Oh yaaaaa!
04-21-2007, 05:30 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Oh yaaaaa!
I think I've found what my baby likes. .015 prelubed patch, .495 ball, 100 gr 3f Goex. The first shot was right on Point of Aim and was from a clean cold barrel. Shots 2 & 3 were from a hot fouled but swabbed barrel. Shots 4,5 & 6 were from a fouled but cold barrel. I used the small peep that came with my Lyman peep sight today and the groups reflect that fine sight.
All shots were from 50 yds. Group size center to center for 456 is 7/8 ". Not too shabby for old man eye's as my young fell likes to call my glasses.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/HuntAway/Lyman%20GPR%20Targets/107-0714_IMG.jpg
All shots were from 50 yds. Group size center to center for 456 is 7/8 ". Not too shabby for old man eye's as my young fell likes to call my glasses.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/HuntAway/Lyman%20GPR%20Targets/107-0714_IMG.jpg
04-21-2007, 06:27 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
That 4,5 & 6 is indeed most impressive with open sights. Nice shooting. I think the deer, elk, anything, better move away or they could be in for a world of hurt from that rifle and you. Very nice shooting.
04-21-2007, 06:34 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
Thanks cayugad. It's funny how they tend to group in different area's with cold and hot barrels. I liked the way that first shot hit bang on exactly where I was aiming. As for being off to the right, I'm lefthanded so I'm pretty sure I'm not pulling the shot. I had a few flash poofs today as well but my sight line never wavered. I am getting better at that. lol
04-21-2007, 07:07 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
ORIGINAL: HuntAway
I think I've found what my baby likes. .015 prelubed patch, .495 ball, 100 gr 3f Goex. The first shot was right on Point of Aim and was from a clean cold barrel. Shots 2 & 3 were from a hot fouled but swabbed barrel. Shots 4,5 & 6 were from a fouled but cold barrel. I used the small peep that came with my Lyman peep sight today and the groups reflect that fine sight.All shots were from 50 yds. Group size center to center for 456 is 7/8 ". Not too shabby for old man eye's as my young fell likes to call my glasses.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/HuntAway/Lyman%20GPR%20Targets/107-0714_IMG.jpg
I think I've found what my baby likes. .015 prelubed patch, .495 ball, 100 gr 3f Goex. The first shot was right on Point of Aim and was from a clean cold barrel. Shots 2 & 3 were from a hot fouled but swabbed barrel. Shots 4,5 & 6 were from a fouled but cold barrel. I used the small peep that came with my Lyman peep sight today and the groups reflect that fine sight.
All shots were from 50 yds. Group size center to center for 456 is 7/8 ". Not too shabby for old man eye's as my young fell likes to call my glasses.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/HuntAway/Lyman%20GPR%20Targets/107-0714_IMG.jpg
Chap Gleason
04-21-2007, 07:38 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
Thanks Chapman, I put that fine peep in and it really tightened things up. That, plus I am starting to get used to the flinter. My boy and I shot the .22 and the .177 pellet gun in between cool downs. Even the hot barrel grouped tight, just in a different place. It's all starting to come together. The .015 patches might just be the ticket. They loaded a bit easier than the .018 as well. Still playing, but one thing I know for sure is that the GPR don't shoot conicals worth a hoot.
04-21-2007, 08:01 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
ORIGINAL: HuntAway
Thanks Chapman, I put that fine peep in and it really tightened things up. That, plus I am starting to get used to the flinter. My boy and I shot the .22 and the .177 pellet gun in between cool downs. Even the hot barrel grouped tight, just in a different place. It's all starting to come together. The .015 patches might just be the ticket. They loaded a bit easier than the .018 as well. Still playing, but one thing I know for sure is that the GPR don't shoot conicals worth a hoot.
Thanks Chapman, I put that fine peep in and it really tightened things up. That, plus I am starting to get used to the flinter. My boy and I shot the .22 and the .177 pellet gun in between cool downs. Even the hot barrel grouped tight, just in a different place. It's all starting to come together. The .015 patches might just be the ticket. They loaded a bit easier than the .018 as well. Still playing, but one thing I know for sure is that the GPR don't shoot conicals worth a hoot.
Chap Gleason
04-21-2007, 08:18 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
I've read that a 1:60 twist the longest conical that could be stabalized would be .50 approx. ( http://home.insightbb.com/~bspen/ in "A little Math" )
In a .50 cal well a ball is about it. I'm going to get some buffalo ballets and some Keith FN from PR Bullets and try them. both are about 240 - 300 gr in weight.
In a .50 cal well a ball is about it. I'm going to get some buffalo ballets and some Keith FN from PR Bullets and try them. both are about 240 - 300 gr in weight.
04-21-2007, 09:35 PM
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RE: Oh yaaaaa!
ORIGINAL: HuntAway
I've read that a 1:60 twist the longest conical that could be stabalized would be .50 approx. ( http://home.insightbb.com/~bspen/ in "A little Math" )
In a .50 cal well a ball is about it. I'm going to get some buffalo ballets and some Keith FN from PR Bullets and try them. both are about 240 - 300 gr in weight.
I've read that a 1:60 twist the longest conical that could be stabalized would be .50 approx. ( http://home.insightbb.com/~bspen/ in "A little Math" )
In a .50 cal well a ball is about it. I'm going to get some buffalo ballets and some Keith FN from PR Bullets and try them. both are about 240 - 300 gr in weight.
