First shots from the .50 cal Kibler

[Gary Whiteman]

The first shots from my .50 cal Kibler colonial did not disappoint! Load was 60 gr Goex ff, .015 cotton drill patch lubed with Moose snot, .490 PRB. 25 yd target is 5 shots(don't count top 2) 50 yd target has a spread of about 2 inches. All shot off the bench. I'll take it.

 

[Rodd Boyer]

Looks like you're well on your way!
Good shooting!

 

[Rnagle]

Very good shooting. Mine was about the same. I built a colonial 50 cal. Hoping to go burn some powder tomorrow and get her tuned in.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Nicely done.

 

[zerosprk]

Nice shooting!

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Before you settle try 10 more grains in 5 grain increments as well as cutting back by 5 , Also try either a .495 ball or a slightly thicker patch . I have had more success from playing with lube and patch thickness than I have from changing ball size . Those are good groups but I'm betting they will get better once you have more trigger time on the rifle , might as well play with the loads while you are getting it .

 

[hanshi]

A .50 load of 60 grains of 3F gave me the best groups I got from my flint rifle. But at 100 yards 70 grns seemed to do a little better. You're doing really good now but it will get even better, count on it.

 

[Gary Whiteman]

Thanks for the tips guys, can't wait to try em out!

 

[tom_in_vt]

Looks like it’ll serve you well!