Shot my first underhammer!

[exMember]

What a blast! I felt I was cheating with 4x scope, but it was a lot of fun to the point I was actually shaky.

.45cal ( custom fit 45-70 barrel ) Underhammer
30.5"L1 1/8"W barrel
1:22 twist
.440" round balls with .020" patch ( spit lube patch )

I first took it to 25 to zero in the scope, then backed out to 50 yards after I wiped the bore clean in the house and loaded up an assortment of powder charges.

At 50 yards, I first used 50 grains 3fg Goex and took my first 3 shots ( top right ) then I adjusted the scope down and center, took 3 more shots.

Next, for the fun of it, I loaded up a hunting charge of 70gr 3fg goex! The recovered patches were still in perfect shape as well. I kept them within 1 1/2" group with that big charge. Not bad at all! I was shaky, so I think that group will improve the next time I get set up on something a little more sturdy to offset my shakes.

I think I will hold on to her a little longer, play with her, refinish the barrel and stock and then maybe trade or sell her off down the road. A beautiful shooting underhammer indeed! I will however put a higher power scope on it! I have a nice Konus Pro 3-10x44 with super fine cross hairs that I think will do the job nicely.

 

[patocazador]

I'm surprised that it shoots that well with 70 gr. 
Why don't you try some maxi balls or REALs in it and see how it does?

 

[exMember]

I actually may try some sabots. I will see what I have and get some .45cal sabots to go. I know I have some 160 and 185gr thor sabots.

 

[Buck Conner1]

I actually may try some sabots. I will see what I have and get some .45cal sabots to go. I know I  have some 160 and 185gr thor sabots.

These guns shouldn't be taken lightly.

 

[Sharpsman]

GROAN!!:affraid:

 

[Hilljack1]

Hey Frontier....Nice piece wish I could figure to post a couple of pictures I could show you one of three Mule ears I have built...They are a hoot also....44In A weight Green Mountain...36  Cal...

Hilljack

 

[Buck Conner1]

I had a .36 caliber Poor Boy that was a killing machine, loaded with 55 grains of Goex 3F it sounded like a 22 Hornet with that loud crack. Really a fun little muzzleloader that the grandson now shoots and won't trade me for another gun...... :x

 

[dbowling2]

I had a .36 cal Hopkins/Allen Underhammer that was a squirrel killing machine with 40 gr of Goex 3f, tried to get it back from my friend after I traded it to him for a custom longbow with the agreement that Id have 1st dibs on gun if he got rid of it.. Well when I ask about getting it back he had sold it w/o asking me.