Sept 5th, Flyin' Lead & Smokin' Barrels

[RanchRoper]

I was not happy with my shooting yesterday in the wind, so when I saw today was ZERO wind; it was time for redemption.

80F today and not a blade of grass moving. Very smoky today, as fires are burning now in Montana as well as BC. Most of the Parks are now closed to all activity. I had 40 rounds of 45 Colt Winchester 250 gr LFN left in a box for some reason, must have shot 10 rounds in the pistol at some point. So I took this box to the range with me today.

First up: The 1860 Henry at 50 yards, off hand standing. Yesterday I was low on the target and disappointed with the results. I put a full mag tube of 12 rounds on an 8" target today and was much happier. Once again, I shoot best when I don't overthink it. Aim & fire. Not rapid fire but definitely not a lot of breath-holding and should I or shouldn't I? Aim, fire and enjoy! That is after all what I bought the rifle for....

1860 Henry 50 yds off hand standing

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Next over to the 25 yard range with the 1871 Colt SA Army Richards conversion revolver. Same ammo. I actually shot 20 yds today, because yesterday at 25 yds I was all over the map. Not good. Today was a little better, and all 25 rounds hit in the black circle, some even in the same place amazingly enough. Wild Bill would still drop me in my tracks, but at least it wouldn't be a total embarrassment; I might get the town drunk behind him before they drag me to the bone orchard.

1871 Colt Richards 20 yds 1 hand

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I had 3 rounds left, and my pistol was pretty hot so I put the last 3 on the 25 yd board with the Henry. Only 3 shots but the best target ever! Might frame that one... ....hey Wild Bill, let me just get my Henry and I'll be right back....

1860 Henry 25 yds off hand standing

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Of course no report would be complete without cowboy gun eye candy pics!

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[Cofisher]

Yeah, that's a keeper.

[PT7]

Never have had to contend with the high winds you had yesterday, RR. Easy to see why you did a repeat today, with vengeance in your sights. Glad you had such good results....all excellent POIs on these "no wind" targets!

For your 3-shot keeper, I'd find some nice-looking stressed wood and make a frame for it. That would be a great "sight" and reminder hanging on your bunkhouse wall of a pleasurable range day.

[RanchRoper]

That's a great idea. Might just do that. Hang it on the fence near the gate...."go ahead & trespass"....

[North Country Gal]

Oh, yeah, keepers, both the guns and the targets. Nice work, as always, RR.

[RanchRoper]

Today was ideal conditions with no wind. I spend too much time second guessing when the wind is working against me. Yesterday was Remington ammo too which is not what shoot lots of. Today was Winchester. Don't know if it's a mental thing or not but I expect to shoot the Winchester well.

[BrokenolMarine]

Great report... yup, i'd frame that one. I framed one, was hanging in my home office, then moved it over the loading bench.
(After my three girls were grown, no longer living at home and bringin the boys around, so I didn't need THEM staring at it while we chatted. )

[Henry88]

Hey anybody wants high winds, this girl down here is gusting to 225.

That is some Seriously good shooting RR

[Les]

That's some impressive shooting, RR.