Mini Ball at 430 yds

[CoyoteJoe]

Thanks for the correction, I watched it with the sound off as usual.

 

[ResearchPress]

That's a huge amount of elevation for only 430 yards. I agree with others who suggest the target is above the bench necessitating the shooter to aim up.

For comparison, below is a picture of a friend shooting at 800 yards with an Enfield at Bisley (Surrey, England). The range here is pretty flat.

The Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain holds national rifle championships matches for the Enfield out to 600 yards. A club I belong to has an aggregate match for the Enfield of 15 shoots at each distance, 600 & 800 yards.

David

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Do you know what they use for loads?


Actually, I agree that the target was elevated after looking at the video again.

 

[ResearchPress]

For 800 yards it varies with shooter, but average will be 80-90 grains of an FFg equivalent (although some use more). Some have modified base plugs for their Minie bullets such that they cast with thick skirts.

David

 

[Pete Gaimari]

With a 500gr conical?

 

[ResearchPress]

Typically heavier; 530 grain plus (mine weigh approx 560 grains).

David

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Ok, thanks. I guess once you get that big bullet moving. It wants to keep going.

Did the recoil get to you?

 

[ResearchPress]

The hardest part of the recoil is having minimal contact of the head on the stock. It can leave the head unsupported giving a sort of whip-lash effect. The straight stock of the Enfield helps here when compared to other contemporary rifles shooting the Minie bullet.

David