Aug 3rd Big Boy 45C

[RanchRoper]

Windy so just put 20 rounds on the 25 yd board. Off hand standing. As fast as I could cock and fire! Haha!! Now that's a good time!!!! Was at the range about 15 minutes total, then home for supper. Awesome rifle.
Love that 45 Colt Henry

[CT_Shooter]

That is great shooting, RanchRoper! I use a six inch target at that same distance and you are totally inside of that and your hits are tightly grouped near the center! I'm impressed. Thanks.

[biglever]

Well done

[RanchRoper]

Thanks!

[DWD445]

Nice pattern, rapid fire like the Rifleman?

Bet that warmed 'er up good.

[RanchRoper]

Haha, ya the barrel was heating up real good!
I don't think the Rifleman has any competition though...

[PT7]

Especially good shooting with iron buckhorn sights --- great job!

Do you ever look at a target and think how to challenge yourself other than shredding the bull?
The target you used here is a good one. Next time you're at the range, use a similarly configured target. Shoot some five-round groups in the following pattern, either rapid-fire or not. Target 1 is the upper left mini. Then shoot clockwise at the other three minis, last one at the bull. Since that configuration is a 5-round group, multiples of 5 are fun to shoot as well -- 10 or 20. Or design your own pattern.

I've done this "shooting-around-the-target" quite a few times, and it's a lot of fun.
If you ever try it, that would be a cool Range Report to see. From your group size today, you should do pretty darn well!

[RanchRoper]

Sounds good. Next time!

[JCN]

Especially good shooting with iron buckhorn sights --- great job!

Do you ever look at a target and think how to challenge yourself other than shredding the bull?
The target you used here is a good one. Next time you're at the range, use a similarly configured target. Shoot some five-round groups in the following pattern, either rapid-fire or not. Target 1 is the upper left mini. Then shoot clockwise at the other three minis, last one at the bull. Since that configuration is a 5-round group, multiples of 5 are fun to shoot as well -- 10 or 20. Or design your own pattern.

I've done this "shooting-around-the-target" quite a few times, and it's a lot of fun.
If you ever try it, that would be a cool Range Report to see. From your group size today, you should do pretty darn well!

I like to find different spots as well especially if I have to wait for the range to clear and 'go cold' before checking/changing targets.

That said, I'd just be happy to pull all the shots on target at 25 yards rapid fire!

[White Squirrel]

That is a nice group for rapid fire shooting.

I am looking forward to seeing you shoot with a .45 Colt revolver. You are becoming such an expert with that Henry, it is hardly a challenge anymore.

[RanchRoper]

Can't wait to shoot a revolver!

[ace73]

For sure, that is some fine shooting!
But you must have been 'starving' to only spend 15 min at the range!!

[Cofisher]

What is the effective 'long' range for that rifle? Thinking of getting the 45C.

[RanchRoper]

If I set the factory sight to the top notch I can get on the paper at 100 yds. I've not shot further than that yet. I think anything longer with open sights would be a stretch. With a scope or maybe Skinners it might work.

[Steve]

With the practice rounds for my Big Boy 45 Colt it is the 4th notch in the sight to zero on a 8 inch plate at 100 yards. The rounds are 120 gr lead RNFP, shooting at 1,020 fps.