I am finally trying to sight in my 16.5 in, 1:20 twist carbine. I have mainly plinked with lead bullets, but loaded up some good 180 HP bullets, with 20 gr of AA #7. Accuracy testing.
Using the factory buck horn sights is alway a challenge, but my groups at 50 yards were 4-5 inches or so (5 rnds). One was high, one was out at 9 oclock. 3 made a decent group. That is using good rests. Not good.
Open to ideas: heavier bullet? faster velocity? Maybe I should try a scope to develop a good load.
TIA Dave
Using the factory buck horn sights is alway a challenge, but my groups at 50 yards were 4-5 inches or so (5 rnds). One was high, one was out at 9 oclock. 3 made a decent group. That is using good rests. Not good.
Open to ideas: heavier bullet? faster velocity? Maybe I should try a scope to develop a good load.
TIA Dave