Shooting distance

[scaffie1]

Can anyone tell me what is a good starting distance to shoot my .45 Kentucky pistol from,cos I'm having trouble getting decent groups. I know they are not that accurate but being on target helps.
Bri

 

[rafterob]

Depends on where you shoot. Our range has 25,50 and 100 yard target lines. I would start at 25 in that case. If you can set your own distance then 15-20 yards is good. They actually are very accurate if you have a rifled barrel, flintlocks are a little harder to get used to (on a pistol). Shoot from a rest to start with to determine your point of aim. Right around 20 grains of FFFg should be a good load.

 

[Shifty]

I have a handbuilt 50cal with 1-48" twist started at 10yds over time worked my way out to 50yds, have not shot it past that .

 

[scaffie1]

Thanks for the replies,it's a traditions perc Kentucky pistol,I'll keep on practising its fun :hatsoff:

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Good advice already posted. I would suggest when you shoot from a rest, to use sand bags or somethng similar to sight in the pistol. And for the charge, I don't think I would go any higher than 25 grains, FFFG.

It does get to be fun. :thumbsup:

 

[Many Klatch]

For improving your aim with the pistol I recommend some dry firing, use a piece of wood in place of the flint to protect the frizzen. That will help teach your muscles how to work together, and will help with getting used to the action.

I find it helps to build up your shooting arm with a weight as well. Just hold a 10 pound weight at arms length for 10 breaths. That will build muscles you didn't know you had.

Many Klatch

 

[George T.]

When I am teaching hand gun to a novis I start them at 10 to 15 yards. It is easier for them to get the sight picture and it builds confidence. Once they have the stance and hold as well as sight picture we move to 25 yards. Geo. T.