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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1202646" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>Don't shoot for groups with the ramrod in the rifle. I actually remove my thimble when shooting for groups.</p><p></p><p>I've discussed bullets with a lot of different shooters of the RU and UF rifles. Unless you're shooting at paper only, shoot a different bullet than the MH. Regardless, you can NOT get the velocity from a RU or UF rifle needed for that bullet to expand properly. Bob Parker will tell you that himself, as he owns and shoots both rifles.</p><p></p><p>Consistency is everything for long range tight groups. I'm a hunter turning target shooter and shooting 100 or even 200 isn't hard at all. However once you go beyond 200, things get much more complicated.</p><p>Use a comfortable and solid bench. Shooting off a lead sled is ok to test the rifle, but then move to just a front and rear rest. Finger placement on the trigger must be identical with each round fired. Tuck your free hand under your opposite armpit. Holding on to the forearm, especially trying to hold it down, will cause erratic groups. Its a good idea to purchase a PAST recoil pad. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013R8J48/?tag=lrhmag19-20" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013R8J48/?tag=lrhmag19-20</a> It will definitely make your day of shooting much more pleasurable. Control when the trigger breaks. Myself I replaced the XMark Pro trigger with a Timney 512, and I've always preferred a light trigger. I couldn't group for squat with that XMark trigger. Just felt funny, to much creep and too heavy a pull (for me).</p><p>Shooting tiny little groups, no matter the distance with a muzzleloader takes a lot of practice. LOTS! I went through 3 and started on the 4th CASE of propellant last year. I still don't have the confidence I expect.</p><p>I suggested to one other RU shooter that he should try the 300gr SST in a Harvester H5045LB sabot. His groups tightened right up at 300.</p><p></p><p>Keep shooting and try to be consistent with everything. Trigger time builds accuracy and confidence.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1202646, member: 33046"] Don't shoot for groups with the ramrod in the rifle. I actually remove my thimble when shooting for groups. I've discussed bullets with a lot of different shooters of the RU and UF rifles. Unless you're shooting at paper only, shoot a different bullet than the MH. Regardless, you can NOT get the velocity from a RU or UF rifle needed for that bullet to expand properly. Bob Parker will tell you that himself, as he owns and shoots both rifles. Consistency is everything for long range tight groups. I'm a hunter turning target shooter and shooting 100 or even 200 isn't hard at all. However once you go beyond 200, things get much more complicated. Use a comfortable and solid bench. Shooting off a lead sled is ok to test the rifle, but then move to just a front and rear rest. Finger placement on the trigger must be identical with each round fired. Tuck your free hand under your opposite armpit. Holding on to the forearm, especially trying to hold it down, will cause erratic groups. Its a good idea to purchase a PAST recoil pad. [URL]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013R8J48/?tag=lrhmag19-20[/URL] It will definitely make your day of shooting much more pleasurable. Control when the trigger breaks. Myself I replaced the XMark Pro trigger with a Timney 512, and I've always preferred a light trigger. I couldn't group for squat with that XMark trigger. Just felt funny, to much creep and too heavy a pull (for me). Shooting tiny little groups, no matter the distance with a muzzleloader takes a lot of practice. LOTS! I went through 3 and started on the 4th CASE of propellant last year. I still don't have the confidence I expect. I suggested to one other RU shooter that he should try the 300gr SST in a Harvester H5045LB sabot. His groups tightened right up at 300. Keep shooting and try to be consistent with everything. Trigger time builds accuracy and confidence. [/QUOTE]
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