Took the 45/70 out for a spin

[Grunt67]

Shaky or not, that's good shooting Grunt. That is a good load you have working there.

Thanks, Tom. Surprisingly enough, that was the first load I tried. I'd like to experiment with different loads of the same powder, but gun deer season opens here Nov. 21, so have to try that later. Might improve, might go the other way. The season won't be over until the 1st week in Jan., so It'll be a while.

[BigAl52]

Im not going to say anything im just going to Grunt looks good to me.

[Grunt67]

Im not going to say anything im just going to Grunt looks good to me.

[Wright30/30]

What scope you have on it?

[RanchRoper]

Nicely done for sure.

[Grunt67]

What scope you have on it?

Leupold VX-Freedom 2X7x33mm, Duplex reticule.

[brianpa]

Good shooting there. I've always wanted a 45/70 but I don't think my shoulder could take it.

[Grunt67]

Good shooting there. I've always wanted a 45/70 but I don't think my shoulder could take it.

I does get your attention, if you shoot it several times during one session. It has a good recoil pad factory installed, which helps,
no doubt. I shot mine about 10 shots or so, some time back, left a yellow bruise on my shoulder that perfectly matched the pad.
Faded out after a few days. Not fatal, I'll keep at it.

[Oldbrass]

That's a good group, how do you like the 2-7 loopy?

[Grunt67]

That's a good group, how do you like the 2-7 loopy?

Fine, so far, clear, love the duplex reticule. No complaints.
I am going to work on that group when I get the chance. Think I can do better, know the rifle can. But deer season staring me in the face, may not get to. Stay tuned, LOL.