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Mansionyac
05-03-2008, 12:53 PM
Does anyone have a suggested starting load for 500 grain bullets out of a Pietta Smith?
TIA, John.

Joe Burchette, 2440V
05-03-2008, 06:03 PM
The Smith uses a bullet of between 360 and 380 gr. Rifleing is probably too slow to stabilize a bullet that long.

R. McAuley 3014V
05-03-2008, 11:20 PM
CENSORED

Bob Eschbach, 3380v
05-04-2008, 09:57 PM
John. I have tried unsuccesfully to use the 450g 50-70 bullet in my Smith. Both the Lyman and Rapine bullet keyhole. I agree with Joe that the Smith Twist is to slow for that long of a bullet. Bob E

Mansionyac
05-05-2008, 09:30 AM
Ok, folks, I appreciate the info!