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Offline 44 minimum

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got any loading data for an invest arms 50 caliber Hawken replica ?
« on: October 13, 2006, 03:12:53 PM »
I just purchased a used 50 caliber and I was wondering if any of you know what the maximum loading charge is?  I'm guessing it was made in the seventies.  It looks real nice but I don't want to blow myself up.  It seems that most of these have a maximum charge of 100 grains or so.  Can anyone enlighten me?
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Re: got any loading data for an invest arms 50 caliber Hawken replica ?
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2006, 06:17:38 AM »
I have one with a 1:60 twist and I use speer .490 PRB's with 2F load at 60gr to 70gr and it shoots quite well...
This was at 25yards open sights
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Re: got any loading data for an invest arms 50 caliber Hawken replica ?
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2006, 08:51:10 AM »
I would say it is a good idea not to exceed 100 grains.
I have killed a lot of game with a TC Hawken, .50 caliber. I used 80 or 90 grains of powder and didn't need any more power. Plus, when I went up to 100 grains my accuracy suffered.
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Re: got any loading data for an invest arms 50 caliber Hawken replica ?
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2006, 05:10:15 PM »
60 grs of 2F, and a patched round ball or sabot have always worked very well for me in mine. Good luck!! DM
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