April 2022 Postal Match

[garypl]

Shot at the buffalo today - kind of humbling! Posted it on a white target stand and could not make out anything on the paper at 25 yds, so added the black dots. Only the third time I have shot this little flintlock and I will have to practice a bit more! Looking forward to the May target.

(Missed the chance to shoot the March taget so I shot it today for fun - it was a challenge as well!)

 

[Mad Irish Jack]

I finally got it shot @ 5:20PM on 4-29-22. Teenage grandkids take more time raising than their parents did, but just as enjoyable. It makes finding my free time harder to find.

 

[Crooked Creek]

I tried out the T/C New Englander .50 on this month’s target. Looks like it has some barrel issues. Patches had some cuts, and accuracy was terrible. The first four shots at the lower buffaloes got me two shots on the target. I upped the powder to 70 grains, swabbed, used more lube on the patches, and it got a bit better. The last four shots on the upper buffaloes didn’t look too bad. I still only got three on the target but they placed OK.

T/C New Englander
Hornady .490 RB
.018 Mattress Ticking
60g then upped to 70g 3F Schuetzen
Ballistol/Water 1:4 Patch Lube

 

[Maven]

Nice to see you back, Mad Irish Jack!

 

[garypl]

I finally got it shot @ 5:20PM on 4-29-22. Teenage grandkids take more time raising than their parents did, but just as enjoyable. It makes finding my free time harder to find. View attachment 137053

You did well - this was a tough target!

 

[Mad Irish Jack]

Most of my shots are low and/or left. I must be pulling the for-end back to the shoulder. Now that I'm going to be getting to the range (Hopefully) a bit more. I'll start to critique my shooting as if I'm instructing my kids and grand-kids. Back to class. Thanks for the words. I'm feeling better every week.

 

[Fly103]

Sorry for the delay guys, my mom had an emergency colostomy late Sunday night and I have been away from home since. Look for results to be posted late next week.

Prayers would be much appreciated

Chris

 

[Andrewmtnman]

No worries! Prayers have been sent. Thank you for making the postal shoot happen we do enjoy it.
Russ

 

[ebsails]

No worries from us. And I'm sure you and your family are in all our prayers. Take care, and thanks for all you do.
Eric

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Prayers for your family. The forums not going anywhere.

 

[BradCayton]

Prayers sent

 

[Crooked Creek]

Family first!

Wild and woolly BP shootin' matches can wait!

Prayers for healing for you and yours.

 

[Fly103]

Thanks guys, the good news is my mom was transferred to an inpatient rehab facility last Friday and I returned home yesterday. She has a long road ahead but things are looking up and up. It's been a rough 2 weeks for sure though.

It looks like we have some avid Buffalo hunters in this group for sure!

1. GaryPL- 19pts, .45cal Flint, .440 ball, 40gr 3f, .015 patch.

2. Bcayton- 17pts, 45 kibler smr, stumpy's moose snot lube.

3. Flinter1977- 16pts, .54 Joe Sheel flintlock, 90gr 2f, .530 cast ball, .015 pt patch.

3. RanchRoper- 16pts, frontier .50 flintlock, 50gr 3f, .490 ball, .010 patch.

4. Crooked creek- 10pts, TC New Englander, .490 ball, .018 patch, ballistol/water.

5. SurryWoodman- 6pts, traditions .50cal (couldn't quite make out the rest in the photo)

Great shooting guys!

Chris

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Good news on your mom.

 

[garypl]

Glad your mom is on the road to recovery and thanks again for putting on these monthly matches!