Thread: 500grain slugs

Originally Posted by john m

I tried paper patching for my double rifle but with a full case ( 120 gr ) of todays black powder it would not achieve the velocity needed to regulate. Swiss BP was the best but still not up to the standard of the old day powder the Pom's used.
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I'd load a bit of smokeless and make a crimper John

Yeah finally went to smokless and woodleigh bullets. they regulate very well.
Big old slow pre expanded bullet did some damage.