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Freedom, and Olde Eynsford - Don McDowell - 06-01-2014
Congratulations to Wes Deams (Freedom here on the board) He managed a dazzling 3rd place finish in the first ever Wyoming State Midrange Championship. His powder of choice is Olde Eynsford.
So far as I know this is the first notable match finish using this powder.
I suspect we'll be seeing more of this sort of thing from both the powder and Wes.
RE: Olde Eysnford has a win/place/show - Mike - 06-02-2014
(06-01-2014, 10:44 PM)Don McDowell Wrote: Congratulations to Wes Deams (Freedom here on the board) He managed a dazzling 3rd place finish in the first ever Wyoming State Midrange Championship. His powder of choice is Olde Eynsford.
So far as I know this is the first notable match finish using this powder.
I suspect we'll be seeing more of this sort of thing from both the powder and Wes.
Let's hope he shares some details about his loads.
RE: Olde Eysnford has a win/place/show - Don McDowell - 06-02-2014
I believe he'll check in, but last I knew he was shooting 68 grs of 2f with one of the money bullets.
RE: Freedom, and Olde Eynsford - knobsmt - 06-02-2014
I seen Wes shoot must of been luck
RE: Freedom, and Olde Eynsford - Freedom - 06-03-2014
Thanks Don!..it was fun shooting next to you WY boys.
(06-02-2014, 09:50 AM)knobsmt Wrote: I seen Wes shoot must of been luck
Hey, I'll take luck any day...as long as it is "Good-Luck"
I really felt my performance was less than stellar....but I guess everyone must have been quite challenged by the condition changes. I finally just quit twisting the knobs and it seemed to help.
My load/gun is this..
Green Mountain barrel 1:16.8 twist 45-70 on Pedersoli 74 action.
BACO 520 M3 money, 16:1 alloy, seated in the case by hand.
Fed 210LR primer
WW case, annealled and fired 50+ times without ever re-sizing
Powder is 68gr Olde Eynsford 2ff, 24" droptube, Then a .030 CarQuest Gasket wad is compressed .060+/-...I add a wax paper wad before the bullet to help guarantee that I get wad release at the muzzle. I have found a lot of plastic wads at the 500meter rams...so I don't use them.
The loose cases and light compression will not hold while on the road to matches so I have high density foam in the top of my boxes to keep the loads stable for transport to matches.
I blow tube in the winter, but as soon as it goes over about 50degrees, I wipe pretty clean between shots...usually 1 dripping wet arsenal patch and one dry heavy cotton patch....I use cotton balls at home to save on patches and they really work well.
I use Napa cutting oil and water for my wiping solution.
RE: Freedom, and Olde Eynsford - knobsmt - 06-03-2014
Wes are going to be at Big Hill ??
RE: Freedom, and Olde Eynsford - Freedom - 06-03-2014
(06-03-2014, 09:29 AM)knobsmt Wrote: Wes are going to be at Big Hill ??
I have a 2 day silhouette match that weekend in Livingston..and them it's off to the Quigley!! Probly won't get into to the Q till Thursday.
RE: Freedom, and Olde Eynsford - Don McDowell - 06-03-2014
Wes it was a pleasure shooting next to you. Looking forward to the next time.
Keep your hard holding.
Thanks for sharing your load information.
PS Keep the dates for Raton Sept 13-20 in mind..