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Post by x101airborne on Mar 21, 2024 15:22:28 GMT -5
Went and checked cows at the Hochheim Ranch yesterday with my son and his best friend (Spring Break). Took my High Wall in 405 Winchester and let the boys shoot 3 rounds each. My son's friend was so tickled by the recoil I had to keep a tight eye on that box of rounds. I LOVE that short little carbine!
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Post by weiler on Mar 24, 2024 15:22:40 GMT -5
Both benched at 50 yards with 4” 629-3 44 Magnum The bigger group was a cast/powdercoated MP HG503 sized to .432” over 10.6/HS6, Fed 150 primer The tighter group was a bayou bullets 240 hi-tek coated bevel based SWC over 5.5/231…..that load continues to impress
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Post by Cholla on Mar 24, 2024 22:42:50 GMT -5
Working with my .44 Special again. Funny thing about this particular bullet, it shoots very well at 25 yds., but falls apart by 100 yds.
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Post by squawberryman on Mar 27, 2024 15:04:11 GMT -5
CZ527 223 over the Xero. Man, is that thig ever cool. I couldn't dial it in with the rain coming.
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Post by dave19113 on Mar 27, 2024 17:28:31 GMT -5
Was able to re-zero the 44 mag after putting on one of Fermins front sights.
Also testing out the 45 acp cylinder after Fermin worked it over
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sharps4590
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Post by sharps4590 on Mar 27, 2024 18:27:41 GMT -5
Working with my .44 Special again. Funny thing about this particular bullet, it shoots very well at 25 yds., but falls apart by 100 yds. Elmer always wrote the true test of an accurate handgun load was long range. That's been my experience as well. 'Course, all I've ever done is prove about everything Elmer ever said.
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Post by pbcaster45 on Mar 31, 2024 19:32:31 GMT -5
Chronographed a paper patch load I've been working on for my Cimarron 1885. Had to elevated the barrel for consistent velocity readings so I'll be trying fillers next. I've used fillers in my Shiloh Sharps 45-70 before, just never in my 38-55. I was surprised how much velocity I was getting - must be that long barrel! Bullet: Montana Precision Swaging 250 gr. RN (paper-patch/.381/Lee Alox) Powder: 21.0 grs. IMR 4198 Primer: Winchester Large Rife Case: Winchester 38-55 OAL: 2.530 Avg. Velocity: 1638 fps ES: 27 SD: 10 Comments: Unsized cases expanded with a .379 expander plug. Used 20lb. Bond Printer Paper (.0035 thick). Taper crimped. My groups at 100 yards were not that great, need more practice! Plan to use this bullet from Buffalo Arms (same weight) next.
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sharps4590
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I'm a Christian first, husband and father next then a patriotic, veteran, firearms aficionado.
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Post by sharps4590 on Apr 1, 2024 11:07:00 GMT -5
Just for grins and giggles I took a big handful of 44-40 cartridge, my S & W Schofield and '73 Sporting Rifle and headed ro my bench. I was just bangin' steel and killin' rocks but, it was 30 rounds of fun. While returning them to the toy box I saw my un-marked drilling looking all forlorn. It was rechambered in the US to a wildcat based on the 30-40 Krag...which made for an interesting development process as it is not Nitro Proofed. Anyway, I got a safe and accurate load worked up and as it looked neglected I grabbed it and 5 rounds. Walked to the edge of the patio and killed my 100 yard buffalo target 5 times.....oh that's fun!!
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Post by junebug on Apr 14, 2024 8:38:57 GMT -5
I went to the range yesterday with my son grandson and granddaughter. A long list of calibers from 22 ,44 special,44 mag.45 Colt,218 Bee,221 Fireball,7-08, 7-30 Waters,9mm,22 LR,223,308. Some of my mild steel targets took a beating but that's what welders and anvils are for.
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Post by paul105 on Apr 16, 2024 9:42:52 GMT -5
Haven't been out much this winter/spring. Managed a bit of time shooting some steel yesterday with the Nelson 22 Conversion. Reminded how much I enjoy this gun. . . . Paul
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Post by brant on Apr 16, 2024 11:45:51 GMT -5
I shot Mom’s old Bearcat and Pop’s old single six 9.5”. Then my Clark’s Custom ruger MkII. I finished off with my Ferminator Ruger Bisly 45 colt, a 2X leupold scoped Ruger Bisley and 4x leupold scoped 45 colt g2 contender.
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Post by squawberryman on Apr 16, 2024 13:20:39 GMT -5
Paul that second shot gets the win. Nice prop with the Punch too.
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sharps4590
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Post by sharps4590 on Apr 16, 2024 15:40:00 GMT -5
Over the last week or so I finally found the ambition to mount the two scopes in the claw mount rings I have had for a year or so. The claw mount rings came with the two double rifles, one a Vierordt, SXS in 8 X 65R Brenneke and the other a Gebruder Merkel, O/U in 8 X 60R Magnum. My experience with between the wars and pre-1900 double rifles that were not originally regulated with a scope in place has not been encouraging. These two were no different. First up was the Vierordt and the scope was a between the wars Kahles, 4X with I think the German #4 post reticle. The first two shots at 25 yards were literally wild. I blamed that on the scope setting for who knows how many decades and needing a jolt, I have heard of that. The second two shots were about 2 1/2 inches apart and low left. I adjusted the elevation up and as the windage is only drift adjustable in the scope base I elected to wait before adjusting windage. After 4 rights and four lefts things didn't change much so it was time to see what was going to happen at 50 yards. Two rights and two lefts and I took the scope off. 5 inch groups are not adequate. Now it was the Merkel's turn. The first two shots looked really promising, being about an inch apart at 25 yards. Well, things pretty much fell apart at 50 yards. 2 upper and 2 lower shots were 4 inches apart. Inadequate. As is common and I expected individual barrels grouped quite well with most holes touching at bath 25 and 50 yards, they were just 4-5 inches apart. Sooooo....the experience with older double rifles and scopes continues unabated. Both rifles will shoot groups hovering slightly more or less than 2 inches with open sights and will hold at 100 yards what the same scoped rifles were shooting at 50 yards. What was frequently done in times past is one barrel would be properly sighted with the scope at a preferred range. The scope was carried readily accessible and if game was spotted too far away for open sights the scope would be quickly mounted. It is quickly and easily accomplished with claw mount bases and rings with a minimum of movement and, they are wonderfully repeatable. However, I'm not going to fool with them but I'll definitely keep them with the rifle, given their expense. To have them made today runs about $1,000. 100 yards would be a very long shot where I would be hunting and so far my eyes are plenty good enough to make that shot with irons.
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Post by pbcaster45 on Apr 28, 2024 22:12:34 GMT -5
Took out the old S&W Model 57-1 .41 Magnum to test a new load using the Missouri Bullet Company .41 Trooper bullet. Shot really well, I haven't chronographed it but I think it must be similar to the old .41 Magnum Police Load they used to make (minus the leading!) Bullet: MBC 215 gr. Trooper (.4115/18 BHN Alloy/Hi-Tek) Powder: Winchester 231 6.6 grs. Primer: Federal 150 Case: Starline .41 Magnum (New) I had to stop after 60 rounds, the pin for the front cylinder locking bolt came loose and the locking bolt fell out of the gun. This picture I took just before it fell out shows how much it had backed out. Luckily, I found everything on the shooting table. I really like this load, didn't leave any leading in the barrel.
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