I have been trying to shoot at a local match. Now, the guy who used to come in last is really glad I'm showing up. I know I'm not a great shot...however I am better than what I'm getting from my rifle. I have a CVA Plains rifle in 50 caliber. I am shooting round ball from a Lee combo mold. That is the mold that makes a round ball and a real bullet. I can shoot better groups with my Mossberg 590 smooth bore and Lee 7/8oz slugs!
I have had several things suggested to me.
1. I should be shooting a .490 ball with a thicker patch.
2. I should be using an over the powder patch
3. I should learn how to shoot...I'm trying dude I am.
I have to use a pretty thin patch with the Lee round balls. What is the rule? Will I be more accurate with a smaller RB and a thicker patch.
I don't understand the over powder patch. The guy who does this sticks a patch part way down his barrel with his starter. He then loads a ball and patch like normal. I don't see how that helps. Would it help to make some 50 cal nitro cards and put one over the powder?
Do you folks have any thoughts or can you direct me to some info on developing an accurate load for a front stuffer. I know from years of loading cartridges that the load makes a difference. I assume this must also be true with these rifles.
As far a learning how to shoot. I am working on that!