Heres the low-down on the .223 Ulty..
It took about 10 shots for it to settle down. Then I fired off a 5 shot group to relocate. Then 3 three shot groups to fine tune, then the last 3 shot group being final.
Results were a 5/8" group at 100 yards with Blackhills 52gr JHP Match ammo.
Not bad I think.. Even my uncle was impressed to say the least. He's sorta snob when it comes to firearms. I'm happy. I might just pass on reaming this one out to 220 Swift, saving the reamer for another barrel.
The 45-70's performed as expected, just like the way I had left them. They've been tack drivers within 5 shots right out of the box. My 14yo cousin really liked the Handi, he struck the 2"x2" iron plate on first shot at 50yrds. Each person took a shot with nearly everyone hitting it. Not too many fans of the BC because of the metal buttplate.
I think the biggest "event" was when we were all shooting cap & balls at the double axe heads (ball splitting) at 30yrds. ..no one managed a split, but there sure was alot of smoke in the air. lol
