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Old 08-20-2004, 12:48 PM
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eldeguello
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Default RE: Boresighting a muzzleloader??

Don't do ANY filing of a fixred sight based on a boresighter! ONLY file for actual shootiung, with the load you are going to use from now on! Filing DOWN the front sight raises the point of impact on the target, filing DOWN the rear sight lowers it!! If it is shooting too high to begin with, the best way to lower the point of impact is to install a higher front sight blade, and then file that down, if it becomes necessary. I avoiud filing rear sights, if possible.

As mentioned above, get pre-lubed Wonder patches. Get some of the 0.010" thickness and some of the 0.015" thickness, and use the ones that fit best with the size ball you buy. You want them tight-fitting enough that it takes some force to start the patched ball into the muzzle (use a short starter), but not so tight that the ball cuts the patch when you start them into the bore. Examine some fired patches. They should have a good print of the ball and rifling markes, but no holes.
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