07 November 2005, 00:34
DigitalDanRange report
It is difficult to hold your concentration whilst developing loads when somebody uncorks Ma Deuce 30 yards away. 
Still, I perservered.I haven't measured anything yet, just got home, so here's a rough synopsis.
Ravage seems convinced that Nosler PTs are intended to shoot groups of 3 in the neighborhood of .75" +/-. He does not tolerate run out much over .003 however, more or less spitting those hither and yon to spite me. Well, I'd segregated the worst and used them for foulers. Best group today came with 38.0/H380 at 2.6" OAL. Almost nipped a butterfly in the process at 75 yards, didn't lead him enough I suppose.
Mr. Blanch, the old dear, well he gave up a wad of 5 into about 1.25-1.5" or thereabouts, 50 yards being the distance. I was right about using a fine bead BTW, still haven't moved the front blade though. Kaintucky windage served well enough. 2.7 Grains of Bullseye, something like 1.6" OAL, but I need to verify that. I was quite pleased all things considered, like my eyes for one. I may have to dispose of my .22 RFs, doesn't look like I'll need them much anymore. N.S., Those be some dandy bullets, or so said Mr. Blanch.
My dad's Armenius revolver, the one with the switch cylinders? .22 Mag put 6 into less than 2" at 10 yards, rested. Action is a little coarse, but it works. The LR cylinder, well, about minute of target board at the same distance. 2 cylinders of LR ammo put 4 on an 8x10 target. I didn't expect it to be THAT bad, but then I never really intended to shoot it much anyhoo. I'll probably use it for rat shot and black mambas.
First time the Mag. cylinder has been fired, the gun is near 40 years old.Well, that's a wrap for now, will fill in the details tomorrow, and if all the electron Gods are willing, post a pic or two.
Dan
Pres., TYHC
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