Another one....54 GM barrel
90 gr. Swiss 2fg
.530 RB
.015 pillow tick w/ TOTW mink oil
Thoughts?
My input is, your patches do not look all that bad, however they could be better. IMO, they show signs of definite blow by. They also show signs of sharp edges in the bore. I suggest you try a .018 patch. My .54 GPR likes a .018 patch, Mink Oil and 90 grains of 3F with a .530 RB. It is to my belief that what I mentioned above will tighten up your groups overall. Your ML will break in after a while, thus the sharp edges will become a non-factor over time.Another one...
I have never seen a patch with so little damage and that light?.54 GM barrel
90 gr. Swiss 2fg
.530 RB
.015 pillow tick w/ TOTW mink oil
Thoughts?
First I would try .018 patches. Your ML most likely will like them and your groups should prove it. Maybe that’s all need be done.The barrel has been shot for almost a decade by it's previous owner.
Could it still be sharp?
Indeed, could be an issue at the crown as well. Good point, Cruiser.Not good! Should be no cutting of the patch material where it rides the bore. You can get acceptable accuracy with a patch like that but it can definitely do better. Polish the bore, Polish and shape the muzzle/crown and try the same patching and maybe thicker if it will load.
.54 GM barrel
90 gr. Swiss 2fg
.530 RB
.015 pillow tick w/ TOTW mink oil
Thoughts?
I shoot a 54 Colerain barrel I use a 535 round ball .005 patch 80 grains of Goex fff spit patch shoots 1” groups at 50 yards..54 GM barrel
90 gr. Swiss 2fg
.530 RB
.015 pillow tick w/ TOTW mink oil
Thoughts?
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