oneoldboot
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Greetings! This is my first post, but have spent hours on the site reading various posts.
I am still new to ML and decided to buy a Pedersoli Kentuckian .54 caliber flintlock pistol kit. Despite being mechanically challenged, I finished the wood and got it together with not issues. My problem is at the range.
Day 1: I started with 40 grains 3F, a .530 RB, and .018 teflon ticking. I fired 3 shots at a target posted on a 4x4 backboard 25 yards distant. All 3 shots hit and “skipped” along the ground after ~10 yards. My hold was good and off a bag. I then increased the charge to 45, 50, and 55 grains (3F). I shot 2 shots each and never hit the backboard. When I stood ~ 10 yards in front of the target, I was hitting ~ 2 feet low.
Day 2: I thought the issue was a high front post, so next time I went out, I put a silver dot ~ ½ down the front sight. I again started at 25 yards with 55 grains 3F and have no idea where any of the balls were hitting. I ruled out too high a front sight. When I fired from ~10 yards, I was firing ~ 18” low and left (shooting left is “normal” for me with any gun or sight). My patches were not torn or burnt up.
I am not sure if it is me, the barrel, or patch/ball. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
oneoldboot
I am still new to ML and decided to buy a Pedersoli Kentuckian .54 caliber flintlock pistol kit. Despite being mechanically challenged, I finished the wood and got it together with not issues. My problem is at the range.
Day 1: I started with 40 grains 3F, a .530 RB, and .018 teflon ticking. I fired 3 shots at a target posted on a 4x4 backboard 25 yards distant. All 3 shots hit and “skipped” along the ground after ~10 yards. My hold was good and off a bag. I then increased the charge to 45, 50, and 55 grains (3F). I shot 2 shots each and never hit the backboard. When I stood ~ 10 yards in front of the target, I was hitting ~ 2 feet low.
Day 2: I thought the issue was a high front post, so next time I went out, I put a silver dot ~ ½ down the front sight. I again started at 25 yards with 55 grains 3F and have no idea where any of the balls were hitting. I ruled out too high a front sight. When I fired from ~10 yards, I was firing ~ 18” low and left (shooting left is “normal” for me with any gun or sight). My patches were not torn or burnt up.
I am not sure if it is me, the barrel, or patch/ball. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
oneoldboot