Finally fired the Pattern 1853 today. I can see why so many like shooting ACW reproduction rifles. Fun and accurate.
Once the bore got some fouling she settled into a great group. The cluster of shots at 3 o'clock were a continuous string. 40 grain 3Fg. Finally settled on a 6 o'clock hold (where I'm pointing). After some fouling shots (the flyers you see) she started printing at 3 o'clock. I borrowed some powder (same GOEX 3Fg, but from a whole different lot). She printed the 2 or 3 at 6 o'clock in the black, then went back to tearing out a bigger hole at 3 o'clock.
Once I reposition the front sight, I think I can put them into the 10 ring all day at 25 yards, and perhaps at 50, as well.
Once the bore got some fouling she settled into a great group. The cluster of shots at 3 o'clock were a continuous string. 40 grain 3Fg. Finally settled on a 6 o'clock hold (where I'm pointing). After some fouling shots (the flyers you see) she started printing at 3 o'clock. I borrowed some powder (same GOEX 3Fg, but from a whole different lot). She printed the 2 or 3 at 6 o'clock in the black, then went back to tearing out a bigger hole at 3 o'clock.
Once I reposition the front sight, I think I can put them into the 10 ring all day at 25 yards, and perhaps at 50, as well.
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