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  1. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    I was. I am just unfamiliar with the 'All Modern Stuff'' discipline. Last time anyone used .38 spl lead in even semi-serious competition was right after Police in the US switched to semi-auto. Then it was mousefart-loaded full wadcutters at 10'. Only thing lively in .38spl for a long time's been...
  2. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    What competitions?
  3. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    A most interesting theory. I wonder why it never took off?
  4. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    Why?
  5. DementedMindOfJac

    Gluing leather to flint

    Only up to the point the flint resembles a miniature hand-axe that threatens to cut the frizzen in half lengthways. At that point I carefully stash the flint with all the other stuff that I'll throw away in 12 or 15 years.
  6. DementedMindOfJac

    The Items of Faith. The Dogma of Muzzleloading.com

    Well it's the difference between knowing WHAT to think as opposed to HOW to think.
  7. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

  8. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    Aye. I'm thinking rounding off them nice sharp edges on the lands and grooves could only be improved by taking a center-punch to the crown. I'd not be sticking anything harder than my barrel down it.
  9. DementedMindOfJac

    Greetings from Middle Tennessee

    The side I normally hang out on. The other side has concrete benches better for bench-shooters, but I like this side so I can lay out all my crap.
  10. DementedMindOfJac

    Greetings from Middle Tennessee

    Same-same. But I'd rather drive 45 miles than pay by the hour. Artificial pressure and guns don't mix.
  11. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 caliber

    That's really up to you. I'd start off at maybe 20. Shorter range forgives shooter error to a greater degree. Once you have a good load, move the mark out to 50 or wherever. Don't be surprised if you have tight groups but they stack slightly differently at different ranges. I have noticed that...
  12. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 caliber

    The usual method is to start low and work up. That's because it's easier to start at one end and work to the other than start in the middle and work both ways. I'd start with 20gr, increase in 2 or 2 1/2gr increments till I find the "sweet spot." Most important thing in my possibles bag is a...
  13. DementedMindOfJac

    Greetings from Middle Tennessee

    Hey. You anywhere near Manchester, I know a 300 Meter rifle range that costs 10 bucks a day to shoot. Weekdays from light enough to shoot till too dark, Sundays, noon to too dark. Great for days I pitch up at 10 AM, fire 40 loads, and leave at 4 pm. Gunsmith and gunstore on site. Got pistol and...
  14. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    Bad juju to steal guns. I had a S&W in the post-modern .36-ish cal. walk off on me one time. Sole suspect wound up pushing up daisies not long after. Shot himself in the liver with a whiskey cork, so they tell me. Bad juju. Mostly I shoot carefully-culled cast Minie Balls, greased with beeswax...
  15. DementedMindOfJac

    Barrel Condition

    I never heard of spermwhale oil used in MLs, never mind tranny fluid. I read accounts of oldtimers swearing on everything from bear to goose fat to beeswax and combinations. While I'm adventurous enough to know that M2HB's and 240B's run just fine 10W40, I have never thought of using petroleum...
  16. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 rifle accuracy at distance

  17. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 rifle accuracy at distance

    Mebbe so. Mebbe not.
  18. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 rifle accuracy at distance

    A ball has virtually identical the resistance ("drag") as a conical. I do not believe it's possible to launch a .50 175gr roundball and have it reach 500 yds. It loses velocity too fast, and even Howitzering a RB at max elevation, I doubt it can reach 500yds. I do know that it's possible to...
  19. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 rifle accuracy at distance

    Yes. However, the projectiles do not maintain the same velocity. RB bleeds much faster than conical. I'm certain you'll find a .36 will outrange a .50 with a 175gr conical vs 175gr RB, velocities being equal. Time of flight, I think you'll find to be different. Enough difference to make a...
  20. DementedMindOfJac

    .36 rifle accuracy at distance

    It's the nature of the Roundball. It has the largest resistance footprint per volume. With conicals the resistance footprint is slightly larger, but the ball, having twice or more the volume will bleed velocity much slower, thus shooting flatter over range. The lighter projectile is also more...
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