Originally Posted by
Semisane
Well, no. I can't shoot those loads.
And in my world of 175 yard maximum I can't think of any reason why I would want to.
Agree, with you i would not shoot those loads around here either... but what if you were in Canada or Alaska hunting Brown Bear or Grizzly or real Canadian Moose. Those might be a little more appealing at 100 yards. My point is the 52 gives you the option of really big game or just a plain old Whitetail with a .458-200 grain bullet. And with the twist rate it shoots them all very well.
It is not a very popular caliber, it never will be but it does offer some options, especially if you like ML hunting the really big and dangerous animals, or even hunting regular animals.
but, grainted your 58 will make a bigger hole
and that use to be a pre-requisite for shooting a PRB's. Ah darn, the good ole days where have they gone?
But the great thing about this game of ours is the option to play with whatever tickles your fancy. We could shoot side-by-side, you with your .52, big bullets and Blackhorn, and me with my .58 with round balls and GOEX and both be happy enjoying the company and the day.
Thats for sure...
I probably would not be shooting Black Gold, but it still would be fun... fun for a few shots anyway - then the shoulder might not agree.