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Old TC Hawkens and rifling ratio
Hawkdancer:
If I remember correctly, the very early TC Hawkens all had a very fast twist and were designed for the Maxi-ball(bullet). Very accurate, which is one reason most BP matches are patched round ball only unless otherwise noted, specialty marches, stake shoots, etc. you can measure your twist by taking a ramrod, cleaning rod, or " wiping stick", jag and patch. Measure the barrel, mark the muzzle and the rod, then push the rod down to the breech watching for one full turn, should do it twice for a more accurate guess. If you get less than a full turn you have a slower twist. I don't have a conversion chart handy but there is one on line. Btw, my very old (1975) 1st ed. Lyman BP hand book states the .50 cal. Hawken twist is 1:48. Good shooting and keep yer powder dry. I find most of my accuracy problems occur in the brain housing group:)
Hawkdancer
JW_Halverson:
I find most of my accuracy problems lie with the loose nut on the trigger.
BowEd:
It's probably been said earlier here but a round ball requires a slower twist.I have a 35" badger barrel on my johnathon browning .54.I forget the rate of twist though.Could be wrong but 1 twist in 48" maybe??It's been over 30 years ago.Not near as tight as TC barrels which are probably at least half that.My browning would sometimes throw the first ball as a flyer then a wet patch between shots after it's dirty would put it spot on.
Stoker:
I'll check my TC Hawkin tonight see the twist rate.. Shoots a patched ball real good
Thanks Leroy
Eric Krewson:
The bulk of TC guns have a 1 in 48 twist, middle of the road for balls and bullets alike. I have owned 4 or 5 of these guns, most were good shooters.
The PA hunter rifles were 1 in 66.
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