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Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:23 pm
by RanchRoper
My 1860 Henry, 45 Colt. BigAl, this one's for you...

As mentioned yesterday, I always really liked Winchester Super X 250 gr LFP factory ammunition. Took a box to the range today as I have not shot it for well over a year or more. Hard to compare to yesterday shooting my own reloads, as weather was different. No wind today at all. That makes a huge difference. However, it shot well and I still really like it.

50 yd work first, from 1 knee, open sights. Started off with 12 rounds...12" target re-used...



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Next is some 50 yd pheasant hunting, 4 rounds on each card....binoculars to cheat again... :D


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50 yds again, next I put the Joker on the board in a spot where there were not many bullet holes (so I could at least see the card...)....12 rounds at it, and some hits....Batman would approve...guess maybe 8 or 9 hits...




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Last is at 100 yds, and getting better I think...like I said, the wind is my enemy out past 50 yds...12 on the target, 2 into the wood. shooting again from 1 knee which I hope I am able to do with my 1885 High Wall when I get it. Don't know, 30" barrel could be interesting but will sure give it a try.


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Rifle is getting a nice patina on it don't you think? 8-) Hope you enjoyed the report, keep on shooting....RR


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Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:43 pm
by PT7
Good to hear you still like that Win manufactured ammo, RR. And with either the Win or your reloads, I'd agree you're getting better. Happens when there is a lot of quality range time.

Plus you're focused on one rifle and one revolver only. They got to be like part of your hands, snugly fitting, just like when you hold those cards close! Good Range Report.

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Just call it a "peacock patina." ;)

PT7

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:47 pm
by RanchRoper
Appreciated PT7.

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:23 pm
by Mags
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Nope, but nice shooting and enjoyable report. Keep shooten' and reporten'.
RanchRoper wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:23 pm
... Rifle is getting a nice patina on it don't you think? 8-) Hope you enjoyed the report, keep on shooting....RR

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:56 pm
by BigAl52
Atta boy I knew you could do it. I think you have already shot more this week than I have all year.

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:07 pm
by RanchRoper
Haha...

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:50 pm
by Jdl447
Great looking targets. And gun.

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:53 pm
by JEBar
the Winchester factory ammo serves you well .... your ammo serves you equally well or better ... it also does so at considerably less cost .. 8-)

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:18 am
by RanchRoper
That is true.

Re: Sept 5th 1860, Winchester Ammo

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:24 am
by CT_Shooter
Thanks for another great range report, RR. Still setting the bar higher than most of us will ever meet (we all know one or two others of those here that DO meet it). ;)