.45 Knight Moutaineer

[bronko220002]

I took my Knight Moutaineer out today to sight in the new scope and to shoot the 285 gr Powerbelt ELR bullets. It only took 2 shots to get it close at 25 yards after bore sighting it then moved the target out to 100 yards. A couple shots more and I had it where I wanted it after some scope adjustments. Next was to shoot a group.
Well I'm really disappointed with the ELRs 3 shots into a 3" group! I had some 200 gr Lehigh Bloodlines in the shooting box so I decided to see how they would do. I only had 5 more preweighed charges so I fired 2 and hit just left of the bull. Adjusted the scope and fired 2 more. Those are just above the bull. Last shot I turned the scope down just a bit too far and hit just under the bull.
I really want to shoot those ELRs but I'm going to have to do some load tweaking to shrink that group if I want to shoot any distance.

BTW the Viridian Lyxa scope it really nice and clear.

 

[sabotloader]

I really wish SSK would put the new brass .458x260CF-HP on the web site. The would be a great hunting bullet even though they need to be resized to 451.

 

[280Bravo]

I posted a while back on my results on my mountaineer 45 1:20 twist shooting the 45 powerbelt ELR and I have found that anything below 110 gr BH209 will not shoot.
I tried 90,100,110,120 and 110 was the ticket in my rifle.
100 gr charge they where 3 to 4”.

 

[bronko220002]

I sent the ELRs back to Midway for a refund. I'm going to be shooting my own paper patched bullets. They shoot under a inch with 100 gr T7

 

[MtnManTy]

I sent the ELRs back to Midway for a refund. I'm going to be shooting my own paper patched bullets. They shoot under a inch with 100 gr T7

What bullet/mold are ya casting and paper patching?

 

[bronko220002]

What bullet/mold are ya casting and paper patching?

Accutate Molds 44-390P

 

[MtnManTy]

Accutate Molds 44-390P

Gracias! How did they compare to the sst?

 

[bronko220002]

The SSTs shot a bit better. So now I have two options. But I'll probably stick with the SSTs when I start shooting longer range.

 

[Swamp]

I'm not a fan of powerbelts. I don't think they are very consistant in their manufacturing process with the copper plating. JMO