Target Practice with Holland 8.

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12 May 2019, 03:49

CHIPB

Target Practice with Holland 8.

Was out at the range yesterday with my Heym 88B in 450/400 and my Holland 8. I'm still getting my feet wet with the Holland 8....but I was pretty pleased with the results. Couple of photos follow. The small hole below the bullseye is the 450/400. Cheers. Chip.

12 May 2019, 05:27

Bill73

Thats good shooting,what are the loads in the 8?

12 May 2019, 07:17

DCS Member

Mighty big holes.

12 May 2019, 08:36

Rusty

Very nice!

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12 May 2019, 09:28

CHIPB

quote:
Originally posted by Bill73:
Thats good shooting,what are the loads in the 8?

Hi, Bill73. Not using black powder yet. Starting load was 70 grains of Blue Dot behind either 925 grain spherical ball or a 1050 grain conical ball.I am using Federal #209A Shotshell primers. I have not run this stuff through a chronograph yet, but I'm pretty sure these projectiles are moving along at a pretty leisurely speed. Cheers. Chip.

12 May 2019, 12:15

cal pappas

Groups should come together as you increase velocity. I shoot 85 grains and also 100 grains of BD with a 1000-grain ball in my Locke (diameter .875") and 70 and 80 grains with a 1620 grain conical.
Congratulations on a beautiful rifle.
Cal

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14 May 2019, 07:10

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Great minds think alike! I also use 85 grains of BD with 1000 grain balls in my .875" Bland (marked 10 drams and conical ball for Ely's drawn case) and 70 grains for 1340 grain and 1650 grain conicals.

Chip, let's see some more pictures of that beauty. From the picture can I guess 24" and rebounding hammers? Any details are much appreciated. Thanks for posting.

Bob

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14 May 2019, 09:41

CHIPB

quote:
Originally posted by Omnivorous_Bob:
Great minds think alike! I also use 85 grains of BD with 1000 grain balls in my .875" Bland (marked 10 drams and conical ball for Ely's drawn case) and 70 grains for 1340 grain and 1650 grain conicals.

Chip, let's see some more pictures of that beauty. From the picture can I guess 24" and rebounding hammers? Any details are much appreciated. Thanks for posting.

Bob

Hello, Bob. You are correct....24" barrels and rebounding hammers. Weight of 17 pounds 4 ounces. Holland serial number 8862 was built in 1884 for an Indian Nawab, but the records do not specify which Nawab. This 8 is a little bit smaller than your Bland or Cal's Locke. My projectiles measure 0.850" in diameter. A few photos follow. Cheers. Chip.

14 May 2019, 10:45

cal pappas

Hotter than the finest centerfold. Amazing rifle.
My Locke shoots 1000 grain balls with 85 grains of BD and also 100 grains. For my 1620 grains conical I shoot 70 and 80 grains. I have a 1300 grain Paradox mould but accuracy is horrible.
Cal

15 May 2019, 19:04

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Groups should come together as you increase velocity. I shoot 85 grains and also 100 grains of BD with a 1000-grain ball in my Locke (diameter .875") and 70 and 80 grains with a 1620 grain conical.
Congratulations on a beautiful rifle.
Cal

This is a wimp of a load!

450 grain powder load is more like it, and 2800 grain bullet!

15 May 2019, 21:08

degoins

Gorgeous rifle!!

16 May 2019, 02:35

Heym SR20

quote:
Originally posted by CHIPB:
Was out at the range yesterday with my Heym 88B in 450/400 and my Holland 8. I'm still getting my feet wet with the Holland 8....but I was pretty pleased with the results. Couple of photos follow. The small hole below the bullseye is the 450/400. Cheers. Chip.

Thats minute of Dinosaur or whatever else you choose to hunt!

16 May 2019, 06:25

Omnivorous_Bob

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
This is a wimp of a load!

450 grain powder load is more like it, and 2800 grain bullet!

Saeed, smokeless does have a "bit" more pep grain for grain than black,

Chip, that rifle has some amazing wood! Very nice looking.