Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

[RanchRoper]

My 1860 Henry, 45 Colt. BigAl, this one's for you...

As mentioned yesterday, I always really liked Winchester Super X 250 gr LFP factory ammunition. Took a box to the range today as I have not shot it for well over a year or more. Hard to compare to yesterday shooting my own reloads, as weather was different. No wind today at all. That makes a huge difference. However, it shot well and I still really like it.

50 yd work first, from 1 knee, open sights. Started off with 12 rounds...12" target re-used...

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Next is some 50 yd pheasant hunting, 4 rounds on each card....binoculars to cheat again...

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50 yds again, next I put the Joker on the board in a spot where there were not many bullet holes (so I could at least see the card...)....12 rounds at it, and some hits....Batman would approve...guess maybe 8 or 9 hits...

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Last is at 100 yds, and getting better I think...like I said, the wind is my enemy out past 50 yds...12 on the target, 2 into the wood. shooting again from 1 knee which I hope I am able to do with my 1885 High Wall when I get it. Don't know, 30" barrel could be interesting but will sure give it a try.

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Rifle is getting a nice patina on it don't you think? Hope you enjoyed the report, keep on shooting....RR

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[PT7]

Good to hear you still like that Win manufactured ammo, RR. And with either the Win or your reloads, I'd agree you're getting better. Happens when there is a lot of quality range time.

Plus you're focused on one rifle and one revolver only. They got to be like part of your hands, snugly fitting, just like when you hold those cards close! Good Range Report.

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Just call it a "peacock patina."

PT7

[RanchRoper]

Appreciated PT7.

[Mags]

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Nope, but nice shooting and enjoyable report. Keep shooten' and reporten'.

... Rifle is getting a nice patina on it don't you think? Hope you enjoyed the report, keep on shooting....RR

[BigAl52]

Atta boy I knew you could do it. I think you have already shot more this week than I have all year.

[RanchRoper]

Haha...

[Jdl447]

Great looking targets. And gun.

[JEBar]

the Winchester factory ammo serves you well .... your ammo serves you equally well or better ... it also does so at considerably less cost ..

[RanchRoper]

That is true.

[CT_Shooter]

Thanks for another great range report, RR. Still setting the bar higher than most of us will ever meet (we all know one or two others of those here that DO meet it).