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waksupi:
I would keep increasing the load, to try to match the velocity to the twist.
Bigsmoke:
--- Quote from: waksupi on May 06, 2023, 08:43:49 AM ---I would keep increasing the load, to try to match the velocity to the twist.
--- End quote ---
That's what I am thinking as well.
I would start at 30 grains of Fffg and shoot 5 shots from a good rest. Then 5 more shots at 35 grains. Then 5 more at 40 grains, etc.
At some point your group will stop decreasing and start to increase. Then you can experiment with different thicknesses of patching, lubes, ball size, etc.
Only change one thing at a time and don't worry about where it is hitting until you have all the variables ironed out. Then adjust your sights.
OR
You could send the barrel to someone like Bobby Hoyt and have him rebore the barrel and cut more pistol friendly rifling in it. From a .36 cal, you would probably need to go up to a .45 to accomplish that.
John (Bigsmoke)
Jim in Wisconsin:
Rice Barrels shows a 13/16 36cal pistol barrel on their site, and I emailed them about it a few days ago. So far no answer - maybe they don't use emails much?
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