Kirk,
I recently picked out and took home a very nice #1 Sporter from Shiloh
Is there a standard production bore size or should I slug the barrel?
I've slugged the barrels on several of my other rifles but I'm not too crazy about pounding a .490 RB down the barrel of my $3K+ rifle.
I got the 1x18 twist rate for my 45-70 Shiloh from this forum.
Currently I'm shooting a .459 20-1 500gr. GG from a Saeco 881 mould.
Thank you,
paulk
Bore size
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Re: Bore size
I would not worry about slugging the bore. Shiloh keeps pretty consistent tolerances on their barrels. Your bullet diameter is fine and I have shot a 500 grain Government bullet with very good accuracy out to 500 yards. The Saeco 1881 design is very good , but I use the BACO 500 Government with the 3 wide lube grooves. Either bullet will shot nicely. For 600 and longer ranges I use a money style bullet or a Creedmoor design. I use 20/1 on paper or steel but cast softer for hunting. I pan lube and use a .459 Lee push through sizer for my bullets.
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Re: Bore size
Thank you, Eric.
Good to know you've had good luck with it.
I'll stick with it.
Good to know you've had good luck with it.
I'll stick with it.
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Re: Bore size
.450" x .458"
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Re: Bore size
Thank you Kirk.
I have some .459's cast as stated previously I'll continue to try and a .460 sizer is on the way for my Saeco mould bullets.
I have some .459's cast as stated previously I'll continue to try and a .460 sizer is on the way for my Saeco mould bullets.