Range day with the B.C

[brad925]

Well i finally got a warm day to got to the range. A little windy so i stuck to 50 yds. for load testing. I had five different loads for the jacketed 300 gr. HPs. Best grouping was 1.25". Then i tried the 405's. Two of the three loads shot 2" but the third was the sweet spot. At  first i thought i missed the target with the last 2 of 3 rounds. After closer inspection it was revealed to my brother and i that i put all three almost exactly through the same hole. To be impressed would be an understatement. I also had filled the rear stock with lead shot bringing the weight up to an even 11 lbs. This tamed the felt recoil considerably. I ended up shooting 40rds altogether and some of them were pretty hot without discomfort. It even out grouped my brothers Ruger #1 in 45-70 with a scope. i might even scope the B.C just for load testing at a hundered but it will be iron sights all the way for hunting.

[kitchawan kid]

Glad to hear a good day at the range,waiting for better weather here to try out some bullets I cast and powder loads.I hope I get as good a day as yours.

[JerryKo]

Thanks for the report.  Good job shooting.  Got to love those one hole-n handi's!  I no how it feels and when you figure u did good it even better.

Jerry

[petemi]

Brad, don't listen to those guys, the rifle is obviously one of those cheap junk Handis.  I'll be glad to take it off your hands, cause I need tomato stakes for next summer.

Seriously, that is very special.  Good loading and good shootin'.  Der aint nuttin like da .45-70

Pete