First shots with scope

[Cofisher]

I set up this morning with a bench and rest at 50 yards. Nice bright sunny morning with light winds. I was using the 158 grain jacketed bullets. And my new Bushnell Banner 1.75-4 x 32 scope. My first 3 shots Were Way off target low the fourth shot was about 3 inches high and left. After getting centered, these 10 rounds were fired. The five in the black were my first shots, the rest followed and I am very pleased with the results. Definitely minute of deer capable.
You can see the original low shot at the bottom of the picture.
What a treat to make that small group in the center at 50 yards! This is fun.

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[Cofisher]

As you can tell, I am back in Nebraska. Where backyard shooting works just fine.

[North Country Gal]

Looks like you've got it dialed in for sure. What gun was it? I'm assuming 357 mag with those bullets, so I'm guessing it was a Henry Carbine or rifle.

Oh, yeah, something to be said for backyard shooting. I know I'm living right if I can walk out the back door and shoot. Something I never take for granted.

[tractortad]

Nicely done - looks like you have a really nice shooting carbine there - should be a great deer hunting rig.

[Cofisher]

Yes, NCG, the BBS 357 Carbine. Fun!

[North Country Gal]

Our 357 mag lever gun is the Marlin. I think the 357 mag is the perfect cartridge for lever gun shooting fun.

[ditto1958]

Good report. Having a backyard range is awesome.

[BigAl52]

Nice target Cofisher. Do you have any pictures or the gun with the scope on it? Is that the scope they call the slug gun scope? Thanks Al

[Cofisher]

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These are all I have for now. A Weaver rail, had to file one mounting hole a bit. Weaver quick detach rings (high), and a hammer extension.

I am not sure about the 'slug' name, could be. It is an adequate scope at 4x to shoot comfortably at any distance my 357 is capable of being used properly. I have my eye on a Nikon 2-7x32 and will go there eventually.

My hunting will be done in Nebraska. A 100 yard shot is not very likely. Most will be in the 50-75 yard range. Little clearings in the trees. I am really looking forward to it.