Sighted the Leman in today!!

[Southarkrob]

I finally got to shoot the Leman Trade rifle from TOW that I had built. All I can say is if that 8pt that gave me the slip twice last week at my stand when i had my bow shows up this coming Sat...he might be in trouble! My Leman shot good but WAAAY Low...like 18" low at 45 yds... a little file work and it is hitting dead center and about 1" high at the same distance. I can hit a 4" circle with it at 70yds (bout the max distance of most of my stands). I am stoked as I havent shot an open sited muzzleloader in almost 16 years. Really looking forward to next weekend. Just thought I would share. Robbie

 

[necchi]

Sounds like ya got'er dialed in,
Good luck too ya,,make some meat! :wink:

 

[wattlebuster]

Just think how good she will shoot when you get used to each other :thumbsup:

 

[Southarkrob]

This gun shoots a whole lot better than I do.... I cant wait to get to know her a little better...

 

[rr11]

Love a story with a happy ending. Go get that 8 pt. :bow:

 

[dc7x64]

Let's see a picture of that Leman!....Please.

 

[Tony Logan]

I bet it did take a "little bit" of filing to correct that 18 inch drop. Main thing is at least you got it dialed in for your deer hunt. Good luck with the 8pt. I hope he comes back for another visit.

 

[Southarkrob]

It took ALOT of filing...and the sight was hard to see...my buddy that was helping me filed the front of the sight...that helped seeing it in low light alot easier. I am hoping that 8 pt makes a repeat appearance...I didnt go around my stand last weekend at all. I am shooting 95gr ffg, .530 RB with a .18 pillow ticking patch...my question is ...I have only killed 1 deer with a round ball..and that was 16 years ago (killed a bunch of deer with a inline ml). Where I am hunting is really thick...would you take a front should shot at 45 yds with my set up?? I try to break most of the deer down at this stand due to the fact that it really sucks if they run. Will a round ball break bone like a regular bullet?? Thanks Robbie