that is what I would try. he is using a pistol load of powder. even the condition it is in I bet with some load development it would shoot a lot better then nowMaybe go 70 to 80 grains of powder and see how she shoots.
that is what I would try. he is using a pistol load of powder. even the condition it is in I bet with some load development it would shoot a lot better then nowMaybe go 70 to 80 grains of powder and see how she shoots.
Or not cleaning itThat barrel is trashed, no doubt from using substitute powders.
Ya, 35g is weak. 55g is the mildest load in my .50. Some revolvers shoot 35g.Maybe go 70 to 80 grains of powder and see how she shoots.
I bought several and have yet to try them. Only one unmentionable needs a bit so next time (right?) I shoot it I will clean it inside and out and see how they work (if they still have any moisture left in them lol)For cleaning ‘pads’, these are THE BEST you can get! They’ll even remove rust without even damaging or removing the bluing or browning, like Scothbrite pads or steel wool will!
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/big-45-frontier-metal-cleaning-pads.167852/#post-2409699
Yes Evaporust is good stuff , works well!Consider using EvapoRust to kill active rust, just be careful with it as it will remove bluing.
I did that once and it shot just fine with a patched ball or shot & wads. I made the tool to ream it out out of a length of aluminum tubing, spring steel in one end and course sandpaper to start.Even if it were reamed to a smoothbore it would be better off.
I did that once and it shot just fine with a patched ball or shot & wads. I made the tool to ream it out out of a length of aluminum tubing, spring steel in one end and course sandpaper to start.
Have bored out to .54Well, spent most of last night, scrubbing out the bore, didn't get it all, but removed a lot, and it left a fair bit of pitting behid, went to the range to shoot it, and it fowled badly, and couldn't even keep it on paper from 50yd shooting off bags. I think the barrel might be toast. Do I have any options to re-barrel it, or should I just sell it as a parts gun, and buy something new with equivalent features. It's a .50cal Lyman GPR.
No but as soon as I can get to the shop and find it I'll take one and post it.Any chance you have pictures of this setup?
No but as soon as I can get to the shop and find it I'll take one and post it.
Well it took me a while to find it, been years since it was used, beginning to think I had loaned it to someone. It is basically a home made hone.If its something I could do myself, or in the shop of a friend
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