Originally Posted by
longbowelk
I've tried some conicals with CVA Optima with 1:28 twist. Im using open sights (peep)Did ok up to 50 yds but started going terrible at 75 so no need testing 100. Used 70 & 80 grains of BH209, Black MZ and T7 with 437 gr conical. Anyone have a particular rifle with 1:28, 1:30, 1:32 using 400 to 450 gr conicals that shoots good?
I have a Knight 85 .54 with a 1 in 28 twist and get excellent accuracy with hand cast Lee improved Minies 410 gr. Ive killed over 20 deer with this rifle at ranges up to 130 yards. The key is no more than 3 shots between swabing the bore at least for me.