.45 Bullet Test
I recently got an Accurate bullet mold #44-390. This mold drops a bullet at .444" then with the paper patch it comes out to .450"
I ran some today through my .45 T/C Hawken with a GM LRH barrel 1:30 twist and my T/C Encore I believe a 1:28 twist.
Loads were 70 gr of Pyro P out of the Hawken and 80 gr of BH209 out of the Encore. I shot the Hawken @ 50 yards and the Encore @ 100 yards.
I was super pleased with the Hawken results (see target) but less than pleased with the results of the Encore. First off I shot it at 25 yards with a new scope then at 100 I couldn't get it on paper. First time I ever had such a hard time. Then when I finally did my 3 shot group was about 3". The temps were starting to climb so I decided to wait for another outing. I think I'll save the BH209 for my 50 cals and use either Goex FFFg or Pyrodex P in this .45 Encore.
Target below was the Hawken @ 50 yards. First shot low with a clean barrel - then the next 3 in a nice group. And finally a 4th after a minor sight adjustment. This rifle is ready to hunt. I'll try it out at 100 yards next time out.