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Holy Giant Lead Balls Batman! UPDATED: Tested/Patterned
UPDATED Post May 6, 2011:
Today, I went out and tried the Centurion load described below. Here are my observations:
1) The recoil was not as bad as I anticipated. About the same as regular buckshot.
2) It made a very unique sound when fired. It was kind of like a metal trash can lid being hit hard with a big mallet.
3) Its groups were tighter than I assumed they would be. At 25 yards the two .65 cal balls would pattern anywhere from 3"-8". Gun used was an 870 with a 20" barrel and an IC choke tube.
4) These so-called "groups" would not necessarily be centered to point of aim. While they would hit the 14"x14" paper, they would hit just about anywhere. (while this maybe poor shooting on my part, I do believe the patterns did have a tendency to float)
5) While this would be a devastating and effective defensive load inside of 20 yards, I'm not so sure I'd want those big .65's flying in my house. Buckshot is more predictable. Slugs are more accurate for longer distances.
Original Post May 2, 2011:
Just for kicks I purchased a very unique load made by Centurion. The item number is AC12RB2 and it features TWO .65 caliber lead balls. These lead balls are massive! I cut one of these shells open, along with some other shells for comparison (all are 12ga.). I've attached a picture. Here's what you're looking at:
Upper Right: Activ 7 1/2 Birdshot
Lower Right: Federal #4 Buckshot - 27 pellets
Center: Remington 7/8 ounce High Velocity Slug
Lower Left: Sellier & Bellot #00 Buckshot - 12 pellets
Upper Left: Centurion 2 X .65 caliber Roundball
It's notable that just one of the Centurion Roundballs felt heavier than the Remington slug.
I can't wait to try out this round, but I'm kinda wondering how my shoulder and the chamber of my shotgun will hold up. This is a very HEAVY load advertised at 1200 fps.
What do you think? Any experience with these?
UPDATED Post May 6, 2011:
Today, I went out and tried the Centurion load described below. Here are my observations:
1) The recoil was not as bad as I anticipated. About the same as regular buckshot.
2) It made a very unique sound when fired. It was kind of like a metal trash can lid being hit hard with a big mallet.
3) Its groups were tighter than I assumed they would be. At 25 yards the two .65 cal balls would pattern anywhere from 3"-8". Gun used was an 870 with a 20" barrel and an IC choke tube.
4) These so-called "groups" would not necessarily be centered to point of aim. While they would hit the 14"x14" paper, they would hit just about anywhere. (while this maybe poor shooting on my part, I do believe the patterns did have a tendency to float)
5) While this would be a devastating and effective defensive load inside of 20 yards, I'm not so sure I'd want those big .65's flying in my house. Buckshot is more predictable. Slugs are more accurate for longer distances.
Original Post May 2, 2011:
Just for kicks I purchased a very unique load made by Centurion. The item number is AC12RB2 and it features TWO .65 caliber lead balls. These lead balls are massive! I cut one of these shells open, along with some other shells for comparison (all are 12ga.). I've attached a picture. Here's what you're looking at:
Upper Right: Activ 7 1/2 Birdshot
Lower Right: Federal #4 Buckshot - 27 pellets
Center: Remington 7/8 ounce High Velocity Slug
Lower Left: Sellier & Bellot #00 Buckshot - 12 pellets
Upper Left: Centurion 2 X .65 caliber Roundball
It's notable that just one of the Centurion Roundballs felt heavier than the Remington slug.
I can't wait to try out this round, but I'm kinda wondering how my shoulder and the chamber of my shotgun will hold up. This is a very HEAVY load advertised at 1200 fps.
What do you think? Any experience with these?
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