Recent content by Ramblin76

Good to hear from you Idaho Trecker, Elkaholic and everyone on the thread. Funny, I have been doing a little stock pilling of primers for some similar tests. Great job and thanks for posting your results! I've been using the Fed 210m, with 62gr. of RL 26, Nosler Brass, 165 gr Matrix bullet...

Looking to buy some.277 Matrix bullets for my .270 Sherman. Hoping someone has a box or two they are not going to use. I understand Matrix has sold and won't be back in production for a bit?? Thanks

You may consider the Burris XTR II. I am using the XTR II 4x20, with the XTR signature rings and the inserts. With a 20 moa rail, and the inserts, there are multiple options for getting the most moa. And the XTR II has multiple revolutions with the zero stop. So far I have been very pleased...

I put a radial brake on mine. It's a pleasure to shoot as far as recoil, but yes ear protection is a must! I'll attach a photo ... As far as free bore I'm not sure exactly on the length. But I don't have any issues with the 165 Matrix. I'm in the process of working up some 170 Bergers and I...

Hey there everyone, figure I better join this thread as I too have a .270 Sherman. Thanks Rich! I got it back from the smith last September. I didn't have a lot of time for load development so I went with 165 Matrix with some h4831 ( I have a lot of it) 58gr, seated .57 off lands, knowing I...

Hey thanks for that and I will check them out.

Hey thanks everyone for your response. I appreciate all the info. Sorry it took me awhile to respond as i was out in the field. Final question; I'm now looking for a peep sight or a tang sight any recomendations? thanks

First off congrats on drawing unit 45! How did you do? Second, I believe your talking about a tang sight? Did you adapt them off a Sharps or (Sharps style rifle), or were they special made for your Austin Halleck? Williams or Lyman or something else? Third, are you using number 11's or musket...

Have you shot the powerbelt lead bullets? And what do you prefer open sights or peep?

I am shooting a Austin Halleck 420 .50 cal, I knew someone would ask the barrel twist and I cant remeber it off the top of my head. Althouh i like what you say about the .45, maybe give me an excuse to start shopping. I've had good groups from 100-150 w/ MaxiBalls 295 gr. w/ 140gr. of Triple7. I...

I here you about the limitations, i was kind of afraid that would put the range around 200. Are you using open or peep sights?

With open or peep sights I think my comfortable range would be 200-225. Is that reasonable? Or am I just cracking the surface? I would love to acurately shoot to 300-350 or even more. While hunting, conditions, (more experience, consistant ballistics, etc) would have to be ideal for me to...

Here in Idaho our "muzzleloader only" hunts have some restrictions such as: LEGAL IN MUZZLELOADER-ONLY SEASONS A muzzle loading rifle or musket which: Is capable of being loaded ONLY from the muzzle. Is equipped with a single or double-barrel. Is loaded ONLY with loose black powder OR other...