CVA Hawken & Blackhorn209

[Buckskins & Black Powder]

Okay first off i want to say that this experiment was given the OK by Western Powders.

I am using a small booster charge of 5 grains Jim Shockeys Gold 3f. This is such a small charge that it will NOT create dangerous pressures or disrupt the Blackhorn209.

Using my brothers CVA Hawken .50cal built back in 1987, this rifle has a 28" barrel with 1:48 twist and shallow rifling. A great shooter with 90gr JSG 3F and the 295gr Powerbelts.

I first load the Booster charge, smack the rifle to shift the powder under the nipple and then pour the 80gr blackhorn209 charge down and seat a 295gr Powerbelt.

This video takes place at the 75 yard line.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5lmjSHJNxk
If you have a fast internet connection i highly suggest switching the picture quality to 720p HD.

[tacklebury]

That's a good outcome.  I don't think I'd like messing around with tapping the gun and stuff, but it seemed to work well.  Thanks for sharing. 

[mechanic]

Most excellent sir!  Thanks for the video.  Only need one of those shots to do the job....

Ben