Bob Hoyt's .54
11-02-2016 | 02:56 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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Bob Hoyt's .54
I finally got to shoot the custom .54 today and I must say I am pretty pleased with it. My first shot hit the top of the black at 50 yards so I lowered the rear sight down a few clicks. The next three shots hit right on the left side of the 1 1/2" orange dot. The three lower bullets are from my friend's .243. My 3 shots #1 and #3 almost went in the same hole with #2 just above them. I still have a lot of work to do with it trying out different patches and charges but it looks promising.
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11-02-2016 | 03:17 PM
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Dominant Buck
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That looks like a real good rifle. What is the twist rate in that barrel? The reason I ask is I looked up my .58 caliber that should be here shortly. It has a Colerain Barrel with a 1-56 twist. Same as my .54 caliber.
That rifle of yours, can you post a picture of it so I can drool better!
That rifle of yours, can you post a picture of it so I can drool better!
11-02-2016 | 03:29 PM
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Dave - I ordered it with a 1:66 twist. I think the bore is a bit oversize though because even with the .535" ball and .018" patch, once I used the short starter the PRB went down the bore with moderate pressure. The rifling is cut nice and deep.
11-02-2016 | 03:53 PM
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even with the .535" ball and .018" patch, once I used the short starter the PRB went down the bore with moderate pressure. The rifling is cut nice and deep.
11-02-2016 | 06:55 PM
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That looks like a real good rifle. What is the twist rate in that barrel? The reason I ask is I looked up my .58 caliber that should be here shortly. It has a Colerain Barrel with a 1-56 twist. Same as my .54 caliber.
That rifle of yours, can you post a picture of it so I can drool better!
That rifle of yours, can you post a picture of it so I can drool better!
11-03-2016 | 06:51 AM
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Dominant Buck
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Well that is a real good shooter. I have a Traditions Woodsman Hawken with that same twist and its a great round ball shooter. If it can group like that it will only get better as you work more and more with it.
11-03-2016 | 09:24 AM
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Here you go Dave. I have to play with the ignition a bit. There seems to be some ample delay from the pan to the main charge. The flash hole is at a good height and I have a new RMC liner in it. I'm thinking I should open the flash hole up a touch.
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