It's been a long dry spell

[Kurt]

GM Arnie,

I havent got around yet to send in my papers yet to Matt. I will fill them out today and get it sent out Monday.
I don't know yet if I will shoot the .22, I will bring the rifle. I have two friends I been pulling their arms to go so that has held up sending in the entry, and I still don't know if they will go.
Arnie, I shot bench rest 45 years ago and it got to be a pain.

Kurt

[Kurt]

Today I shot the second test with 5 shots using the new lot of 2F Swiss.
I used the same loads as the three shot first test but I shot the bottom 5 groups using the same powder load and the same Winchester brass but I used Federal 150 LP GM primers to see what the difference between the pistol primers and large rifle primers makes. I did not use a paper disc under the powder on the bottom row like I did on the first.
I also shot two groups making sight changes for center using 57 gr of the 1.5 Swiss I had loaded since the Quigley shoot.
All in all I feel this new case of 2F Swiss in this rifle will work with just about any powder charge and I don't see much of a change between LR or the LP primers.
I'm very happy with this DZ Hepburn. I don't know if it's the rifle or caliber that is holding close groups with the one grain increase of weight per load that it does not open the groups more.


Now to dig out the .38-50 CPA and give it a try again with this lot of powder

Kurt

[J.B.]

Some very tidy looking groups there Kurt. We tend not to be too fussy about our powder lots down here as its a 'take it when you can get it situation'. The regulations for quantities..not to mention the price.. and the lack of availability are our 'masters' in Oz. Primers are filtering through in dribs and drabs but not the 'name' brands we were used to and everyone panic buys when they do..so they are immediately out of stock again. A buddy of mine is using primers from India which seem to be working fine.. and he just scored some 'White River' ..which I believe are U.S. made ? You only have to hit the plates at the Q and Big Hill...not knock them over...so bring something that doesnt work you too hard and let those peepers consolidate. ... A #77 in 44/75 might be nice ? .. Better do some more overtime first.
rgds. Gavin.

[Kurt]

Hi Gavin,

Things are changing up here also, it's not as it used to be.
I have never been shy of recoil and I will always bring the larger caliber rifle with me and most likely use it. The .44-77 and the .45-90 have served me well over the years and I will continue using them. I just wont be shooting 2000 over a three week period at the Hill and Q anymore LOL.
This little .38 has impressed me from what little I have shot it and that is why I had a second one build more for my young Grand Daughters to start with and they are doing well shooting with me.
One thing with this little shooter Carolyn has a hard time seeing the hits and misses


Kurt