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Didn't make it to the ranch roping practice today, but I did get to the range. No wind so I got a chance to do some long range shooting with my 1860 Henry 45 Colt. Shooting 200 gr LRNFP and 7.0 gn Universal. I really like this load and it is very consistent in the way it shoots.

Warmed up at 50 yds, off hand standing, open sights, odd number of rounds on some of the targets today because I also blew up some pop cans. Give 'em a good shake and KABOOM. That'll teach Blackberry Ginger ale to hang out at the back of my fridge...



Next is 100 yds, ladder sight up but the slider on the bottom. That's a 12" target that I am pretty happy with for sure. Rifle just got cleaned too, so I think that really helps with accuracy.




Next is 200 yds, I just took the cardboard out of the target package so I could have a clear view with my little binoculars....got it dialed in not too bad, that is a long way out with open sights. I had the ladder up and the slider up into the 200 yd range. The first couple were pretty much in the center, then they started spreading out on me, and by the last couple of rounds I was back near center. Anyhow, for a 200 gr lead bullet, no superstar in the aerodynamics dept, I was happy just to get them on the paper. It would be interesting to know the force of impact at that range. They went through the wood backboard still. Scrappy little rounds!




And of course, my rifle...




Hope you enjoyed the report, shoot safe & often,
RR

Nice shootin as always RR. You must be buyin those weird flavors just to shoot. Surely you arent buyin those to drink

Not sure where they come from, but they are going extinct...

Reminds me of when I was a kid drinkin those weird flavors from the grocery store. Shasta and the Safeway brand Cragmont

Who knew they were more fun to blow up?

Still drink Shasta grape or root beer at times. The tongue especially enjoys the bubble zing of that brand.

Really like the bottom two 50-yard targets in your first photo. Solid POIs, RR!
Glad you got in some "calm" range time today.

PT7

Plus one. That 50 yard target is a wall hanger. Not sure how you hang that blackberry ginger ale on a wall, but that had to be fun. Enjoyed your report, as always.

Nice shooting. When I grow up I want to be just like YOU.

200 yds. with open sights...that is fantastic shooting! Sometimes I pick up those off brand 2 liters when on sale. They make great targets
even with a .22 !

For 100+ yds I use binoculars to check each shot. Ladder sight is tricky. Easy to send lead way over the target.

fortyshooter wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:14 pm

200 yds. with open sights...that is fantastic shooting! Sometimes I pick up those off brand 2 liters when on sale. They make great targets
even with a .22 !

Forty I'm not one, but
have a couple friends/buddies that shoot 600+yards and farther with those ladder sights.
It's amazing. 45 colts even some of them.

RP

Looks good to me! Nice shootin'.

My goal is to get on the 250 yd board with my Henry.

RanchRoper wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:29 pm

Ladder sight is tricky. Easy to send lead way over the target.

I've never had the chance to try a ladder sight. How do you keep the lead on target so well with it?

PT7

Just shoot lots I guess. Only 1 rifle maybe too. Plus sent lots over the backboard into the dirt too.

Yes I enjoyed your report...VERY impressive RR. Glad you're helping rid the world of lousy soda as well.

If it wasn't for the fact I'd have to clean up...expanding foam would be fun too.

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Expanding foam is easy to clean up. Let it cure and then rake it up with your favorite leaf rake.

RanchRoper wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:04 pm

If it wasn't for the fact I'd have to clean up...expanding foam would be fun too.

I have a favorite leaf rake? Who knew??

Well I did try some 100 yd. gong shots with my M1 Carbine using the peep sight. This was at a friends place
https://youtu.be/xNXbD_LAMUg