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  1. M

    Got the Witworth fixed; took it to the range- more newbie questions

    After learning a lesson about the need to lube bullets I took my Witworth back to the range with one goal; get it to shoot with no malfunctions. I shot 20 shots of 60 grains of 3FFF under the 580 gr. hexagonal bullets Pedroselli sells. I ran a cleaning brush down the bore after each shot and...
  2. M

    Ug; idiot rookie mistake, bullet stuck in barrel.

    I don't know.
  3. M

    Ug; idiot rookie mistake, bullet stuck in barrel.

    Me too, that was an ordeal I never hope to have to repeat.
  4. M

    Ug; idiot rookie mistake, bullet stuck in barrel.

    I got it out; but man was it an ordeal. I bought a range rod and POUNDED the bullet down the bore- it did not want to move. I then fired the bullet into a homemade trap. The bullet came out in pieces. Lesson learned- thanks for the tips. Can't wait to shoot this rifle again.
  5. M

    Ug; idiot rookie mistake, bullet stuck in barrel.

    I have thought the same thing re" swabbing between shots- can you detail your procedure?
  6. M

    Ug; idiot rookie mistake, bullet stuck in barrel.

    I finally had some time to take my Whitworth to the range. The goal was to just make the rifle go "boom." which it did- but now I know why bullets are lubed. Not knowing any better after I shot it the first time (60 grains 3F / 580 gr. Hex bullet) 1000 fps, like I said I just wanted to shoot...
  7. M

    Uh, oh, a newbie with a Whitworth!

    Thanks guys! I am busy this week, but will get the rifle out to the range in a week or two. I will report back.
  8. M

    Uh, oh, a newbie with a Whitworth!

    Thanks for the link; I use the hex bullets.
  9. M

    Uh, oh, a newbie with a Whitworth!

    Hair is all gone! I have heard the Whitworths can be frustrating.
  10. M

    Uh, oh, a newbie with a Whitworth!

    Finally got my Pedersoli Whitworth ready to go shoot. I am pretty new to the black powder game- have shot pistols (you can see an original new model behind the Whitworth) but never a rifle. I am ready to go to the range but just want to make sure of a few things. I have 580 gr. hexagonal...
  11. M

    New guy- new Whitworth shooter

    I am very much looking forward to it.
  12. M

    Total BP "newbie" needs a little advise on shooting new Whitworth

    Got it on the drop tube- thanks.
  13. M

    Total BP "newbie" needs a little advise on shooting new Whitworth

    This is the rifle I bought: https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/9489/category_id/618/category_chain/618/product_name/PR3256+WHITWORTH+RIFLE I also bought 100 of these projectiles...
  14. M

    Total BP "newbie" needs a little advise on shooting new Whitworth

    If I start with just the basics of bullet, powder and cap- do I need to lube the bullet or anything else?
  15. M

    Total BP "newbie" needs a little advise on shooting new Whitworth

    Ok, before I get into paper patching- what will "work" in the meantime? At first all I am looking to do is have a little fun and hope for some decent accuracy?
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