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new 500 nitro double
23 July 2008, 09:43
batterednew 500 nitro double
well guys ive just purchased my 1st double. i was trading in some larger wby cals and saw a new blaser in 500ne. 17 grand later (rifles are expensive in aus) i love the look of it and i know most on here will think its a cheap piece of junk but any info on bullet choice for buff etc, loads or just general thoughts on the rifle would be appreciated. dont be shy if you think there crap let me know.
23 July 2008, 09:56
N E 450 No2battered
I have shot several Blaser S2's.
They are a different breed of cat.
I am a big fan of Blaser rifles.
I use the R 93 quite a bit.
I have 2 D99 Duo drillings that operate the same as the S2's.
Once you learn how they work they will serve you well.
The S2's are some of the most accurate doubles made.
They are not cheap and they are not junk.
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23 July 2008, 11:51
BigFiveJackIf you are going to take it against dangerous
game, then as with any rifle, you must be well
practiced with it. I would strive for accurate
shooting and quickly reloading several pairs of
cartridges in a row. Learn all of the rifle's
"quirks" and "particulars".
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23 July 2008, 12:10
batteredthanks guys . i own several r93's as well and also a but load of wby,s but i must admit the more blasers i buy the more i like them. i have the 280 rem, 6.5-284, 22-250, 257wby 270wby 300wby and 9.3x62 barrels on the way as well
23 July 2008, 12:31
ozhunterWoodleigh soft and solid bullets with Hornerber cases. All available in Aus.
Which state are you from?
23 July 2008, 12:32
ozhunterquote:
Originally posted by BigFiveJack:
Learn all of the rifle's
"quirks" and "particulars".
Blaser doubles have a few of these...
23 July 2008, 12:59
batteredqueensland mate. brissy, yourself
23 July 2008, 15:39
NitehawkI have one in 9,3x74R and I really like it. Very accurate and a joy to shoot.
There should be a test target included which also ndicates the load they used. Mine was regulated with Blaser CDP ammo, buy it shoots Norma, RWS and S&B just fine.
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23 July 2008, 17:49
dirklawyerquote:
Originally posted by ozhunter:
Woodleigh soft and solid bullets with Hornerber cases. All available in Aus.
Ditto ozhunter, battered you have some of the best bullets for the 500 right in your backyard, although I prefer, just a little, the GS solids over the Woodies.
Congratulations, wait till you see what that 500 will do to those buff.
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23 July 2008, 21:29
AntlersCongratulations!
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23 July 2008, 21:36
MacD37Welcome to the wacky world of double rifle ownership!
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24 July 2008, 13:31
NitehawkAnd don't forget to post pictures and shooting impressions!
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24 July 2008, 15:57
batteredi will do guys
29 July 2008, 18:54
577NitroExpressWhen I had my .500 NE, I got good results with 96 grains of RL-15 behind 570 grain Woodleigh softs.
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... 01 August 2008, 03:29
bigpunch500quote:
Originally posted by 577NitroExpress:
When I had my .500 NE, I got good results with 96 grains of RL-15 behind 570 grain Woodleigh softs.
Pay attention. That's a hot load. Better will be RL-19 with 105 gr, use a Fed 215 primer and you get 2140 fps.
09 August 2008, 06:29
Bill CooleyCongratulations! I hope you enjoy your new rifle.
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09 August 2008, 06:32
Bill Cooleyquote:
Originally posted by bigpunch500:
quote:
Originally posted by 577NitroExpress:
When I had my .500 NE, I got good results with 96 grains of RL-15 behind 570 grain Woodleigh softs.
Pay attention. That's a hot load. Better will be RL-19 with 105 gr, use a Fed 215 primer and you get 2140 fps.
bigpunch500,
Welcom to the forum.
Was that load with the 570 grain Woodleigh?
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11 August 2008, 04:45
Doc52Bill,
The load was behind a 570 grn Woodleigh! I developed the load based on the formula from "Shooting The British Double Rifle" by Graeme Wright. Cordite 80grns X 1.19[Reloder 15]= 95.20grns of R15. I worked the load up over a chronograph, and 96 grns of R15 gave me 2142fps. HOT LOAD? I hardly think so!
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