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Fast forward....1885
- RanchRoper
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Fast forward....1885
28F at the range, and after a long (2 years maybe?) spell of shooting black powder only, I took my 1885 Highwall out for a spin.
45 Colt reloads
7.0 grains Universal
Winchester primers
250 gn LFN
Windy today, but I thought I'd go big or go home. 100 yds off hand. I put a rear tang peep on this rifle when I first got it. Works good, takes some getting used to. Funny thing is, I thought this rifle was very heavy when I first got it, but after shooting my long guns it feels very compact with it's 30" barrel.
10" target, 100 yds off hand, I didn't crop out the flyers , I had a few in the wind for sure. But all in all not too bad. Tough to steady that heavy barrel.
8" steel, 100 yds off hand, fun to hear it ring!
Shoot safe, RR
45 Colt reloads
7.0 grains Universal
Winchester primers
250 gn LFN
Windy today, but I thought I'd go big or go home. 100 yds off hand. I put a rear tang peep on this rifle when I first got it. Works good, takes some getting used to. Funny thing is, I thought this rifle was very heavy when I first got it, but after shooting my long guns it feels very compact with it's 30" barrel.
10" target, 100 yds off hand, I didn't crop out the flyers , I had a few in the wind for sure. But all in all not too bad. Tough to steady that heavy barrel.
8" steel, 100 yds off hand, fun to hear it ring!
Shoot safe, RR
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
- North Country Gal
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Wow! That's just amazing work, RR. Love it. Hey, keep this up and you'll be back in the 20th century in no time.
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Again, amazing shooting RR. I am not even in your ballpark. Love seeing your results.
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- markiver54
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Dang it man!! You certainly have not lost your touch with that Highwall. Great shooting, as usual.
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Appreciate the kind words. These new fangled cartridges may catch on.
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
Re: Fast forward....1885
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H012C, 2 H004V, H001TMER, H004SV, H001TV, H001TLB, H003T, H005MG, H001V, H001TLP, Rossi Ranch Hand, Uberti 1860, Ubérti 1866 Goldenboy
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Fantastic shooting RR! That combination of MB and Universal is one of my favorites, but I like a splash more powder at 7.4 gr. Seems to shoot better in my Marlin 1894 cowboy. Stick with what works for you.
Paul
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Very well covered target and looks like you picked up where you left off 2 years ago RR !
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- North Country Gal
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Re: Fast forward....1885
Question for you, RR. How long a muzzle loading session with your Frontier would it take to fill a bullseye with that many shots? I have a fair idea, but it might be interesting to know for folks that don't shoot black powder muzzle loaders.
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