My first load was a PRB and out to 50 yards the accuracy was quite good with 90 grs. of Ffg. but it crossed a lot, 3 1/2-4 in. at 50 yards. I'm now working with a 380 gr. Lyman Maxi-Ball type conical but it seems just a bit too slow although accuracy from the individual barrels is more than adequate, a little less or a little more than 2 in. at 50 yards...depending on how well I'm seeing that day. I'm thinking something around 300 grs. might do the trick.

I'm just about certain a PRB load could be found but I'm afraid that for what I want it would be too light a charge. 'Course, the rifle may eventually force me to do what it wants anyway...lol!


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