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Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:50 pm

27F and spring is here! Off to the range with my Frontier .50 cal. 50 grains of Triple 7, .490 ball with .015 patch. No wind at all! Nice!!! Quite enjoyed myself. No idea why pics post sideways. :?

50 yds off hand, those little guys are a challenge!

Apr 24 50 yds off hand.jpeg
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70 yds off hand

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Just a quick report today, shoot safe, RR


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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by JEBar » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:02 pm

spring indeed .... as hot as your shooting is, it will take a while warm things up ;)

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by Headhog » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:47 pm

Nice shooting. But really spring? Brrrrr.

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:04 pm

Typical in the mountains and foothills. We like moisture though....it's all good!

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by fortyshooter » Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:58 pm

Great shooting! How many shots fired at each 50 yd. target or was it just one big .50 cal hole?

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by Shakey Jake » Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:19 pm

Nice shootin'. Doubt that I'd do anywhere near as well shooting off hand. Congrats!
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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:31 pm

fortyshooter wrote:
Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:58 pm
Great shooting! How many shots fired at each 50 yd. target or was it just one big .50 cal hole?
The 50 yd; only allowed myself 1 on each....that was the challenge! No do-overs!!

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by BigAl52 » Sat Apr 24, 2021 11:21 pm

Looks good to me RR. Especially under those conditions
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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by Ernie » Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:53 am

Nice shooting. Like your coat. Pendleton National Parks material?

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by Hatchdog » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:10 am

Brrrrrr, makes my bones ache just looking at your picture.

Nice shooting and despite the snow that’s a great pic. Feel like it takes us back 150 years other than the fingerless gloves and stocking cap.

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:16 am

Thanks, my capote is a hand woven wool blanket made by Northwest Traders circa early fur trade "voyager" style. No cape, no buttons, 1 inside pocket. Very simple and functional.
From their website:

In the late 1600's the French started to make threaded stiches on cloth. This is what the word empointer means. The English starting using the word "Points" for the fur trade in the 1780's. The English using the system for the price of a blanket where the French used it for just sizing. Thus by changing from size to a price system the English "Point blanket was started. The French changed the name to "Plew", and the whole Plew, or Point system started. The French made Blankets with the stripes together. these are some of the most Beautiful patterns in any blanket. We make these to a higher standard than what was originally made. We offer four beautiful designs. Available in a White body with a Red, Blue and Yellow stripes. Red body with a Black, White and Blue stripes. Blue body with a Black, Red and Yellow Stripe. Natural Grey body with a Black, Green, and Red stripes. These blankets stand out where ever they are seen. Size is 72 by 90 and they weigh 6 lbs. 100%wool

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by Ernie » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:21 am

Thanks for the information. Like it a lot! Looked at the website and I can tell they are going to get business from me. Just have to step back a bit so I don't order too much at once.
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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:27 am

Hatchdog wrote:
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:10 am
Brrrrrr, makes my bones ache just looking at your picture.

Nice shooting and despite the snow that’s a great pic. Feel like it takes us back 150 years other than the fingerless gloves and stocking cap.
...and the Muck Boots....not a fan of moccasins in winter! Have to change out the hat for a beaver one some day...haha

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:05 am

How does da wife think ya look
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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:34 am

She thinks I have rocks in my head but that’s normal. She is used to it after 36 yrs being married to a guy retreating into the past.

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by RanchRoper » Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:36 am

Ernie wrote:
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:21 am
Thanks for the information. Like it a lot! Looked at the website and I can tell they are going to get business from me. Just have to step back a bit so I don't order too much at once.
Pics when you do!

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Re: Springtime in Alberta

Post by runnin n gunnin » Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:01 pm

RR, I almost feel guilty, it was a balmy 69 here in Arizona. That cold and dead on target, don't mess with the Canuck ! ! !
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