I got the repaired lock back from Alan the other day, he has done a fine job of repairing the scear and he also lightened the mainspring some. I benched it at 50 yards, ver windy day. .490 ball, thick denim patch lubed with Dutch' mix. I started at 30 grains, first shot well low of the black at 6 o'clock. Next 3 shots with 35 grains, 3 to 4 inch group still low of the black. Went up in 5 grain increments and finished up with point of aim same as point of impact and a 3 inch group. Suspect the rifle may be closer to .52 so will try a larger ball when I properly measure the bore. Still pretty happy with how she woke up after maybe 150 year sleep. Ver light let off and the lock worked a treat. Will have to replace the original cone as it it I guess a bit larger in the vent than I would think decent. I have yet to measure the thread, looks like if I am lucky a fine metric one, if not will have to have a custom cone made. I have also from TOW purchased and fitted the missing sling mounts and a nice Jaeger sling. Recoil is virtually nil. I wiped out after every 6 shots or so and really the bore shewed not roughness inspite of some pitting, thus loaded smoothly. The bore looks mirror like now. Patches did not tear .
I still wonder if this rifle was made for a youth as it is quite short in the pull, but still comfortable for me to use. Will do some more tinkering with the loads and will post a photo of a target in due course.
Cheers
Gordon
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