Bailey Bradshaw Falling Block Double

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25 May 2014, 11:41

Norsk

Bailey Bradshaw Falling Block Double

So getting 500@2400 fps could be doable within low-moderate pressure, no case sticking etc?

26 May 2014, 10:02

INTJ

Quickload says a 450 NE #2 can get 2400 fps with a 500 grainer at 48,000 PSI with H4831SC.

28 May 2014, 12:30

Norsk

Arrgh. That made me think about changing my order (not started build yet) from droplock break action in 450ne to fallingblock 450no2 regulated 500gr@2400 fps... hrrrm...

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11 June 2014, 06:02

D R Hunter

quote:
Originally posted by Norsk:
Trying to forget that idea and stick with the plan...

Go with the Falling block SxS. It's unstoppable...

D/R Hunter

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11 June 2014, 08:57

Huvius

Sounds like the 450No.2 is the logical answer.
The thicker rim and base build will help with handling the high pressures you are looking for.

"... A 500 grain bullet with an MV of 1900 fps has a poor reputation for performance on DG... A 500 grainer at 2100-2300 fps has an excellent reputation on DG..."

Hmmm... That is something to ponder.

12 June 2014, 18:29

Norsk

The problem would be getting regulation ammunition supplied to Bailey... Unless someone trustworthy can reload 500@2400fps with say H4831SC for him to regulate with. I live in Norway and exporting reloaded ammo would not be feasible...

14 June 2014, 10:39

Bill Cooley

I think the problem is you need a rifle to work up /test the load in before settling on a regulation load.
Better solution have it built in .500 NE and go kill everything. After all you are building a .45 caliber and trying to make it shoot like a .500
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16 June 2014, 09:39

INTJ

Easy answer. Get a Ruger #1 in 450 NE and work up the desired load. And I'm not trying to make a 45 cal shoot like a 500, but I am trying to get optimum performance out of a 45 cal in a double. Optimum performance for a 45 cal, to me, is around Lott velocities, say a 500 grainer at around 2300 fps.

16 June 2014, 10:50

Bill Cooley

I am absolutely Shure I don't want to be the one shooting that load in a Ruger #1. Full house .458 loads were all I wanted.
Bill