First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

[McGuire2003]

After much tinkering with loads and sight alignment, the 100 yd run came to look like such. Not too bad for 60 y/o eyes and shaky hands ...

.490" Hornady ball, 0.020" patch, 85gr FFFg, 100 yards off-hand.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
Looks like you are on your way with that nice rifle. It was great meeting you at the Gunmaker's fair!

dave

 

[McGuire2003]

Thanks, Dave. Was great to meet you as well.

 

[64Springer]

Just looked through all seven pages.

OUTSTANDING!!!

If my first-time build ends up anywhere near your build, I'll be one happy camper.

 

[McGuire2003]

Just looked through all seven pages.

OUTSTANDING!!!

If my first-time build ends up anywhere near your build, I'll be one happy camper.

Thank you. In hindsight there are several things I would do in a different order, and some I'd do a completely different way. But all in all, I am very pleased with this rifles look and performance.

 

[Zutt-man]

@McGuire2003 how long did engraving take? Weeks? Days of 1-2 hours?

 

[McGuire2003]

@McGuire2003 how long did engraving take? Weeks? Days of 1-2 hours?

I worked on it about 10 hours across several days. A little at a time and when I got tired or sloppy, I walked away for a while.

 

[reddogge]

Very impressive. I'm assuming no problems with ignition either.

 

[McGuire2003]

Very impressive. I'm assuming no problems with ignition either.

None whatsoever. In fact it’s quite fast, I’m told by those more experienced than I. I get about 20 shots or so without cleaning, before I get a pan flash from a fouled flash hole. Tested that too after correcting the internal issues with the barrel. Surprised that I had the issues I did with a Colerain barrel.

 

[McGuire2003]

Final tweaks to powder charge yesterday and I’m calling it tuned-in … 25 yds offhand.