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Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:51 pm
by RanchRoper
28F at the range, and after a long (2 years maybe?) spell of shooting black powder only, I took my 1885 Highwall out for a spin.

45 Colt reloads
7.0 grains Universal
Winchester primers
250 gn LFN

Windy today, but I thought I'd go big or go home. 100 yds off hand. I put a rear tang peep on this rifle when I first got it. Works good, takes some getting used to. Funny thing is, I thought this rifle was very heavy when I first got it, but after shooting my long guns it feels very compact with it's 30" barrel.


10" target, 100 yds off hand, I didn't crop out the flyers :) , I had a few in the wind for sure. But all in all not too bad. Tough to steady that heavy barrel.


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8" steel, 100 yds off hand, fun to hear it ring!



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Shoot safe, RR


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Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:46 pm
by North Country Gal
Wow! That's just amazing work, RR. Love it. Hey, keep this up and you'll be back in the 20th century in no time.

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:46 pm
by Cofisher
Again, amazing shooting RR. I am not even in your ballpark. Love seeing your results.

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:51 pm
by markiver54
Dang it man!! You certainly have not lost your touch with that Highwall. Great shooting, as usual.

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:57 pm
by RanchRoper
Appreciate the kind words. These new fangled cartridges may catch on.

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:17 pm
by brm4450
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Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:25 pm
by Shakey Jake
Great shootin' as always RR!
Jake

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:29 pm
by Headhog
Fantastic shooting RR! That combination of MB and Universal is one of my favorites, but I like a splash more powder at 7.4 gr. Seems to shoot better in my Marlin 1894 cowboy. Stick with what works for you. :D

Paul

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:46 pm
by fortyshooter
Very well covered target and looks like you picked up where you left off 2 years ago RR !

Re: Fast forward....1885

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:51 am
by North Country Gal
Question for you, RR. How long a muzzle loading session with your Frontier would it take to fill a bullseye with that many shots? I have a fair idea, but it might be interesting to know for folks that don't shoot black powder muzzle loaders.