December 2, 2017, 11:54 AM | #1 |
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Pedersoli 32 Kentucky
Found one three weeks ago at the Nations GS -- been looking for a few years as they're no longer made.
Took another week to get "itty-biity" equip/flex-ramrods/cleaning-rods/jags/molds together, and then played with 0.310"/0315"/0311"(LeeMould) options, along w/ 10-20thou patch material. Spent quite a bit of time filing the front sight (thank you Pedersoli for the material -- it's a whole lot easier taking stuff off vs not having enough to start) w/ my "standard" 1.3 X caliber start load (32 X 1.3 = 41.6) of 3F and zeroing for 50yards, I also played with a MAXIBALL from Lee --- 5 shots each. `Think (yeah, right) I'll stay w/ PB for obvious reason, but I'll also drop the charge to 26gr (squirrel head shots) and see what happens accuracy-wise Last edited by mehavey; December 2, 2017 at 12:27 PM. |
December 2, 2017, 12:14 PM | #2 |
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Keep us posted. I'm very interested to hear what results you get. I'm a .32 caliber fan and reload for .32, so if you get good results it may spark an interest in me to pick up a used .32 Kentucky in the future.
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December 2, 2017, 01:16 PM | #3 |
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I'd love to have one.
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December 3, 2017, 07:45 PM | #4 |
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Settled on the
HNDY 315" ball/0.010-Twill Patch HNDY 310" ball/0.018 Ticking Patch Lee Cast 311-312" ball/0.018 Ticking Patch (prints 1/2 quarter higher) Original V-Notch Open Sights 6 o'clock hold My eyes/sight picture precision account for ~ 1/2 the error. Bear to get rifling clean (still sharp edges), even scrubbing with nipple-flush tube/hot soapy water. Not like any of my other larger caliber BP muzzleloader rifles [all sidelock/all real BP... naturally] Now use KG-1 as final scrub to attack carbon/leave with Ballistol coat to counteract any leftover. |
December 4, 2017, 01:14 AM | #5 |
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.32 BP
Mehavey, that is very good shooting. I was disappointed to see your Maxiball results so dismal. Can you say what is the twist rate on the Pedersoli .32? I too am shooting .32 in a CVA, and my maxi groups are fair.
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December 4, 2017, 03:48 PM | #7 |
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How's the balance on that Pedersoli .32?
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December 5, 2017, 10:48 PM | #8 |
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My experience with Maxi Balls indicates mediocre accuracy until you approach maximum loads, then suddenly they group. In .45, the tight groups began as I approached 90-100 grains of black powder.
I had a .32 TC Cherokee that shot Maxi Balls well with about 40 grains of powder, think of it as a muzzle loading .32-40. Devastating on 'dillos.
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December 8, 2017, 07:32 PM | #10 |
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wow!
That seems about half your previous test group, (with the Lee maxi's) and I would deem that very acceptable.....1-1/2" at 25. But.........57 gr of FFF, that has got to be a HEAVY load. But takes the .32 to a whole new level, which is what I was working towards myself.
I'm shooting 30 grs, still experimenting, want to try a over powder wad or patch over the charge next. Leery of going to more than 40 gr with the CVA. |
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