Old rifle, new BP shooter, wide groups

Lumpy Grits · Post by **Lumpy Grits** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 2:25 pm

Great news

Was there much volume difference between bulk vs weight

How much are you compressing now?
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Grandpagunner · Post by **Grandpagunner** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 6:46 pm

70 grains bulk equaled 68.2 grains by weight. I compressed slightly over 1/8 inch. I haven't yet worked on COAL or charge weight. I used Goex fffg and CCI br2 primers. I have some Swiss 1 1/2 on order, and plan to work up final load with it. Also spoke with Shiloh today about my tang sight...its too old to get a smaller orifice eye cup for and the one on it is designed for hunting. Thanks again for your help.

Lumpy Grits · Post by **Lumpy Grits** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 6:55 pm

Goex likes to be compressed, 1/4"-3/8" is common. Add about 2-4 more gns of powder and see what the target sez..
Look hard at Goex Old 'E' in 2F.

Swiss is to pricey for this ol-boy......Hope it works for you.
Just seat the bullet now, to just cover all the grease grooves.
G.

Grandpagunner · Post by **Grandpagunner** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 6:59 pm

Will do.

Lumpy Grits · Post by **Lumpy Grits** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:07 pm

Where are you located?
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Grandpagunner · Post by **Grandpagunner** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:21 pm

Bandon, Oregon...on the coast about120 miles north of the People's Republic of California.

Lumpy Grits · Post by **Lumpy Grits** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:29 pm

Bit far for a range run-

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Grandpagunner · Post by **Grandpagunner** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:46 pm

Nearest is Bend, OR...about 5 hours. I can shoot to 300 yards on my property and find a few back country stretches for more. Lots of mountains and trees. Beautiful but not open country.

Lumpy Grits · Post by **Lumpy Grits** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:17 pm

You can shoot on your own property-I will hate you some for that. LOL

I have to drive 20 minutes to a private range.

http://www.desertmarksmen.org/

G.

Michael Johnson · Post by **Michael Johnson** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:32 pm

Sweet looking range Gary. Nice to have opportunity close by.

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