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  1. Mooney 78865

    Just an observation

    I'm new to the whole black powder rifle thing, and did a Traditions 3 band Enfield kit and have just started the process of sighting it in. I have been shooting a BP revolver for some time now, and the bang for the buck far out weighs any of my "modern" pistols. You are correct, any hobby done...
  2. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    We really only drove through New York. They were still in the throws of the whole Covid thing. They had opened up for travel, but if you wanted to stay you had to have a Covid test and self isolate for 3 days or until the results came back negative. I will say this, the gas is certainly...
  3. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    When we did our trip this spring a lot of the planning while on the road initially started with COVID restrictions. Even though we were vaccinated. Shouldn't have stressed on it. Nobody checked a damn thing in any state, or park we went to. Only thing closed was federal buildings, like the...
  4. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    Thanks. Sounds easy enough. Another question, I have been making traditional paper cartridges mostly because they are a lot easier to deal with out shooting. As everyone knows, they are a time consuming endeavor. I saw on the S&S website there are "loading tubes". Seems like they would be an...
  5. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    I hear you about not being able to rest until something is sorted out. Once I find a regular range to shoot at, I plan to do just that, spend a day and shoot. I do have a question on making the change to "Holy Black". Since I'm shooting 45 grains by volume of Pyrodex FFg, and plan to shoot FFFg...
  6. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    They have certainly impressed me with their availability of products. I ordered 100 rounds I believe Thursday, and they've already shown up. Have ordered a few other items as well, and they always seem to have what I'm looking for, and ship FAST.
  7. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    I'm hoping yesterday wasn't a fluke and that I have got a handle on my sight picture. Hope to get out somewhere Thursday and shoot up some more of the cartridges I've already made. Need tomorrow and Wednesday to lick the motorhome. The wife and I spent a little over two months this spring...
  8. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    When I first ordered a month or so ago, they were experiencing a "family emergency" and things were slow to get out. Sorry to hear that was the cause.
  9. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    S&S has theirs for $12.50 for a lot of 25. I think I payed $9-10 shipping for 100. They are out of New York, and I'm on the far side of the world to USPS. They've been good at shipping and seem to have most everything I've wanted in stock.
  10. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    I figured that moving out to 100 yards the POI would drop. I didn't expect that the rounds would come left like they did. I'm going to run out to the Gun Club at some point tomorrow and talk to the powers that be about shooting black powder. I'm real happy I've been able to get on target...
  11. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    I made it out today and shot at 100 yards right out of the gate. My aiming point was the bullseye, no elevation or windage corrections. I experimented with my "sight picture" for the first 10-15 rounds before settling in on balancing the red circle on the front blade. Put up a new target and...
  12. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    Definitely no indoor for the Pietta either. I do take my Berretta PX4 "carry" indoor once and a while, but mostly outdoor for that as well.
  13. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    Hope your right.
  14. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    I guess tomorrow we'll see at 100 yards. The RC club I belong to has a rifle/pistol "range" set up for members to use. Was going to shoot this morning, but folks started showing up early to beat the heat and I decided to take a pass on the rifle. While the "range" is not close to the field, it...
  15. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    As much fun as that sounds, I think I'll see how things go after re bedding the barrel around the plug end. Also re "blacking" the front sight and adjusting my sight picture. It isn't off much. Maybe a right handed gun with a left hand shooter.... .
  16. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    Well, who would have believed it. I found a single container of FFFg Goex! Old stock from the former sporting goods store that changed hands a few months ago. Of course I have 50 cartridges made up with the Pyrodex. Now I'm thinking I will dump the Pyrodex and use the Goex....
  17. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    Probably have, just haven't found the recipe!
  18. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    Shooting it as fast as I can!
  19. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    It is time consuming rolling them. I'll have to try running them through the sizer next batch.
  20. Mooney 78865

    First black powder rifle, headed to the range.

    S*&t! Didn't think of lubing then sizing. Hate being new...
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