This afternoon I just took the time to take a few pictures after I fired a couple groups. I duplicated the 60 grs. of Ffg Scheutzen load then loaded 5 more where the only thing I changed was the powder charge to 61 grs. of Fffg Scheutzen. I fired both groups on the same target in 4 round groups. I had to save the 5th round to play on my 100 yard steel buffalo target. I numbered the shots as I fired them as to sequence, location and powder type and charge. The Ffg Scheutzen threw a flyer to the 6 ring at about 12:00 o'clock and it was the 2nd round. The first round from a clean barrel was a good shot. On the line between the 8 and 9 ring at about 11:30. Here's the 4 shot group with the Ffg load
Next up was the Fffg load of 61 grs. Scheutzen. I think I like this load. 4 shots into 2 1/8 in. and the center of the group about an inch high at 50 yards. I'll need to adjust the front sight a bit to bring the group to center and I should just about be there. Here's the Fffg group
I don't know if I can get it much better unless I would go to Hawk jacketed bullets, something I really don't want to do. My old eyes can't see much better than this anyway. Next is to shoot it at 100 yards and see what happens. i'm a little trepidiitous about that. More about embarrassing myself than what the rifle is capable of...lol!
Here's the old beast itself.
