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Author Topic: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?  (Read 28853 times)

Offline No Powder

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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #270 on: September 10, 2024, 01:35:16 PM »
After seeing Mark used a 32 cal. on his snakes alive target, I decided to do the same thing. So I attempted the Revolutionary sized target also. Never tried it with the 32, and didn't think I would even be close. But I got surprised. Even though it's not a hit, it's closer than I expected it to be. But don't worry, I won't be shooting at limb bacon when they're that far away. I like to think I'm an ethical hunter. [ Invalid Attachment ] . I made a mistake on my info. I used 30 grains of FFFG Goex.


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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #271 on: September 10, 2024, 02:36:56 PM »
Tom, You need to figure out how to make those shots meet in the middle.   ;banghead;
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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #272 on: September 10, 2024, 02:51:45 PM »
I think Tom was “leading” the getaway.
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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #273 on: September 10, 2024, 03:21:18 PM »
John, I like your way of thinking. I think I'll get the easel and protractor out and see what I can come up with.


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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #274 on: September 13, 2024, 01:19:16 PM »
DRUM ROLL, PLEASE....

Today's attempt with a Lee R.E.A.L. bullet over 70 grains of Goex FFg, the first time I have shot that bullet out of this rifle.
 [ Invalid Attachment ]

Going back to round ball....
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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #275 on: September 13, 2024, 01:30:37 PM »
Kees, I've never shot anything out of my flintlocks, so I don't have to go back to round ball. I like them and will continue using them. They seem to work for me.


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Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Reply #276 on: September 13, 2024, 02:04:01 PM »
I can sympathize. I tried the REAL on the 100. Came to same conclusion. Back to LRB and 70 gn 2f. Hope you hit it sooner than it did me. 21 st shot finally hit. Gonna keep shooting it until I can’t miss.
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