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This was my 3rd trip to the range with the new trade gun. I have at least 40 rounds through this smoothbore altogether and I'm just starting to get used to it. I know I have a long way to go, but the last three shots were very encouraging. they were a little to the left of the quarter size dot, but it was a bit windy.
Thanks to waksupi and rfd for some good advise on sighting this smoothbore. I did drop the charge to 60 gr. 3F .530 rb .015 patch
Good shooting ; )
H/D
that'll git 'er done, for sure!
minute of paper plate, looks like you have the elevation figured out.
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So 28 gauge then? And which trade gun ... Frenchy or american or english?
Nice shooting and at what yardage please. Pictures of the baby would be nice if you can manage.
A hearty welcome to the forum as well
What distance was that group????
Fly
bigted, it is a 28 guage NorthWest trade gun.
Fly that was at 25 yds.
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Damned nice group, Flintlock! Patched RB only or did you also use an over powder wad?
Just patch and ball. I did want to try the over powder wad, but If I can keep getting groups like this I might hold off for a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maven
That is one great group for sure. In all the muzzle loaders I have had over the years I have never owned
a smooth bore. I would love to see what that rifle would group at 50 yards.
Fly
Glad to see you're having good results. Could have been a bit of wind, but I'm betting you need to change your sight picture a bit yet, to bring it to center.