Shooting The T/C Impact

[88GW]

First time out with it and did pretty well, actually first time ever shooting a ML. Loaded nicely with black harvester crush ribs, 260 gr. scorpion gold pt,3-50 grain pellets of pyrodex and CCI 209 m primers. I attached a photo of a 100yd 3 shot group.

[Deerthug]

I got the same TC. Haven't shot it yet. Nice grouping!

What scope do you have on it? I need to get one to attach to mine. I would appreciate any recommendations.

Edited February 23, 2012 by Deerthug

[88GW]

I have the TC 3-9 x 40 that I bought online from Dick's. $59.99 with TC scope rings and mounts. For that price I was willing to try it out. Seems to be pretty good, time will tell.

[erussell]

I have the TC 3-9 x 40 that I bought online from Dick's. $59.99 with TC scope rings and mounts. For that price I was willing to try it out. Seems to be pretty good, time will tell.

I have 2 friends that had T/C scopes that foged up after one season of hunting. sent back and got dif scopes.

[sbuff]

Those impacts can shoot, did you try two pellets or loose?

Nice group.

[88GW]

Just shot 3 pellets, no loose powder. May try 2 pellets next time. Hope the scope holds up, if not the bases and rings can be re-used and I'll mount another scope. I have a TC pistol scope on my .308 handgun and it is holding up, but the msrp on it is around 400 bucks not 60 like this one I mounted on the Impact. Only time will tell I guess.

[sbuff]

If your going to stick to pellets, I would drop down to two as long as your groups are good.With the $$$$ of pellets you would be doing yourself a favor with 2 rather then 3.

I have not tried the scorpian PT but lots of folks like them . I have so many deep curls an Xtps I am good for awhile now.

Did you buy direct from Harvester?

[88GW]

Sbuff

I did buy directly from Harvester. I am not sure if I want to drop down to two pellets since I will lose about 700 ft lbs of energy, this is the difference between a .243 and .308 which I have successfully harvested deer with both calibers. I know 2 pellets and probably 1 pellet will kill a deer with a well placed shot. I would just rather have the extra energy upon impact. In my mind more energy at impact means more trauma.

Edited February 25, 2012 by 88GW

[sbuff]

^{I would have never guessed that.150gr of pellets would be about 120gr of loose if I am thinking correct.When I shoot pellets its only two , but I am shooting 300gr to 460gr bullets.}

^{Check out Graf and Sons, most times they are cheaper then Harvester with shipping and all.}

Edited February 25, 2012 by sbuff

[88GW]

Thanks for the graff and sons info. Will check em out when reordering. According to the info from tc on 2 vs 3 pellets they claim 2600 ish ft lbs with 3 pellets and 1900 ish ft lbs with 2 pellets.

[sbuff]

The deer won't know the difference and your shoulder will.

Now you have to try other bullet combo's , shooting great groups like that gets boring...... !!!!

Steve

[88GW]

Steve. Do you belong to any gun clubs in the albany area?? I too also live in the albany area.

Lou

[sbuff]

Yea the wlvt rod n gun

[sbuff]

How about yourself.

Steve

[SteveB]

Try shooting with snow on the ground - most likely you will find that 3 pellets don't burn completely and there will be quite a bit of powder on the ground.

[88GW]

SBuff. Sent u a PM.

Steve B. Well if we get the snow today that is expected I will test that theory out.

[nyslowhand]

FYI - If you're looking for a middle ground for the 2 or 3 pellet dilemna;

Triple 7 sells a Magnum pellet at ~65gr each.

Not available everywhere, but BP has them.

I use 2 in myT\C Triumph and they shoot well with 245/280 gr Barnes sabots.

[88GW]

Thanks for the powder tip. Hodgdons Pyrodex also comes in 30 grain pellets so I could feasibly load 150 grains, 130 grains, 120 grains, 90 grains, 80 grains etc. I may try these since this is the brand I am already shooting.