7mmstalker
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A few months ago a frontstuffer rifle joined our family. I am concerned that I havent discovered what to feed it for good accuracy. The sabot/slug combo I want to use is a 240gr. 44cal. jacketd soft point. So far the results are terrible, lucky to get 3 shots on a pie plate at 50yds. Tried a couple of great plains (50cal)385gr.conical; 44cal 270gr jacketed soft point, pretty much the same results. Using 90-100 gr. of 777 with sabots, same amt. of Pyrodex with the lead conicals. Hoping for a bit of insight on what to try next, heavier slugs? I have 300gr. jacketed and some 410gr. great plains lead. Do different sabots make that much difference? Maybe less powder? I started with a thorough cleaning of the barrel/breech plug and nipple, and when shooting, brush the bore after 3-6 shots. I love shooting the rifle, but short winter days and my job are severely limiting range time. Wanting to get this rifle sorted out and move on to a sidelock that my son has his heart set on. We have guns for hunting first, and for fun a close second. So far this 50 cal. is not accurate enough for hunting.
Oh, -it is a Knight MK85, 1-28 twist barrel, bought used, the barrel does have a few pits at the breech end (first 2-3 inches) but shines like a mirror the rest of the way to the muzzle. Could the pits be a problem?
Oh, -it is a Knight MK85, 1-28 twist barrel, bought used, the barrel does have a few pits at the breech end (first 2-3 inches) but shines like a mirror the rest of the way to the muzzle. Could the pits be a problem?
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