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Been WAY too long

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:28 pm
by markiver54
Today was the first day of the summer season that I shot a powder burner. The only shooting I've done this season so far has been by air.
I'm at the cabin and decided to shoot a bit today. I chose my BBS 357 20". It wears a 1-3ร—20 Weaver scope. Also, on my hip was my EDC 9mm.
First was the 357. I set up at approx. 40 yds. I used the deck railing as a rest. The first 5 rounds into the anatomical target were PMC 158 gr. JSP. First five were a bit high. Second five, I held under a bit and the results weren't bad.
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I then loaded up 10 rounds that Vaquero ( Randy ) prepared for me a while back and shot at a different target. He would have to give you the recipe as I don't reload. He was kind enough to give them to me.
I, personally was impressed with the load. It helped me look better on paper.
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I think two of the 10 went through open passages.๐Ÿ˜

I then tried my EDC 9mm on the anatomical target, standing, from about 5 yrds. or so. 14 rounds rather quickly. I'm ok with those results.as well.

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Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:08 am
by BrokenolMarine
Nice shooting. Especially if it's been a while. I know that feeling. I have been wanting to get back on the range, but my medical supervisor is against it while the temps are over 100. Especially while they are in the 105 range. Soon....

Great job....

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:58 am
by GFK
Nice shooting!

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:17 am
by graywolf
Looks like you had a good time. Good shooting.

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:24 am
by Vaquero
Nice shooting all around Mark.
Those I loaded were the 180 gr Pugnose bullet from Missouri Bullet co.,
over 11.4 grs of 2400.
Looks like a deadly comb there, Sir. You are more than welcome.
Glad you finally got some range time in.
You ended the Official shooting month with a bang. ;) :lol:

RP

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:32 am
by Sir Henry
Nice shooting Mark and it was nice of Randy to load up a few for you. I havenโ€™t gone out shooting much this summer also.

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:15 am
by daytime dave
That looks really nice Mark. Good shooting.

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:33 am
by North Country Gal
Nice groups, Mark. Glad you got out to burn some powder. Keep shooting and enjoy.

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:03 am
by Rifletom
Darn good shooting there Mark; both rifle and pistol. Those 180's in .357 are a hoot. Glad you got out and found some trigger time.

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:14 am
by Hatchdog
Ohhhhhhh, that target sure has a headache. :lol:

Nice shooting with both.

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:11 pm
by BigAl52
Another Atta boy. Bet it felt good to shoot after the long spell. Its good therapy for today

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:43 pm
by markiver54
BigAl52 wrote: โ†‘
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:11 pm
Bet it felt good to shoot after the long spell.
It certainly did. ๐Ÿ™‚

Re: Been WAY too long

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:19 pm
by fortyshooter
Really great shooting there Mark after a long break! Those pug loads get the job done.