10isnotenough
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- Jan 4, 2003
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I went to the range today to try out my first batch of reloads for my .45 colt - Ruger Vaquero.
I had 100 rounds using various charge weights. No duds and they were way more accurate than anything I have shot through that gun before. I had almost given up on the gun because I just couldn't group with it. Even with a rest. Decided to take up reloading and on the first batch a huge improvement.
I was using Laser Cast 250 gr. LRNFP bullets and Hodgdon's Universal for powder. Settled on a 7.4 gr load for plinking. Has a little more recoil than the 6.8 and 7.1 grain loads I started with but those lighter loads didn't burn the powder very well. Lots of unburned powder when extracting. The 7.4 gr load didn't leave much unburned powder.
My gun still shoots left from point of aim but the groups are tight. Never could get a group less then 3-4 inches at 10 yards before. Now, I can get groups in the 1.0 inch range (most of it is probably me now).
Why did I wait so long tp take this up? In a way I feel I almost paid for all the setup already because I now don't have this nagging feeling about trading or selling the gun and getting something else. Next I will try some .38 spl and .357 mags.
This is cool and thanks for all the info here on the forum. I have been reading this board for a couple of years before finally getting started. I have to say I have learned a lot here.
I had 100 rounds using various charge weights. No duds and they were way more accurate than anything I have shot through that gun before. I had almost given up on the gun because I just couldn't group with it. Even with a rest. Decided to take up reloading and on the first batch a huge improvement.
I was using Laser Cast 250 gr. LRNFP bullets and Hodgdon's Universal for powder. Settled on a 7.4 gr load for plinking. Has a little more recoil than the 6.8 and 7.1 grain loads I started with but those lighter loads didn't burn the powder very well. Lots of unburned powder when extracting. The 7.4 gr load didn't leave much unburned powder.
My gun still shoots left from point of aim but the groups are tight. Never could get a group less then 3-4 inches at 10 yards before. Now, I can get groups in the 1.0 inch range (most of it is probably me now).
Why did I wait so long tp take this up? In a way I feel I almost paid for all the setup already because I now don't have this nagging feeling about trading or selling the gun and getting something else. Next I will try some .38 spl and .357 mags.
This is cool and thanks for all the info here on the forum. I have been reading this board for a couple of years before finally getting started. I have to say I have learned a lot here.
