The load in the video is the only load I've developed in the Springfield, at that time it was the best group I ever shot with iron sights.
That uses the 168gr A-Max- COL 3.25, CCI 200, IMR 4064: 48.2gr, Winchester case..
I do shoot 400 yards with my Win_94; here is the last shot I took with...
I used my cannon Power Shot. With the bolt actions I removed the bolt, positioned the camera as close to the chamber as possible, then used the Macro setting on full zoom. There is a flashlight at the muzzle end of the barrel to illuminate the bore.
With the lever action it is the same set-up...
When load developing I use the Audette Ladder Test. The "node' spoken of in this thread will show-up when shooting the test. I can usually find a good load in less than 10 shots.
Here is my latest Audette Ladder Test target using the Eddystone US model of 1917.
That is the best load I've...
I tried H414 and found it to cause hang-fires in temperatures below freezing. I solved that problem with a heavier charge weight. Then watch-out in summer for H414 is very temperature sensitive, whereas it caused overpressure signs.
Of the powders I've used, I like IMR 4064 and Varget for the...
I take a shot a day and thought I would post a video of yesterday's shot with the...
U.S. Remington Model 1903
Yesterday and the day before were the only times I've shot it at 400 yards. I'm starting to get better at using peep sights and felt comfortable to try at that range.
I hope to be a...
Over-cleaning can cause excessive wear, under-cleaning/improper cleaning can cause pitting and/or fouling build-up.
I have a US Model of 1917 Eddystone; I assume and when it was used previously, it was used with corrosive ammo.
I have been trying to smooth the bore out over a period of time...