FrontierMuzzleloading
12-12-2017, 04:16 PM
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.
https://s5.postimg.org/hjj2zg4dz/IMG_9770.jpg
.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.
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/18/40/56/85/img_9912.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/18405685/431)
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.
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/18/40/56/85/img_9913.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/18405685/432)
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.
https://s5.postimg.org/hjj2zg4dz/IMG_9770.jpg
.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.
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/18/40/56/85/img_9912.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/18405685/431)
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.
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/18/40/56/85/img_9913.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/18405685/432)
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.