Bullseye with .357
Dave
Dave
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I know my 1894 isn't a .357, but should be somewhat similar in accuracy capabilities. I bought it last summer as a 44 magnum and then this year I swapped out barrels to make it a 45 Colt. I had about 7 months to play with loads when it was a 44 and then it preferred 8.7 Unique and this was my best group.
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Here is one from yesterday with the 45 Colt barrel and 5.5 gr Trail Boss which seems to work the best with this barrel. I haven't had much time to play with loads yet for the 45 so am hoping I can improve . The sticky is 2" and both were using a 2.75x scout scope and a front sandbag sitting at a bench. This gun came blessed with a crisp 3.5 lb trigger which no doubt helps. I am not the best shot in the world, so in the hands of someone who can shoot, it could be fairly accurate for a gun with a lever.
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Here is one from yesterday with the 45 Colt barrel and 5.5 gr Trail Boss which seems to work the best with this barrel. I haven't had much time to play with loads yet for the 45 so am hoping I can improve . The sticky is 2" and both were using a 2.75x scout scope and a front sandbag sitting at a bench. This gun came blessed with a crisp 3.5 lb trigger which no doubt helps. I am not the best shot in the world, so in the hands of someone who can shoot, it could be fairly accurate for a gun with a lever.
50 yards, 2X7 scout scope, handloaded ammo, from a rest. This is about par for the course, though some days it will group into about HALF this size. I don't think the gun is inconsistent. That leaves me to blame. :
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I think the shot on the right was deflected by a mosquito. I heard the impact about 30 yards out. Kind of an "Oof!" sound.
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