Baker Rifle

[butterchurn]

I ordered a Baker from MVTC with the Colerain rifled barrel.  I've wanted to do this for some time and now I took the plunge.  I will probably have to tinker with the rifle a bit, but it will be a fun project for the winter.

Looks like Puffer's tutorial of his rework of the Baker disappeared!?

[bluelake]

I've been sorely tempted to order one, too, but I already have a lot on my plate for this summer.  If all goes well, I'll see about doing it next summer.

[chuckpa]

Butterchurn
You may have to make a new trigger. My trigger was made out of thin metal and the hole for the trigger pin was to large which caused a wobble.
It is really not a very had project. I may be in MN in the Brainerd area this fall in case you might need a hand.

[butterchurn]

Cool, Chuck!  I'd really like to meet you regardless!

[Riley/MN]

I may be in MN in the Brainerd area this fall in case you might need a hand.

Don't mean to be a buttinski, but make sure you let us know if you are doin that Chuck. I grew up Just south of Brainerd "a bit"...

[chuckpa]

I sure will let you guys know when we come out there.

[robertdeans72]

Hi fellas.....

Another shoot this weekend!  All at 200m.  Target was 30"x40" with an 8" aiming mark.  I fired a couple of warming rounds before I started to group seriously....  All in all a good day and the first time I did everything at 200.  Next time I think I'll go for the final sight adjustment (for range) regarding the rear sight to bring everything together at 100 and then I'll have to figure out someway to make the sight work at 200.  For now, I'm using a "full sight" picture....  Not conducive to the easiest accuracy as it requires a lot a of concentration and double checking before firing.....

 
I shot this one with a sling.  Seemed to pull the group off to the right!


This one without a sling.  Much better.  

Cheers,
Rob

[chuckpa]

I use a .603 cast round ball fro a Lee mold (90975) and a .026 patch. Is anybody else using this this combination?

[chuckpa]

I went to Dixon's today and bought a .610 Lyman mold and caste some balls which mike .611 I will try a .018 patch which I see Robert uses and see if the groups tighten up. I have been using 50 grains of fffg Goex to shoot at 25 and 50 yards.

[Sir Michael]

I get good results with 65 gr. fffg.

[chuckpa]

Thank you for that information Sir Michael. I will give it a try.

[robertdeans72]

I really haven't used any other ball as Ed Rayl recommended .610 to me.   I have experimented with patches and loads though....  I started shooting with a very light patch that would burn through with anything over 60 grains FFg.  The stuff I'm using now, I found in an outdoor supplies/repair place that has all kinds of outdoor fabrics for equipment and clothing......  Not ticking but more of a canvas type weave......  Quite hard to load and I have taken to punching a wet 4x2 followed by a dry one every 10 rounds (lately, that is, as I'm trying to see the limit of its accuracy).  When I'm plinking maybe 20 or 25 before cleaning.....  If I could only find the magic combo for use of those wads.....   Unfortunately, they open the groups up considerably.  Do they ever make loading a dream though..........

Rob

[chuckpa]

Robert
My wife makes uniforms so I have access to all kinds of ticking etc. She washes it several times to take the sizing out of it. I will let you know how the patching works and if you would like some I would be happy to send some to you.

[robertdeans72]

Thanks Chuck....  I'm keen to see the results of your shoot.  I hope you're able to take some pictures!

Rob

[chuckpa]

I was able to get to the range and I fired a clover leaf with 50 grains of fffg, the .610 ball and .018 patching. I used wonderlube on the patches. I didn't have the time to try the load that Sir Michael so kindly recommended but I sure intend to try the load the next time out. Robert I will try to get you some pictures as soon as my genius of a grandson has some time to post them for me.