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52 Cal. Long Range Hunter
Posted: June 22nd, 2013, 2:05 pm
by Josey Wales
Re: 52 Cal. Long Range Hunter
Posted: June 25th, 2013, 4:40 pm
by sourdough44
I wouldn't go over 120 grns of B209, but I don't shoot a 52 cal. Just about all M-Ls recommend a max charge of 120 grns, or less. You could check the B209 website, see what they may have.
If you need more speed, how about some lighter bullets? I don't know the selection with the 52, a bit less than the common 50 & even the 45 I would say.
Re: 52 Cal. Long Range Hunter
Posted: June 25th, 2013, 9:29 pm
by GMB54-120
Ive shot slightly over 130gr of BH209 with 325gr FTXs and it shot fine. New Knights are actually rated for 150gr including BH209 in the DISC based models. Western says 120gr max just like Hodgdon says 100gr max for Triple7. The 52cal was made to shoot upto 150gr T7 with a 375gr bullet. That load likely creates more pressure than you will ever create with Blackhorn209 and a 350gr bullet.
I dont think that is going to help with your elevation problem though.