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September 16th, 1860 on the frontier
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:15 pm
by RanchRoper
Out to the range today. My Henry 1860 in 45 Colt. Big 'ol cowboy lead. Winchester 250 gr lead flat nose, 24 rounds. 8" target at 50 yards off hand, standing with factory open sights as usual. Wind speed about 35 mph from the SW, which makes for a pretty good cross breeze as I shoot. Not ideal but cowboy up or go home. Man I love this rifle. It just puts a smile on my face every time I take it out of the buckskin scabbard. It never fails to take me back in time.
Re: September 16th, 1860 on the frontier
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:25 pm
by Squatch
They are such cool rifles!
Nice shootin'! You got some very nice ragged holes in that target.
Re: September 16th, 1860 on the frontier
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:35 am
by RanchRoper
Thank you! I've shot better but you just never know with that wind blowing. It wreaks havoc with flying lead.
Re: September 16th, 1860 on the frontier
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:38 pm
by North Country Gal
You and that rifle really are one. Amazing! Don't know what you paid for that 1860, but you sure are getting your money's worth and more. Great offhand work, as always and with open sights, too.
Re: September 16th, 1860 on the frontier
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:15 pm
by RanchRoper
Thank you. I think in 1860 it was around $15. Mine was a little more.
Re: September 16th, 1860 on the frontier
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:11 am
by mlrifleNY
Under those conditions that is some great shooting. I hope that I can get my BB44 mag to shoot that well.