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Hi,I got this 50 cal pistol from a frind who bought it as a kit.He brought it to me in a box full of parts.I kept it around and never shot it.Well I put it together,and got around to shooting it yesterday.I ws amazed at the accuracy of this single shot.I was shooting at 25 yards with my elbows on a table.I began hitting acouple of inches below the bull.I raised the barrel of the gun and started hitting the bull right at the edge.I will have to file my front sight.Iam very surprised at the accuracy of this handgun.squib
 
Before you start filing your sights, try changing the amount of powder your loading and aim at the center of the bull with each shot.
At this stage, your looking for the tightest group, not where the group is hitting.

After trying several different powder loads, you will probably find one that makes the smallest group.

Once this is done, then start playing with your sights while using that, and only that load.

By doing this, not only will you know what powder load shoots the best but you will also know which direction you need to move the sights to utilize that load.
 
that is how I got my start in BP guns, with a CVA .50 cal kit, the 'Hawken' model. I still have and shoot it. I've experimented with double PRB's in it, awesome. next I went to BP revolvers - now my favorite shooting besides my .22LR. so you're likely doomed to black from now-on! :thumbsup:
 
Zonie said:
Before you start filing your sights, try changing the amount of powder your loading and aim at the center of the bull with each shot.
At this stage, your looking for the tightest group, not where the group is hitting.

After trying several different powder loads, you will probably find one that makes the smallest group.

Once this is done, then start playing with your sights while using that, and only that load.

By doing this, not only will you know what powder load shoots the best but you will also know which direction you need to move the sights to utilize that load.

Great advice, Zonie!

Jim
 
Zonie gave some great advice. I to started black powder with a CVA kit gun only I wish I had sighted it in as Zonie said. But no I field and drifted then worked up a load. Well I have learned a lot in the last 30 years. I also still have that gun only now I have rebuilt it and am enjoying it again along with the others that have been added to the safe. If you wonder about any thing or have a question this place is one of the best to ask it at as there is more experience here they you could believe.
 
I. too have one of these, but mine has a rear sight that is windage, elevation adjustable. I believe that you could install one of these in your gun if you could stand the "modern" look of it. Sure would be easy if you change loads which may affect elevation. However, all of the previous posting advice is very valid. "Look for me when you see the smoke on the wind."
 
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