Yep. And many have their own secret lube. You may also want to consider experimenting with wads between the powder charge and the projectile. What did Mr. Hoyt suggest after you told him what your looking to shoot out of your rebored barrel?as the heading says, do i have to lube the real bullet or not. i casted some and want to try them in my hoyt rebore 54 caliber hawkens
Guess you didn’t ask. I have always told him what I planned to do with the barrel and he was very forthcoming with suggestions, making specific recommendations about the rifling he thought would work best for me. He is a very knowledgeable craftsman.mr hoyt did not say.
He specifically asked me, and as I was planning on shooting a .680 ball, he proceeded accordingly. It's a perfect fit.Guess you didn’t ask. I have always told him what I planned to do with the barrel and he was very forthcoming with suggestions, making specific recommendations about the rifling he thought would work best for me. He is a very knowledgeable craftsman.
I have heard they shoot better with a wad. I've tried both myself, what's the theory on it? I'd have to really do a strict experiment, 10 of with/without. So far I'd say advantage to cardboard wad. Very accurate bullet for 1858 Enfield. Lubed. 1% tin casting shoots better.Yep. And many have their own secret lube. You may also want to consider experimenting with wads between the powder charge and the projectile. What did Mr. Hoyt suggest after you told him what your looking to shoot out of your rebored barrel?
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