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monkeyboy:
Sparky,25grs of 5744 is in the ballpark for a smokeless load,although I'd use a 500gr + bullet in either a Lyman or Saeco mould.Blackpowder is really where its at with these old assault rifles and a snootfull of 11/2 or 2ff Swiss will bring out the best in them.PS-Your rifle looks a lot like one I saw at Nebr Gun a while back,if so it had a really nice looking bore!--FWIW--Mike.

bkoenig:
BTW, got your IM.  I'll try to give you a call tomorrow night.

When I tried smokeless it was I think 28 grains of 5744 and a 405gr bullet.  It was pretty accurate, but the heavier bullets stabilize better at longer ranges and retain more energy.  Right now I use 60 grains of Swiss 1.5, then a .030 cardboard wad, then a 540 grain bullet from a Brooks mould.  It shoots 2 MOA with a tang sight, probably better if I scoped it.  If I ever get around to shooting it further than 300 yards I'm thinking I might want to up the powder charge.  That's in a Pedersoli Sharps, which is probably a little stronger action than an original trapdoor.

I wonder if the shaved lead is because the light weight bullet is having to jump a long way to the lands?  I seat mine as close to the lands as possible, backed off just a little to allow for easy seating when fouling builds up.

sparky0068:
Yes it is the one from Neb gun.

I guess I get to go shopping for some casting stuff.

RobertH:

--- Quote from: sparky0068 on November 06, 2011, 08:42:22 PM ---Yes it is the one from Neb gun.

--- End quote ---

how does one get to Ne Gun?  there's construction like crazy there!

sparky0068:
21st to M, access from the alley. 

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