At The Range?

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Hobbyson

Discussion Starter · Dec 12, 2012

Looking for some advice in terms of sighting in my flintlock. I recently purchased a TC Renegade .50 cal last xmas and wanted to go out to the range sometime next week. My question for you experienced smokepole guys is what steps I need to take to try and find a half decent load?

I plan on purchasing some 320gr maxibals to shoot. Should I start with 70grs of FF and shoot at 25yards and keep moving out to 50, 75yds or stay at the close range and adjust powder by 5grs? Also, is it best to swab between each shot or maybe after 3 or so? Run bore cleaner or just hot water? Much appreciated for the tips! I know for best results I need to develop a "ritual" in terms of loading and was wondering what some of the rituals you guys have when loading each shot. Thanks

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Stikbow

· #5 · Dec 13, 2012

Hobbyson said:
Looking for some advice in terms of sighting in my flintlock. I recently purchased a TC Renegade .50 cal last xmas and wanted to go out to the range sometime next week. My question for you experienced smokepole guys is what steps I need to take to try and find a half decent load?

I plan on purchasing some 320gr maxibals to shoot. Should I start with 70grs of FF and shoot at 25yards and keep moving out to 50, 75yds or stay at the close range and adjust powder by 5grs? Also, is it best to swab between each shot or maybe after 3 or so? Run bore cleaner or just hot water? Much appreciated for the tips! I know for best results I need to develop a "ritual" in terms of loading and was wondering what some of the rituals you guys have when loading each shot. Thanks

I would start at the 25 yard range and stay there till you get the tightest group. You'll have to experiment with different load sizes, 70 grains is a good starting point. I'd try and go up in 5 grain increments till you see what it does. I can't stress this enuff, group first, adjust sights later. A tight group is much easier to make sight adjustments with. If you have to adjust first to get on paper by all means do it. I personally try and maintain a 1/2" high zero at 50 yards.I swab my barrel every 3 shots with a alcohol soaked patch followed by a few dry ones.

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