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May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 7:45 pm
by RanchRoper
Ok, it was a rainy day on and off, so I went shooting...my Henry 1860, 45 Colt. 200 gr LRNFP with 7.0 gn of Universal. Very slight breeze. Open sights, shooting from 1 knee at 50 yds on both targets. I had an objective today:

1) shoot some bullseyes, and see if I could put a ring around them
2) shoot a vertical line and a horizontal line that crossed in the middle

#2 was tough. Not much of a pattern unless I told you what I was trying to do....try it some time! Fun though... :D

Hope you enjoy the targets.

*25 rounds on each target



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Shoot safe, RR

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 8:09 pm
by CT_Shooter
Great shooting, RR, as per normal. Thanks for today's report. I always enjoy seeing your targets and will forever admire your skill.

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 8:15 pm
by RanchRoper
Thank you very much!

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 8:35 pm
by BigAl52
Great job there RR. That 1860 really likes that load and thats some pretty impressive shooting in my book.

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 8:38 pm
by RanchRoper
Thanks Al, appreciated!

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 9:20 pm
by JEBar
most interesting, innovative and impressive way to shoot a paper target .... really nice execution

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 9:25 pm
by RanchRoper
I have to change it up once in awhile, really would like to shoot steel at our range but not allowed. Guess they don't want anyone to shoot their eye out. I do however have an old frying pan that I will keep in the truck for when I am there alone and hang it on the 250 yd board when the 1885 single shot shows up. :)

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 8:41 am
by fortyshooter
Great job on that last target RR ! Would make a great Western style clock face!
Sneak out to that range in the early hours and setup some steel and have a ball!

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 9:09 am
by markiver54
Great shooting as usual RR!
Always inspires me to get out and shoot when I see your targets!

Re: May 9th, 1860...50yd shootin'

Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 10:40 am
by North Country Gal
Good work, as always, cowboy.