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Old 07-03-2005 | 01:05 PM
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Default RE: Trouble Grouping SST's in Muzzel Loader

The single biggest thing I have found with accuracy in my inlines is swabbing between shots. I to use the same 50/50 mixture as cayugad, in a windex spray bottle. I run one damp patch down and 2 clean dry patchs then re-load. Try this to see if it helps.

Being your experienced with shooting I am sure you have checked your scope and mounts.

So it could be your Ml needs to be broken in or does not like the load combo in one or more areas. You have tried the variance of powder already so I would suggest trying one of the next following changes:
Different sabot, I have read or heard many a story where the TC shockwave was more accurate based on the sabot it is packaged with and/or vice versa (Hornady SST)in particular rifles due to a slightly different diameter. So since you have said your using the Hornady SST, I'll assume that it is the Hornady offering in regards to the sabot used! So you may want to pick a box of the TC Shockwaves, just to see if that is a potential.Like mentioned haven't heardof alot of troubles getting the TC Shockwave or Hornady SST 250's shooting well in a variety of ML's.

Next would be try a different bullet/sabot all together. The 240 xtp or Barnes Expanders seem to get the same reviews with decent groups but their are others. Since I have no experience with the ML you own I can't give you a lot of insight but I am sure their many who do and can helppoint you in the right direction.

I haven't usedT7 pellets a bunch but in my own inlines 100 or 2 x50 gr seemed to provide the best 100 yard accuracy. When I went higher it soured(never went lower). You may try pyrodex pellets, it could be for whatever reason your Ml doesn't like the T7??? Or even try some loose where you can tweak the charge additionally. PersonallyIuse looseto obtain the best accuracy/trajectory load for my hunting needs but certainly the 100 gr of either pellet has produced acceptable groups in mine and others ML I shoot with just a bit more limited in find the absolute best combo.

It could be the primer?? My rem shoots off with CCI 209 primers, so I usewinchester 209's. Meanwhile my kight shoots the same with either CCI or winnie primers. A pretty cheap T&E measure to try, just like reloading you never know what will make the difference.

Not sure it is of use to you but keep plugging and just like CF change only one thing at time! Best of Luck
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