RB. Large bore conicals are pretty much useless for hunting, IMO. Most folks don't have any idea how well a .58"+ round ball will penetrate, especially if it is hardened a little bit. A .62 PRB moving 1500+fps has enough punch to knock anything in the Western Hemisphere on its butt. 200gr of FFg will get it moving nearly 2000fps.
And yes, I know that Idaho Ron has a good load worked up for his .50 with conicals. It pretty much exceeds a .50-100 Sharps in performance. I just choose a different path, mostly because I like to shoot a LOT, and would rather spend my time at the range shooting instead of cleaning. Using the right patch and lube, I can shoot literally all day and clean the gun when I get home.
Last edited by Alan; 09-12-2012 at 06:50 AM. Reason: idaho ron
I have no answer but, that sure is a nice gun!!!
Look twice, shoot once.
Have you talked to Steve? He might be able to hook you up with a buyer, given that his backlog is about 2.5 years right now, he probably knows somebody that would be interested in buying it without having to wait in line.
The Bill of Rights - Void were prohibited by law.
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Jury Box, Ammo Box. Which one of these is still working properly?
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The builder of this rifle, Steve Zihn, has it back and it is up for sale.
With that piece you could bark squirrels and get fire wood at the same time.
Can you share any price information or contact for the new owner of this fine rifle?
I'll send a PM with Steve's email address.
I looked at Zihn's web site yesterday and didn't see this rifle listed. I'll just say it did catch my eye and I was wondering if it was available and the price.
BIG OR SMALL I LIKE THEM ALL, 577 TO 22 HORNET.
Another PM with Steve Zihn's phone number sent to Harleysboss and Elk_hunter.
Thanks for the info.
I don't think Steve has a web site. I'll send his phone number and telephone number via PM.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |