Range time with the '88

[jon_norstog]

Believe it or not, some TDs will shoot MOA to 200 yards at least, from the bench, when EVERYTHING is "perfect", so you have a goal to look forward to! The best accuracy is only obtained by reloading your own, and getting a lot of practice. "Cowboy loads" are extremely safe, and probably one of the the best ways to start, but are not noted for their gilt-edged accuracy! Get Spence Wolf's book.

I will second that. It is amazing how accurate a rifle can be with those barrel bands. I would add that your best accuracy will probably be with a caseload of 2 FG black powder, especially Swiss. I shoot the bullets as cast, 20:1 lead:tin. They are soft enough that the base upsets n the barrel to fill the grooves. The Swiss burns a lot cleaner (and produces significantly higher velocity) than Goex and the deep, 3-groove barrel on the TD can absorb a fair amount of gunk before it affects accuracy.

I shoot a 375 gn Lyman RN bullet (457124), mainly to save a little on lead


Yeah a nice trapdoor gets some attention at the range, especially if it is shooting well

jn

[kj47]

Will order some Swiss 2f, I have some 405 hollow base. they measure .458, hope they expand enough to fill the groves. Again thanks guys.

[k arga]

order from Powder inc will ship to your door.

[kj47]

Thanks K arga, I will check them out.