Nice shooting. I only shoot round balls out of my Renegade. It takes too much effort to ram the big cylindrical bullets. Last time I had some of the Maxi Hunter Hornadays, I got so frustrated trying to ram them down the barrel that I put ‘em in my lead pot and melted them down to make roundies.
You can make a 200 yard shot on roundball if your barrel is rifled. Patch gets bound in the rifling and makes it spin like a baseball. Only people that claim roundball is only accurate at 75 yards are probably confused with the Brown Bess, or are modern ammunition manufacturers.
This is 11/04/2022. I watched this video almost a year ago.... always enjoy your videos! Today, I was at the range with my T.C. Hawken. The factory barrel was ruined so I replaced it with a Green Mountain, 1:66 twist. I decided to try the 200 yd 20x24 plate. I was pleased to hear a good solid hit on my first shot. The sights are the open sights just like the factory sends out. I was shooting a patched round ball, pillow ticking, spit lube. Smoke 'n thunder!
I’ve been patching my 500 Automax loads. I using binder paper with a thin coat of Imperial Sizing Wax. Pushing a 450 grain lead cast bullet at 1,850 FPS and dead nuts accurate.
I have some questions . I am interested in buying a black powder rifle . I think I want a flintlock 50 or 54 cal. ( probably 50 cal. for ease of buying round ball ammo when available ) . I found a hawken style percussion rifle in a pawn shop ( has brass furniture ) . The only things on barrell is the warning & made in Spain .. & 50 cal . The gun has signs of rack storage , but , it appears to be un fired . What would be a good price for it ?
Question : Just how the He .. er I mean how the HECK can You even SEE that target through those sights , much less hit it ?! I'd have to mount the spoter scope to the rifle to stand a small chance !!!!
These slower twists allow for higher powder charges to be used without causing the ball to strip the rifling...I always use over the powder felt wads to protect the patch from burnout. John Forsythe's book written (apparently from experience) in 1863 explains in detail the use of very slow twists, round balls and high powder charges as a superior hunting setup of the day...I use his advice 1:75 twist, 54 cal, overpowder felt wads and 120-140 grs dependent on the brand of powder...traditional style effective western muley medicine...
I have hunted for years with 90 grain ff g Goex under a patched round Ball . .54 cal Renegade . Thank you for the Video .
Awesome shooting Lewis. Some good ideas too.
Nice shooting. I only shoot round balls out of my Renegade. It takes too much effort to ram the big cylindrical bullets. Last time I had some of the Maxi Hunter Hornadays, I got so frustrated trying to ram them down the barrel that I put ‘em in my lead pot and melted them down to make roundies.
Very Nice Lewis! And some claim a round ball is only accurate out to about 75 yards.. With the right method and equipment, you busted that myth!
Yeah....but paper would have showed group size
You can make a 200 yard shot on roundball if your barrel is rifled. Patch gets bound in the rifling and makes it spin like a baseball. Only people that claim roundball is only accurate at 75 yards are probably confused with the Brown Bess, or are modern ammunition manufacturers.
How fun I love my 50. You did a ton of cool mods awesome
That was some really good shooting Sir.
This is 11/04/2022. I watched this video almost a year ago.... always enjoy your videos! Today, I was at the range with my T.C. Hawken. The factory barrel was ruined so I replaced it with a Green Mountain, 1:66 twist. I decided to try the 200 yd 20x24 plate. I was pleased to hear a good solid hit on my first shot. The sights are the open sights just like the factory sends out. I was shooting a patched round ball, pillow ticking, spit lube. Smoke 'n thunder!
I would like to see your loading process, for example, how do you orient the over powder patch?
I will do a video on Loading soon, Bullet and Roundball 👍
Love your ML videos! Keep up the good work! What size is your gong at 200m?
I’ve been patching my 500 Automax loads. I using binder paper with a thin coat of Imperial Sizing Wax. Pushing a 450 grain lead cast bullet at 1,850 FPS and dead nuts accurate.
Quite impressive for round ball
What lube are you using on your home made patches?
Good shots! I love what you do. Is that a Lyman medium siight? ANd have you tried fffg powders in that 50?
Are you cleaning your bore between shots? I find I need to brush and swab between shots or else accuracy falls quickly
Did you take down your 600 yard round ball video or did CZcams?
where are you in Idaho? nice job!
Nice to learn and think about. I'll fallow some of that great advice.
I have some questions . I am interested in buying a black powder rifle . I think I want a flintlock 50 or 54 cal. ( probably 50 cal. for ease of buying round ball ammo when available ) . I found a hawken style percussion rifle in a pawn shop ( has brass furniture ) . The only things on barrell is the warning & made in Spain .. & 50 cal .
The gun has signs of rack storage , but , it appears to be un fired . What would be a good price for it ?
Have you checked with a chronograph the difference between with the extra powder patch and without?
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Anybody know of a tang sight that I could use on a Traditions Kentucky Rifle?
What are you using for lube with this load?
Bullshop NASA, that i modify slightly to thin it down a bit
Shoot the green mountain barrel with iron sites.
How would Maxi balls compare, you think??
So the bore chews up patches? Why?
Question :
Just how the He .. er I mean how the HECK can You even SEE that target through those sights , much less hit it ?! I'd have to mount the spoter scope to the rifle to stand a small chance !!!!
Why a 1:70 twist ? Why not a 1:66 or even a 1:48 ? Your way better then I am and I know you have good reasons. Just curious 🤔
1:70 is what Green Mountain uses for their Roundball Barrels. I have had just as good Luck with my 1:48 Twist Barrels 👍
These slower twists allow for higher powder charges to be used without causing the ball to strip the rifling...I always use over the powder felt wads to protect the patch from burnout. John Forsythe's book written (apparently from experience) in 1863 explains in detail the use of very slow twists, round balls and high powder charges as a superior hunting setup of the day...I use his advice 1:75 twist, 54 cal, overpowder felt wads and 120-140 grs dependent on the brand of powder...traditional style effective western muley medicine...
@@patrickjoseph5028 I thought it had more to do with a slower twist rate simply being a better means to stabilize a round ball in flight.
Using your (secret) Nasa modified lube?/Ed
👍 This stuff is HARD to beat for everything
Sounds like the tied shot took out the airplane
Your title should be Idaho liar
Why would you say that ?
@@mountainholler290he's just a jealous troll
@@squatchfromearth4076 I agree .
Never underestimate a black powder firearm.
@@davidbell1619 You are completely correct .