Walker

[Celt5494]

So today I decided it would be a good to take the Lad out to the range with a few pistols. He's 10 by the way. Anyhow I load up the Walker with 55 gr of FFFG, use a wonder wad and either a .451 or .454 (dunno really) lead ball. We put out a small paper human silhouette target at 25 yards. I took two shots and hit center of mass which was fine with me.
I hand it over to the Lad and without hesitation, hefts it while cocking it. Takes a good two handed grip, aim's for a second or two and squeezes. Direct middle head shot. Puts the Walker down and doesn't even bat an eye. 25 yards, that kid amazes me on a continual basis. He likes to shoot my Remington's but has never fired the Walker before. Just the fact that he can heft it and take steady aim amazes me. Many adults would have trouble replecating that shot with a modern firearm. Just had to boast a bit about him :applause:

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Excellent shooting! Remember not to get on his wrong side... :rotf:

 

[Celt5494]

No kiddin.... But then again then I keep all the powder tucked away. Keeps his chores done on time... :thumbsup:

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Did you name him Wild Bill? :grin:

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Must be a little "Big" for his age, eh? 55 grains in a Walker is about as "Bad" as a BP revolver can get! Most kids his age couldn't even pick the thing up off of a shooting bench, at 4.7 pounds fully loaded! :bow:

Sounds like you've got a "Natural" there! :haha: Congrats and keep-up the good work! Pretty soon he'll want his own "stuff" to shoot, and Christmas is coming around the corner, so start saving-up! A revolver will keep working long after the latest video game system hits the Yard Sale due to old age! :thumbsup:

Dave

 

[Celt5494]

He's the starting center for his pee-wee football team here so yeah, he's a bit stronger than most of the 13 year olds he stands next to and he's 10.... I just plain don't think he realizes what is in his hands when he shoots it. I handed him my .62 horse pistol at a rezndevous with about the same size charge and he fired it without a problem. All I saw was a big smile on his face and the inevitable question, "You are gonna load it up again for me right." I try to bring him up with an understanding of things rather than a fear of things.

He's already a deadeye with his .45 flinter. I can only hope that gets passed down through the generations of young men in the family. It's just a whole lot of fun watching him progress. I'm a truly lucky man.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

I LOVE teaching others how to shoot. It is truly rewarding! Wish I could be there with you guys!

Have fun!

Dave