A powder question
08-01-2007, 11:18 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 126
A powder question
So I was thinking. I always see .45 pellets for sale. I shoot .50 pellets. The .50 do not fit snugly, so heres the question. Wouldn't a .45 pellet work just the same, even if they are the same powder charge? I just sometimes see the .45 pellets marked down and sit and hope that I can find .50 cal and never do. Thanks
08-02-2007, 12:00 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 1,081
RE: A powder question
There would be slightly more airspace around the pellets and they would not align as well as the 50's but it would probably work. That said, I would definately check with the gun manufacturer before trying it and get their take on it. Better safe than sorry.
08-02-2007, 07:09 PM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
RE: A powder question
I agree with Dave.. my concern would be pressures moving past the pellets. I have heard of people shooting .54 caliber pellets (60 grain) in .50 caliber rifles.. but have personally never done it myself. Only read about it.
As for the .45 caliber pellet in a .50 caliber I would forget it. Just buy some nice little .45 caliber and use them pellets for long range and plinking or what ever you like. You can never have enough guns.
As for the .45 caliber pellet in a .50 caliber I would forget it. Just buy some nice little .45 caliber and use them pellets for long range and plinking or what ever you like. You can never have enough guns.
