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MSmith
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Gary, this is my second target posted this month but a different gun. You can disregard if the shoot rules don't allow. I've been AWOL for so long I don't remember.
This Fall weather is still holding and I just got my lock back from the great folks at L & R Lock Co. I took it out yesterday and again today. It is working better than ever, in fact flawlessly now. Tim at L & R fixed it and has it working better than ever!!
Flint Lock Rifle 25 Yards - Offhand: Score = 24
I shot my 'custom' .50 cal. Full Stock Hawken ' Flint Lock. I start with 5 grains of Olde Eynsford 3f. On top of that goes 25grains of Triple 7 followed by a .015 moose milk lubed patch topped with a .490 Hornady round ball. I prime the pan with a little over a grain of Olde Eynsford 3f. She fires with no hesitation every time the trigger is squeezed.
This is a tough target... for me anyway.
This Fall weather is still holding and I just got my lock back from the great folks at L & R Lock Co. I took it out yesterday and again today. It is working better than ever, in fact flawlessly now. Tim at L & R fixed it and has it working better than ever!!
Flint Lock Rifle 25 Yards - Offhand: Score = 24
I shot my 'custom' .50 cal. Full Stock Hawken ' Flint Lock. I start with 5 grains of Olde Eynsford 3f. On top of that goes 25grains of Triple 7 followed by a .015 moose milk lubed patch topped with a .490 Hornady round ball. I prime the pan with a little over a grain of Olde Eynsford 3f. She fires with no hesitation every time the trigger is squeezed.
This is a tough target... for me anyway.
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Multiple guns = multiple targets!Gary, this is my second target posted this month but a different gun. You can disregard if the shoot rules don't allow. I've been AWOL for so long I don't remember.
This Fall weather is still holding and I just got my lock back from the great folks at L & R Lock Co. I took it out yesterday and again today. It is working better than ever, in fact flawlessly now. Tim at L & R fixed it and has it working better than ever!!
Flint Lock Rifle 25 Yards - Offhand: Score = 24
I shot my 'custom' .50 cal. Full Stock Hawken ' Flint Lock. I start with 5 grains of Olde Eynsford 3f. On top of that goes 25grains of Triple 7 followed by a .015 moose milk lubed patch topped with a .490 Hornady round ball. I prime the pan with a little over a grain of Olde Eynsford 3f. She fires with no hesitation every time the trigger is squeezed.
This is a tough target... for me anyway.
MSmith
40 Cal
Welcome back Chris! I've also been AWOL for quite some time but am hoping to get back in the swing of things. I seriously doubt your shooting has suffered much. If I remember correctly, you pretty much always hit what you're aiming at. Bottle caps at 25 yards aren't a problem for you they are for me. Print this month's target and give it a go. I bet you don't score less than 44.
I had a tough time with this target but I really enjoyed shooting it.
Please keep em coming.
Please keep em coming.
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As you can see I also had a tough time posting.
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Agreed Salty. Challenging, fun and great practice for them squirrel heads.
Thanks to Gary for hosting this every month.
I'm going to try to get out this weekend to shooot it - sure looked easy when I looked at it in the house!
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I figured why not, I never do a pistol target so let's give one a shot or 6. My only pistol is my .58cal 1803 Harpers Ferry that I built from a pedersoli kit a few years back and had the barrel bored smooth, true to the originals..... And I can't shoot it fer sour apples. So here's how it went, offhand, 15yds, .570 hand cast ball, 30gr goex 3F, .015 patch, Mr flintlock lube. I put em all on paper but alas, no points.
I'll do a rifle target tomorrow to make up for this performance but in the meantime here's my pistol target for your enjoyment.
Chris
I'll do a rifle target tomorrow to make up for this performance but in the meantime here's my pistol target for your enjoyment.
Chris
Good to see you back Chris.
@Fly103, you get my two thumbs up for having the guts to post your target. You also get my personal thanks, for once I won't own the "well at least I didn't shoot myself in the foot" award! All things considered, about an 8" group at 15 yards, handheld, from a smoothie is pretty good. I wouldn't stand there and let you shoot at me.
for having the guts to post your target. You also get my personal thanks, for once I won't own the "well at least I didn't shoot myself in the foot" award! All things considered, about an 8" group at 15 yards, handheld, from a smoothie is pretty good. I wouldn't stand there and let you shoot at me.- Joined
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MSmith
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I'm back! This is my third target posted this month third gun/barrel.
I'm in the process of putting together a rifle modeled on the Thompson Center Hawken. I decided to take the barrel out to see how she shoots. Now I can't wait to get started with the project that I started accumulating parts for three years ago.
Cap Lock Rifle 25 Yards - Offhand: Score = 22
50 cal Green Mountain, 32", 1: 66 twist, mounted on a TC Hawken stock.
Load: 40 gr. Triple 7 2f, followed by a .015 moose milk lubed patch topped with a .490 Hornady round ball. #11 CCI cap.
One thing I have learned with this month's target is that due to the consistency of my scores and shot placement, I'm the problem, not the rifle.
I'm in the process of putting together a rifle modeled on the Thompson Center Hawken. I decided to take the barrel out to see how she shoots. Now I can't wait to get started with the project that I started accumulating parts for three years ago.
Cap Lock Rifle 25 Yards - Offhand: Score = 22
50 cal Green Mountain, 32", 1: 66 twist, mounted on a TC Hawken stock.
Load: 40 gr. Triple 7 2f, followed by a .015 moose milk lubed patch topped with a .490 Hornady round ball. #11 CCI cap.
One thing I have learned with this month's target is that due to the consistency of my scores and shot placement, I'm the problem, not the rifle.
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I can relate to the scores and shot placement statement.I'm back! This is my third target posted this month third gun/barrel.
I'm in the process of putting together a rifle modeled on the Thompson Center Hawken. I decided to take the barrel out to see how she shoots. Now I can't wait to get started with the project that I started accumulating parts for three years ago.
Cap Lock Rifle 25 Yards - Offhand: Score = 22
50 cal Green Mountain, 32", 1: 66 twist, mounted on a TC Hawken stock.
Load: 40 gr. Triple 7 2f, followed by a .015 moose milk lubed patch topped with a .490 Hornady round ball. #11 CCI cap.
One thing I have learned with this month's target is that due to the consistency of my scores and shot placement, I'm the problem, not the rifle.
Sometimes it looks like I was standing up in a canoe trying to shoot.
Definitely not the weapon.......it's all me
"It's not the arrow...." Guys, I 've been shooting BP arms since 1970 and cartridge arms since the mid 1960's, and I've got to say accuracy (or its absence) is rarely due to the firearm.* However, it is fun regardless of how well/poorly we do, but just think of how creative we are when trying to explain away a poor showing.
*Smoothbores are a slightly different matter, but they can be made to shoot very well by juggling powder charge & granulation, RB diameter, etc., and of course, "cheek weld." In other words, it's still the shooter.
*Smoothbores are a slightly different matter, but they can be made to shoot very well by juggling powder charge & granulation, RB diameter, etc., and of course, "cheek weld." In other words, it's still the shooter.
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Shot my rifle target tonight. 25yd offhand with my Kibler SMR .40, .395 ball, .010 patch, Mr flintlock lube, over 40gr of fffg goex. Score wasn't quit what MSmith predicted
but I'll take the 36 any day!
My 3 warm up shots on an orange dot were going about 2" higher than point of aim so I took a 6 o'clock hold on the top bull, fired 2 shots and went to have a look, lo and behold they hit point of aim. Adjusted back to point of aim on the lower bills and hit pay dirt on 3 out of 4 shots and was only off by a skosh on the 4th. The SMR is just a hoot to shoot! Easily my favorite flinter!
Chris
but I'll take the 36 any day!My 3 warm up shots on an orange dot were going about 2" higher than point of aim so I took a 6 o'clock hold on the top bull, fired 2 shots and went to have a look, lo and behold they hit point of aim. Adjusted back to point of aim on the lower bills and hit pay dirt on 3 out of 4 shots and was only off by a skosh on the 4th. The SMR is just a hoot to shoot! Easily my favorite flinter!
Chris
That’s keeping things tight Chris!Shot my rifle target tonight. 25yd offhand with my Kibler SMR .40, .395 ball, .010 patch, Mr flintlock lube, over 40gr of fffg goex. Score wasn't quit what MSmith predicted
My 3 warm up shots on an orange dot were going about 2" higher than point of aim so I took a 6 o'clock hold on the top bull, fired 2 shots and went to have a look, lo and behold they hit point of aim. Adjusted back to point of aim on the lower bills and hit pay dirt on 3 out of 4 shots and was only off by a skosh on the 4th. The SMR is just a hoot to shoot! Easily my favorite flinter!
Chris
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I’m not sure why my target didn’t post.I tried. I just couldn’t put anymore in the black. Hopefully I’ll do better next time. I had a good time burning some black powder.View attachment 357938
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