Shot my first underhammer!

[FrontierMuzzleloading]

What a blast! I felt I was cheating with 4x scope, but it was a lot of fun to the point I was actually shaky.

.45cal ( custom fit 45-70 barrel ) Underhammer
30.5"L1 1/8"W barrel
1:22 twist
.440" round balls with .020" patch ( spit lube patch )

I first took it to 25 to zero in the scope, then backed out to 50 yards after I wiped the bore clean in the house and loaded up an assortment of powder charges.

At 50 yards, I first used 50 grains 3fg Goex and took my first 3 shots ( top right ) then I adjusted the scope down and center, took 3 more shots.


Next, for the fun of it, I loaded up a hunting charge of 70gr 3fg goex! The recovered patches were still in perfect shape as well. I kept them within 1 1/2" group with that big charge. Not bad at all! I was shaky, so I think that group will improve the next time I get set up on something a little more sturdy to offset my shakes.


I think I will hold on to her a little longer, play with her, refinish the barrel and stock to my quality,and then maybe trade or sell her off down the road. A beautiful shooting underhammer indeed! I will however put a higher power scope on it! I have a nice Konus Pro 3-10x44 with super fine cross hairs that I think will do the job nicely.

[pietro]

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You've done well, Pilgrim !


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[stubshaft]

Good job!

[Boz330]

With that twist rate it should shoot slugs very well. It looks as if someone built that for a long range gun.


Bob

[Dan Cash]

With that twist rate it should shoot slugs very well. It looks as if someone built that for a long range gun.


Bob

I agree with Bob. Try a 405 to 480 grain bullet over 70 grain 2 or 3Fg. Bet it works like a dream and will be a real elk whacker.