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Loads for a Westley Richards 577/500
#240465 08/22/11 06:42 PM
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Howdy All:
I just bought an antique (1882) Westley Richards double rifle in 577/500 number 2 BPE. There is nothing that I can see anywhere on the rifle that would indicate what the regulation load is. Cartridges of the World show either a 300 or 350 grain bullet at around 1900 fps as a factory load. I have dies and Bertram brass. I have thought about trying some Blackhorn 209 under a 350 grain bullet, but I am hoping some of the more experienced members here might recommend something.

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Re: Loads for a Westley Richards 577/500
Texas Bill #240474 08/22/11 08:16 PM
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You will probably have better luck putting your inquiry on the Double Rifles section of this forum. Go to the main forum page and scroll down to that section.
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Re: Loads for a Westley Richards 577/500
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The factory load most quoted is 130grs. of FG powder with a 340gr. bullet. It will vary a bit from gun to gun for proper regulation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.500_No._2_Express

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