I got a real range sessions in today. learned something, I need use a thicker patch. I was shooting at 50 yrds 80gr pyrodex rs .490 round ball, .015 southern bloomers patch, one set lubed with bore butter, one set with 50% bore butter and 50% crisco, and a last set with crisco. the one that shot the best out of the 3 what the 50/50 patch but it would blow the whole bottem out of the patch.

I made some patch out of pillow ticking. after I shot them I could almost use the patch a second time (shot 3 found 2 patch).

I get the pics up later,

I also scored a little less then 5 lbs of range lead
only got 2lbs out of it thou.

pics are up
had to fix the sight. did not figure it out until the last 2 shots



really did not like the patchs still blow an hole in them


the top hole is 2 holes , I am still getting use to using open sites still only been 10 yrs since I shot up site

I thnk its time you tried those REAL bullets I sent you. Also I'd try a felt wad under your PRB next time and also with the REALs.
How tight were those PRB going down? My T/Cs all used the 490 ball with .015" patches and shot very well.

don't seem that tight to me. my next range trip with the new englander is going to be all conicals.. I am going to have to get some felt wad. I am going to start thinking about an hunting load for it.

Corey,

Looks like you getting the hang of things real good..Glad to hear.
How far are you from the range any way? We had a day of good
weather here,but it's is turning colder and is suppose to got snow..
Damn it all..That will slow the corn shelling again as well..
Got close to 1200 bushel done today...

I hope to get in some more shootin myself if I can...I want to
try the lee real bullets in my Mustang rifle...I enjoy your post
keepem coming ....Johnny

it is almost a 30 min drive. so I have to make sure it is a good clear day.
Sundays I can go out back of the house and shoot. but I reather hit the range. great drive.

When I do any long range shooting,like 500 yards,I have to go
63 miles from here..It is fun though..I can shoot up to 200
right here at home if I want to..If it weren't for the darn phone
lines across the road.I think I could get up to 500 there..
With my luck I would hit one of those lines..

I know johnny it would be shocking.[&:]

sorry. could not help myself.

I think my next range session maybe my a cf. I need to give my MLs a rest. plus I gotta check my savage 110e to see if I got it shooting and get my 22 out and shooting too. or I could take one of my MLs and do a little conical work.