This is the first kit I have done. Its a Lyman Plains Pistol. I used LMF on the metal and Birchwood Casey Brass Black on the brass parts.
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.54 Cal Lyman Kit
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Dusty Bob, I made the knife sheath, but not the horn or knife.
These are the first shots fired offhand at 20 yards from its initial trip to the range. It was cold with gusty winds which affected my aim. I think the gun is capable of better groups, but I'm not disappointed with it so far. I'm not going to mess with the sights until I send 50+ rounds down the barrel. I'm shooting a .530 patched round ball over 40 grains of Goex 3F black powder.
Someone had left a can of applesauce on the ground at the range so I decided to see if I would get any expansion from the round ball. Knowing about where to hold from my shots on the target, I adjusted my aim and shot the can at 20 yards. I was impressed with the exit hole through the frozen applesauce. If I'm going to use this gun for small game I'll have to reduce the powder charge quite a bit.
These are the first shots fired offhand at 20 yards from its initial trip to the range. It was cold with gusty winds which affected my aim. I think the gun is capable of better groups, but I'm not disappointed with it so far. I'm not going to mess with the sights until I send 50+ rounds down the barrel. I'm shooting a .530 patched round ball over 40 grains of Goex 3F black powder.
Someone had left a can of applesauce on the ground at the range so I decided to see if I would get any expansion from the round ball. Knowing about where to hold from my shots on the target, I adjusted my aim and shot the can at 20 yards. I was impressed with the exit hole through the frozen applesauce. If I'm going to use this gun for small game I'll have to reduce the powder charge quite a bit.
hoochiepapa
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You're not happy with that group? A pistol? At 20 yards?
Nice pistol.
Nice pistol.
I'm not unhappy with it. :wink: I think with better weather conditions, load development and getting used to the feel of this gun I can tighten the group up a little. I have shot a lot of one hole/cloverleaf groups with handguns from .22lr through .45-70 at that range so I guess I set the bar kind of high. My biggest accuracy problem is usually a loose screw behind the handle! :grin: I am very happy with this gun though.
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nice looking pistol- really nice shooting!
CaptainKirk
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Nice work on the pistol, and nice shootin' too!
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It said you used LMF on the metal?? What is this LMF And brass black on brass, I like the look of that.
basic instinct said:
LMF is Laurel Mountain Forge browning solution. There is a guide to using it in the Gun Builders Bench forum. Brass Black is a Birchwood Casey product.
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