I got out to the range today to shoot a new to me Ruger Old Army that I recently bought. Shot a couple of rounds to adjust the sights and then shot the frying pan target - I like this new pistol! Going to try to get out tomorrow and shoot a rifle.
July 4 is National Sidewalk Egg Frying Day!
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BLESS YOU SIR !!! I try to check on Walmart on a fairly regular basis but have not had any luck finding caps for well over a year. You reminded me that it is that magic time of year when they tend to show up if you are lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.
Lo and behold when I checked at my local Walmart this evening after work they had 10 tins hanging on the pegs, I almost didn't believe my eyes. I grabbed some and left some for the next guys.
Again thanks for the reminder, I lost track that we were in prime cap hunting season, check your local Walmarts people!
That's a great idea. I never thought to use chain lube. If memory serves, with that kind of lubricant you really have to shake up that stuff up good to mix the dry bits with the fluid.
It's also very volatile, so for chain or patch lube, you should use it outdoors.
As nessmuk said, it was a day at the range even with a not so good score for me. This time, I used a "proper" revolver @ 15 yd. off hand. The one I'm submitting scored 24 its, but the other two were far worse. Next month I'm going back to a rifle!
Edit: The gun is a Ruger Old Army with adjustable sights. The charge was 30gr. GOEX FFg + a lubed felt wad + a .457" RB cast from a Lee Precision mould. Caps were Win. Mag. #11's. Btw, the gun has Slix Shot nipples, which has transformed it into a 100% reliable shooter. Unfortunately, they didn't do the same for my aim! The targets were fired off hand @ 15 yd. Lastly, I have a Ruger BH and Super BH and there's little difference in how any of them feel in my hand except the ROA recoils the least.
Edit: The gun is a Ruger Old Army with adjustable sights. The charge was 30gr. GOEX FFg + a lubed felt wad + a .457" RB cast from a Lee Precision mould. Caps were Win. Mag. #11's. Btw, the gun has Slix Shot nipples, which has transformed it into a 100% reliable shooter. Unfortunately, they didn't do the same for my aim! The targets were fired off hand @ 15 yd. Lastly, I have a Ruger BH and Super BH and there's little difference in how any of them feel in my hand except the ROA recoils the least.
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Thanks Maven - please fill out the information as printed on the target so we know what equipment is being used.
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shot my favorite SMR .45 today
put a patch on the back of the yolk to define the holes and think its 3 in the yolk and 2 in the pan.
whatever it was a pleasure to drag my carcass out and breath some smoke!
will let you, Gary, decide if i scored it right.
put a patch on the back of the yolk to define the holes and think its 3 in the yolk and 2 in the pan.
whatever it was a pleasure to drag my carcass out and breath some smoke!
will let you, Gary, decide if i scored it right.
Nice shooting deerstalkert! I would also score that as a 36 - glad you enjoyed shooting at it
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that is a tough one Gary. that yolk is the same size as a stickem bulls eye. those are tough for me too!
guess i could have laid one of those stickem's on the front, making it easier to see if half the ball was in the yolk.
regardless, it was fun shooting. really slowed down shooting after my heart turned on me last month.
There you go! lets have a target of a heart. then we sufferers can get some payback!
guess i could have laid one of those stickem's on the front, making it easier to see if half the ball was in the yolk.
regardless, it was fun shooting. really slowed down shooting after my heart turned on me last month.
There you go! lets have a target of a heart. then we sufferers can get some payback!
Thanks for posting and hope you had fun with this target!
Great target! Decided to shoot offhand to practice more! The pistol shooting is more of a challenge and seems like I still haven't been able to make that mountain pistol group as well as I would like to. But always a good day to make smoke on the range.
Got to shoot this target again. First try was 6. This is not great but much better than first try. Supported .
This target forced me to aim small.
This target forced me to aim small.
That’s some fine offhand shooting!
Great shooting!!
Awesome shooting!
