45-70 range report

[JEBar]

after mounting a 3 - 9 Nikon on our Henry H010CC 45-70 we took her to the range this morning .... started out sighting in the scope at 7 yards n moved back in stages out to 75 yards .... fired a total of 49 rounds in the process .... the target used for the last 5 rounds is shown below ....

[RetiredSeabee]

At 7 yards with the 45-70 I am surprised that the concussion didn't blast the target out to75 yards for you.
Looks like you got her dialed in down right nicely.

[CT_Shooter]

Thanks for the helpful description of your process and the pictures of your results!

[JEBar]

At 7 yards with the 45-70 I am surprised that the concussion didn't blast the target out to75 yards for you.
Looks like you got her dialed in down right nicely.

they have fixed ranges with the shortest being 7 yards .... from there 15, 25, 50, 75, & 100 yards .... all rounds were fired from a bench rest .... that's the most rounds I've fired at at single setting .... hope to get back out there in the next few days and see how she does at 100 yards

[adirondack]

Were you using factory or hand loads?

[JEBar]

Were you using factory or hand loads?

factory Cowboy Action Loads purchased at Cabela's .... can't remember the brand, its not shown on their website .... our son has sold his place in St Louis and will be moving back home in late June .... all of our reloading equipment/supplies are boxed up for the move .... don't anticipate getting it back in operation until the fall .... for the most part the we have plenty to tie us over but the 75-70 is a new caliber for us

[PT7]

Those MO MDC range targets look awfully familiar, JEBar.
However, mine don't quite have the sharp & accurate "bullet hole designs" your target does!!

Are you enjoying our state of Missouri's efforts to be shooting sports friendly?

[Jaker]

What kind of scope do you have jebar Nikon pro staff buck masters...? I am considering a Nikon my self and I have and older pro staff but thinking of going with one with a bdc. Reticle

[JEBar]

Those MO MDC range targets look awfully familiar, JEBar.
However, mine don't quite have the sharp & accurate "bullet hole designs" your target does!!

Are you enjoying our state of Missouri's efforts to be shooting sports friendly?

Missouri's park system is far superior to NC's where no park like Jay Henges exist .... we are talking about going back over tomorrow and getting together with some acquaintances at the trap range on Saturday

[JEBar]

just checked the price for factory 500 grain ammo ....https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l ... tail&p=154.. .. I did show my wife that if we order 12 boxes they come with free shipping .. .. that didn't help .. .. any that size will be hand loads for sure ... :sack: