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Offline Bob Gerard

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Smoothbore Pistol Accuracy
« on: July 08, 2023, 01:07:10 AM »
Did some flintlock shooting demonstrations at the Boy Scout camp last Tuesday. I was pleasantly surprised how well my .50 cal smoothbore "Sparrow" flintlock pistol preformed out just past 15 yards. Both Charlie and I smacked that 6" gong squarely. I used 40 grains of 3f and an unpatched .495 round ball. Could do this stuff all day long  :)



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Offline Daryl

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Re: Smoothbore Pistol Accuracy
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2023, 07:18:11 AM »
Well done, Bob.
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Re: Smoothbore Pistol Accuracy
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2023, 02:32:22 PM »
Thank you Daryl. That pistol is a hoot to shoot 🙂
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Offline TDM

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Re: Smoothbore Pistol Accuracy
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2023, 02:53:53 AM »
Might have to get a smoothbore pistol one of these days Bob. You've planted a seed!
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