higene
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I decided to determine the most accurate load for my Traditions Crocket .32. I decided on a six target test, a three shot group for loads ranging from 10 gr to 35 grains. All variables of the test were kept equal except the powder charge.
The original or controlled test involved varying only the amount of
Goex ff powder used in each set. I finished the exercise and I was quite surprised by the results. To eliminate human error I calculated a B measurement of the groups including the two closest shots.
T# Gr A M" B M"
1. 10 3.19 1.25
2. 15 2.25 0.80
3. 20 2.10 0.74
4. 25 1.37 0.55
5. 30 0.85 0.31
6. 35 0.48 0.20
The results showed an Increase in accuracy in both A & B measurements as the Powder charge was increased!
Re reading this report I decided it might be looked down on by some of the brothers as sorta geeky, so I decided since the gun was already dirty I would try a new cleaning method - I ran some 777 fff to get the egg fart smell out of the gun and blow out some of the carbon. With this un official and thin (I mean really Thin) test I would see how 777 fff would do. I picked the best performing loads for Goex and started there. This test was different in that in the first six targets I used the same aiming point for all shots taken. For the 777 there is one sighter and two for the money with Kentucky windage for both targets.
7. 30 1.29 0.82
8. 35 2.35 0.88
The results of this test were quite interesting also. The A measurement is by design less accurate (some would say useless) because of the adjustment. The B measurements neither follow the control trend nor match the accuracy. They do put a sub one inch group in the Red Zone which is pretty much the object of hunting. All that with 10-15% increase in power (pressure might be a better word here).
I had a great day. I hope some out there can enjoy this as much as I did.
Higene
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The original or controlled test involved varying only the amount of
Goex ff powder used in each set. I finished the exercise and I was quite surprised by the results. To eliminate human error I calculated a B measurement of the groups including the two closest shots.
T# Gr A M" B M"
1. 10 3.19 1.25
2. 15 2.25 0.80
3. 20 2.10 0.74
4. 25 1.37 0.55
5. 30 0.85 0.31
6. 35 0.48 0.20
The results showed an Increase in accuracy in both A & B measurements as the Powder charge was increased!
Re reading this report I decided it might be looked down on by some of the brothers as sorta geeky, so I decided since the gun was already dirty I would try a new cleaning method - I ran some 777 fff to get the egg fart smell out of the gun and blow out some of the carbon. With this un official and thin (I mean really Thin) test I would see how 777 fff would do. I picked the best performing loads for Goex and started there. This test was different in that in the first six targets I used the same aiming point for all shots taken. For the 777 there is one sighter and two for the money with Kentucky windage for both targets.
7. 30 1.29 0.82
8. 35 2.35 0.88
The results of this test were quite interesting also. The A measurement is by design less accurate (some would say useless) because of the adjustment. The B measurements neither follow the control trend nor match the accuracy. They do put a sub one inch group in the Red Zone which is pretty much the object of hunting. All that with 10-15% increase in power (pressure might be a better word here).
I had a great day. I hope some out there can enjoy this as much as I did.
Higene
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M'be use it as a "bait station" for drawin' in a 'coon to shoot? At least you'll get a hat outta that deal. 'Course... who knows you just may end up drawin' in a larger version of the Stick Tailed Squirrel (possum). 
