Range report-Colt Navy

[paulmarcone]

Got out to the range today with my 1851 Colt Navy, .36 caliber by Pietta.

Shot nice groups today.

I used 20 grains FFFG Goex, Ox-Yoke wonder wad and a .376 round ball from Dixie Gun Works.

Here's a shot at one of my targets...

 

[crockett]

The Colt 1851 is one of my favorites.

 

[paulmarcone]

By the way, all shots were fired from 25 yards.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Good target. Was the one over his left shoulder a warning shot ? :thumbsup:

 

[crockett]

The group is high, were you aiming at the X? I am told the guns were made that way, you were supposed to aim at the belt buckle of the enemy.

 

[paulmarcone]

The group is high, were you aiming at the X? I am told the guns were made that way, you were supposed to aim at the belt buckle of the enemy.

Yes, I was aiming at the X. From what I have read, Colt Navies were made to shoot high at 25 yards and on target at 50 yards.

Mine certainly performs that way...

 

[paulmarcone]

Good target. Was the one over his left shoulder a warning shot ? :thumbsup:

Naw! On that shot I was experimenting with a different stance.

Still have not found the right one yet. Can't wait to get out to the range again!!

 

[Blizzard of '93]

good shooting Paul. nice revolver. :thumbsup:

 

[Gote Rider]

You could make a burglar have a very bad day with that gun. Good shooting.

 

[torn moc]

Nice Indeed!....I woulkd say its a deadly weapon at 75 feet.....not bad at all!

 

[jeepwj992002]

Great grouping! Every proper shot would have gotten the job done back in the day. :thumbsup: