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Offline Escalante

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« on: May 22, 2005, 04:43:34 PM »
Evening.
Finally got around to shooting the B.C. After having it for 6 months or so. (been playing with the Marlin 1895). I cleaned it up good as per this forum.  Did nothing else. Lee Mold 405 grain. Wheel weights dropping at 409 grains. 24 grains of 5744. WLR-primers, Starline Brass. Pan lubbed bullets with Lee Alox. Bullet seated to 2.574".
After getting it on paper at 50 yards tried to shoot a three shot group with the rifle rested on the bags. measured .803". Moved out to 100 yds. readjusted rear sight and tried again. 2" bull with front sight insert from factory was almost impossible for my eyes. Measured just a shade under 3inches. Will try another front sight insert next time.
For just out of the box shooting I was impressed with this rifle. Will try the "o" ring trick,floating the barrel and a little trigger work next. For the money you can't beat this rifle.
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2005, 06:04:40 PM »
They are pretty amazing for the money huh? Enjoy and welcome to the forum.... :D
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2005, 07:05:18 PM »
Escalante
For what it's worth, I seriously doubt the o ring will make one bit of difference.  That barrel is very heavy.  You can try though.  Just my .02.
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2005, 06:01:36 AM »
3" group at 100 yds using iron sights?  With your first load?

That sounds like a good start to me!
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2005, 03:48:01 PM »
Evening.
I see from my first post that I mis-spelled range. Maybe too much Cowboy kool-aid that evening.
Am probably going to try floating the barrel first as I did notice some tight spots between it and the forearm when I had it off.
Am going to play with the 450 grain Lee mold also. Seems to work allright in my Marlin. Why not try the B.C.
Seems like the more retired I get the less time I have to do what I really want to do.
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2005, 01:36:56 AM »
I have shot 4 inch groups at 200 yds. using one of the circle front inserts. This BC is all I want in a 45/70. AMAZING for the cost.  :grin:
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2005, 02:42:12 AM »
Rich, That is the way it  is after retirement, Just not enough time to do what you want to do, So many Honey-dos come up! :)
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2005, 04:47:18 AM »
Rich
I hope you have better luck with cast than I did.  Seems like nothing worked for me.  Others have had good results with them though.  From what I've read, I'd suggest starting with very slow velocities and working up.  I may have pushed mine too fast.  that seems to be the no-no for cast with the BC.
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