Bear Tooth Billy
04-30-2016, 08:59 PM
I'm messing with an original Win. 1886 in 38/56, I got some boolits from Buff arms. 250gr. .379". My first loads were
on top of 56 gr swiss, 11" group at 50 yds. Next load was 51gr 2f Swiss and .7cc dipper of psb, much better, 2" group
at 50 yds. After about 5 shots the group got bigger as I think it's fouling out, no lube ring on the end of barrel. I slugged
it and it measured .380". So I think I need a bigger bullet .381" ? with more BP lube. Any suggestions on where I can get
boolits or a mold for this project. A big lube bullet would probably have enough lube but will it shoot out to 200 yds. I was looking at accurate molds but I want to make sure I get enough lube capacity for my 26" barrel. I want to use this for
NCOWS long range competition. I'll probably upgrade to a Marbles tang sight and aperture front sight.. Thanks for your
advice.
Billy
on top of 56 gr swiss, 11" group at 50 yds. Next load was 51gr 2f Swiss and .7cc dipper of psb, much better, 2" group
at 50 yds. After about 5 shots the group got bigger as I think it's fouling out, no lube ring on the end of barrel. I slugged
it and it measured .380". So I think I need a bigger bullet .381" ? with more BP lube. Any suggestions on where I can get
boolits or a mold for this project. A big lube bullet would probably have enough lube but will it shoot out to 200 yds. I was looking at accurate molds but I want to make sure I get enough lube capacity for my 26" barrel. I want to use this for
NCOWS long range competition. I'll probably upgrade to a Marbles tang sight and aperture front sight.. Thanks for your
advice.
Billy