Labor Day Buffalo Hunt, Sept 2, 1860

[RanchRoper]

On the trail of the massive herds of buffalo on the northern plains this time of year...(not)...

Dakota and I saddle up for adventure tracking these big shaggies...

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...maybe make a new coat for winter and a buffalo hide to throw over the bunk. Finally came across some moving south, must be migrating before the snow flies...

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50 rounds through the Henry, 6.6 gn Universal powder, 200 gr LRNFP. The wind was coming straight at us out of the east today, maybe 15 mph. As you can see, lots of drop as I try to find the right elevation with the sights. Approx 20 or so rounds are centered not too bad, but most are low. 1-knee position, open sights as usual. It's tough! Even this 12" ring is a dot out there.

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Hope you enjoyed the little buffalo hunt....shoot safe, RR

[RetiredSeabee]

Thanks for the time travel.

[JEBar]

sure glad you didn't go after the white one .. .. a white one gave Wild Bill (AKA : Charles Bronson) a fit a while back .. .. curious, what distance ..

[PT7]

Your "little buffalo hunt" shows that you can easily make a

"new coat for winter and a buffalo hide to throw over the bunk."

No matter what plain you're on, RR, you'll always gain shooting that Henry

[Greyhawk]

I loved the hunt! Thanks for posting your adventure!

[RanchRoper]

sure glad you didn't go after the white one .. .. a white one gave Wild Bill (AKA : Charles Bronson) a fit a while back .. .. curious, what distance ..

100 yds...

[JEBar]

100 yds...

figured that to be the case .... 100 yards into a headwind .... impressive ammo and marksman as well

[RanchRoper]

It wan't much of a headwind, but I don't think it takes much to play havoc with 45 Colt lead at that distance. Maybe getting 1100 fps out of the rifle.

[JEBar]

It wan't much of a headwind, but I don't think it takes much to play havoc with 45 Colt lead at that distance. Maybe getting 1100 fps out of the rifle.

agree .... 44 & 45 pistol bullets aren't known for having a high ballistics coefficient

[BigAl52]

Love that Buffalo especially in my freezer. Cant figure out why anyone would wanna eat cows when Buffalo is available.

[deano5150]

Excellent shooting, sir!