my first range session with my new englander

corey012778 · 02-02-2008, 03:00 PM

I got out with my new englander today, learned alot about it. it does not like triple 7, likes PRB with .010 patches and pre lubed.

sabotloader · 02-02-2008, 03:11 PM

corey012778

Corey T7 is to hot for PRB it will burn right through your patches. You might need to use a fiber wad between the patch and powder.

Might need to go to real BP or one of the Pyros or like I said get some wads....

BUT! remember I am not one to give advice on shooting PRB's - that is kinda why I suggested you start with some conicals... Price of lead is sky-rocketing might want to stock up a bit...

corey012778 · 02-02-2008, 03:15 PM

I got 2 pounds of rs and I need to pick up some pyro p.. I am going to try RS next time I take it out

few things I forgot to post.
all shots with 70grs of triple 7.
shot 8 round ball with a .010 patch pre lubed
5 round balls with a spit patch
5 350 gr tc maxihunter
5 245 gr copper powerbelt
1 295 gr lead powerbelt

frontier gander · 02-02-2008, 03:21 PM

I havent owned one traditional rifle that would shoot the maxihunters worth a crap. The triple 7 was more than likely burning your patches to hell and back. Lemme guess, you didnt check for patches?

corey012778 · 02-02-2008, 03:24 PM

walked the path of the shot or tryed too anyway keep sinking, only found 2, no holes,

frontier gander · 02-02-2008, 03:29 PM

Gotta be something going on. How did the powerbelts do? May have to kick your charge up to 80 so the skirts blow off. With my X-150 when i had it and shot the 245s and 295's 80 grains was minimum for the skirt to come off.

corey012778 · 02-02-2008, 03:37 PM

all over the place, you maybe right about the charge, I remember testing them out of my usak, and I shot about 75 to 80grs and skirts where flying

frontier gander · 02-02-2008, 03:54 PM

Something just aint right. None of those bullets you shot today grouped.

Were you suckin back on 'ol grandads bottle before you went out shooting??

corey012778 · 02-02-2008, 04:09 PM

no, maybe, could be my shooting rest, I can shot much better then that.

Chasam60 · 02-02-2008, 04:56 PM

Ishoot 777 in my new englander but never have gone over 60gr.I use TC prelubed pillow ticking patches, not sure how thick they are. I don't shoot RB a lot but this load works real well for me.

Charlie