Kentucky rifle, Traditions kit. .50 cal, 33 1/2" barrel. Lots of fun to build and shoot. Surprisingly, it shoots MaxiBalls (320gr) well - approx -3" group at 100 yds
Looks like I'll have to try these out. I already did the sizing pack - .502 for my Strikerfire LDR. If they shoot equal to or better than the BOR 350 (lead) bullets, I might have a new favorite.
I think the entertainment value alone is worth the price of a tag. Those Javvys are fun to hunt. And in January, you can get OTC tags for deer (mule or white tail) and javelina.
I guess I got lucky with my barrel and the BOR 350gr bullets. They load somewhat easy - I can seat them without a short starter, but they don't just slide down the barrel. So there is enough friction to keep them firmly in place while I'm walking around, without risk of losing contact with the...
I get great accuracy from the B.O.R. 350gr (lead) bullets. Here's my setup: Traditions Strikerfire LDR, 350gr B.O.R. bullet, 115gr Blackhorn 209, CCI Magnum primers, Vortex 4-12x40 scope, zeroed at 150 yds. Last time out shooting, I put 3 rds in a 1" group, shooting from bench rest. Fired two...