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rustydale 09-15-2002 11:06 AM

Black Diamond Question
 
I just got the black diamond .50 cal. it's sweet. I'm using 2 powder pellets, and using 245 gr. balistic tip bullet. It also say's for magnum power use 3 powder pellets. What would u do. I'm already sighted in with the 2 pellets at about 100 yrd.

Underclocked 09-15-2002 12:37 PM

RE: Black Diamond Question
 
My opinion is that 150 grains is pretty much a waste, especially with expensive pellets. I would leave it at the two pellet load, that's plenty of power. I'm sure the two pellet load is very pleasant to shoot as well. 3 might not be.

Would also recommend you consider loose powder in the future, especially if you want to find the load your rifle really prefers, accuracy-wise.

Silens_Venator 09-19-2002 03:06 AM

RE: Black Diamond Question
 
I'll second the opinion that 3 pellets are pretty much a waste and they do cause a kick like a country mule. I can shoot the three pellet 150 grn loads, but I get a lot of bullet "sailing" with each shot. In my humble opinion, 150 grns is overkill.

Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (35 AD - 100 AD)

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