BACO 625 Grain Creedmoor Muzzleloader Bullet Test

[Idaholewis]

I couldn’t resist shooting this BIG Bullet this morning

95 Grains by WEIGHT of Swiss 2F Powder, Bullet weighs 625 Grains Cast of Certified PURE Lead. Average MV of 1,281 FPS, I had to Put 1 of these on my Gong, JUST ABOUT Wrapped it All the way Around, A center Hit would do it. My Rifle shoots a few inches to the Right

GONG Video


2 shots on 50-60 Yard Target for a Quick Test, PASS

3 Shots over my Chronograph with the 625 Grain Cast of PURE Lead Read as Follows:

Shot #1 1,288 FPS
Shot #2 1,280 FPS
Shot #3 1,277 FPS

My average being 1,281, Extreme Spread of 11

I chose to shoot one of these over the Chronograph (BACO Jim Casted me an Extra one) The other Bullet is a “Proof” Bullet that will Stay in the Mold Box. These are Cast of 1:20 Alloy, and Weigh 610 Grains.

 

[Willfish4fud]

That gong shot....holy crap

 

[edmehlig]

How was the recoil?

 

[Harleysboss]

Lewis' shoulder probably felt similar to that gong strike..."BAM"! I like it

 

[Idaholewis]

That gong shot....holy crap

It Just about Flipped it, a Square Hit would Have I should have Held a Little left on it. I actually made a Sight Adjustment after i got done Shooting This Morning, It should be REALLY Close to Center now

 

[Idaholewis]

How was the recoil?

It DEMANDS Your undivided Attention This is Right on the Threshold of what i Can Withstand, I DON’T Want ANYMORE Recoil than This. There is a GOOD Reason the .50s Aren’t popular like the .45s in the Long Range Stuff. It is a Mind/Mental Game trying to Maintain Perfect Form/Composure, While Squeezing the Trigger on a Rifle that you KNOW is gonna KNOCK the DAYLIGHTS out of ya. This is VERY Noticeably More Recoil than my .45s with 530-540 Grain Long Range Bullets, I shoot 80-85 Grains of powder in them, and they are Slightly Heavier Rifles to Boot.

In short, This 95 Grain Swiss 2F Charge, Pushing a 625 Grain Bullet is an ATTENTION Grabber

 

[45-70]

It DEMANDS Your undivided Attention This is Right on the Threshold of what i Can Withstand, I DON’T Want ANYMORE Recoil than This. There is a GOOD Reason the .50s Aren’t popular like the .45s in the Long Range Stuff. It is a Mind/Mental Game trying to Maintain Perfect Form/Composure, While Squeezing the Trigger on a Rifle that you KNOW is gonna KNOCK the DAYLIGHTS out of ya. This is VERY Noticeably More Recoil than my .45s with 530-540 Grain Long Range Bullets, I shoot 80-85 Grains of powder in them, and they are Slightly Heavier Rifles to Boot.

In short, This 95 Grain Swiss 2F Charge, Pushing a 625 Grain Bullet is an ATTENTION Grabber

Lewis you would be surprised what the BC is on that, I have a .50 with 24 twist shot baco bullets PP 650 with 110 grains of 1.5 swiss , 1135 at muzzle , and still holding 900 something at 500, but you are right recoil had to hang on

 

[Ninering62]

That gong shot....holy crap

Baaadazzz

 

[Idaholewis]

Lewis you would be surprised what the BC is on that, I have a .50 with 24 twist shot baco bullets PP 650 with 110 grains of 1.5 swiss , 1135 at muzzle , and still holding 900 something at 500, but you are right recoil had to hang on

I am looking forward to Stretching this Bullet WAY out there, 1,300 FPS with this BIG 610 Grain Alloyed Bullet is nothing to Sneeze at. I am curious if i will Gain much Velocity going to the 32” Bbl? The LRH i just shot these in is like 28” But probably 26 inches of Usable Length

 

[deerlessbob]

Makes my shoulder hurt just thinking about it.

 

[sdporter]

That poor gong. Did you find the frisbee after you shot it? . That’s a BIG bullet!!

 

[Dave James]

Holy smokes that smacked that gong, I do believe that is an elk killing bullet my 50-140 would love them ,MY SHOULDER wouldn't. Lewis paper patch that bad boy!!

 

[Barn]

I couldn’t resist shooting this BIG Bullet this morning

95 Grains by WEIGHT of Swiss 2F Powder, Bullet weighs 625 Grains Cast of Certified PURE Lead. Average MV of 1,281 FPS, I had to Put 1 of these on my Gong, JUST ABOUT Wrapped it All the way Around, A center Hit would do it. My Rifle shoots a few inches to the Right

GONG Video


2 shots on 50-60 Yard Target for a Quick Test, PASS

3 Shots over my Chronograph with the 625 Grain Cast of PURE Lead Read as Follows:

Shot #1 1,288 FPS
Shot #2 1,280 FPS
Shot #3 1,277 FPS

My average being 1,281, Extreme Spread of 11

I chose to shoot one of these over the Chronograph (BACO Jim Casted me an Extra one) The other Bullet is a “Proof” Bullet that will Stay in the Mold Box. These are Cast of 1:20 Alloy, and Weigh 610 Grains.

Are the white things under the pic of 9 some sort of wad?

 

[Idaholewis]

Are the white things under the pic of 9 some sort of wad?

Yes, 1/8” Wool Felt, i swear by them

 

[Barn]

What purpose does it hold for you?

 

[Idaholewis]

What purpose does it hold for you?

They Protect the Base of the Bullet (Which is what actually Steers the Bullet) They Help Seal Gasses Behind the Bullet.

Without a Wad, you have ZERO Protection to the Base of the Bullet from the Burning Powder Charge. And 2nd, Without a Wad, X amount of Gasses Escape Around the Bullet Through the Bores Grooves before the Bullet “Bumps Up” to Fill the Grooves, This is Where you Get Barrel Leading.

 

[Idaholewis]

Borescope Pics i took of Over Powder Wads Seated

 

[Barn]

So one uses wads only when using non-saboted slugs? This is new and interesting. Does this the do same thing as a paper or cloth patch? thx