Just got done shooting a Lyman Mustang last week with my dad. We started with 130gr 777 pellets behind a 270gr Speer GD FN. Couldn't get it consistently in a 8 inch target at 50yds. They loaded almost too easily and I thought that maybe he was getting blowby around the sabot. Speers are .429 and XTP's are .430.... SO, for giggles, I loaded my tried and true 100gr 777 pellets behind a 44cal 240gr XTP.... 2 touching @ 50yds and 3 shot 2 inch group @ 100yds. We put a lifesized paper deer target @ 200yds. Holding 6 inches above the back, I put both in the bottom of the lungs (4 inches apart - one was 18in low, the other was 16in). I wish I would have taken pics. It impressed us both.
It's my dad's gun, so he's wondering about the TRUE energy at that range. He won't hesitate at 150yds, but is unsure about the energy at 200yds. Any thoughts?
It's my dad's gun, so he's wondering about the TRUE energy at that range. He won't hesitate at 150yds, but is unsure about the energy at 200yds. Any thoughts?