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March 16th 1860 / 1871
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March 16th 1860 / 1871
Finally got to the range. The shooting shed doors were frozen shut, and some drifts to shoot over. Just went outside beside the shed and shot. It's about 42F today and a small breeze, maybe 20 mph. My Henry 1860 and Colt 1871 Richards Conversion revolver, both in 45 Colt. Boy am I rusty. These targets are certainly not my best. Last time I pulled a trigger was back in January and it shows. Anyhow, here we go...
25 yards, 1871 Colt Richards, 8" barrel, 25 rounds of Western Munitions reloads, 1-hand standing, at least most are in the 4" circle 50 yards, 1860 Henry, 25 rounds same ammo, shooting from 1 knee, open sights, 8" target, got inside or on the 5" circle but dropping bottom left
Thanks for lookin'...
Shoot safe
RR
25 yards, 1871 Colt Richards, 8" barrel, 25 rounds of Western Munitions reloads, 1-hand standing, at least most are in the 4" circle 50 yards, 1860 Henry, 25 rounds same ammo, shooting from 1 knee, open sights, 8" target, got inside or on the 5" circle but dropping bottom left
Thanks for lookin'...
Shoot safe
RR
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
Rust or no rust, still some fine shooting, RR! Congrats on braving the elements once again!
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
Thanks, several thousand rounds later she's a sweet shooter.
I guess the title should read March instead of Match....didn't have my glasses on...
no problem, now it says March ..
I guess the title should read March instead of Match....didn't have my glasses on...
no problem, now it says March ..
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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: March 16th 1860 / 1871
...and 75 more brass cases!
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
No need to apologize for those targets, RR. Love that one handed shooting with the Colt. That's some fine, good old fashioned pistolero work. Beautiful target with the rifle, too. That kneeling is another traditional shooting position I hope do a bit more, this year. maybe some sitting, too, as in sitting on the ground, not a bench. Was my favorite field position, back in the day.
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
I have to be careful sitting on the ground when I'm there alone; might not get back up.
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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
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
Well, Cowboy, you continue to lead the herd across the rushing river with no losses! Great shooting - once again! Like a kid in sandlot baseball, I would pick you first to be in my "posse".
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
Seriously, though, with a little practice, a good field sitting position can be nearly as steady as sitting at the bench, especially if you have a rock or tree behind your back to act as a brace.RanchRoper wrote:I have to be careful sitting on the ground when I'm there alone; might not get back up.
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Re: March 16th 1860 / 1871
I will give that a try.
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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