Big Boy 45 Colt

Post by **RanchRoper** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:06 pm

daytime dave wrote:Thanks for your report. I'm glad it shot so well for you. A tin can at 80 to 90 feet is pretty good. That 45 colt will do fine if you ever need it in the field. I'm glad you like it.

Based on what I saw last night, if I miss it's not Henry's fault!!! Nobody to blame but me. By the way, it was a big 'ol paint can but I was still happy to blow a hole in it!

Post by **RanchRoper** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:28 pm

I did manage to find a photo from last night's shoot...once I got the knot out that wascally wabbitt tied, things went pretty good.

Post by **Frank V** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:04 pm

RanchRoper that's cute. I remember watching those cartoons.
Now I'm dating myself??????????

Post by **daytime dave** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:14 pm

Shhhhhhhhhhh. Be werey qwiet, I'm hunting wabbits.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:08 am

Today I'm gonna give my new rifle a good clean after shooting the other night. She'll be all shiny and ready to go for next time. I can't get over what a thrill it is to shoot. I'm a happy buckaroo.

Next time I'll try the Winchester 250 gr rounds instead of the Hornady 255's. I don't think I'm experienced enough to see any difference but I'll give it a try.

Post by **Frank V** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 1:20 pm

RanchRoper wrote:Today I'm gonna give my new rifle a good clean after shooting the other night. She'll be all shiny and ready to go for next time. I can't get over what a thrill it is to shoot. I'm a happy buckaroo.
Next time I'll try the Winchester 250 gr rounds instead of the Hornady 255's. I don't think I'm experienced enough to see any difference but I'll give it a try.

Shoot over a good rest, & shoot carefully, your rifle will tell you which it likes the best!

It's fun learning!

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 2:25 pm

Thks. Got my membership. Range is open year round, shoot anytime! Might just head over later today. Thhey said it's not uncommon to have the range to yourself!

Post by **Frank V** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 2:42 pm

RanchRoper, good for you.
Having the range all to yourself is a lot of fun.
Easier to get serious without distractions too.
At our range I often lock the gate behind me, that way I know someone coming in is a member.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:21 pm

Frank V wrote:RanchRoper, good for you.
Having the range all to yourself is a lot of fun.
Easier to get serious without distractions too.
At our range I often lock the gate behind me, that way I know someone coming in is a member.

Good point locking the gate. Thanks. I posted a little range report, take a look. Sure is a fun rifle to shoot!

Post by **Frank V** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:15 pm

RanchRoper.
Sounds like tin cans won't have a chance. If you want to get out to longer range place the bead front sight up just out of the notch of the rear sight. It'll look like it's perching just on top of the notch. Years ago I found that zeroed for 100yds that sight picture would have me on at 200, give it a try next time you are out shooting.
If you can imagine your front bead perched on top of a fence post, the rear notch being the fence post, that's kind of what it'll look like.

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