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Old 07-28-2004 | 07:51 PM
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TalShiar
 
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Default accuracy problems

Hi, i own a Euroarms reproduction of an 1853 enfield, .58 calibre. I have had little success at making it shoot where i aim, however. The spreads at 25 yards can be anywhere within 1-2 feet (it seems to deviate far more on the vertical axis than horizontal) and im lucky much at 50 yards. Ive been told enfields aim a bit high, though my problem is not connected to any problem with the sights. After repeated firing i can find no discernable pattern, and varying loads do not seem to help. At the moment i have used 70-100 grains of ffg triple 7. Ive cast the bullets myself using a rapine .577 bullet mould and i always lube the bullets before firing them. I also have ran patches down the barrel between firing to try to clear any fouling... nothing seems to have helped and i find myself baffled. Thanks for your time.
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