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
Last edited by Flintlock1812; 04-24-2017 at 08:15 PM.
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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.Originally Posted by Maven
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not
"Thomas Jefferson"
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.
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