I'd eventually like to get a barrel for my Lyman's Deerstalker (15/16") .50 cal percussion for shooting longer ranger range (100 to 150-175 yds+). I'm not sure which way I'd go as far as projectile. I could use anywhere from a light pistol bullet in a sabot to a full size heavy conical. As I'd like to stretch my range and limit the effects of the wind I'd lean more towards an aerodynamic bullet (FTX, SST, FPB), though I like the idea of a lead full bore conical as there is no need for a sabot
Would I likely do better with a stainless 1:48" twist shallow groove 24" Deerstalker barrel, a 1:48" deep groove 28" Trade Rifle barrel, or looking for a custom barrel?
Lyman's states a 90 grn 3F max charge for lighter bullets, and an 80 grn max charge for heavier bullets/conicals. Maybe there is a custom barrel that has a higher max charge I could use? I'm not sure if it's stripped or not, but a Lyman's barrel costs $280 + shipping/fees.
I intend on putting a Malcolm style scope on this.
Would I likely do better with a stainless 1:48" twist shallow groove 24" Deerstalker barrel, a 1:48" deep groove 28" Trade Rifle barrel, or looking for a custom barrel?
Lyman's states a 90 grn 3F max charge for lighter bullets, and an 80 grn max charge for heavier bullets/conicals. Maybe there is a custom barrel that has a higher max charge I could use? I'm not sure if it's stripped or not, but a Lyman's barrel costs $280 + shipping/fees.
I intend on putting a Malcolm style scope on this.