that allowed a bit longer-distance shooting. Aside from getting numb fingers*, fun was had; report to follow shortly, as I have things to oil and dry out.
Ok, I've only got one target. First time I've had the chance to try .45-70 at 200 yards(load was the Lee 500-grain bullet over 35.0 Blackhorn 209). And of course this is the day of crappy weather. However, once I got the elevation dialed in,
That trio in the large circle(ignore the two smaller holes) is just under 2 7/8" center to center; the pair in the smaller happened after I changed from a round to a post insert in the front sight. The uncircled one on the right was shot a couple of minutes later. I will tell you flatly that I'm delighted with these: solid overcast, it'd started misting enough that it was like trying to shoot in fog at times, so groups like these? Oh yeah, I'm happy.
I shall now clean firearms and set cases to dry. And, when time allows, load more of these.
*It's March in Oklahoma: started out cloudy & chilly, got a bit chillier, then the mist/fog/light rain moved through, and after started home the clouds started breaking and it warmed up some. And is still warming.
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