50-70 and the BPCR Rookie

[Mike]

Bohica, Give it a try. Whatever I say about the 42" twist is only a generality because I've never tried one and I've never shot your rifle. I will suggest that you buy bullets to try instead of buying new bullet molds for those 500 grain bullets. Also, let me suggest that you get a copy of The .50/70 Shooter's Handbook by Croft Barker. (cisternnkat@yahoo.com, $24.50 + $3.50 S&H) Croft has a whole chapter about the rate of twist. And I shot my rolling block with the 32" twist yesterday using bullets from Accurate's #52-450L2 mold over the 65 grains of OE 2F. The new sight had not been sighted-in and my first four shots at just 50 yards cut a jagged hole at 12 o'clock in and out of the black. Other shooting was done at longer ranges but now the sight has been adjusted and I'll go back to the range soon. So far all is very pleasing. Shoot sharp, Mike