March 16th 1860 / 1871

[RanchRoper]

Finally got to the range. The shooting shed doors were frozen shut, and some drifts to shoot over. Just went outside beside the shed and shot. It's about 42F today and a small breeze, maybe 20 mph. My Henry 1860 and Colt 1871 Richards Conversion revolver, both in 45 Colt. Boy am I rusty. These targets are certainly not my best. Last time I pulled a trigger was back in January and it shows. Anyhow, here we go...

25 yards, 1871 Colt Richards, 8" barrel, 25 rounds of Western Munitions reloads, 1-hand standing, at least most are in the 4" circle

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50 yards, 1860 Henry, 25 rounds same ammo, shooting from 1 knee, open sights, 8" target, got inside or on the 5" circle but dropping bottom left

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Thanks for lookin'...
Shoot safe
RR

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[ESquared]

Rust or no rust, still some fine shooting, RR! Congrats on braving the elements once again!

[fortyshooter]

Looks fine to me and that Henry IS sweet!

[RanchRoper]

Thanks, several thousand rounds later she's a sweet shooter.

I guess the title should read March instead of Match....didn't have my glasses on...


no problem, now it says March ..

[ESquared]

...and 75 more brass cases!

[North Country Gal]

No need to apologize for those targets, RR. Love that one handed shooting with the Colt. That's some fine, good old fashioned pistolero work. Beautiful target with the rifle, too. That kneeling is another traditional shooting position I hope do a bit more, this year. maybe some sitting, too, as in sitting on the ground, not a bench. Was my favorite field position, back in the day.

[RanchRoper]

I have to be careful sitting on the ground when I'm there alone; might not get back up.

[CT_Shooter]

Well, Cowboy, you continue to lead the herd across the rushing river with no losses! Great shooting - once again! Like a kid in sandlot baseball, I would pick you first to be in my "posse".

[North Country Gal]

I have to be careful sitting on the ground when I'm there alone; might not get back up.

Seriously, though, with a little practice, a good field sitting position can be nearly as steady as sitting at the bench, especially if you have a rock or tree behind your back to act as a brace.

[RanchRoper]

I will give that a try.

[Mags]

Wish I could shoot that good rusty. Don't seem all that bad to me. Nice shooting!

[BigAl52]

Ya right rusty. Im gonna remember that excuse when I post mine.

[PT7]

Can't use that "rusty" excuse anymore....it's too well-known now on the Forum.
Always like your gun photos, too.....adds some trail dust to the rust.
Good Range Report, RR.

[Mags]

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New name. Triple R, RRR. Rusty Ranch Roper.