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The 'Pumpkin' Roller
Don't hear the term much these days, but the old hunting guns still have a place in the rifle shooters battery. Planning this years winter hunt for wild pigs. Just trying to decide which of the old guns I should take? I'm thinking the "super Snider" with it's 620gn boolit and 95gns FFG would be fun!
L to R: 38/55, 40/65, 45/70, 50/70, 577 Super Snider and 22 Hornet
https://i.imgur.com/0b7mFCpl.jpg
11 Shots at 100yds with the 50/70
https://i.imgur.com/7Rj84YXm.jpg
The Super Snider is accurate for pigs, 10 shots at 75yds.
https://i.imgur.com/l5VdvCLl.jpg
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Bigger is better! That 577 is cool. What sort of rifle is it used in? Too long for a regular Snider.
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I'd go with the Super Snider too!
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The Super is built on a Martini Henry action with a new 30" Lothar-Walther barrel. The case is the same as a standard Snider, just that with a stronger action you can fill the case with 95gn of BP.
Now that we have a modern barrel of known dimensions (.575/.585") and a faster 1:48" rate of twist, then projectiles cast at 0.588" can be used. Best fun project I've had in 50years of shooting.
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Neat! Sounds like a fun one. And should roll a pig pretty well.
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577 SUPER SNIDER, now that surly is a BEAR of A PUNKER ROLLER!!
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Boling for Boar! Just roll one of those and you'll kill something!
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I would try to line up two or three close together with their chest cavities in line. You might get lucky and bring home a bunch with little expenditure of lead and powder. Good luck. Brodie