So happy together...

[doegirl]

My white mountain carbine finally arrived. I had a little time to spare so off to the range I went. After a few projectile-less charges to get use to the hammer falling in my peripheral vision, I took a handful of shots with 285 grain maxi-hunters and 70grains of GOEX. One things for sure, I think I'll keep the projectile weight to about 300grains in this little gun. I had some 370 grain maxiballs, but was too chicken to try 'em Here it is, with my Encore:

 

[big6x6]

GREAT looking pair of rifles there Doegirl! You need to change your name to T/C-Girl! :lol:

 

[cayuga]

Those rifles do not kick all that bad IMO. You could try some ball-ets in the 245 & 270 grain range, or 320 grain REAL conicals. 70 grains and a maxiball should not kick too bad. Also 245 grain Powerbelts can also be shot out of some of the faster twist rifles with good results.

 

[doegirl]

It does not recoil that bad at all. It's just a matter of getting more accustomed to the gun, I suspect. It was just like shooting a black powder gun for the first time all over again. I think I'm going to really like this little carbine.

 

[hawk_driver]

They are fun little thundersticks to shoot. I have one in .54, it doesnt seem to kick that bad at all. Did yours come with the leather sling with all the fringe? Gives it that mountain man look.

 

[quigleysharps4570]

Been shooting it lately?

 

[doegirl]

Been shooting it lately?

Yup, just this afternoon, actually. Feels like a typical Ohio gun season day: Windy, overcast, and cold. Good time to practice. :wink:

 

[quigleysharps4570]

Glad to hear that. :wink: Hope you do well with it.

 

[cayuga]

So don't keep us in suspense... how did it shoot?

 

[whitesmoke]

Doesn't kick that bad at all? I shot my friends one time with a 410gr Hornady conical and 80gr charge of T7 2F from the bench, all I can say is "ouch!" :lol: .

Whitesmoke

 

[n8dawg6]

to me, 80g of 2f goex kicks a LOT less than 80 g t7 w/ the same weight projectile

 

[whitesmoke]

I think T7 has a 'sharper' recoil impulse, years ago I use to shoot a 50cal Renegade with 90gr of Goex 2F and a 385gr Buffalo Bullet and found it very tolerable from the bench but it was a heavier gun so I'm sure that helped as well.

Whitesmoke

 

[doegirl]

Doesn't kick that bad at all? I shot my friends one time with a 410gr Hornady conical and 80gr charge of T7 2F from the bench, all I can say is "ouch!" :lol: .

Whitesmoke

Yeah, but I'm using 275 grain maxihunters. I'm too scared of them big hunks o'lead. One thing I did learn yesterday is that the wind can really push around a slow moving conical. There was a 20-25mph crosswind and I was getting about 3" of drift @ about 60 yds. I think 75 yds is a good max range with this gun. I was losing the target too often at a 100.

 

[cayuga]

75 yards is a good range to pick a set distance marker. It would shock most people to see the kind of groups people shoot at 100 yards with open sights.

I shoot a lot, I have friends who think they shoot a lot. I have seen them at the range and some of their groups at 100 yards are NOT what I consider good enough for hunting.

I've heard a lot of people talk about 1-1/2 & 2 inch groups with open sights at 100 yards, but have seen very few of them. They always seem to get those darn fliers. At 100 yards I shoot around a 4" and that's an average. On a lucky day, I can hit a 3" even better.

I've never shot a deer further then 80 yards with open sights. Although technically you could add a few more yards to that. The bullet passed through that deer knocking it flat, and killed a second deer hiding behind it.

Good luck with your rifle. Have you tried some R.E.A.L. conicals yet?

 

[doegirl]

Dave: Where would I find REAL conicals? Never seen 'em.

 

[lewistt]

Good lookin' guns!

I have finally given in to scoping everyhing I own. At 51, I can shoot great target groups with open sights, but under field conditions, where the deer don't run around with little orange dots on them, I just can't see good enough. The scopes also allow me to see branches, twigs, etc. I have a similar gun, and think it will be great for tree stand hunting. Very handy - Enjoy!!!

 

[cayuga]

Dave: Where would I find REAL conicals? Never seen 'em.

Bill Davis http://www.blackjackhill.com/ makes and sells them. The 320 grain should shoot good, and they also make a 280 grain.

I also cast them in my own shop. I make both sizes, and need to make some up soon. Maybe after deer season..

 

[cayuga]

Dave: Where would I find REAL conicals? Never seen 'em.

Bill Davis http://www.blackjackhill.com/ makes and sells them. The 320 grain should shoot good, and they also make a 280 grain.

I also cast them in my own shop. I make both sizes, and need to make some up soon. Maybe after deer season..

I checked his site and it is not coming up.. perhaps there is a problem with it. I will check with him personally as he also makes my maxiball.

Lewistt - I could not agree more. If scopes were legal, all my hunting rifles would wear them.

 

[cayuga]

Nope.. all is well there again at Black Jack Hills. I wanted to check his line of bullets. He has a lot of different projectiles. Just make sure you ask him for a estimate time of delivery. He got so big he had to quit his day job and go full time into bullet casting and was getting behind a while back...