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V-Twin Range Test
I took the prototype V-Twin to the
range today. You'll recall that it's set up for SCUBA fill - so
I just line fed it from the bench. I designed it as a rear fill
so I can just clip on and relax. When out hunting, I'd just sling
a Buddy bottle from a shoulder pack.
Because I've computed that my single
stage pump option will be able to generate approx. 1,680 psi,
I ran the rifle today at that pressure to give you an idea of
performance at that level. Remember, this rifle could be turned
up and run hotter. However, I think you'll be surprised at what
it will do at this level. 25 and 50 yards pretty much shot to
the same POI. I've learned a few things to make that possible.
I mounted a nice little Simmons 4X
shorty scope on the rifle. Not a target scope ... but a great
little hunting scope. It was almost sighted in from the first
shot. It didn't take long to start having fun. You see, I had
this Sharpie in my pocket and some blocks of wood ...
Ah ha! ... a truly rotten to the core
varmint type critter. Been out robbing songbird nests and crapping
on my truck no doubt!
OK, we're gonna be shooting round ball.
Not the most perfect ammo - but quick, fun, and easy to get.
I measured these and they vary a good
bit from a perfect sphere. Measure a few times as you roll them
and you get a general range of diameters around what you expected.
Let's try a few shots at our target
set out at 25 yards.
Shot one Perfect 
and
thru.
Shot #2. Bigger ... so you can see
it ... that's TWO holes! Yes Sir!!!
And shot 3 @ 25 yards.
And there's all three holes!
the right one is a double.
Loose standing blocks - this one hard
treated yellow pine.
Feeling pretty good about that ...
I moved on to 50 yards. Posted a paper.
Now, remember, I'm using 4X optics
and round ball.
And there's five round ball at 50 yards
That places all five ball within about
an inch to an inch and a quarter of the POA @ 50 yards with round
ball and 4X scope. A tip here (keep this in mind). I was shooting
for the dead center each time. So, review each hole in relation
to that - not the the other holes. You've seen me shoot many dozens
of cloverleaf groups at 50 yards - so this isn't an excuse. For
4X and round ball, considering that each of the five consecutive
shots hit within that approx. 1+"of the dead center @50 yards
- you can hunt with that (unless you are after bumblebees ;?)
So I posted this 2 by 8 spruce block.
Yes ... I still have some of these left. And, yes ... I did make
a bunch of them for the first Standing Stone. (I was gonna demonstrate
some - and found I never got the time). OK ... Block at 50 yards.
4X scope. 45 caliber round ball - rifle shooting off of 1,680
psi.
I love it when this happens! ;?) I
always take a pic first of the raw target (above) so you can see
it's the same one afterwards.
And, I think you'll agree that the
rifle shoots pretty hard at this setting. That's about 166 fpe.
I'm always surprised at how the slug/ball will just paper punch
a free standing block. Before that block can move out of the way,
the energy has blasted a hole straight thru it.
I had a fine range session. I really
like the rifle alot. For those of you who want a lighter format
rifle with a traditional appeal ... and fine handcrafted quality
... this might be the one for you. Thanks for reading.