New "Old" TC Firehawk first range day

[user 24649]

I finally got to go to my range today with the 54 TC Firehawk I recently acquired. I learned that both TC Maxi balls and Hornady great plains in 54 are not made anymore. Always shot the TC maxi-ball with good results in old Firehawk. I found and ordered a 20 pack of unlubed 54 caliber TC maxi-balls from track of the Wolf along with lubed wonder wads, and SPG lube from Midway. The 2 youngest grandkids helped with the pan lubing last night.
Went to the range this morning and loaded up with 100 grains of Triple 7 FFFG. Achieved 1462 Fps with that load. 2nd shot with 90 grains felt good, got 1374 fps. 3rd shot got 1367. Took measurement then made scope adjustment before firing 3 shot group. Shots 4,5, and 6 made a pretty good group. Felt satisfied with load that averaged 1367 FPS with only slight deviations. loaded up 1 more for a 100 yard test on deer sized target. result would be a dead deer. Very happy with the way this Firehawk shoots conicals. TC was on to something with the 1:38 twist. This will be my creek bottom and still hunting rifle. Can't wait to make meat next season. TC

 

[HC]

Lookin good.

 

[Nit Wit]

Why don't you buy a maxi-ball mould?
Nit Wit

 

[user 24649]

Why don't you buy a maxi-ball mould?
Nit Wit

I might later, this gun will probably not be shot as much except during hunting season. Might just buy 5 more 20 packs for 50.00. a 100 would last me for years.

 

[user 24649]

Lookin good.

Thanks

 

[deermanok]

Looks like you're ready for next deer season.

 

[user 24649]

Looks like you're ready for next deer season.

yeah, but dang thats10 months away!

 

[quake]

Congrats on your new Firehawk. They are fine rifles.

 

[user 24649]

Congrats on your new Firehawk. They are fine rifles.
yes sir, thanks

 

[rjordan44]

Try some groundhogs hunting with Your Firehawk .

 

[user 24649]

Try some groundhogs hunting with Your Firehawk .

no groundhogs in southeast texas but plan on getting after wild hogs with it.

 

[bdog]

Nice shootin!

 

[Okie Hog]

Good shooting.

My .54 Fire Hawk fires patched round balls very well.

 

[user 24649]

Good shooting.

My .54 Fire Hawk fires patched round balls very well.

Good shooting.

My .54 Fire Hawk fires patched round balls very well.

I have some round balls haven't tried them yet. With conicals shooting this well will keep round balls for back-up.

 

[Confederate rifleman]

Look up some of Idaholewis' videos on shooting Maxis. He got much better accuracy lubing the bottom groove only. Excess spins off irregularly in flight, and can have a negative effect on accuracy. Capandball on YouTube reports similar results. Both them fellas can SHOOT!
Plus it saves money on lube!
I absolutely agree with you about the 1-38 twist. My .50 Firehawk beats my Omegas (1-28) by a good bit. She dotes on the Lyman version of the Hornady Plains bullet. 400 grains, Spg lube, an Ox Yoke .54 wad ( remember to go up a caliber on the wad) and 70 grains of 3f Swiss. 1340 fps and sub 2 inch 100 yard 3 shot groups.
What she does with 230- 300 grain .45 cal Hornady XTPs, is a joy to behold!
Happy happy happy...