Traditions Pursuit G4 Won't Group

[hkj]

I think I've decided on the Knight Mountaineer .45 cal fast twist.

1. Does anyone have some pet load recommendations for particular big game and given distances? I do understand each rifle is different.

2. Also what are your preferred cleaning and loading methods?

 

[GM54-120]

50cal requirement is mostly for elk and larger game. New Mexico allows 45cal for elk.

 

[rangerod]

I think I'd do a little bore cleanng. Maybe a lot.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Bore Butter keeps my skin so soft and youthful looking and it smells nice. I dont use it in a gun tho. Ive had (have) a couple Accuras and never had the lever catch on anything. I would vote for the Mountaineer .45 if its in your budget. I have a couple DISC .45s and love them with minor changes. But the Woodman Patriot should be considered as an option,too. In .45 1:24.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

In my 45 1:20 knight disc i shoot 80grV BH209 and a 346 grn lead conical (330 Gould) and either an 1/8" wool wad or a cut off sabot base. Im going to try some Fury 265 STBs in it soon.

 

[hkj]

Update:
I gave the Traditions Pursuit one last chance this weekend. Combining all of your recommendations, and the Traditions Tech's advice the rifle shot quit well.

I started off by thoroughly cleaning the barrel, breach, and breach plug making sure no traces of bore butter or any other residue remained. I used 100grs by volume of BH209, Federal 209A primers, and started off with Traditions 250gr, Ridgeback Carnivoirs. I fouled the barrel with a couple of primers and commenced to shooting at 100yrds. First round was a flyer which I expected with a clean barrel but the next three rounds printed a 1.5" group. I fired two more groups still maintained 1.5"-2" group. So I zeroed the rifle and never cleaned the barrel.

Next I shot some 240gr. Lehigh .452 Controlled Fracturing bullets with Harvester Crusher sabots and 100grs by volume of BH209, and Federal 209A primer. I printed a 1/2" group at 100yrds. I tried to repeat that but could not because groups quickly opened up. I contribute this to the light couture barrel heating up and maybe getting to dirty.

So decided to stay with the Ridgebacks for the upcoming big game season. I then ran a few rounds through my Chronograph average velocity was 1997fps. Next I set a target up at 175yrds. Using the first circle of my Nikon P3 BDC 300 scope and aiming at a 4" circle target I sent a round down range. Bullet impact was 4.5" left of center and elevation was dead on.

I was very happy to finely get this rifle to shoot. I'm greatly appreciative for everyone's assistance. Many thanks all!

I do still plan on buying a new rifle because the Traditions trigger SUCKS!! I have no doubt I could have produced better groups with a better trigger, heavier barrel, and better quality.

I wish you a successful and safe hunting season, and look forward to chatting again. God bless!

 

[sdporter]

Thanks for sharing your results and good luck. What did the tech seem to think your issue was, by the way?