45 caliber deerhunter

[deermanok]

I took the little 45 out yesterday morning. It's got a 1/66 twist barrel and I have been trying 440 & 445 balls along with different patches and powder charges. 3f black and Triple 7 3f.
I also worked on the blocky rear sight by taking a 1/8" round file and opened up the notch to a bit of a semi buckhorn.
It's still a work in progress but I'm getting a handle on finding the best aim point and sight picture.
I think the most accurate load so far, as of yesterday morning, is a 445 ball, 015 cotton patch, powered by a duplex load.
10 grains volume of 3f Swiss, 50 grains v Triple 7 3f.
The reason I do this is because I have unreliable ignition in my sidelocks using straight T7.
Pictured is my last two shots of the morning @ 50 yards.

 

[snapbang]

Excellent deerman. Glad Im not a deer in your area. lol

 

[deermanok]

Excellent deerman. Glad Im not a deer in your area. lol

Thanks, I wouldn't hesitate on a shot within "bow " range.

 

[MrTom]

That's some pretty smart shooting at 50 with open sites Jim. Nice shooting! It would appear that that little gun is deer ready.

 

[smokepolehall]

Sure be looking good, it's warming up here. Shooting time !

 

[deermanok]

That's some pretty smart shooting at 50 with open sites Jim. Nice shooting! It would appear that that little gun is deer ready.

Thanks, once in a while I have a good day

 

[rusticbob]

I do the same loading procedure with my percussion guns, a little real black, maybe 10 grains, then my load of either Pyrodex or T7. I have noticed with this procedure I do not get the dreaded burnt powder buildup at the powder charge.

 

[deermanok]

I do the same loading procedure with my percussion guns, a little real black, maybe 10 grains, then my load of either Pyrodex or T7. I have noticed with this procedure I do not get the dreaded burnt powder buildup at the powder charge.

It indeed seems to burn a lot cleaner.

 

[Black Locust]

Move over, Alvin York.

 

[Dieselden454]

Dam good shooting my friend & with open sights !