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Guess what I just ordered...

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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by EasyEd » Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:44 pm

Hey All,

RR if your going to try long range shooting and being period correct are you going to try creedmore shooting positions like in the pic?

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I'm no expert but I think there are more positions for long guns and handguns an such.

I had no idea people would invent such positions but Elmer Kieth used them with handguns. Some of those with rifles I'd likely fall asleep. :)

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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:52 pm

I’ve done that bottom one after getting bucked off...looks familiar.
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:54 pm

I had the stock cover made rough side out so it will age real nice. He usually makes them smooth side out.
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:16 pm

I have shouldered it many times this afternoon, it is a handful with that long barrel. Weighs in around 10 lbs I think. Recoil should be nonexistent.
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by Vaquero » Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:41 pm

Congrats RR, finally sir, I know your glad to finally to have it in hand.
She looks very nice and the butt cuff and sight really set it off.
Like, I believe it was Tom said, have no doubt she'll be a shooter.
Anxiously awaiting to see some targets. ;)

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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by BigAl52 » Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:25 am

You might be like this guy after totin that rifle around RR
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by Team Roper » Fri Oct 30, 2020 6:20 am

Looking good RR.
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by JEBar » Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:43 am

RanchRoper wrote:
Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:16 pm
with that long barrel. Weighs in around 10 lbs I think.
for me firing it from a standing position would require shooting sticks .... do you anticipate any changes from the way you fire you lever rifle
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by fortyshooter » Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:59 am

RR make sure to bring your favorite shooting chair! :lol:
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Re: Guess what I just ordered...

Post by fortyshooter » Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:11 am

Bet these would make a good 45 Colt High Wall load. Shoot great in my Henry Carbine and carry some punch!
That 1100 FPS was out of my 2.5 inch Ruger Alaskan. Alliant 2400 would have good burn time in your long barrel.
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