Just got back from the Alifia rendezvous and had some fun target shooting. My main rifle is an older CVA Hawkins cap lock in .50 caliber, pretty much of beater which cost me a whole $75.00 a few years ago and took a few months to get right. Well the old girl did me well even though my final score for all five targets was abysmal. The conditions were chilly with a gusting 15 mph cross wind which always makes it interesting. Up close at 25 and 50 yds it was hit or miss, mainly shooter's error. I was surprised once I warmed up and reached out to 100 yds, I ended up in sixth place on the 100 yd target after three days of competition, go figure. Finally got the windage right after totally missing the target with the first few shots. Even at 100 yds the rifle was shooting pretty much flat with a load of 65 grains 3F Geox, pillow ticking soaked with Bore Butter and a home cast .490 RB. Good times were had by all.