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.