Postal Match Start

[Ga.Smokey]

Diapers, baby shark and Spider-Man are getting in mine

Lol and you thought you were done with all that stuffff

 

[smokepolehall]

It's been windy & raining as always. Day later & my winds will gust to 40 mph today. Not trying today either

 

[X-ring]

I'm running carbide at .036 " Im checking the hole every time I clean the plug. It isn't moving so far.

After sending a bunch of rounds downrange, I heard a little voice in my head say "Check the flash hole liner stupid!" The .036 pin gauge dropped right through. Lesson learned. X

 

[X-ring]

First time this year on the club range for a 200yd postal...........

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Just for giggles........ I sent 5 at 600yds before leaving for home. My target came off the backboard after my first shot GRRRRRRRRRR.
I seen another target hanging there and knowing it wouldn't have been shot with a 45cal, sent the next 4 rounds.


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Nice! That 200 yd. target will be tough to beat. X

 

[Ninering62]

I have got to get out of this State. My cargo trailer i live almost flipped over last night. Winds up as high as 70 mph hit us a direct hit. Was not a good feeling. Been up most of the night.

Glad you’re ok

 

[ENCORE50A]

After sending a bunch of rounds downrange, I heard a little voice in my head say "Check the flash hole liner stupid!" The .036 pin gauge dropped right through. Lesson learned. X

I have no clue how many rounds I've sent through my ASG plug, but its right at .034" tight.

 

[Dieselden454]

50-5X
Hot tip. Make sure that your flash hole liner isn't burnt out BEFORE you waste a lot of bullets and powder! X

Thats some Dam good shooting ! Better then some with center fire.

 

[Dieselden454]

It's been windy & raining as always. Day later & my winds will gust to 40 mph today. Not trying today either

Good to know that you're ok.

 

[Dieselden454]

The printable target
Print on 8x11 standard printer paper in landscape setting on your printer.

I like the target you made very much ! I printed it in portrait and it dropped the size of the target to 4 in. ! Great for center fire shooting ! Thank you.

 

[Dieselden454]

Never got into Smokeless Muzzleloading, but from what I have been seeing I am wanting to very much. Where is a good starting point ?

 

[Dieselden454]

Is it better to start with one of your own muzzleloaders & get it converted to a smokeless or by one already to go ? Then try different bullets & powders to get it to shoot accurately to your liking ?

 

[Mnt monkey]

Remington 700 short action, barrel nut from Hankins or Arrowhead, 15 minute build, you'll be shooting in an hour, if you have a range close by,, a lot of information here. If you have a Remington action, and technically you could use a long action also of course I want to five shank for 4 in will require a gunsmith fitting and head spacing your plug the barrel node allows you to do that yourself both Hankins and Luke have videos to do that ,or show you how, it's really an easy build, a couple of guns I've had that would actually shoot one hole were barrel nuts, not that I don't prefer a shoulder build.

 

[Mnt monkey]

Sorry for the confusion and lack of proof reading,.125 shank for 4 inches allows you to shoot much hotter loads the barrel nut is .120 diameter it's still gives you plenty of barrel especially for shooting like you're witnessing

 

[Dieselden454]

Sorry for the confusion and lack of proof reading,.125 shank for 4 inches allows you to shoot much hotter loads the barrel nut is .120 diameter it's still gives you plenty of barrel especially for shooting like you're witnessing

Thanks, a lot! For the info. Mnt monkey! much appreciated ! Don't have any Remington 700 actions, are there any other options ?

 

[ENCORE50A]

Thanks, a lot! For the info. Mnt monkey! much appreciated ! Don't have any Remington 700 actions, are there any other options ?

Arrowhead often has built 45's in stock. Might want to check. If not, they have barrels and actions, but a smith will need to do some work, unless you're capable.
https://arrowheadrifles.com/product-category/in-stock-builds/

There are a number of other custom builders that could build you a rifle. However, know that most are very busy and it may take well over a year, even two.

THERE'S NO BOTTOM TO THE RABBIT HOLE !!!

 

[Dieselden454]

Arrowhead often has built 45's in stock. Might want to check. If not, they have barrels and actions, but a smith will need to do some work, unless you're capable.
https://arrowheadrifles.com/product-category/in-stock-builds/

There are a number of other custom builders that could build you a rifle. However, know that most are very busy and it may take well over a year, even two.

THERE'S NO BOTTOM TO THE RABBIT HOLE !!!

Gotcha! I will check the website & take a look. Thank you! Could you build one using a Thompson Encore ?

 

[ENCORE50A]

Gotcha! I will check the website & take a look. Thank you! Could you build one using a Thompson Encore ?

Yes. Luke has replacement barrels.

 

[Dieselden454]

Arrowhead often has built 45's in stock. Might want to check. If not, they have barrels and actions, but a smith will need to do some work, unless you're capable.
https://arrowheadrifles.com/product-category/in-stock-builds/

There are a number of other custom builders that could build you a rifle. However, know that most are very busy and it may take well over a year, even two.

THERE'S NO BOTTOM TO THE RABBIT HOLE !!!

Thanks for the info. Arrowhead has some beautiful rifle builds. I especially like the Arrowhead Obsidian, but price is a little stiff, I would buy it but wouldn't be able to shoot it, because my wife would shoot me ! But beautiful guns. I'm going to look into this farther & see what I can Come up with. Thanks for your help.

 

[ENCORE50A]

Gotcha! I will check the website & take a look. Thank you! Could you build one using a Thompson Encore ?

IMO.......... just a couple things to think about when going SML.

Determine your actual usage. Break open rifles can not withstand heavy charges with heavy bullets. For many, not all, they are very accurate 300yd rifles. The full customs though are capable of heavy charges and heavy bullets. Customs are very capable at ELR. Customs also, as Luke used to say, make the best BH209 rifles. That can't be argued.

Next in the SML world is what ALL of us are trying to obtain............ certain primers and certain smokeless propellants. LRMP's are exceptionally hard to find and IF some place gets any in stock, they're gone in less than 5 minutes. We are starting to see more LRP's though, which will work with both SML and BH.
Propellants............. well there's another issue. If you go to the SML section, there are those who have found replacement SML propellants. None to my knowledge carry blistering speed, but at least they find propellant to shoot.

If you intend to shoot heavy bullets like a 350gr and want to send it at 3,200fps, finding the propellant won't be easy.

They say its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.......... LOL

AGAIN............ THERE'S NO BOTTOM TO THE RABBIT HOLE.

 

[Dieselden454]

I'm sure that the bolt actions are better for distance & accuracy rather than a barrel for the Encore though. But since I don't have any experience with Smokeless it at least would be a start with the encore barrel. Have to settle this one with the wife.