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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2011 20:36:45 GMT -5
well I had to try it , everything is dry and torqued down so to the range we went. I gave it the ole eyeball boresight and was 4" right on the first shot. it was pretty windy and I didnt have a very good rest but the last 5 shots were almost one ragged hole.
sorry no camera tonight.
will shoot er again friday and I think it will earn the nickname " MR PIG"......its going to be a shooter
will have the camera then ;D
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Post by jims on Jun 27, 2011 20:41:13 GMT -5
Already waiting for tomorrow.
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Post by hoz on Jun 27, 2011 20:51:44 GMT -5
Worth the wait Bill!!!!
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Post by Billy on Jun 27, 2011 21:01:26 GMT -5
Good shooting on your part as well! Congrats.
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Post by dave d. on Jun 28, 2011 11:30:09 GMT -5
 great start bill. Look forward to the pics.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2011 10:05:31 GMT -5
went to the range this morning and fired pig # 1 again for 10 shots  not good, about a 2" group. it would shoot two in the same hole and then the group would move  I knew there was a problem and then I figured out what it is. when I opened the bottom metal I could lift the front @ the action screw about .025. the screw was too long and hitting the barrel before it tightened against the action. I went home and shortened the screw and now it will tighten as it is suppose to.kind of embarrasing actually, thats what I get for being in a hurry and not checking everything.well now the problem is fixed and tomorrow we will see if it will earn the name "MR PIG" |
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Post by fishhawk on Jul 1, 2011 10:29:04 GMT -5
Yep, that front screw in the 700ML's can only go in three turns before hitting the barrel threads. Thats another reason I turn my front trigger guard screw into a pillared 1/4-28.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 10:28:41 GMT -5
went out for a quick shoot this morning  I didnt have time to let the porker cool properly as is reflected in shot # 3 so I let it cool and fired # 4. it has yet to earn the name "MR PIG" but i think it will shortly Pig # 1s ugly brother is taking shape, popped it out of the stock this morn   |
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Post by hoz on Jul 4, 2011 11:03:01 GMT -5
Another beauty Bill!
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Post by deadeye on Jul 4, 2011 11:49:18 GMT -5
I didnt have time to let the porker cool properly as is reflected in shot # 3 so I let it cool and fired # 4.
this statement very much true-have seen this just as you describe even sabotless many times-nice detail & shooting
btw-load details please?
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Post by 500cadillac on Jul 4, 2011 11:59:07 GMT -5
The scale is the wrong way |
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Post by hoz on Jul 4, 2011 12:24:40 GMT -5
Thats not a scale, thats Bill's shooting rest.
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Post by johnnywadd on Jul 4, 2011 13:19:07 GMT -5
what kind of stock is on pig #2
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 13:34:38 GMT -5
hogue overmold stock in gillie green, load is 60 grns h-4198/ light blue harv and 200 sst: fed 209a..
I had another pic showing the weight with the base and trigger incl- 9lb-14 oz but it wouldnt load......
will shoot the ugly brother as soon as the bedding dries....Bill
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 15:02:57 GMT -5
I've seen that bolt somewhere IIRC...  #2 looks pretty too Bill. Where's Wilber ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 15:54:35 GMT -5
Wilber will be along soon, borrowed the bolt for the pic ( hope he dont mind) he is fluting mine in a day or two.
Hope some poor guy around here is in need of Wilber!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 16:51:56 GMT -5
That pig will shoot. |
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Post by fishhawk on Jul 4, 2011 18:04:49 GMT -5
Hey Bill! I noticed an empty pair of crocks in the background of your picture. Recoil can't be that bad can it?
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Post by jims on Jul 4, 2011 18:12:27 GMT -5
It is shooting very well indeed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 19:16:04 GMT -5
not know about ug but #1 is not bad at all with the axiom stock, it full well reduces recoil, bout like a 20 ga heavy load.
will know about ug this week, I will light er up and see what happens. think i will put a ramrod tube in the hogue. might as well make it really ugly!
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Post by Richard on Jul 4, 2011 20:12:11 GMT -5
Hillbill.........Now that is a nice rifle and a nice FOUR shot group! Don't get me wrong here, I am just thinking out loud as I often do ;D. "I didnt have time to let the porker cool properly as is reflected in shot # 3 so I let it cool and fired # 4" Is it entirely possible that shot #3 was going to go where it did "no matter what?" I have shot umpteen groups where one will go out and following shots will go right in with the main group and every shot, my barrel is conditioned the same way? I'm just saying? .....Aiming, mirage, trigger control of just the fact its still a muzzle loader shooting saboted bullets? There was absolutely nothing wrong with the group? Have you ever not shot a group where the first shot did not print where the second and third one did? In that case, someone might call the first shot a "fouler?" Just keeping it real. NICE gun and NICE group!! Looking forward to seeing some of those five shot 1/2" groups  Richard |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 20:57:47 GMT -5
Might have to get the savage out for that Richard.
for those that shoot in high temps with OR without a cooling device we know how tough it is to shoot those tiny groups. IF mcgowen would have sent my barrel drops like they were suppose to I would be having a die made right now to do away with the plastic this summer.
anyone have a mcgowen barrel drop they will part with???
anyway Im just getting started with these barrels but I think they will be on par with the pacnors or close anyway, time will tell.
one thing for sure, they will give mr & mrs deer a fit come fall. In the meantime its punching paper, with the plastic bag delivering the goods.....
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great start bill. Look forward to the pics. 
not good, about a 2" group. it would shoot two in the same hole and then the group would move 
#2 looks pretty too Bill.
