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gleason.chapman 11-10-2007 06:36 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 

ORIGINAL: frontier gander

Its just right. The recovered bullets ive found where a perfect little mushroom. Of course, that was 200 yards and they do slow down quite a bit at that range. I need to do more testing with that 100 grain fffg goex load @ 100 yards. I've keep biting my fingers lately to stay out of my wallet. Im ordering a GPR .54 flintlock on the 15th of this month.
What twist? Are yuo gonna shoot PRB or Conicals in it? Chap

frontier gander 11-10-2007 06:42 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 
Im ordering the 1:60 twist. PRB only for her. Im trying to avoid conicals and such. Its cheaper and a lot easier to find PRB in my area.

Also the powerbelt website does not offer the #'s for a 225 grain aerotip shooting 100 grains loose powder. The rifle also has a 32" barrel, not their advertised 26"/28" barrel.

Im emailing Powerbelt bullets now so i can get a rough idea on #'s the rifle is putting out.

gleason.chapman 11-10-2007 07:30 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 

ORIGINAL: frontier gander

Im ordering the 1:60 twist. PRB only for her. Im trying to avoid conicals and such. Its cheaper and a lot easier to find PRB in my area.

Also the powerbelt website does not offer the #'s for a 225 grain aerotip shooting 100 grains loose powder. The rifle also has a 32" barrel, not their advertised 26"/28" barrel.

Im emailing Powerbelt bullets now so i can get a rough idea on #'s the rifle is putting out.

There is a used Lyman Deerstalker FL over on Williams for $269, that is a good deal:

http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/813usedblkpowderguns.htm

Chap


frontier gander 11-10-2007 08:25 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 
[:'(] not the deer stalker. Im buying the GPR kit for $315 shipped at midsouth.

gleason.chapman 11-10-2007 08:50 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 

ORIGINAL: frontier gander

[:'(] not the deer stalker. Im buying the GPR kit for $315 shipped at midsouth.
That is a good price new, the 54 has a lot of power behind it, should be great. Did you get double trigger? I like the double trigger in a FL, much greater accuracy for me. Chap Gleason

frontier gander 11-10-2007 08:56 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 
All GPR's are double trigger.
[&:][&:] i just looked today and they are ordering more. [:@] always miss out on a deal when they have them.
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...u=000156031115


gleason.chapman 11-10-2007 09:04 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 

ORIGINAL: frontier gander

All GPR's are double trigger.
[&:][&:] i just looked today and they are ordering more. [:@] always miss out on a deal when they have them.
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=000156031115
That is good they are all double trigger. Great article on the .54 here:

http://www.chuckhawks.com/54_caliber_muzzleloader.htm

Chap

mathewsconquest2 12-14-2007 04:00 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 
Thanks for all the advice guys !!
I went with
100 grains Shockey Gold and 250 grain TC Shockwaves.
I shot this buck at 7:50am CST on 11/19 at 63 yards. He went about 40 yards and then dropped.






MC2



Buckhunter46755 12-14-2007 04:06 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 
Very Nice Buck you have there!! good job!

chris

gleason.chapman 12-14-2007 05:44 PM

RE: Powerbelts
 

ORIGINAL: mathewsconquest2

Thanks for all the advice guys !!
I went with
100 grains Shockey Gold and 250 grain TC Shockwaves.
I shot this buck at 7:50am CST on 11/19 at 63 yards. He went about 40 yards and then dropped.






MC2



Wow, that looks like at least a 20" spread, beautiful deer. Way to go with the SW. Chap Gleason


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