In a previous post concerning my first ML deer, I statedthe loadI used was a Shockwave 200 gr spire point with 100 gr Pyrodex RS. Although this particular load did an awsome job at just over 100 yards, I was concerned that the round actually passed through considering all the bone damage. So . . . went to BPS and picked up some P-RS and a pack of TC .45/40 180gr XTP Mag HPs.
Using a 6" yellow plastic lid, with a black center dot, 25 yards out, I made the first shot using the same 100 gr of P-RS. Hit about 1" high and 2" right - guessI pulled that one a little[:-] Swabbed the barrel and put another load down range . . . 1" high on center. I sure wasn't expecting this right off
Okay . . .
Put an orange shoot-n-see up at 75 yards. Same load - 1st shot on center 1/2" high - cool
2nd shot 1/2" high 1/2" left - I'm really liking this
3rd shot 1/2" high just right of center - guess I foundthe sweet load for the CVA
This was using TruGlo fiber optic open sights.
My "range" is on a slight down slope, so by applying some redneck physics
figure this will put me real close to bullseye on flat ground. This grouping is a lot better than what I was using.