new rifles makin smoke

[anonymouscowherd]

Got up to @Ninering62 place and had an enjoyable tim shooting a couple percussion rifles I got via a very generous deal from another member here. Wont out him or give gory details but lets just say it was a once in a lifetime offer and I am deeply appreciative of it

Started with a TC New Englander that has been relined to a fast twist 45 by Bob Hoyt. Bore is a hair tight so we sized some lead down to 4495 to make it work. Due to my eyes, the irons and needing a good cleaning after 12 rounds to real groups or load development though my shoulder is proclaiming a strong preference for 55gr charges vs 75gr charges. Sights are off by a good bit too

After too many no-bangs and being short on time I switched over to the TC White Mountain Carbine in .50. Shot some lighter 45 slugs in sabots and was able to get sights somewhat adjusted, but ran out of time. Certainly shows a lot of promise but again just getting started with them

 

[Ninering62]

Got up to @Ninering62 place and had an enjoyable tim shooting a couple percussion rifles I got via a very generous deal from another member here. Wont out him or give gory details but lets just say it was a once in a lifetime offer and I am deeply appreciative of it

Started with a TC New Englander that has been relined to a fast twist 45 by Bob Hoyt. Bore is a hair tight so we sized some lead down to 4495 to make it work. Due to my eyes, the irons and needing a good cleaning after 12 rounds to real groups or load development though my shoulder is proclaiming a strong preference for 55gr charges vs 75gr charges. Sights are off by a good bit too

After too many no-bangs and being short on time I switched over to the TC White Mountain Carbine in .50. Shot some lighter 45 slugs in sabots and was able to get sights somewhat adjusted, but ran out of time. Certainly shows a lot of promise but again just getting started with them

That was awesome to be able to do with you bro. There are tons of variety & potential in both guns. Lots to play with. I’m looking forward to more of that too.

 

[deermanok]

That's cool that you guys could spend some time messin with a couple new old guns.

 

[Lawnscaper]

Is your Carbine the fast twist barrel?
Reason I'm asking is I recently bought one with the 1-22 twist and was thinking about trying some bullets with sabots, can I ask what showed the most promise?

 

[anonymouscowherd]

Is your Carbine the fast twist barrel?
Reason I'm asking is I recently bought one with the 1-22 twist and was thinking about trying some bullets with sabots, can I ask what showed the most promise?

No the WMC has a 1/38 twist based on watching a ramrod spin

Im hoping to get 0.429" bullets in sabotts running well so I can use same bullets in my 44 carbine ...

 

[Lawnscaper]

Mine is early serial number with the 1-22 twist, I'll experiment with different bullets and loads and see what I can come up with.

 

[Lawnscaper]

Correction, just read it's most likely 1-20 twist early 4 digit number.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

Correction, just read it's most likely 1-20 twist early 4 digit number.

Ive read of folks having good success with the GPH or similar solids 300-400gr range

Personally my shoulder likes lighter bullets and 30-60gr powder charges

 

[Ninering62]

Here’s A/C shooting the first shot out of his new custom TC New Englander
at my bench.

 

[Sound Tribe]

Correction, just read it's most likely 1-20 twist early 4 digit number.

Nice! I just parted with a 50cal TC White Mountain Carbine with a 1:20 twist. It was in like new condition, great little guns, I'll miss it and have to pick up another one day.

Bills got in the way