Aggie01
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Post by Aggie01 on Nov 11, 2009 10:42:20 GMT -5
I have been kicking around the idea of getting a big bore barrel for my Encore for a while, and today came up with the idea of getting one in 45-100 and using .458 win mag load data for it.
I much prefer loading/extraction of non-belted cartridges in my Encore.
Any thoughts?
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Len
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Post by Len on Nov 17, 2009 19:31:55 GMT -5
I think the rim will be an advantage in extraction. As far as the belt I can take it or leave it I am not sure that you will pick up any capacity in terms of a larger diameter you can easily look up case diameters and see if there is a difference.
Modern 45 100 brass is very strong I use a 45 RCBS basic case in my 338 wildcat.
I would compare 45-100 case capacity to the 458 you can use water. You may also want to start with a 45/70 load and work your way up watching for pressure signs. My assumption is that you could math 458 ballistics at a lower pressure. BUT I would approach it carefully.
Len
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