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  1. Idaholewis

    robwheeler is a Straight Shooter

    I bought a new Hankins Adjustable Sizer Die recently from forum member robwheeler, The Die was in my Mailbox today, I spoke with Rob on the Phone a little bit ago, I enjoyed visiting with him, and feel i made a new friend :lewis: Thanks again @robwheeler
  2. Idaholewis

    1:18 Twist GM “Business Rifle” & BACO’s BIG “Money” Bullet

    This morning’s outing, My BACO BIG “Money“ Bullet through my 32“ Green Mountain 1:18 Twist Barrel, This is the Barrel that Idahoron Gifted me a few years back, This barrel shoots extremely well when i do my part, This makes 3 Different BACO Bullets it has Shot very well. I am looking forward to...
  3. Idaholewis

    The BIG “Money”

    I just got a new Bullet this Morning, it is a BACO “Money” Nose. A good friend Cast these for me, I am Looking forward to trying these in my 1-17 Twist Rice Barrel, affectionately named “Eleanor“ :) 550 Grains Cast of 1-20 Alloy, 1.54 Long They will “Lift Off“ in this Barrel :lewis:
  4. Idaholewis

    sdporter Roundball Mold Modify

    This is a shout out to Forum member, and friend of mine @sdporter for an AWESOME Job on a Lyman Roundball Mold Modify he did for me, Thank you Stacey :lewis: To appreciate this you have to know how Horrible Lyman Roundball Mold Sprues are, They are RIDICULOUSLY Bad. Lyman leaves the Top of...
  5. Idaholewis

    SOLD Lyman Whitworth Mold

    This Mold is like New, 60.00 Shipped
  6. Idaholewis

    SOLD Lyman Gould Mold

    Lyman Gould Hollow Point Mold, Like new, It also comes with a Flat Pin i had made for Casting the Bullet Solid as well as Hollow Point. 80.00 Shipped The Mold Casts a very nice Bullet, They shoot spectacular in the 1:20 and 1:30, and 1:48 Twist
  7. Idaholewis

    Williams FP Hawken VS Lyman 57SML

    This 500 Yard .54 Cal video turned out to be as much a Sight comparison as the Shoot itself. This is the Williams FP Hawken VS the Lyman 57SML, i have said it for years now that i feel the Williams FP Hawken is a Better Built sight, This video shows what i am talking about. They are both good...
  8. Idaholewis

    Schuetzen Powder Accuracy Test & Velocity

    I accuracy shot Schuetzen 2F Powder this morning, and shot over my Chronograph to gather Velocity Data. .54 Cal Patched Roundball, 224 Grain Ball. Powder charge was 80 Grains by WEIGHT. I used a Proven Load for this Short Range accuracy Test (Patch/Ball Combo) that performed excellent yesterday...
  9. Idaholewis

    Patched Roundball, Over Powder Patch

    Over Powder Patches, Why i use them. Lube plays a BIG Role in Protecting the Patch. I can’t stress enough, Lube your Patches with a Good Quality, Proven Lube. How simple it is to use an Over Powder Patch to protect the Patched Ball. This Patch is serving the same purpose as my 1/8 Wool Felt...
  10. Idaholewis

    .54 Cal Patched Roundball Accuracy Test

    I accuracy tested some Patched Roundball this morning in my Old STOCK 1:48 Twist .54 Cal TC Renegade, She did awesome :lewis: The Video My same 60 Yard Spot First 3 Shot Group, 80 Grains of Swiss 2F Powder, .530 Balls i cast from one of my Old RCBS Molds, My Home Cut .020 Pocket Drill...
  11. Idaholewis

    SOLD USA CVA Mountain Rifle .45 Caliber

    I bought this Old Rifle New in the Box a few years ago, Looking for a new home as i just don’t shoot it. Rifle will ship in it’s original Box. This is an Old USA Stamped Rifle, 4 Screw Patch Box, Square Thimbles, Pewter Nose Cap. Rifle is in excellent Condition, like new. It has 1 small hole in...
  12. Idaholewis

    .54 Cal, 500 Yards

    After yesterday’s Sight in, and Group shoot with the Ole Stock TC Renegade 1:48 Twist .54 Cal I couldn’t resist trying 500 Yards with it :) I was able to TAG it :lewis: But i had a Sight issue happening that had me fighting it, You will see what i mean in the Video. In short, These Lyman 57SMLs...
  13. Idaholewis

    .54 Cal TC Renegade STOCK 1:48 Twist Accuracy Test

    This was another New Rifle i have never Shot, Old Pre-Warning .54 Cal STOCK 1:48 Twist, Just the way they came from the Factory years ago, The ONLY thing that is NOT Stock is the Sights, I just Set this Rifle up yesterday evening, and Shot it this morning, I bought this Gun New from a Guy on...
  14. Idaholewis

    Shout out to Bestill

    I know @bestill hasn’t been active on the Forum for quite sometime now, But hopefully he sees this. I want to say thanks for Jeff’s advise on the use of Hoppes #9 and Isopropyl Alcohol 50/50 Mixture for Swabbing between Shots, This stuff is AWESOME! It has made life SO SO much easier When...
  15. Idaholewis

    500 Yards, STOCK 1:48 Twist TC Renegade .50 Cal

    Yesterday’s short range accuracy test with the Ole STOCK TC Renegade .50 Cal showed me PLENTY enough to Head for Some distance :) The Old Renegade was up for the Challenge :lewis: The Video The Gong is 500 Yards, Ranged with my Leica 1600 Rangefinder BACO .492-450 Swaged Cupped Base...
  16. Idaholewis

    1:48 Twist .50 Cal TC Renegade (PRB & “i Bullet” Testing)

    I did some more short range accuracy testing with the STOCK 1:48 Twist .50 Cal TC Renegade. Just more proof that These Old 48 Twist Rifles are EXTREMELY Capable :) Ready for Longer Range Testing Now, I am hoping to shoot 400-500 Yards with it next 60 Yards I shot My ”i Bullet” And .490 &...
  17. Idaholewis

    RICE .50 Cal 1:24 Twist 2 Bullet Short Range Test

    I have been asked by a few guy’s if I would try a few of my Lighter Bullets through my 1:24 Twist Rice Barrel, I was able to get it done this afternoon :lewis: 60 Yards My Bullshop Clone Bullet (Modified Accurate Molds #51-450M) and My “i Bullet” Accurate Molds #50-415i, Both Lubed with my...
  18. Idaholewis

    Lyman Roundball Molds

    For the most part i am a Lyman Mold fan, but when it comes to their Roundball Molds i am NOT, and this is why. I go RCBS for my Roundball Molds, They cast a REALLY nice Ball :lewis: Lyman leaves the Top of their Mold Blocks “Proud” It’s to bad They don’t mill the Top of their blocks down until...
  19. Idaholewis

    200 Yard Patched Roundball Gong Shoot

    Patched Roundball was on the Menu this morning, I really enjoy Shooting Roundball :lewis: It was an odd morning for Lighting, It doesn’t look it in the Video, But I had to work harder at seeing the Gong good and Sharp this morning. Lighting, and Target color are CRITICAL when shooting with...
  20. Idaholewis

    TC Patriot .45 Cal, 100 Yard Gong

    This little .45 Cal TC Patriot AMAZES me, This Pistol is WICKED Accurate, Yesterday’s bug hole Group at 30 Yards inspired me to go long with it :) Gong is a Ranged 100 Yards 3 Shots, what you are seeing here is shots 2 & 3, in the Video you can see shot #1 Hits EXACTLY with Shot #2, I...
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