Took the 45/70 out for a spin

[Grunt67]

Finally got around to checking the 45/70 out ( scope ), at 50 yds. As usual things didn't go well. First off, my target stand fell apart ( poor design on my part. ) Temporary fix on that. Fired the first shot ( click! ) . Ejected the cartridge, tried another, ( click ). Checked the primers, light strike. BP rising a bit here. Tried another, bang. All the rest the same. Hmmm, maybe the lever wasn't fully closed, slightly out of battery. This time both fired. Have to make sure the lever is fully closed. Lesson learned.
Now, I've got to make a run to Lowes, get some materials to make a better target stand. Just another one of those days.
Scope now set 1" hi @ 50 yds, where I wanted it.

[JEBar]

Scope now set 1" hi @ 50 yds, where I wanted it.

congrats on getting her sighted in .... no surprised to hear about the your target .... a 45-70 delivers one heck of a blow to whatever it hits

[fortyshooter]

What kind of target were you shooting at? Great to see you get that 45-70 out! Pictures we must have a picture

[Sir Henry]

Glad you got out to shoot and get it sighted in. Ditto on us wanting pictures.

[Grunt67]

Dang, you guys always wanting something, LOL.

[BigAl52]

What load were you shooting there looks good. Ya I know we always want more.

[Grunt67]

Hornady 300 gr.JHP, IMR 4198 41grs. , Starline brass, CCI primer.

[fortyshooter]

Looks like good shootin' to me!

[Grunt67]

Thanks guys, but the rifle is capable of better than that. A bit shaky, ya know.

[Rifletom]

Shaky or not, that's good shooting Grunt. That is a good load you have working there.

[Grunt67]

Shaky or not, that's good shooting Grunt. That is a good load you have working there.

Thanks, Tom. Surprisingly enough, that was the first load I tried. I'd like to experiment with different loads of the same powder, but gun deer season opens here Nov. 21, so have to try that later. Might improve, might go the other way. The season won't be over until the 1st week in Jan., so It'll be a while.

[BigAl52]

Im not going to say anything im just going to Grunt looks good to me.

[Grunt67]

Im not going to say anything im just going to Grunt looks good to me.

[Wright30/30]

What scope you have on it?

[RanchRoper]

Nicely done for sure.

[Grunt67]

What scope you have on it?

Leupold VX-Freedom 2X7x33mm, Duplex reticule.

[brianpa]

Good shooting there. I've always wanted a 45/70 but I don't think my shoulder could take it.

[Grunt67]

Good shooting there. I've always wanted a 45/70 but I don't think my shoulder could take it.

I does get your attention, if you shoot it several times during one session. It has a good recoil pad factory installed, which helps,
no doubt. I shot mine about 10 shots or so, some time back, left a yellow bruise on my shoulder that perfectly matched the pad.
Faded out after a few days. Not fatal, I'll keep at it.

[Oldbrass]

That's a good group, how do you like the 2-7 loopy?

[Grunt67]

That's a good group, how do you like the 2-7 loopy?

Fine, so far, clear, love the duplex reticule. No complaints.
I am going to work on that group when I get the chance. Think I can do better, know the rifle can. But deer season staring me in the face, may not get to. Stay tuned, LOL.