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May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 3:31 pm
by RanchRoper
Beautiful sunny day with slight breeze. Shot Winchester 250gr LFN. All shots off hand standing. 25 yd all rapid fire. Not the best. I was ok with the 50 yd today. I had 3 rounds leftover so I adjusted my sight and shot 100 yds. All 3 on paper remarkably, as it's far enough away that it's always kind of a crap shoot, pun intended. Rifle performed great as usual. Met some new guys there, and they had a chance to drool over my Henry. But not on it.
I wrote on the targets so you know which is which. That 'ol barrel heats up pretty good when you go all Chuck Connors! Good fun!!!
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 4:16 pm
by Deadwood Dutch
Thanks for the report, great shooting! Especially at 100 yards you did outstanding!
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 4:57 pm
by RanchRoper
Appreciate it, thanks. But I'll sure try not to bet the ranch on any 100 yd shots!
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 5:07 pm
by CT_Shooter
Thanks for the report, RanchRoper. I also shoot one round after the other; ten rounds in about a minute. And, you're right, the barrel gets smokin' hot! I alternate the rifle with the revolver to let each of them cool a bit. Nice shooting! The fifty yard target is great.
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 5:17 pm
by RanchRoper
Thanks! A good time was had by all, me and Henry!
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 5:34 pm
by RetiredSeabee
Good shooting in fresh air!
I envy you, currently I shoot at a 25 yard indoor range.
And that is great shooting off hand. Just being able to see that size target at 100 yards is an accomplishment. Hitting it is icing on the cake.
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 6:10 pm
by ditto1958
"Alberta man shoots friends at range. A representative from the RCMP said the man will not be charged, as the shootings were justified. Reportedly, the man's "friends" drooled on his Henry rifle."
Sounds plausible to me.
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 7:11 pm
by RanchRoper
Ha! That would be justification!! Especially after I just polished it!
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 7:12 pm
by RanchRoper
RetiredSeabee wrote:Good shooting in fresh air!
I envy you, currently I shoot at a 25 yard indoor range.
And that is great shooting off hand. Just being able to see that size target at 100 yards is an accomplishment. Hitting it is icing on the cake.
Thanks! I was pretty happy with the day.
Re: May 15th 45 Colt at the range
Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 7:24 pm
by RanchRoper
Took a ride today too. I moved my rifle to the other side (pics attached). I mount from the left and it was cumbersome there. I also raised the angle so I can draw it from the scabbard easily with my right hand as I dismount on the left side. Seems to be more practical.