I have been reloading for about 2 years and have tried several loads. I plan to head to the woods with my Ruger Blackhawk 45 with 5 1/2 barrel, open sights. I have tired Hornady and Nosler 250 gr XTP/JHP over 20 grains, 2400, cci 300. Hornady 300 XTP over 18 grains 2400/cci 300.
Nosler 250 JHP over 22 grains LiL'Gun/cci 300 and the lightest load: Nosler 250 JHP over 9.5 grains of Titegroup/cci 300 primer. Results: freehand at 25 yds, I am getting anywhere from 2 - 4" groups. However, benchrest at 50 yds, I am all over the place. No defined consistency. I guess it is the shooter! ?? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I would really like to go into the woods with consistent placement at both 25 and 50 yds. I have consistency with the loads that I have prepared with my Ruger SuperRedHawk 44 Mag 7 1/2 barrel and my other Blackhawk in 357 Mag with 6 1/2 barrel. Could the barrel length through off my 50 yds shots that much? Thank you for your comments!