Adrian Rude
New member
Howdy boys, so I was given 2 ML vouchers for cow elk and doe deer, so it's time to learn. I was shown the basics with a T/C G2 with a 22" barrel. I really enjoyed it and I hate borrowing stuff, so I did some research and bought a T/C pro hunter FX 209x50 magnum. I got it sighted in, it will make touching holes at 60 yards, but since my "iron sight" experience is limited to pistols, out a at 100 yards I shot 3-4". I think I will get better with practice practice practice. I'm looking for general input and advice from some old pros.
My experience so far:
90 grains Shockeys gold with 245 power belt. 1,125 fps = LAME!
90 grains pyrodex RS 245 power belt. 1,550 fps = pretty good, accurate
90 grains 2f GOEX holy black 245 power belt 1,625 fps = accurate, nice load.
I've since picked up ( but have yet to shoot) some of the Hornady FPB in 300 and 350 grain, and some 50/44 sabots to try pistol bullets for practice. I can't hunt with them in CO, but I mostly want the knowledge. I have pistol bullets coming out my ears so what the heck. I also picked up 2 cans of Blackhorn 209. I know to use the hot primers with the blackhorn, but what else does it like? Hot-rod charges or more mild for good results? I understand " whatever your rifle likes", I'm looking for your input and results.
Also, if any one has a T/C FX, have you done anything to float the barrel, if so, did it help? I'm thinking a rubber spacer of some kind, like an O- ring or chunks of inner tube might have a positive effect. In this day and age of misguided bass ackwards gun legislation, and panic purchasing,the ranges are crowded with first time gun owners missing 25 yard paper plates. I really want to fine tune this thing to do some [beeep] kickin! I'm also really looking forward to some cow elk TROPHY STEAK!
My experience so far:
90 grains Shockeys gold with 245 power belt. 1,125 fps = LAME!
90 grains pyrodex RS 245 power belt. 1,550 fps = pretty good, accurate
90 grains 2f GOEX holy black 245 power belt 1,625 fps = accurate, nice load.
I've since picked up ( but have yet to shoot) some of the Hornady FPB in 300 and 350 grain, and some 50/44 sabots to try pistol bullets for practice. I can't hunt with them in CO, but I mostly want the knowledge. I have pistol bullets coming out my ears so what the heck. I also picked up 2 cans of Blackhorn 209. I know to use the hot primers with the blackhorn, but what else does it like? Hot-rod charges or more mild for good results? I understand " whatever your rifle likes", I'm looking for your input and results.
Also, if any one has a T/C FX, have you done anything to float the barrel, if so, did it help? I'm thinking a rubber spacer of some kind, like an O- ring or chunks of inner tube might have a positive effect. In this day and age of misguided bass ackwards gun legislation, and panic purchasing,the ranges are crowded with first time gun owners missing 25 yard paper plates. I really want to fine tune this thing to do some [beeep] kickin! I'm also really looking forward to some cow elk TROPHY STEAK!