2horses
04-14-2019, 07:54 PM
Well I'm going to ask some questions, before purchasing a mold.
I finally got to shoot my ORIGINAL 1863 SA rifle 60 grains FFF Pyrodex.
Using a Hornady .570 round ball.
Lubed pillow ticking. Shot terrible!
The pillow ticking was cutting off from the lands. So giving me FLYERS!
Soooo, I was still using 60 grs. powder .570 roundball with just a regular white cleaning patch, (SPIT LUBE) Measures .015
So, .570 + .015 = .585
Bingo, 4"-5" group at 100yrds.
Not the BEST for sure! I've been shooting rifle competition for 15 yrs+.
I just want to make this OLD GIRL, come back to life! She has been very USED and ABUSED!
I'm almost very sure she saw action!
All the rust, where hands were, powder pitting. Army Ordnance stamps still.
Questionable about rifling at muzzle. Looks pretty worn from steel ramrod wear.
My question is: will the .580 Hodgdon mold work, or do I need larger????
I'm on the fence buying from S&S yet.
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
I spoke with Pat Kobosky in Wisconsin to possibly buy some Minies to try finding bore size.
Thoughts???
Thanks again Terry
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I finally got to shoot my ORIGINAL 1863 SA rifle 60 grains FFF Pyrodex.
Using a Hornady .570 round ball.
Lubed pillow ticking. Shot terrible!
The pillow ticking was cutting off from the lands. So giving me FLYERS!
Soooo, I was still using 60 grs. powder .570 roundball with just a regular white cleaning patch, (SPIT LUBE) Measures .015
So, .570 + .015 = .585
Bingo, 4"-5" group at 100yrds.
Not the BEST for sure! I've been shooting rifle competition for 15 yrs+.
I just want to make this OLD GIRL, come back to life! She has been very USED and ABUSED!
I'm almost very sure she saw action!
All the rust, where hands were, powder pitting. Army Ordnance stamps still.
Questionable about rifling at muzzle. Looks pretty worn from steel ramrod wear.
My question is: will the .580 Hodgdon mold work, or do I need larger????
I'm on the fence buying from S&S yet.
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
I spoke with Pat Kobosky in Wisconsin to possibly buy some Minies to try finding bore size.
Thoughts???
Thanks again Terry
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