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Beautiful spring morning in the Rockies. Been awhile since I made a range report.

I rarely shoot paper anymore, ringing steel is much more fun. Did both today so I can actually post a target.

A couple of months ago I was having lots of misfires so I sent my lock to Cabin Creek Muzzleloading in PA and Brad Emig aka the lock doctor, rebuilt it and resurfaced the frizzen. I had worn it out. Sparks like a meteor shower now. Not to mention having it tuned by a professional.

Anyhow, shot this little target at 50 yds off hand to see where I'm hitting. Not in the middle but at least I am consistent. In fairness it was quite windy as usual.

50 yds off hand, 68 year old eyes, primitive fixed iron sights. Counting my blessings I am still able to hit where I'm aiming. The Mr. Magoo years can't be far off.

Shoot safe, RR

That is impressive as usual. Glad you are still making smoke.

You might get old eyes, but you'll never lose that kind of skill. You have a gift.

Thanks for the likes and comments. Use it or lose it I think the saying goes.

Nice shooting there.

RP

Nice job Keith. Maybe someday I won’t need a passport to come to Alberta and we can shoot some steel

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sat May 03, 2025 11:52 pm

Nice job Keith. Maybe someday I won’t need a passport to come to Alberta and we can shoot some steel

Soon I hope.

RR as usual you post some mighty fine targets. The average shooter would have a hard time duplicating that group at 25 yds. no less 50. Especially considering you're using that Ol' smoke pole.

Paul

I spent quite a bit of time dialing it in, filed on the front sight, experimented with powder charge, lead ball, patch and lube. Right now I am having good luck with .490 ball, .010 patch & 60 grains of Schutzen or Goex 3fg. Have recently tagged some 10" steel plates at 130 yds off hand. 50-75 yds seems to be the sweet spot.
That would be the zone for hunting anyway for a clean shot, unless you were sitting in the same place all day with crossed sticks hitting buffalo just standing there in a herd.

Always like to see that you are keeping them in the black. I hadn't shot in some time and was able to get to the range myself for the first time in months, and was surprised I was able to turn out some nice groups with both the guns I took out. Perhaps that's why they say, "Don't mess with the old guys, they got to be that way for a reason." LOL.

We have had bad weather, heavy rain and severe storms for ten days. When the range dries out, I plan to do a LOT more shooting.