330 gr in the 45-70 BFR--finally got it to shoot.

[44man]

I found I need a VERY tight hold on the gun and a firm sandbag under the butt. I had one called shot where the bag broke down and the barrel came up higher. Looking through the spotting scope confirmed my call as high left with the torque I got. The only limit to the accuracy of the BFR's is the hold on the grip. I wish I was perfect but you guys know how revolvers are.
I am now happy that the boolit is not to blame---it was just ME!
This was at 50 yd's.

[crabo]

What velocity are you pushing this bullet?

[44man]

It is close to 1700. My other boolit was clocked at 1633 with less powder. I haven't run this one over the chrono though because it is a pain to get everything down to my bench. Downhill but then up hill coming out. I hate to make two trips! I can guess at around 1675 or 80 though.
I was letting the gun kind of free recoil before and noticed it would rise and torque different for each shot.

[44man]

I notice that some guns and boolits shoot better held loose but some need a tight hold, just another thing to drive us all NUTS!

[Bass Ackward]

I haven't run this one over the chrono though because it is a pain to get everything down to my bench. Downhill but then up hill coming out. I hate to make two trips!


Oh boy. :groner:

[44man]

Bass, you can't make it out of my valley without stopping three times for breath. Arm loads of junk are OUT! Have pity on us old timers.