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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Load for .58 cal Rice barrel
« Reply #25 on: September 30, 2023, 11:25:35 PM »
Interesting about the fouling problem with 1&1\2 swiss.  I use that same  powder in my 62 and have never had that happen using a tight denim patch and bear oil. 40 shots with no cleaning between shots.  :-\

Offline utseabee

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Re: Load for .58 cal Rice barrel
« Reply #26 on: October 07, 2023, 02:16:21 AM »
Luckily for me my 42" Rice barrel wasn't picky as far as powder goes. I have to shoot pretty heavy charges to get the best accuracy. I use 115 grains of goex 2f or 1 1/2 swiss with a .024 pillow ticking patch and a .570 ball. Both powders shoot the same point of impact in my rifle. Groups were a little better with the goex though. I had to reduce the charge with 2f swiss to 105 grains to keep the same point of impact. Your mileage may vary.
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Offline flatsguide

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Re: Load for .58 cal Rice barrel
« Reply #27 on: October 07, 2023, 04:53:55 AM »
Thanks so much guys for the info. Hopefully I’ll get to shoot the rifle this months. I’ll let you know what I find out. Cheers Richard