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This is Crazy
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I always wanted a Winchester Model 94. A good while back I finally bought a pre-'64 in 30-30. But I never shot it. Now I've shot many different guns through the years, in 22, 38, 45, 410 and 16 gauge but not only never shot this one, I've never shot a rifle any larger than 22 before. Until today. A nice sunny 57 degree day and I had a little time to spend. I wanted to shoot at something, so I made this simple cardboard target, set it up in my shooting area, stepped back a ways and below is my first ever shot. I measured it afterwards and it was about 13 yards:
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I have a pre 64 94 in 32 Special and a Marlin 336 in 30 30. Both shoot well but are certainly not tack drivers.
One thing I will note is the do kick!
One thing I will note is the do kick!
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Very nice way to break the ice! I think you and that rifle are off to a great start.
Now don't tell us you popped one cap and left, what happened after that first shot?????
Now don't tell us you popped one cap and left, what happened after that first shot?????
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I just loaded 3 rounds.
After saving the target, I just shot the last two wild into my shooting area, lol.
(I shoot down into a "holler" in the back of my land).
I'll load 6 next time and shoot them all at a target.
Just to show my initial luck wrong, lol.
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I'd say the sights are right there. Good shooting.
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Your comment about only shooting only 3 rounds reminded me of this commercial.Cowboy Gun Fan wrote: ↑Wed Jan 14, 2026 10:14 amI just loaded 3 rounds.
After saving the target, I just shot the last two wild into my shooting area, lol.
(I shoot down into a "holler" in the back of my land).
I'll load 6 next time and shoot them all at a target.
Just to show my initial luck wrong, lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD6Tj9F9MPo
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Thanks. That's funny.
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Your comment about only shooting only 3 rounds reminded me of this commercial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD6Tj9F9MPo
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dave77 - That's a hoot.