My brother and I were able to get out on the range today and despite the 32* weather, he did extremely good!


We took a total of 6 shots to break the barrel in with the break in patch lube, went inside to warm up and reload.


This time I decided to push it up to a hunting load of 90gr 2fg goex, .020" patch and hand cast .530" round ball.

So much for 1:48 twist barrels not being accurate with round balls!

We were shooting 50 yards and she needed a lot of sight adjustment.


In the end, the 90gr load was super accurate and a great elk load for September should he draw a tag. If not, a good deer load for sure.




Now that I know shes a shooter, its time to clean her up, strip it down and start the wood work. A lot of wood to remove off the wrist and the butt plate area of the stock.