First Double Rifle!

[Wishfulthinker580]

So I haven’t had a chance to shoot the rifle in a proper setting yet but my dad and I shot it a little while we were out checking cattle today and this is what I got with open sights at roughly 30 yards free handed.

A good sign I think

 

[Beck]

If the only shots you took are circled...The first time I shot my double from a bench, with open sites, I didn't do that well. I am still kind of a newbie to doubles though.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

If the only shots you took are circled...The first time I shot my double from a bench, with open sites, I didn't do that well. I am still kind of a newbie to doubles though.

Those were my first two pairs of shots. I was pleasantly surprised. It’s a joy to shoot. I shot one more pair that was no good at all. I rushed it, or maybe it was fatigue, or the sun was in my eyes, or someone spoke during my backswing or…

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Minute of bucket lid is plenty good enough. Please send more pictures.

 

[Beck]

Those were my first two pairs of shots. I was pleasantly surprised. It’s a joy to shoot. I shot one more pair that was no good at all. I rushed it, or maybe it was fatigue, or the sun was in my eyes, or someone spoke during my backswing or…

Also any tips from more experienced members are welcome! Help us new guys!

 

[Troubleshooter]

So I haven’t had a chance to shoot the rifle in a proper setting yet but my dad and I shot it a little while we were out checking cattle today and this is what I got with open sights at roughly 30 yards free handed.

A good sign I think

A good sign indeed! I would suggest a bit of refinement however. Next time, try to determine which hole emanated from which barrel, in sequence of firing. You can do this by having an observer annotate this in a notebook (R1, L1, R2, L2, etc.). Or use my preferred method of placing a video camera (GoPro, ActionCam, or similar device) somewhere off to the side. That allows you to playback the video in order to differentiate the shots.
What you have now is a good feel for the grouping at 30 yards. Doing what I suggest above will allow you to determine the accuracy of your load from each individual barrel, and also to determine how well a specific load regulates between the two barrels. As it stands now, you don't know whether the bullets are crossing over or whether they are impacting with the left barrel on the left, and the right barrel on the right.
I would note that most doubles are regulated at a specific distance, usually 50 yards or 50 meters. But it is also useful to know where they will impact at other distances at which you personally expect to hunt. In any case, good luck with your new-to-you double rifle!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

A good sign indeed! I would suggest a bit of refinement however. Next time, try to determine which hole emanated from which barrel, in sequence of firing. You can do this by having an observer annotate this in a notebook (R1, L1, R2, L2, etc.). Or use my preferred method of placing a video camera (GoPro, ActionCam, or similar device) somewhere off to the side. That allows you to playback the video in order to differentiate the shots.
What you have now is a good feel for the grouping at 30 yards. Doing what I suggest above will allow you to determine the accuracy of your load from each individual barrel, and also to determine how well a specific load regulates between the two barrels. As it stands now, you don't know whether the bullets are crossing over or whether they are impacting with the left barrel on the left, and the right barrel on the right.
I would note that most doubles are regulated at a specific distance, usually 50 yards or 50 meters. But it is also useful to know where they will impact at other distances at which you personally expect to hunt. In any case, good luck with your new-to-you double rifle!

Thank you sir! I appreciate the advice. I am hopefully going to be able to shoot in a more formal setting this weekend. Life unfortunately has not cooperated thus far

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

This is how it shot the last time I went to the range. 100 yds off sticks with scope on 5x (max). Haven’t adjusted scope since I got it. Hopefully my groups will get better with practice and hand loading haha. I think it’s gonna work though.

Dropped it off at JJ Perodeau’s earlier to be re-blacked. He’s also going to put some rounds through it and give a final opinion on regulation.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

Looks like it has a lot of potential.

Safe shooting

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Looks like it has a lot of potential.

Safe shooting

Thank you sir. We discussed the slight crossing and the RWS factory ammo may be a little too hot for it. Hoping to start reloading for it before too long and address it.