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Men,
I went to the range the other day to do some testing. Results were intersting. All shooting was done with my Bill Large, full stock Hawken 50 cal. Your results might be different.
First up was Graffs 3F. I have a big supply of this and was planning on using it at my match shoots this year. Using a 50 grain charge, .490 ball I cast myself, Ticking spitpatch cut at the muzzle, #11 Remington Cap, I proceeded to shoot without cleaning to see how much fouling developed. Accuracy was VERY good, all hitting into a very small group at 25 yards. At about 15 rounds, it was very hard to seat the PRB. After cleaning, it was good for another 15 before fouling picked back up.
Next was GOEX 3F with the same 50 grain charge, and same PRB. I fired no less than 50 rounds with no excess fouling. The first shot and the last shot slid down the barrel with the same force. Accuracy was of course outstanding, Fouling light.
Graffs powder would be just fine if a man wanted to clean after every 10 rounds or so. Accuracy was great, but the fouling does require cleaning.
I have been using Goex for 30 years and it looks like I won't be switching any time soon. Its wonderful accuracy and light fouling is just what I am after. I do not mind cleaning one bit, but the piece of mind that the first shot will go into the same group as my 50th is just what I want for match shooting.
Headhunter
I went to the range the other day to do some testing. Results were intersting. All shooting was done with my Bill Large, full stock Hawken 50 cal. Your results might be different.
First up was Graffs 3F. I have a big supply of this and was planning on using it at my match shoots this year. Using a 50 grain charge, .490 ball I cast myself, Ticking spitpatch cut at the muzzle, #11 Remington Cap, I proceeded to shoot without cleaning to see how much fouling developed. Accuracy was VERY good, all hitting into a very small group at 25 yards. At about 15 rounds, it was very hard to seat the PRB. After cleaning, it was good for another 15 before fouling picked back up.
Next was GOEX 3F with the same 50 grain charge, and same PRB. I fired no less than 50 rounds with no excess fouling. The first shot and the last shot slid down the barrel with the same force. Accuracy was of course outstanding, Fouling light.
Graffs powder would be just fine if a man wanted to clean after every 10 rounds or so. Accuracy was great, but the fouling does require cleaning.
I have been using Goex for 30 years and it looks like I won't be switching any time soon. Its wonderful accuracy and light fouling is just what I am after. I do not mind cleaning one bit, but the piece of mind that the first shot will go into the same group as my 50th is just what I want for match shooting.
Headhunter