45 &50 T/C Hawken rifles

[bobw]

Well I shot it 3 shots a little after sundown, 1st 3 shots with 70 grs in 2 1/4" at 50 yds off the bench. A heavier charge should see the impact lower. I never talked to the guy who put the low frt blade on or know what he was using for loads. He or whoever that built the gun from kit status browned the barrel and used sights that were more historic than what T/C sent with the kit. I was told T/C Hawkins from this time frame have a 1 in 48 twist for use of Maxi Balls as opposed to the round balls I tried which usually shoot well with a slower twist (1 in 60). I got $150 in it and don't figure I was poked in the butt yet, as I will peddle it if it can't be made to shoot ok.. bobw