TheWall
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I took my T/C .58 Caliber Hawken to the range today. I had not shot it in about 9 months.
I shot about 15 shots, all at 25 yards and all off-hand.
I used 60 grains of FFG Goex, followed by a lubed Ox-Yoke wad, then a .570 Hornady round ball with lubed pillow ticking patch.
It was humid and drizzling. Even after firing off two caps and swabbing the barrel, the first load would not fire even after five or six caps. (I made sure to hold the rifle for about 30 seconds after every misfire and kept the gun pointed down range at all times,just to be on the safe side). I ended up taking off the nipple and trickling a few grains in. That worked.
After that, she shot fine -- but I did make sure to pat the barrel several times after pouring in the powder.
The wads worked well in keeping the barrel clean. I did swab after every five or six shots because of the humidity.
After getting used to the gun, she shot real well. Here is one of the targets -- it's a small one (letter paper sized). Distance between two furthest shots was less than 3" on this target.
I shot about 15 shots, all at 25 yards and all off-hand.
I used 60 grains of FFG Goex, followed by a lubed Ox-Yoke wad, then a .570 Hornady round ball with lubed pillow ticking patch.
It was humid and drizzling. Even after firing off two caps and swabbing the barrel, the first load would not fire even after five or six caps. (I made sure to hold the rifle for about 30 seconds after every misfire and kept the gun pointed down range at all times,just to be on the safe side). I ended up taking off the nipple and trickling a few grains in. That worked.
After that, she shot fine -- but I did make sure to pat the barrel several times after pouring in the powder.
The wads worked well in keeping the barrel clean. I did swab after every five or six shots because of the humidity.
After getting used to the gun, she shot real well. Here is one of the targets -- it's a small one (letter paper sized). Distance between two furthest shots was less than 3" on this target.
