Shot My GPR Build Today

[PrimitiveHunter]

I got a chance to shoot my 50 cal persussion GPR today. First time the rifle's been shot. First time I've ever shot a BP rifle. Didn't even adjust the sights. This is 12 rounds from 25 yards with me sitting on the ground and my elbows on my knees. I shot 50gr of RS Pyrodex (have 5 lbs of Graf fffg waiting for when I use the Pyrodex up), and .010 lubed patches. I also have .015" and .018" patches but figure I'll shoot the first 100 balls with the .010" patches. Shot .490" Hornady RBs. Ran a spit patch every other round. I'm pretty pleased! I didn't measure the group but you can get a good idea of it.

 

[Swampman]

Looks real good! Those GPRs are very good shooters. Do you have any pics of the gun?

 

[PrimitiveHunter]

Looks real good! Those GPRs are very good shooters. Do you have any pics of the gun?

Thanks! Here's a link to my "Build" thread.


GPR Build

 

[jbtusa]

Your GPR will get even better the more you shoot it. It takes 100+ rounds through it to settle down.

 

[Emet Huntsman]

I'll testify to that -- bought one at auction, .54. First time to the range and at 50 yards shot the center our of the target -- one hole.
Nice job on the build :thumbsup: (tho I did have to do a double take on the rear sight. :hmm:

 

[PreglerD]

Congrats! :thumbsup: Outstanding!

Seeing the rifle in your build thread I noticed that you mounted the rear sight false. It has to be the other way around.

Regards

Kirrmeister

 

[PrimitiveHunter]

Congrats! :thumbsup: Outstanding!

Seeing the rifle in your build thread I noticed that you mounted the rear sight false. It has to be the other way around.

Regards

Kirrmeister

Yeah. I realized it after I took the pic but it got dark so I swapped it around and just didn't take another pic of it. I figure if I leave that one out there, people will think I'm so dumb that they'll take pity on me and give me extra pointers. :wink:

 

[bigted]

nice job on your gpr. the wood looks like you lucked out with the grain showing. also is that the vinegar finish? im near the barrel finish on mine and cant make up my mind about the final barrel finish. details please???

 

[cowpoke1955]

Once you find that sweet spot, that group will become just one ragged hole. I like my .54 GPR percussion so much, my wife bought me a .54 GPR flint kit. Had the percussion for over 30 years and the flint for 3. Both rifles are outstanding :thumbsup:

 

[BadHorse]

nice job on your gpr. the wood looks like you lucked out with the grain showing. also is that the vinegar finish? im near the barrel finish on mine and cant make up my mind about the final barrel finish. details please???

yeah its a vinegar finish, and i helped him to do it. pm me for a phone # and i can walk you through it. trust me its way easier that way

 

[Emet Huntsman]

(second post on this)
after looking at your build and your shooting results I'm turning my rear sight around too :rotf:

 

[PrimitiveHunter]

nice job on your gpr. the wood looks like you lucked out with the grain showing. also is that the vinegar finish? im near the barrel finish on mine and cant make up my mind about the final barrel finish. details please???

yeah its a vinegar finish, and i helped him to do it. pm me for a phone # and i can walk you through it. trust me its way easier that way

I may have to change my ID to bassakwardsight. :grin:

As karwelis says, it's a vinegar finish and he talked me through it over more phone calls than he thought he was going to get. BUT, it turned out soooo much better than I had even hoped for. That's always a good thing!

The grain in the stock stands out so well because I didn't stain it. I applied 10 coats of Watson Dark Walnut Danish Oil over a period of about 2-1/2 weeks. You might consider it "stained" because the oil was tinted but I draw a distinction between the two. The Danish Oil accents the beauty marks but definitely doesn't cover up any warts so you better have the wood in good shape before you start applying it. The main reason I didn't stain it is because I was looking to get a light walnut finish to compliment the grey steel.