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Flintlocks have vexed me for years. I've had good rifles, not so good rifles and now I have a very fine long rifle. Even she gave me fits! But, after learning where to put the bag when shooting from the bench, as.far out towards the muzzle as possible) I'm in a happy place.
Took Vixen out today. First time since the end of January. I told her that we have to learn to play nice. Or else!
At 50 yards, first 3 were an inch. 2nd 3 were 1 13/16ths ( Had a blown patch) and the last 3 were 1 1/2. For me, these are really excellent results! So. If flinters give you fits, don't give up!
Gonna practice HARD to be ready for the after Christmas flintlock season here in Pennsylvania.
The load is a Hornady .490 ball, Ox Yoke .015 patch lubed with Bore Butter, a .54 Ox Yoke lubed wad over 70 gr of 3f Swiss.
Took Vixen out today. First time since the end of January. I told her that we have to learn to play nice. Or else!
At 50 yards, first 3 were an inch. 2nd 3 were 1 13/16ths ( Had a blown patch) and the last 3 were 1 1/2. For me, these are really excellent results! So. If flinters give you fits, don't give up!
Gonna practice HARD to be ready for the after Christmas flintlock season here in Pennsylvania.
The load is a Hornady .490 ball, Ox Yoke .015 patch lubed with Bore Butter, a .54 Ox Yoke lubed wad over 70 gr of 3f Swiss.