Updated optics on the Hawken - 07/17/15
Well, not only is the Hawken updated with new steel trim " Still a work in progress" I got some new contacts and wanted to see how well she " the lady that did my eyes" got them as far as open sight shooting goes.
Im using a 32" deer creek barrel with 1:66 twist in .58 caliber shooting patched round balls.
90gr Olde Eynsford 2fg
.018" patches
Frontier's anti-rust & Patch lube
Home cast .570" round balls
Hot Shot Nipple
CCI #11 caps
No swabbing or cool down was needed today as the sun was down and quite comfortable.
Distance: 100 yards. Masking take over the rear sight is basically a sun shade to cut the glare of the sun as it was over my back left shoulder.
![[Linked Image]](http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w581/FrontierMuzzleloading/Jons%20Lube/IMG_5440_zpsgbmmcb3v.jpg)
Steel Hawken style trigger upgrade. I hated that brass hooked finger thing!
![[Linked Image]](http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w581/FrontierMuzzleloading/Jons%20Lube/IMG_5442_zpsxhejvosq.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w581/FrontierMuzzleloading/Jons%20Lube/IMG_5439_zps8gkytvee.jpg)
First 2 shots,
![[Linked Image]](http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w581/FrontierMuzzleloading/Jons%20Lube/IMG_5427_zps2k0xs0do.jpg)
4 shots total,
![[Linked Image]](http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w581/FrontierMuzzleloading/Jons%20Lube/IMG_5431_zps9hwvgw7s.jpg)
I am using a thinner .018" patch for testing its accuracy and while its extremely accurate, I see small signs of my 90gr 2fg load being boarder line from gas cutting. This load I shoot out to 170 yards with great accuracy, so I am not worried about using more powder. Olde Eynsford is like T7 in the black powder world, a hotter more powerful powder which lets you cut back in grains to achieve the same FPS as you would if you use normal goex/pyrodex.
![[Linked Image]](http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w581/FrontierMuzzleloading/Jons%20Lube/IMG_5434_zpsejxzoy3g.jpg)
Damn right I am thrilled!
Another change was the wedge key. The steel wedge key plates used the thicker "height wise" wedge key and I had to file fit the plates for it to go through. My barrel and tang is completely bedded so I was worried about some wiggle room between the barrel and wedge key. All appears to be just fine as it is.
Im using a 32" deer creek barrel with 1:66 twist in .58 caliber shooting patched round balls.
90gr Olde Eynsford 2fg
.018" patches
Frontier's anti-rust & Patch lube
Home cast .570" round balls
Hot Shot Nipple
CCI #11 caps
No swabbing or cool down was needed today as the sun was down and quite comfortable.
Distance: 100 yards. Masking take over the rear sight is basically a sun shade to cut the glare of the sun as it was over my back left shoulder.
Steel Hawken style trigger upgrade. I hated that brass hooked finger thing!
First 2 shots,
4 shots total,
I am using a thinner .018" patch for testing its accuracy and while its extremely accurate, I see small signs of my 90gr 2fg load being boarder line from gas cutting. This load I shoot out to 170 yards with great accuracy, so I am not worried about using more powder. Olde Eynsford is like T7 in the black powder world, a hotter more powerful powder which lets you cut back in grains to achieve the same FPS as you would if you use normal goex/pyrodex.
Damn right I am thrilled!
Another change was the wedge key. The steel wedge key plates used the thicker "height wise" wedge key and I had to file fit the plates for it to go through. My barrel and tang is completely bedded so I was worried about some wiggle room between the barrel and wedge key. All appears to be just fine as it is.