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gemmer
10-13-2019, 11:29 AM
Just read a post on another site describing results obtained with the Eras Gone Nessler in a smoothbore. Pretty dismal.
Don Dixon
10-14-2019, 08:36 AM
Could you identify the other site please.

Regards,
Don Dixon
2881V
gemmer
10-14-2019, 11:58 AM
Could you identify the other site please.

Regards,
Don Dixon
2881V
www.muzzleloadingforum.com. Look under smoothbore.
Maillemaker
10-14-2019, 12:08 PM
This is probably the URL:

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/nessler-balle-cartridges-getting-ready-to-try-them-out.117151/

The tester tested it at 70 grains 3F.

The service load with round ball was 110 grains or so.

I have not yet experimented with the Nessler (it's not allowed for N-SSA combat so it has been a low priority for), but I wonder if it is going to take a stout charge to compress the bullet.

Steve
MR. GADGET
10-14-2019, 01:10 PM
Had a guy give me a few to try.
I hope to be able to get a good group. If I can then I will use it to hunt with.
Don Dixon
10-14-2019, 03:09 PM
If you put as much lubrication in the compression groove(s) of a one or two groove System Lorenz ("Wilkinson") compression bullet as he was putting in the compression groove of the North Carolina style Nessler bullet, the Lorenz/Wilkinson bullet would not compress properly and if shot from a rifled weapon would go into the target sideways much of the time. Not having played with the Nesslers, I can't comment further.

Regards,
Don Dixon
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MR. GADGET
10-14-2019, 03:42 PM
What I read is base lube only. No lub in the groove
Bruce Cobb 1723V
10-18-2019, 11:14 AM
From what I have read from other sources its for rifled guns, not smoothies. I am of the opinion they are for the lighter weight 69 caliber, short barrel barreled rifles. Besides you can't use them in the N-ssa in any smooth bore in competitions. I know some will disagree but do some research yourself before responding. Did you see the period drawn, sectioned picture with the bullet in a rifled barrel?