Optima - Blackhorn209 - Thors

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

My order of Thors came in today and perfect timing! I first shot 3 shots @ 100 yards with the 245gr powerbelt with 90gr BH209. Same group as yesterday, only i think i tightened it up a bit since then. Talk about consistent!
#2 shot is the lowest,


Now with the 250gr ballistic tip Thors, i also used 90gr BH209. The second shot is the highest/Left shot. For some reason this rifle always has the #2 open up, I am thinking it is due to Barrel Heat up. The next 2 are in that big hole that opened up.


Went back to the house to reload my powder tubes and brought it back out. Again! #2 is the highest to the left. Shots 1 & 3 again are touching like the last time.


Later this evening i am going back out again when it is cooler. I'll up my charge to 100gr BH209 and see how it does.

[efremtags]

as long as yo only shoot at game an odd# of times, looks like your all set!!

[rangerwillie]

maybe wait a few min to allow the barrel to return to ambient temps between shots to see if thats really the reason for #2 changing its POI?

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

i went up to 100 grains and it stopped throwing #2.  Final 3 shots were just under 1" center to center.

[Busta]

Haven't you heard, you can not shoot conicals with Blackhorn 209? Don't even think about shooting Hornady FPB's, THOR's, PowerBelts, or for heaven sakes those big all lead conicals. You just can't do it!

If you don't believe me, just ask someone who has never done it, they'll tell you!

Good shooting!

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

  And they load just as easy as a Powerbelt to boot!

100gr BH209 Just under 1" center to center.

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

This baby just keeps getting better!  I got a pretty good rest at the NRA (Pictured) and with 100gr BH209 with the 250gr Thor @ 100 yards. It just got a whole lot better.



Things may shrink even more after getting this today!

[rebAL]

Great report B/B!  Are you swabbing at all between  shots?

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

with Blackhorn209, there is no swabbing! Just load up and go. No crud or crud ring to push  through.

[jwv]

It looks like your having excellent results with the Thors. Since you have shot that many thru your rifle have you noticed any excessive copper buildup? Being an all copper bullet, I was wondering if that will be an issue with that type of bullet.      Jack

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

no excess copper build up as of yet.