Miroku 500 advice needed

[-ben-]

hi i have a miroku 500. I am unsure on the proof markings and cannot find out much about the gun. i was just wondering what cartriges i could put through it i have allot of foxes on my premission that come within range and im wondering how heavier cartridge i can use. i have the proof marks here. Cheers

 

on the left barrel;

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BNP (with a crown above it)

12(in a diamond shape )

2 3/4

3 1/4 Tons per

70m/m

IMP

12

NP

SP (in a crown shape)

 

on the other barrel;

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BNP (with a crown above it)

12(in a diamond shape )

2 3/4

3 1/4 Tons per

70m/m

MOD

12

NP

SP (in a crown shape)

I (in a circle )

[HDAV]

2 3/4" carts only proofed to 31/4 tonnes per square inch standard proof

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Is this a Miroku 500 side by side you are talking about? If so, I have one as well. Drop me a PM if you need any more info on them.

[-ben-]

cheers just ive been told that i dont want to be shooting much more than 28g through a sxs which i usualy use 30 or 32g clear pigeon. im just looking whats the heaviest cartrige i could have in the belt if i was to come across one.

[HDAV]

Fiocchi do some 42g mini magnums http://www.fiocchiuk...num&act=prodAll as do gamebore "Buffalo" wouldnt want to shoot them through a light SxS but they will work....http://gamebore.com/.../26/12g-buffalo Obviously you need the 70mm ones not 76mm

Edited September 18, 2012 by HDAV