January 2026 copy - Flipbook - Page 84
They are gaining traction because of the less recoil. With
charges weighing in at sometimes more than 100 grain in
a .45 caliber, it can get pretty
tough on some people.
Cli昀昀 Gregg of Team USA sending a round down range.
If you’re up for a real chal- powder, these little bullets are
lenge, love old rifles, and love flying pretty darn well out
black powder, this sport is at to the 1000 yard mark. Mr.
the top. If shooting 1000 yards Laurie Kerr (NZ) has been
with a cartridge rifles is tough, playing with these .40 caliber
try getting up and down every for quite a few years. I really
shot!
don’t think there is much they
give up in the accuracy area.
Edit...I forgot, they do allow
shooting tables for folks who
can no longer get in the prone
position. I do not know any of
the rules regarding this.
In the beginning, I talked
about .45 caliber being popular, while this is still true today,
there are a few folks giving the
.40 caliber rifles a try. These
rifles should have a twist of
no less than 15-1, or better yet
14.5-1. This will then accommodate a bullet well into the
440 grain class. With enough
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If you have and thoughts on
joining us at the next international match, it will be in 2
years time, in Hungary. There
will also be other matches stateside for you to come
watch or shoot! Just ask your
match director if you can, a lot
of them are starting to accept
muzzleloaders. Other questions can be emailed to myself
or Lee Shaver. I will try to answer as many as I can but, Lee
will have all the answers!!!
I would like to also congratulate ALL of the teams and individuals who shot this match,
Full recoil on a 1000 yard shot, notice the beautiful
昀氀ame at the muzzle!
Modern BPCR Shooter - January, 2026
