Originally Posted by deflave
Originally Posted by DigitalDan
By the by, 220 yards is the old standard for BP bench competition under the NRC back in the late 1800s. Also known as 40 rods. They used real guns back then. The .22 is a fine substitute for such things.

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Aspiring LR shooters needs lots of rods.


My Dan, what a big barrel you have.



Travis


Yes. It weighs 47# as I recall. It takes a lot of powder to push 1300 grains of lead 40 rods. They look like the Hindenburg. I'm sorry to report it has a slow twist even if there are 18 grooves in the .56 caliber hole at the end. Mini Flave would kill to shoot such things. Belongs to a friend down in Ft. Likkerdale.

.22s are cheaper.

I like crankin' my knob too.

BD

I am..........disturbed.

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