Fast forward....1885

[RanchRoper]

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.

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8" steel, 100 yds off hand, fun to hear it ring!

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Shoot safe, RR

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[North Country Gal]

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.

[Cofisher]

Again, amazing shooting RR. I am not even in your ballpark. Love seeing your results.

[markiver54]

Dang it man!! You certainly have not lost your touch with that Highwall. Great shooting, as usual.

[RanchRoper]

Appreciate the kind words. These new fangled cartridges may catch on.

[brm4450]

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[Shakey Jake]

Great shootin' as always RR!
Jake

[Headhog]

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

[fortyshooter]

Very well covered target and looks like you picked up where you left off 2 years ago RR !

[North Country Gal]

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.

[Hatchdog]

Again, another successful trip to the range only surpassed by the pic. Well done on both!

[RanchRoper]

Well, that's likely a 4 hour session with the flintlock minimum, including a change of flints halfway through, plus some bore swabbing. It was about an hour with the single shot Highwall.

About 5 minutes with the 1860 Henry....

[Sir Henry]

Great thread. I especially liked the time comparison.