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zimmerstutzen
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I respectfully disagree with some of what has been said.
A 4 inch group, where? centered around the bull or just to leeward side. 1.7 inches wind drift would produce a 1.7 inch group NOT a four inch group, unless the wind is taking turns blowing opposite directions across the range.
A 4 inch group is indicative of something else, not necessarily the barrel although that is a possibility. A smooth bore with sights should do better than that.
I would definitely work some more on shooting it. Assuming the sights are tight, It could be the crown, or patching. Renegades had notoriously fat sights that made getting a good consistent sight picture difficult.
A 4 inch group, where? centered around the bull or just to leeward side. 1.7 inches wind drift would produce a 1.7 inch group NOT a four inch group, unless the wind is taking turns blowing opposite directions across the range.
A 4 inch group is indicative of something else, not necessarily the barrel although that is a possibility. A smooth bore with sights should do better than that.
I would definitely work some more on shooting it. Assuming the sights are tight, It could be the crown, or patching. Renegades had notoriously fat sights that made getting a good consistent sight picture difficult.
Elkeater
45 Cal.
Snowshoe said:
What is your solution, do you thin them?
And maybe smaller notch on rear sight
You might try a .535 ball
Elkeater
45 Cal.
I agree, it's much more pleasent in frenchyDean2 said:
And, and what would be wrong with "Neige Jaune"?
Sounds very manly!
I think it would suit many here.
Fred
Sounds very manly!
I think it would suit many here.
Fred
Didn't make them laugh as hard,,something about Bull of the Woods, chewing tobacco,being 17 and not one to pass up a challenge,,,,They worked in the woods and chewed,safer than smoking,, fire danger!!!!been 50 years and it stuck all these years,Both Tim and Angus have gone to Point a la Barbe,,still laughing I bet ,,,,,
Before you try anything drastic, might I suggest putting a new crown on the muzzle? It is the most critical spot, and most likely was damaged by the rust. My brother returned my Renegade to me in the same shape, and I did as you did, but until I re-crowned the muzzle, it wouldn't shoot. Now it will cloverleaf at 50 yards.
