Semi if this wind dies down I just might head to the range tomorrow as it isn't going to get above freezing in the near future. I have some 340 gr bullets at .451" that are lubed and just sized a couple more down to .451" and will try them in my 45. As a comparison I also have some 405 grain bullets loaded for my 45-70 Sharps replica both paper patched and powder coated (the same bullets). I'll send some of those down range also.
I was out this morning doing a bit of still hunting in the newly fallen snow, about 3.5" but at 23* with the wind making it feel like 11* it was pretty cold for my old bones. I don't remember being that cold when I was younger! Also I didn't like the wind blowing that powdery snow in my face and on my rifle, even tho I had a waterproofed cloth over the lock. I decided I don't need a deer that bad. I still have deer and elk in the freezer.
Last edited by bronko22000; 01-07-2022 at 09:24 AM.