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longfellow · February 9, 2012, 10:31 AM

I forever blamed the BH's trigger and lack of overtravel for it being much less accurate than my K38. I was proven wrong once I finally discovered the bullet alloy, sizing diameter, bullet design, lube, velocity and pressure thst it liked. It was a long and rewarding journey but now the BH can keep all it's shots in the 25 yard Bullseye X ring (Yes, that's right - the X ring) at twenty paces off of a home made rest, two hand hold. It is amazing how true those smart old geezers were who say that your gun is capable of much greater accuracy than you are "with the right load." It is also amazing how true the need is to experiment and methodically develope the best load.
If you only shoot jacketed stuff, on average I'd guess the GP is more accurate.

February 9, 2012, 10:31 AM	#13
longfellow Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 144	smith K38 anf OM Black Hawk I forever blamed the BH's trigger and lack of overtravel for it being much less accurate than my K38. I was proven wrong once I finally discovered the bullet alloy, sizing diameter, bullet design, lube, velocity and pressure thst it liked. It was a long and rewarding journey but now the BH can keep all it's shots in the 25 yard Bullseye X ring (Yes, that's right - the X ring) at twenty paces off of a home made rest, two hand hold. It is amazing how true those smart old geezers were who say that your gun is capable of much greater accuracy than you are "with the right load." It is also amazing how true the need is to experiment and methodically develope the best load. If you only shoot jacketed stuff, on average I'd guess the GP is more accurate.