I've only been shooting PRBs out .50-cal. rifles for less than a year after nearly 40 years shooting hunting conicals, so I'm still learning. I know things like powder load and quality, ball quality, wind, patch and lube are all variables in shooting -- without factoring in the variable of aim from the shooter. For you gentlemen who have been shooting PRBs for many years, my question is this: How much will an off-center patch affect your shot? Right now, I use pre-cut patches and I noticed at my last range session I was taking my time more to get my patch exactly centered under the ball. And, it reflected in quality target hits. But I found two patches a little off center. Is the effect of an off-center patch great or just making a target shot slightly off.
I realize cutting my patch at the muzzle would alleviate this variable for me. So, what are your thoughts on getting a perfectly centered pre-cut patch? I'm interested in everyone's thoughts on this.
I realize cutting my patch at the muzzle would alleviate this variable for me. So, what are your thoughts on getting a perfectly centered pre-cut patch? I'm interested in everyone's thoughts on this.