Post by: Plainswalker on July 01, 2013, 12:04:24 PM
Got me a new Shooting Chronograph, and being as I was just dying to know what kind of results we are getting from our handloads, as well as various loads through the Muzzleloaders, took it out yesterday to put a few rounds down range and see what kind of numbers we come up with.
I was pleasantly surprised with the results really, especially when it comes to the muzzleloaders. Seems that my ole Hawkins pushing a 300 grain XTP with 90 grains of Triple 7 actually has a higher FPS than does my inline using two 50 grain pellets of Triple 7. Also the inline using Triple 7 was just a touch higher FPS than using two 50 grain Pyrodex pellets.
Unfortunately, I only got to fire the Hawkins the one time, as when I was going to see the ballistics of using a 300 grain Hornady SST, I sort of rammed the bullet down before noticing that my powder measure was sitting on the tailgate, still with 90 grains of powder in it. As I was unable to get the bullet extractor to chew it's way through the polymer tip of the SST, I shall have to go another route with trying to extract it. The Hawkins is, I believe a Lyman's from the markings I can find on the barrel. IS there another way to extract a bullet from the barrel? Disassembly perhaps?
Oh, and I am still fairly new to muzzleloaders, so can be forgiven for making a rookie mistake. At least that is my excuse, and I am sticking to it! :rolleyes:
Post by: Plainswalker on July 01, 2013, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: stevemiller on July 01, 2013, 12:38:54 PM
Post by: whacker1 on July 01, 2013, 12:44:38 PM
Otherwise, take it to a gunsmith.
Post by: TommyGun496 on July 01, 2013, 01:31:12 PM
Might try the air compressor idea. Not so sure about the pouring powder behind the bullet, though if the compressor fails, that is another option. Thanks for the input!
It works fine, just use 10 to 20 grains.
Post by: Plainswalker on July 01, 2013, 01:40:58 PM
Post by: TheFewTheProud on July 01, 2013, 01:45:32 PM
Post by: jackmaster on July 01, 2013, 02:20:18 PM
Post by: Plainswalker on July 01, 2013, 02:45:11 PM
Post by: jackmaster on July 01, 2013, 03:23:22 PM
Post by: kerrdog on July 01, 2013, 06:32:20 PM
Post by: Hangfire on July 01, 2013, 10:23:33 PM
I used to shoot muzzle loaders a lot in competition, you are not the first to load the bullet with out powder and will not be the last. The above procedure was what most used to clear the barrel. This can even be done to a flint lock, just takes a while to get enough powder through the vent hole, unless a removable vent.
Post by: Skillet on July 01, 2013, 10:33:35 PM
Appreciate all the ideas guys, also thanks Tommygun, 10 to 20 grains I would feel pretty comfortable with.
I've got this friend, and, uh, he may have done this more than once, and, well, he happens to know this works just fine...
Modified to add: as mentioned above, after you dribble in the powder, ram it home! Says my friend, anyway.
Post by: WalleyeJason on July 02, 2013, 11:53:09 AM
Appreciate all the ideas guys, also thanks Tommygun, 10 to 20 grains I would feel pretty comfortable with.
I've got this friend, and, uh, he may have done this more than once, and, well, he happens to know this works just fine...
Modified to add: as mentioned above, after you dribble in the powder, ram it home! Says my friend, anyway.
I wonder who that may be?
Post by: MagKarl on July 02, 2013, 11:55:03 AM
Post by: Skillet on July 02, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
Appreciate all the ideas guys, also thanks Tommygun, 10 to 20 grains I would feel pretty comfortable with.
I've got this friend, and, uh, he may have done this more than once, and, well, he happens to know this works just fine...
Modified to add: as mentioned above, after you dribble in the powder, ram it home! Says my friend, anyway.
I wonder who that may be?
lol, didn't even think of your gun... so now I have a real friend and an imaginary one that knows this works :tup:
Click...
Post by: Plainswalker on July 02, 2013, 12:13:38 PM
Good to know that your "friend" and friend, have done this with no issues. :chuckle:
Oh, and Jackmaster, I use a mixture that is called Hawg Wash. Equal parts Murphy's Oil Soap, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Rubbing Alcohol. Seems to work very well.
MagKarl, that is the correct nipple size, and may have to go that route, I will keep posted here on the results.
Post by: Plainswalker on July 03, 2013, 07:22:54 AM
If that had not worked, then was going to go with using a compressor, then on to actually putting powder in as a last resort.
Post by: kerrdog on July 04, 2013, 10:43:07 AM
Post by: Plainswalker on July 09, 2013, 08:22:33 AM
I would have tried slamming the muzzle onto the sidewalk until the bullet dropped out. :chuckle: But I guess your idea was almost as good.That thought crossed my mind, but the sidewalk is rather new and I didn't want to risk chipping it :tup: