkgernade?
Feral hogs are the only game in texas that hunts back... noble, savege, beasts!!
jeffe
11 October 2006, 01:27
JMJ888quote:
Jimmy, did I tell you what happens when you hit a boar with a hawkgernade?
I am imagining smashing an ant with a 16lb sledge...am I close?
Pigs make great game animals...mean, stinky, and you kill 2 and 4 more pop up in their place.
Neal, didn't mean to hijack...thanks for the post.
11 October 2006, 01:33
jeffeossoJimmy,
hitting the ON side shouler results in a detached OFF side shoulder on the pig!!
jeffe
11 October 2006, 06:49
GrandpasezWe will be giving the 600gr Hawk .550 bullets
we have a good test in a little while.
We will see what they do at 26-2700.Ed
MZEE WA SIKU
17 October 2006, 21:05
RNSback up for review
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17 October 2006, 21:13
500grainsWho is ABW and do they have a website?
Who made the "600 grain solid custom" that is the 4th bullet from the right in the photo?
Thank you.
17 October 2006, 21:25
Charles_HelmDoes this mean Bridger solids are generally available now?
17 October 2006, 21:53
RNSABW
http://www.custombrassandbullets.com/albuwo.htmlThe 600gr custom
I have a list of bullets they make and they will make custom as well.
Bridgers
I am waiting on
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19 October 2006, 06:20
Idaho SharpshooterNeal.
I am thinking the 600-650gr area may be the most effective (overall) bullet weight if it will go 2400fps. Thanks again for the work you are doing.
The brass came Monday afternoon...thank you.
Rich
20 October 2006, 11:01
RNSThe 600-650gr in what case?
The 550 Express?
The 550 Magnum is at 2375 fps with a 700gr and I am still playing it safe.
The 550 Gibbs will probably break 2500 with a 700gr.
I assume we are talking about jacketed bullets and not solids which take up more case capicity.
I still think 2300 with a 700gr is the perfect load for recoil and energy.
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20 October 2006, 18:40
Idaho SharpshooterNeal,
the Gibbs case. Will have dies and a reamer shortly and let you know.
regards,
Rich
23 October 2006, 21:30
jeffeossoI can run a 665gr cast, 550 express, with a 23" tube, 2321fps, before I quit. From that, 2300 with a 650 jacketed should be easy, and add another 200fps for the magnum.
jeffe