Spring has sprung. Get out and shoot your Henry
July 27th, 1860
- RanchRoper
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July 27th, 1860
It was time to do some old time frontier shootin' today. My 1860 Henry in 45 Colt. Open sights, 50 yards. Ammunition was 50 rounds of Fiocchi 250 gr LFN. Nice ammo for sure and my Henry seems to like it. No wind today to speak of, and 75F. Had the range to myself again!
First target is 50 yds, off hand standing, and one of my better efforts I think; 36 rounds in the black 5 1/2" circles, most in the 3" bullseye. I enjoy the challenge of cycling through the targets one after another. Makes me not overthink and just SHOOT. Next up I tried to dial in closer, so dropped to 1 knee buffalo hunter style: 14 rounds except 1 on or in the 3" circle... And my excellent rifle & ammo: Just a very simple report today, hope you enjoyed it.
RR
First target is 50 yds, off hand standing, and one of my better efforts I think; 36 rounds in the black 5 1/2" circles, most in the 3" bullseye. I enjoy the challenge of cycling through the targets one after another. Makes me not overthink and just SHOOT. Next up I tried to dial in closer, so dropped to 1 knee buffalo hunter style: 14 rounds except 1 on or in the 3" circle... And my excellent rifle & ammo: Just a very simple report today, hope you enjoyed it.
RR
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
Re: July 27th, 1860
That is some damn good shootin'
Sunday morning I'll be off the 'knee' and on the bench to see what my hopeful, final bullet/powder combo will do rested!
Sunday morning I'll be off the 'knee' and on the bench to see what my hopeful, final bullet/powder combo will do rested!
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Re: July 27th, 1860
Yup, RR, enjoyed it a lot! Great target POIs. Especially like your "cycling targets" routine.
At the Frontier Justice range I use, I shoot the same six-target config as in your first photo. You're definitely right. You don't really think a lot about it; rather, you just shoot! Your targets look excellent.
BTW, since rapid fire is permitted at the FJ range, I've also run my Mark IV pistol through this cycle target routine, too....but shooting rapid fire. A real blast to shoot this way.
I look forward to someday taking out a bull as completely as you do. Maybe that will happen with one of my .45LC revolvers! Probably a little more likely will happen first with my Henry .357 Carbine since I've shot it more. Whatever -- they all are fun.
Thanks for another "1860" range report!
PT7
At the Frontier Justice range I use, I shoot the same six-target config as in your first photo. You're definitely right. You don't really think a lot about it; rather, you just shoot! Your targets look excellent.
BTW, since rapid fire is permitted at the FJ range, I've also run my Mark IV pistol through this cycle target routine, too....but shooting rapid fire. A real blast to shoot this way.
I look forward to someday taking out a bull as completely as you do. Maybe that will happen with one of my .45LC revolvers! Probably a little more likely will happen first with my Henry .357 Carbine since I've shot it more. Whatever -- they all are fun.
Thanks for another "1860" range report!
PT7
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Re: July 27th, 1860
Good shooting. Love to read and see range reports.
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Re: July 27th, 1860
Super shooting, as always, RR. Every time I see one of your posts, I get the itch to shoot some 45 Colt. Need to get out my 45 Colt Contender pistol rig and go to work.
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Re: July 27th, 1860
Thanks for the comments folks, it's always a pleasure to fill targets full of holes...
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
Re: July 27th, 1860
Fantastic shootin' there, RR! I marvel at your ability with those semi-buckhorns. My eyes aren't wired that way, I guess. Beautiful Henry, too, by the way! Thanks for sharing!
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Re: July 27th, 1860
Great shooting Range Roper! I was out the same day you were breaking in a new rifle barrel and with almost the same shooting conditions you described. Life is good.
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