40-70 SS loads

[Mike]

Here's my first report. I snuck to the range today to try 5 shots with my .40/70 using 60 grains by volume of Olde Eynsford 2F under the Lyman 385 grain pointed bullet and comparing the group with another five shots fired with 60 grains of OE 1 1/2F. The 1 1/2F group was fired first and then the 2F group was fired, without cleaning the bore. A blow tube was used between all shots. The group with the 2F was certainly tighter but at this point I'll just say it was a better looking group. More shooting with the 2F will be done.