December 20th, Wild West Christmas Shootin'

[RanchRoper]

The wind was about 30-40 mph today, but that's normal around here. If I wait for the wind to drop, I might never shoot. Supposed to get some gusts later to 60.
Some old time frontier Christmas shootin' with my 1860 Henry and 1871 Colt Richards conversion SA revolver. Both in 45 Colt as most of you know. This report is a little more festive in keeping with the Season of course.

1860 Henry rifle, 50 yards, open sights, shooting from 1 knee due to a bit of a cross wind. 24 rounds of 250 gr LFN Wolf reloads. Might be one of my best targets. All 24 rounds in/on the 4" circle. A little windage adjustment and let 'er buck...

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Put the rest of the rounds on this target with the 1871 Colt SA, open top revolver, 25 yds shooting 1 hand. These are 6" targets and I just cycled through them.

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And of course the firearms:

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Merry Christmas from Badger & RR, shoot safe...

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[North Country Gal]

RR, I am being completely honest when I say I've only known a few shooters in my life who could duplicate those targets with that Henry and those sights. What beautifully consistent and accurate shooting! Same with the revolver. I think I can safely say you've been an inspiration for all of us on what can be done with a traditional lever gun setup.

Oh, and I LOVE the Christmas touch. Merry Christmas to you.

[Henry88]

RR, I am being completely honest when I say I've only known a few shooters in my life who could duplicate those targets with that Henry and those sights. What beautifully consistent and accurate shooting! Same with the revolver. I think I can safely say you've been an inspiration for all of us on what can be done with a traditional lever gun setup.

Oh, and I LOVE the Christmas touch. Merry Christmas to you.

x2 not to even mention the cold temp and 25mph wind

[RanchRoper]

Thank you very much, in case you hadn't heard, I really love my cowboy guns....temperature was ok today...low 40's.

ps...interesting that I have not cleaned the rifle for 4 or 5 outings, which is not like me, I usually clean after each shoot. So that 50 yd rifle target today is after about 250 rounds of lead through it. There goes my clean rifle barrel / best accuracy theory...

[PT7]

Ho, Ho, Ho
What a Cowboy Show!
Shore is pleasin' -- especially this Season,
To see big Colt holes in the Glow.


Merry Christmas to you & Badger, too!
PT7

Merry Christmas from Badger & RR, shoot safe...

[JEBar]

temp in the low 40's with

The wind was about 30-40 mph today

.... there can be no doubt, You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din .... nicely done .... nicely, nicely done indeed ..

[ESquared]

Great job, RR! And the holiday trimmings show off more of your skills. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you!

[RanchRoper]

Thank you for the nice comments...I would not hesitate to buy another Uberti firearm based on the performance of the two I own. Their 1885 Low Wall single shot is still on my radar for spring 2019. All decked out with a tang rear sight, and double triggers. Oh ya....
https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1885- ... igger.html

[Steve51]

Very Good Shootin!

[DAVIDF]

Thank you for the nice comments...I would not hesitate to buy another Uberti firearm based on the performance of the two I own. Their 1885 Low Wall single shot is still on my radar for spring 2019. All decked out with a tang rear sight, and double triggers. Oh ya....
https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1885- ... igger.html

I drool over all the Uberti's when I watch the monthly Cowboy Action matches at my range. I love their 1885 High Walls and Low Walls. I like this plain Jane high wall from Taylors https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/long-gu ... l-882.html. I wish they made them in .44 Mag since I have so much nice Starline Brass!

Excellent shooting and I always love your photos!

[RanchRoper]

That is a beauty. Cimarron does not offer the high wall in 45 Colt. Might have to find a Taylor's importer. I do like the look of the high wall. Thanks for the tip.

[North Country Gal]

RR, that Low Wall Uberti would be a dream to shoot in 45 Colt. That one has this single shot fan drooling, too.

[RanchRoper]

There is no Taylor's dealer handy to me around here but my Cimarron guy is an hour away. So when/if I do pull the trigger on a 2nd rifle it will likely be the low wall. NCG, the more I see you shooting your single shot rifles the more I want this one.

[If1Hitu]

With that much high wind,that still some great shooting.

[Sir Henry]

This is a cool thread! Wish I could shoot like that.

[RanchRoper]

Hey thanks for all the likes for my festive report! Don't expect a Valentine one though. I like you guys but not that much....
Of course you might see a Valentine's day massacre of some targets...

[PT7]

I'm missing something about this rifle's config. It's a single shot, and I cannot figure why there is the option to have two triggers The Cimarron web page says that a single trigger is standard.

PT7

Thank you for the nice comments...I would not hesitate to buy another Uberti firearm based on the performance of the two I own. Their 1885 Low Wall single shot is still on my radar for spring 2019. All decked out with a tang rear sight, and double triggers. Oh ya....
https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1885- ... igger.html

[BigAl52]

RR Merry Christmas to you the wife Badger and whoever else resides in the corrals up there. You never know someday I might ride my iron horse up there and see if I could buy RR a beer in town. I give you a bad time all in fun and really do enjoy your online friendship. Your shooting is second to none and I really feel like you are a great asset to this forum. I always look forward to your posts and enjoy the online friendship. Great photos with the holiday spirit.

[RanchRoper]

I'm missing something about this rifle's config. It's a single shot, and I cannot figure why there is the option to have two triggers The Cimarron web page says that a single trigger is standard.

PT7

Thank you for the nice comments...I would not hesitate to buy another Uberti firearm based on the performance of the two I own. Their 1885 Low Wall single shot is still on my radar for spring 2019. All decked out with a tang rear sight, and double triggers. Oh ya....
https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1885- ... igger.html

NCG can correct me but the double triggers are for very fine long distance shooting. Like Quigley's rifle.

[RanchRoper]

[quote="BigAl52"]RR Merry Christmas to you the wife Badger and whoever else resides in the corrals up there. You never know someday I might ride my iron horse up there and see if I could buy RR a beer in town. I give you a bad time all in fun and really do enjoy your online friendship. Your shooting is second to none and I really feel like you are a great asset to this forum. I always look forward to your posts and enjoy the online friendship. Great photos with the holiday

Right back at ya'. I enjoy the friendship too.