Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
- Lumpy Grits
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Great news
Was there much volume difference between bulk vs weight
How much are you compressing now?
G.
Was there much volume difference between bulk vs weight
How much are you compressing now?
G.
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
70 grains bulk equaled 68.2 grains by weight. I compressed slightly over 1/8 inch. I haven't yet worked on COAL or charge weight. I used Goex fffg and CCI br2 primers. I have some Swiss 1 1/2 on order, and plan to work up final load with it. Also spoke with Shiloh today about my tang sight...its too old to get a smaller orifice eye cup for and the one on it is designed for hunting. Thanks again for your help.
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Goex likes to be compressed, 1/4"-3/8" is common. Add about 2-4 more gns of powder and see what the target sez..
Look hard at Goex Old 'E' in 2F.
Swiss is to pricey for this ol-boy......Hope it works for you.
Just seat the bullet now, to just cover all the grease grooves.
G.
Look hard at Goex Old 'E' in 2F.
Swiss is to pricey for this ol-boy......Hope it works for you.
Just seat the bullet now, to just cover all the grease grooves.
G.
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Where are you located?
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Bandon, Oregon...on the coast about120 miles north of the People's Republic of California.
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Bit far for a range run-
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Nearest is Bend, OR...about 5 hours. I can shoot to 300 yards on my property and find a few back country stretches for more. Lots of mountains and trees. Beautiful but not open country.
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
You can shoot on your own property-I will hate you some for that. LOL
I have to drive 20 minutes to a private range.
http://www.desertmarksmen.org/
G.
I have to drive 20 minutes to a private range.
http://www.desertmarksmen.org/
G.
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Re: Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups
Sweet looking range Gary. Nice to have opportunity close by.