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Rifletom
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by Rifletom » Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:00 pm
fortyshooter wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:22 am
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:07 am
fortyshooter wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:43 pm
Think the big part of it was the bullet that the bore liked. The MB 200 bullets just like to scatter a bit in this particular rifle.
Agree on the right bullet but the right bullet also needs the right powder charge. I suggested that load because it has worked well for myself with quite a few bullets in 44 mag when I was experimenting in the past. I also like xtreme bullets they shoot well in all of my guns. I use them more than I do lead cast anymore. Have fun with the 73 there great rifles.
I agree Al. I went back thru my reloading notes and I have used 9 gr. Unique with good results in 45 Colt and 44 Mag.
Looks like this rifle shines with a 200 gr. bullet for low level 44 Magnum plinking. Looking at the MB and Xtreme bullet with same 6 gr. Red Dot load the MB bullet doesn't want to settle down wandering a bit. It does shoot much better in the revolver though.
Your last sentence is why we handloaders get gray hair so fast. Works in one gun, but, not in another! What the.....!?
And continue on we do.
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Vaquero
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by Vaquero » Sat Jan 15, 2022 5:19 pm
Looks good as usual, is the MB smaller or larger?
Or ya think it's the coating?
Liking that red dot more all the time.
9.0 grs works well in both the 45 colt rifles over here.
I don't why but my 44 bbb is the lest shot of all the pistol calibers I own,
and was the second I purchased.
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fortyshooter
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by fortyshooter » Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:25 pm
Well both bullets mic at .430 The MB is supposed to be a 12 Bhn hardness the Cowboy load bullet and the Xtreme are quoted as a 18 Bhn.
The MB bullet has a slicker feel to it than the plated Xtreme but less surface area to contact the rifling due to the lube groove.
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Vaquero
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by Vaquero » Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:50 pm
Are they similar in design, RN, FN, RFN?
RP
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Vaquero
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by Vaquero » Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:53 pm
I bought 500 of the MB 240 smashers a while back but haven't spent any time with them.
But hey, I have 'em.
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fortyshooter
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by fortyshooter » Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:27 am
Vaquero wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:50 pm
Are they similar in design, RN, FN, RFN?
RP
Same profile but the Xtreme has more surface to engage rifling if that makes a difference. It would raise pressure just a bit.
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RanchRoper
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by RanchRoper » Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:58 pm
I'd say that's some pretty darn good shootin'.
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