j23
09-11-2010, 02:30 PM
Well, I just wanted to share my sense of accomplishment with everyone...
My Uberti Henry 45LC is ready for deer season..
WW cases.
CCI Large Rifle primers.
8.0g Unique
Lee 45-255-RF straight wheelweights- water quenched (...avg. about 262 grs.)
I havent had a chance to chrono them yet.. my buddy has been busy with his chrono so I havent had the chance to borrow it yet.. I just need to buy one already..
At any rate.. I sighted her in (old school style; I had to file on the front sight...) at 50 yards. About 3 inches down at 75 yards. At 50 yards, Im throwing three shots into groups between an inch and a half, to two inches. I can easily hit the bottom of a pop can at 50 yards; the whole can at 75.. Im not sure of the velocity, but I am going to guess about 1000 fps out of that 24" barrel? Anyone have a guess???
I figure 75 yards max, those hard cast 45 Lee bullets are going to shoot through at just about any angle. I wont get any expansion, but the meplat is REAL wide, so it should displace some tissue, Im going for a shoulder break or double lung, and I should be able to eat right up to the hole. Im going to give her a try for doe season.. maybe even buck season. Shes heavy, but balances perfect, and she's GORGEOUS!!!
Thoughts on the velocity, or anything for that matter? Everyone think Ill be ok with my load?
My Uberti Henry 45LC is ready for deer season..
WW cases.
CCI Large Rifle primers.
8.0g Unique
Lee 45-255-RF straight wheelweights- water quenched (...avg. about 262 grs.)
I havent had a chance to chrono them yet.. my buddy has been busy with his chrono so I havent had the chance to borrow it yet.. I just need to buy one already..
At any rate.. I sighted her in (old school style; I had to file on the front sight...) at 50 yards. About 3 inches down at 75 yards. At 50 yards, Im throwing three shots into groups between an inch and a half, to two inches. I can easily hit the bottom of a pop can at 50 yards; the whole can at 75.. Im not sure of the velocity, but I am going to guess about 1000 fps out of that 24" barrel? Anyone have a guess???
I figure 75 yards max, those hard cast 45 Lee bullets are going to shoot through at just about any angle. I wont get any expansion, but the meplat is REAL wide, so it should displace some tissue, Im going for a shoulder break or double lung, and I should be able to eat right up to the hole. Im going to give her a try for doe season.. maybe even buck season. Shes heavy, but balances perfect, and she's GORGEOUS!!!
Thoughts on the velocity, or anything for that matter? Everyone think Ill be ok with my load?