Now that H.P. White has gone, is there anyone left who will perform pressure testing of our favorite reloads?
Now that H.P. White has gone, is there anyone left who will perform pressure testing of our favorite reloads?
Give a shout out for member Larry Gibson. He may have already done what you want to know!
DG
Yes, Mr. Gibson has published quite a bit of information. I hesitate to trouble him with my own trivial concerns, though.
What are your trivial concerns?
Larry Gibson
“Deficient observation is merely a form of ignorance and responsible for the many morbid notions and foolish ideas prevailing.”
― Nikola Tesla
Larry, I just today saw your kind post! I had thought the thread dead. Please forgive my tardy reply.
I was interested in concocting a .220 Swift load to approximate the old .22 Savage HP. I had acquired a 1903 Springfield with a 1 in 8 twist Swift barrel. My though was to load it with 70 grain Speer bullets, to about 45,000 psi working pressure, in deference to the 1918 vintage action. I though I had enough data to make a reasonable estimate, but then, you know how that can go.
Since my post I became disenchanted with the setup, and have sold the rifle. I do appreciate your kindness, though. Bill
I don't have a 220 Swift test rifle or barrel so it would have required using your rifle. Florida is a long way away from Arizona so that project would have proven difficult but not insurmountable. I appreciate the reply.
Larry Gibson
“Deficient observation is merely a form of ignorance and responsible for the many morbid notions and foolish ideas prevailing.”
― Nikola Tesla
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