January 8th 1823

[RanchRoper]

My frontier flintlock, 32F today, overcast. Had the range to myself because the other 3 shooters that showed up couldn't shoot from the sheds & benches cuz the big sliding doors are frozen & drifted in. Ahh, the simplicity of shooting black powder...everything I need is in my shooting pouch so I just stand outside and shoot off hand... ...all the other guys left

50 yds, I did manage to tag my little 6" gong a couple of times.

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100 yds, no groups but got on the 10" target at least.

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Great to get out and shoot! Like my new year resolution: more 1823, less 2023! Stay safe, RR

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[Headhog]

Good to have the range to yourself and always good to be out burning powder. As usual great shooting RR. I do believe you have mastered that smoke pole.

Paul

[North Country Gal]

Plus one for shooting offhand. Keep it simple. Great work, as always.

[daytime dave]

Nice job RR. I like your resolution too.
In 1990 I said, "Yeah, I'm a 90's type of guy, 1890's."

[Sir Henry]

Shooting offhand is far mor challenging and much funnier once a person gets reasonably good. Glad you got out.

[fortyshooter]

Another great range day in the book for you RR ! I can't shoot off a bench worth a dang and when I do it will often hit target in a much different spot than when I have it dialed in for offhand shooting which I do all the time. I say shoot it the way you will use it!

[RanchRoper]

I always shoot off hand now, I am glad I spent the time getting comfortable with it.

[Mr. Neutron]

Hey, RanchRoper!!!

Was that 100 yard target shot offhand??? If so, by MY standards for offhand shooting, THAT's a GROUP!!! And a really good one at that!

I envy you guys that shoot that well offhand. It's something I'm trying to work on.

[RanchRoper]

That one was 100 yds off hand. BUT….conditions have to be just right meaning No Wind!!

[Mr. Neutron]

All the more respect for ya, Sir!!!

Hee hee...... Does the wind push them .50 cal. balls around quite a bit?