Hawken new barrel

[homebrew .357]

Hi guys, finally had a go with the new barrel I had made for my .45 Hawken, Kiwi made and still with a 1-33" twist. I started with 45grs of 2f Swiss , .440" p r ball, .010" patch at 50yrds, 10 shots in 3-1/2",but one flyer. Then went up to 50grs 2f sw with .015 pillow ticking patch and same ball, 7 shots 2-1/2" with a flyer. So I think it likes the 50grs best but will go to 60grs just to see what happens, this is the fun part, finding what it likes. Homebrew.357.

 

[Wes/Tex]

That's the ticket...just keep experimenting till the rifle says "I like this best"! :wink:

 

[Rifleman1776]

this is the fun part, finding what it likes.

Amen, Bro.
But, methinks the 60 gr. charge will open up your groups. That is a lot for such a fast twist.

 

[TC Tommy]

Have you tried conical's with that fast twist? It just seems a little fast for PRB's to me. Just :2 for what it's worth.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Just try and see...wouldn't be the first time a fast twist shot well with PRB. Make sure you've got a tight ball & patch fit in the bore, the fast rotation can strip or possibly tear the patch away. Give it a whirl, may surprise you.