Last Lead of 2018

[RanchRoper]

Just a thought...anybody who shoots between now and Jan 1st can post their targets here. No judging, just put 'em up...the good, the bad or the ugly! Let's see some holes in paper or dents in frying pans....all calibers and pellets welcome. Maybe even Red Ryder will stop by...

[North Country Gal]

Well, since you did mention pellets, here's one I shot, today, at 10 meters, indoors, with one of my favorite air rifles. Note the pellet to the right of the bull to provide some scale.

[RanchRoper]

Haha, I knew you would kick this off...excellent!

[deano5150]

I took the Big Boy Brass 20” out today and decided to compare 3 different rounds. The groups aren’t great considering I was only shooting at 15 yards. In my defense, the sun was low at my 10 o’clock and the brass receiver and bead were glaringly bright. I shot one group of five rounds of each ammo per target. The left side was Hornady American Gunner 125gr XTP. The middle is Monarch (made by PPU) 158gr SJHP. The right side is Hornady Leverevolution 140gr FTX. The black sticker target is the same but I did not write on it. I don’t know what this proves at 15 yards other than I should have slowed down and taken my time. It was fun, though.

[RanchRoper]

Lookin' good....keep 'em comin'...

[North Country Gal]

deano, those are some very nice groups. That guns shows some real promise, even with the cheap PPU. I've actually had good luck with that ammo in some of my 357s.

[PT7]

Cool thread-of-lead goin' here!

For me, timing is off for any more range time in 2018. My last lead loosed in 2018 was on 12/18. I'm moving from my apartment to a house this weekend, and that's shut down any extra activities at the moment!

This is definitely a fun thread to keep an eye on. In my perspective, the Range Reports and hunting reports posted are the "bread & butter" of our Forum, and of members' interests in firearms. Thanks to all who are sharing their targets.

PT7

[markiver54]

Don't have any pics to show..however, great thread RR and will enjoy the responses! BTW love your avatars!

[RanchRoper]

Haha...thks.

Yes let's see what we get for year end last flyin' lead....

[Vaquero]

Ok, I stepped out on the back porch this morning and popped off these 5 shots.
Distance is about 45 yds., I bought 5 boxes of these a little while back because of price.
Usually shoot Hornady's 35 grainers, wanted to see how they would do, and this thread made for a good excuse.
Marlin 25 MN, with a Nikon rimfire scope.
Pictured here with the mistletoe I shot out Christmas eve, one shot at 11, 12 yds.

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Rp

[RanchRoper]

Mistletoe causes a lot of problems sometimes anyway.

[Henry88]

H001 offhand at 200 yds with scope...............

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[JEBar]

[RanchRoper]

Hmmm...

[John M]

BSA Hunter .222 rem .
I had a job for it, first time out of the safe in 10 years. Checked the zero with ammo as old as the gun that it really likes. A tweak to the right and it was ready to take a Fallow at a tourist park.Owner wanted low noise and head shot only.

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[deano5150]

deano, those are some very nice groups. That guns shows some real promise, even with the cheap PPU. I've actually had good luck with that ammo in some of my 357s.

Thanks, NCG! The rifle is definitely capable of great accuracy. It’s the operator that needs some work.

[deano5150]

I had the opportunity to get out again today. My 11 year old daughter and I took the 22 rifles out for some fun. She has a Ruger 10/22 with stock iron sights and I brought our Golden Boy (also with stock iron sights). I also brought my 1984 Marlin 60 with a 3-9 power scope. I found out my scope walks backward along the rail after several shots. It had almost slipped off the rail before I moved it forward and tightened it again. Guess I’m going to have to replace the aluminum scope rings with some steel ones as it continued to move while I was firing. Oh well. We had a fun day at the range!

[North Country Gal]

Deano, what a wonderful outing to have with your daughter! Love it.

[deano5150]

Deano, what a wonderful outing to have with your daughter! Love it.

Thanks, NCG! Shooting is our special daddy/daughter time and we have a great time together. Here’s a link to her taking out some soda cans.

https://youtu.be/HvZurE2_zQU

We forgot to put on the shooting glasses. We are more careful now.

[RanchRoper]

Cool. Pie plate massacre.