Good Morning to all....
Shot the state cowboy black powder match a week ago, shooting in the Plainsman class (cap & ball pistols, single shot rifle and shotgun). I have a new Shiloh Sharps (carbine w/ 26" barrel), and other than 50-60 practice rounds, this was the first time for some serious shooting. What a BLAST!!! While I finished 2nd in the class (only 2 of us) & last in the whole match, it was so much fun ( single-shots are slowwwwww). So as not to tear up the targets, I used about 35 grains BP, with cream of wheat filler and a 250 grain bullet. These shot real well, and I did not have any rifle misses (cowboy distances are close).
If anyone needs help with BP loads, let me know; and if you don't have reloading gear, we can make arrangements for you to come over and load your own.
Happy Shooting..... Grizhicks
Shot the state cowboy black powder match a week ago, shooting in the Plainsman class (cap & ball pistols, single shot rifle and shotgun). I have a new Shiloh Sharps (carbine w/ 26" barrel), and other than 50-60 practice rounds, this was the first time for some serious shooting. What a BLAST!!! While I finished 2nd in the class (only 2 of us) & last in the whole match, it was so much fun ( single-shots are slowwwwww). So as not to tear up the targets, I used about 35 grains BP, with cream of wheat filler and a 250 grain bullet. These shot real well, and I did not have any rifle misses (cowboy distances are close).
If anyone needs help with BP loads, let me know; and if you don't have reloading gear, we can make arrangements for you to come over and load your own.
Happy Shooting..... Grizhicks