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09-13-2009, 06:38 AM

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lemoyne

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Have you tried any on ballistic jell yet? Lee

09-13-2009, 06:39 AM

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SWThomas

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Is that a group in the first pic? If it is, HOLY COW! Looks like one hole. What range was that shot at?

09-13-2009, 06:50 AM

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lemoyne

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Grouse, has it been determined what minimum velocity is necessary for the steel bullet to open?

09-13-2009, 10:10 AM

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Nimrodder

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If I remember correctly T7 came out in 2002.

09-13-2009, 10:24 AM

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Grouse, has it been determined what minimum velocity is necessary for the steel bullet to open?

1000fps i believe. A score might need added to allow the petals to shear like the brass bullets.

09-13-2009, 10:25 AM

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Is that a group in the first pic? If it is, HOLY COW! Looks like one hole. What range was that shot at?

That's a 96yard 3 shot group. I actually shot a 4th bullet that made it a hair bigger on another pic i deleted.

09-13-2009, 10:28 AM

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Have you tried any on ballistic jell yet? Lee

You got one? I really think right now more importantly is shoot them out of a 50cal and see what a good load would be for children. I really should not of used the 45cal and took the 50 instead. maybe Mike will find some time. I'm busy until next weekend.

09-13-2009, 12:02 PM

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maybe Mike will find some time. I'm busy until next weekend.

You know i think I will get out early next week, the DISC 50 is stnding here in the corner... it is loaded with a .459/277 Lehigh - I could go shoot that out as elk season is over the 16th, and it needs to be cleaned.

I can shoot some of those 150's either Monday or Tuesday. I am thinking of starting with 100 grains of T7-2f or is there thoughts that would like to start lower... I'll probably top out at 110 of T7 and a couple of shots with BH.

Scratch that it will have to be Tuesday or Wednesday - gotta get a money order in the mail first thing Monday morning....

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09-13-2009, 12:25 PM

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I can shoot some of those 150's either Monday or Tuesday. I am thinking of starting with 100 grains of T7-2f or is there thoughts that would like to start lower...

If we are truly talking about developing a load for a child/woman or recoil sensitive person, I'd think starting at the 70-80g level would be more appropriate. My wife won't shoot anything over 80 grains with a 200g bullet. Yeah it's a lighter bullet but that's still a good amount of powder. Even with roundballs most kids won't want to shoot 100 grains.

Just a thought... I'm interested in the results at any level.