ORIGINAL: johnshiredman
Kenman,
I have wanted to chat with someone about the ML pistol for years now. What kind of success have you had with the ML barrel? What are the ballistics...what distance do you sight it in for and how far would you shoot it? What loads are you using? Do you have a blued or SS?
I love the ML barrel John. I use two 777 pellets and a 250gr shockwave sabot. As far as the ballistics, not really sure on the numbers. I sight it in for 50 yards, and I would say conservatively I shoot 1.5" groups (the gun shoots better than I do). I have the fiber-optic open sights, so my max shot would be probably 75 yards provided I have a good tree for a rest. My buddy scoped his with the TC 2.5x7 pistol scope and he says he would have no quams about shooting 100 yards with it. We both have the blued barrels. I carry my bow during the muzzle loader season, so I basically bought this barrel in case a bear or a nice buck hangs up just out of bow range. Success with it...just a coyote so far. I could have taken a bear with it last year, but I got him with the bow instead. The only thing I don't like about the barrel...the ramrod could be 3" longer. Icarry a t-barextension in my pocket in case I need a second shot. Other than that, I would highly recommend this barrel to anybody that is interested in buying it.
Ken