I'm looking for 50GI loads with cast boolets. Any suggestions?
I already have the NOE HTC502-325-FN-BZ2 for the 50AE and think it should be a good cast for the 50GI, but I have yet to find a load for it. Looking at the Guncrafter's suggested loads I think I can infer that 5.5gr of Bullseye should work. I've also got Unique, and 231 to try for powders.
https://noebulletmolds.com/site/prod...-fn-bz2/page/2
Thraxx,
I am using Hunters Supply 325 gr flat point bullets before I buy a mould.
I have some loaded with Unique and some loaded with Bullseye.
I just need to get time to go and shoot them.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Blkpwdrbuff
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What rifle are you using?
Kevin
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StrawHat,
I am using a Glock conversion from Guncrafters.
I have around 50 rounds loaded for a ladder test.
Just need to take the time to go and shoot.
Blkpwdrbuff
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty or Safety. "
Benjamin Franklin
"Time to take Brandon to the train station"
"The right of citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against the tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible." ~ Hubert H. Humphrey
I will be using a Guncrafter's Glock conversion as well.
With your screen name I thought when you typed 50GI you were refering to the 50 Government from 1866! I just did a search and found the cartridge you referenced. Never heard of it before.Originally Posted by Blkpwdrbuff
Kevin
Knowledge I take to my grave is wasted.
I prefer to use cartridges born before I was.
Success doesn't make me happy, being happy is what allows me to be successful.
Straw Hat,
My user name is because I belong to a blackpowder club.
I also load blackpowder .45/70's and am getting ready to try a blackpowder .41 Long Colt load.
Go to Guncrafter Industries website and check out the .50 GI.
To me it looks like fun.
Blkpwdrbuff
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty or Safety. "
Benjamin Franklin
"Time to take Brandon to the train station"
"The right of citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against the tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible." ~ Hubert H. Humphrey
I'd be curious if a .50 roundball would work. I've seen there's been sucess with a RB in the .45acp.
So... If you can turn a .308W case into a .45acp shotshell.... what case would you use to create a .50GI shotshell?
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