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Regular deer season was a big bust, and I don't mean Dolly Parton. I've had my new flintlock at the range once to make sure I could hit the broad side of a barn.
Today, I wanted to try it at 100 yards and I think I'm good to go. The rifle is a Tradtions Pellet Rifle in .50 cal, but I don't shoot the pellets, instead I just use regular black powder.
Range was 100 yards, shooting was from a rest. Load was 80gr of 3F with 4F in the pan. I was shooting the Hornady .490 round thingie and a lubed, .015 patch. I was a little left for my first three shots (circled in yellow), but then I adjusted my sights and fired three more shots. Looks to be about a 2" grouping, which I'll take. Hand is for size reference.
Today, I wanted to try it at 100 yards and I think I'm good to go. The rifle is a Tradtions Pellet Rifle in .50 cal, but I don't shoot the pellets, instead I just use regular black powder.
Range was 100 yards, shooting was from a rest. Load was 80gr of 3F with 4F in the pan. I was shooting the Hornady .490 round thingie and a lubed, .015 patch. I was a little left for my first three shots (circled in yellow), but then I adjusted my sights and fired three more shots. Looks to be about a 2" grouping, which I'll take. Hand is for size reference.
