06 April 2006, 07:33
mstarling500 gr Northfork CP loads for .470 NE
OK Guys,
I have a Searcy field grade and want to load the 500 gr Northfork CP and FP.
The rifle is regulated to 108 gr IMR 4831 with 500 gr Woodleigh softs.
Any suggestions as to where to start with Northforks?
06 April 2006, 08:25
500grainsStart with the same load. But you may need to up the powder charge because the NF bullets engrave so easily they might not generate as much pressure (velocity) as the Woodleighs.
07 April 2006, 06:20
Frank BellerMike .... these are the monometal bullets, correct ??? And they're OK for the double rifle, because they only engage the rifling on their rings ???
07 April 2006, 07:23
retreeverFrank, the North Forks are copper like a BarnesX bullet but with flat noses..
Mike
09 April 2006, 07:03
BigFiveJackRetreever Mike,
NF bullets are in fact banded, like G S Custom, RIGHT?
10 April 2006, 02:45
retreeverYes North Fork bullets are banded...they are not monometals...
Mike
10 April 2006, 03:17
NFMikeHuuuhhh?? Now I'm even confused.

The solids are monometal and banded. The softs are bi-metal and grooved.
10 April 2006, 03:42
BigFiveJackSo I am guessing that NFMike is
THE Mike of North Fork Bullets?
10 April 2006, 04:26
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by BigFiveJack:
So I am guessing that NFMike is THE Mike of North Fork Bullets?
That's him.