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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 8:12:19 GMT -5
Got a chance to chronograph the 525 WFN in both the Linebaugh and 500 Maximum. The 500 Linebaugh was feed 26.0 grains of H110 and averaged 1,080 fps from a 5" SRH.   I consider 26.0 to be max, but that said there were no signs of excessive pressure. Cases extracted with ease too. Play is safe though and start low. I suggest 24.0 and work up in half-grain increments. I was also pleased with accuracy. Bench-rested at 50 yards I could hold around 4" (5-shots). These are my two best groups:   Now the 500 Maximum really shined. I didn't have much ammo, but put five over the screens. As always, my load was 38.0 of AA1680. Velocities were as follows in this exact order: 1,327 1,324 1,327 1,330 1,326 I couldn't believe the spread, or lack there of. I've never had 5 rounds from a revolver fall within 6 fps. Points to why this load has been so accurate. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2012 8:22:23 GMT -5
That is one awesome load, Lee! I had a chance to test it on a live target this past weekend and it not only shoot accurately, it strikes with absolute, unequivocal authority.
What did the 26 grain Linebaugh load do over the screens?
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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 8:30:10 GMT -5
Whit...I'll be calling you in an hour or so. Very interested to hear how the Max did on Miss Piggy. The 26.0 of H110 averaged 1,080 fps from the SRH. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2012 8:38:30 GMT -5
Whit...I'll be calling you in an hour or so. Very interested to hear how the Max did on Miss Piggy. The 26.0 of H110 averaged 1,080 fps from the SRH. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" I'll be here...... That is exactly what I expected of that .500 Linebaugh load. Excellent. Here is a preview. While not the biggest piece of porcine flesh, she was the biggest one I encountered on Friday evening (actually early Saturday morning).  |
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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 9:52:49 GMT -5
Looks like that was the little piggy that went home.....nice shooting. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2012 9:54:19 GMT -5
Looks like that was the little piggy that went home.....nice shooting. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" Haha, indeed! |
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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 15:26:15 GMT -5
What'd the 500 Max look like at night? I have to assume a big fireball.....38.0 grains of anything down a 6" barrel is pushing it. Did you shoot the other 19 I loaded and if so, any problem with crimp pull? -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2012 15:51:28 GMT -5
What'd the 500 Max look like at night? I have to assume a big fireball.....38.0 grains of anything down a 6" barrel is pushing it. Did you shoot the other 19 I loaded and if so, any problem with crimp pull? -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" Only shot a cylinder full. Didn't notice the fireball or recoil -- never do when I have an animal in my sights! It did ring my ears a bit! |
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Post by toroflow on May 21, 2012 16:03:42 GMT -5
What'd the 500 Max look like at night? I have to assume a big fireball.....38.0 grains of anything down a 6" barrel is pushing it. Did you shoot the other 19 I loaded and if so, any problem with crimp pull? -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" Only shot a cylinder full. Didn't notice the fireball or recoil -- never do when I have an animal in my sights! It did ring my ears a bit! Haha, one would figure that 38 grains of powder would BLIND you whilst shooting at night!! It really didn't??? |
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Post by Snyd on May 21, 2012 16:52:27 GMT -5
Good job there whit. At least now we know those big boolits won't bounce off these critters  |
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Post by bigboredad on May 21, 2012 19:02:51 GMT -5
I would think it would put a ring in your ears and a smile on your face. i'm guessing a bang flop drt
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