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Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

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Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:59 pm

36F today. 2020 in the history books. Shooting 200 gr LRNFP with 6.7 gn Universal. Pretty much a plinking load in this rifle. 45 Colt. Not much wind today so long distance shooting.


100 yds, off hand, eat your Wheaties, this is a heavy rifle... 8" target, these are with just the buckhorns, no tang


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100 yds, from 1 knee mostly cuz I was getting tired shooting off hand...a little better, again 8" target, again buckhorns, no tang


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200 yds, from 1 knee....this is with the tang sight up and playing with it a little, 12" target



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Shoot safe & lots in 2021....Happy New Year, RR


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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by fortyshooter » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:17 pm

Just amazing shooting for us regular folks! Great way to shoot out the year 2020 RR !
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by Cofisher » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:19 pm

Well done RR. You and that rifle were made for each other.
Happy New Year buddy.
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by North Country Gal » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:52 pm

Fine, fine work, RR. You picked a classic to end your shooting year.

Yeah, standard High Walls are a no go for offhand shooting for this girl. Low Walls with shorter, tapered barrels I can do.
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by fortyshooter » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:56 pm

RR is an inspiration for me to work on my High Wall and 1873 Winchester shooting for 2021!
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:56 pm

Ya it is really heavy. After a few shots I turn from Quigley to Squigley. Guess that's why the crossed sticks were invented....
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:58 pm

fortyshooter wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:56 pm
 RR is an inspiration for me to work on my High Wall and 1873 Winchester shooting for 2021!
Haha...my resolution is to shoot, shoot and shoot some more. And hopefully get to my first rendezvous...
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by Ernie » Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:58 pm

Yep, that is truly some amazing shooting. Happy New Year.
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Post by BigAl52 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:51 pm

Great shooting and Happy New Year. Gonna be a while before I get to shoot again but I will make up for it when I get home.
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Re: Last lead of 2020, 1885 Highwall

Post by JEBar » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:17 pm

beyond outstanding RR .... just curious .... have you done much shooting with crossed sticks .. :?:
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