i've shot a cva hawken for years now and have taken a few deer with it. now the accuracy bug has bitten and i'm trying to wring smaller and smaller groups out of it. it's very frustrating!
i feel like i'm chasing my tail with all the factors that seem to matter. i think that about 75 gr ff pyrodex seems best, moderate pressure down on the ball onto the powder - don't want to crush the powder grains much. at best, i'm getting about 3 to 4 inches at 50 yds. sometimes i get crazy vertical strings - the rifle has a mind of it's own!! what are you experienced guys getting with round balls? i'm sure it's much better. any guidance out there?
i feel like i'm chasing my tail with all the factors that seem to matter. i think that about 75 gr ff pyrodex seems best, moderate pressure down on the ball onto the powder - don't want to crush the powder grains much. at best, i'm getting about 3 to 4 inches at 50 yds. sometimes i get crazy vertical strings - the rifle has a mind of it's own!! what are you experienced guys getting with round balls? i'm sure it's much better. any guidance out there?