First outing with Lyman GPR: I'm hooked

[zneufeld]

I finally got my new Lyman .54 GPR out for a first few blasts. I didn't have the place, time, or equipment to do a proper sight-in, but I nailed a 2 gallon jug at a fair distance offhand, so can't complain too much!

The only lesson I learned after a two flashes in the pan is that I need a better touch hole pick. The flimsy pipe cleaners I had with me weren't working too well.

Needless to say, I'm hooked.

 

[LawrenceA]

Awesome photo.
So what next?
Smootbore or rifle?

 

[Jim Evans]

Is this the new Signature Series , by Pedersoli ?

 

[smo]

Congrats , you may need too enlarge to touch hole...
GPR’s are known for that.
The one I owned was the same way, after enlarging the hole... problem solved...

Out of the box, them seem to shoot low as well...

Welcome too the Dark Side.... enjoy the ride!

 

[zneufeld]

Awesome photo.
So what next?
Smootbore or rifle?

Haha well next on the list is an unmentionable in this forum, but after that, not sure. A dream gun is a longrifle, maybe a squirrel gun.

Is this the new Signature Series , by Pedersoli ?

No, this is the regular Lyman. Got it for a good price at Track.

Congrats , you may need too enlarge to touch hole...
GPR’s are known for that.
The one I owned was the same way, after enlarging the hole... problem solved...

Out of the box, them seem to shoot low as well...

Welcome too the Dark Side.... enjoy the ride!

Thanks! I'll consider that.

 

[Zonie]

I agree.
Enlarge the touch hole using a 1/16" drill bit and an electric drill.

The drill bit will want to pull itself into the hole so use almost no pressure on it. You only have to drill maybe 1/8 of an inch deep to do the job and once it is done, most, if not all of your flash in the pan problems will disappear.

A large paper clip can work very nicely as a vent pick, so give it a try.

Happy shooting.

 

[LawrenceA]

@smo Is spot onwith them shooting low.
Mine is a 54 perc. I neededto take about 1/8 off the sight

 

[zneufeld]

@smo Is spot onwith them shooting low.
Mine is a 54 perc. I neededto take about 1/8 off the sight

I'm pretty sure mine is the same, because my misses were all low. Like I said, I wasn't being scientific, but with any rifle, my miss is usually high. I'll do a proper sight-in when I can get to the range. Maybe tomorrow!

 

[LawrenceA]

Dont sight in until you work out a load.
Once you have your load and decide your sighting distance you alter the sights to suit.
Probablystart at 25 then 50 etcetera.
Just take it slow removing metal.
I like the halves principle.
Take off half the metal you thibk you should.

 

[Peregrine]

Just make sure you aren't lifting your cheek at the flash pushing your muzzle south....before you start changing sights.

 

[zneufeld]

Here's a slow mo video of one of my first shots. Missed badly, but I didn't care much!

 

[Peregrine]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your adventure! Alot of great people with years of experience on this site.

 

[TreeMan]

I have a Lyman percussion 54 and a flintlock Lyman signature series 54. Both shoot great groups with 80 gr of 2F Goex and .018 pillow ticking. Good luck and have fun!

 

[zneufeld]

I have a Lyman percussion 54 and a flintlock Lyman signature series 54. Both shoot great groups with 80 gr of 2F Goex and .018 pillow ticking. Good luck and have fun!

Good to know! I started out with 60 gr of 2F Goex and .015 patches since we were just plinking at bottles. I'll definitely relish the process of finding a ball/patch/load combo. I'll only be in a hurry if stuff hits the fan (knock on wood) and I have to retreat to the mountains and hunt for my sustenance.

 

[smo]

Great form on your shot!
Here are a few still pics I stole from your video...
Just too show the importance of follow through.


At full cock prior to trigger squeeze

Pan starts to ignite @ 2-3 seconds

Fire in the hole @ approx. 3 seconds

Impact at target @ approx. 4 seconds

My GPR liked 100 grns of ffg with an .018 patch and .530 round ball.

When you start to file the front sight go s-l-o-w-l-y, Taking a little to much off at 25 will make quiet the difference at 50 yards

 

[zneufeld]

Great form on your shot!
Here are a few still pics I stole from your video...
Just too show the importance of follow through.

Thanks! 240 frames per second (about 8 times slower than full speed) really shows the time between pan ignition and the ball leaving the barrel.

 

[smo]

Yes it does, flintlocks are a different animal for sure....

Great video too!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Congrats and welcome from Alberta.

 

[BigAl52]

Great shot and nice video. I have one in 54 as well just havent shot it much

 

[FiremanBrad]

Our 4H kids all shoot GPR percussion with 55-60 gr of 3F under a .535 ball and pillow ticking. Some of them really shoot the lights out, offhand at 50 yds!