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Bedford rifle range report
« on: September 23, 2012, 04:18:15 AM »
On Friday morning I went to the range and sighted it in at 35 yards off a bench, no bags just elbows.
On a CMP B-19 target center I hit a 7 at about 6 o'clock with my first shot.  A 9 at 7 o'clock, a 9 at 2 o'clock cutting the 10 ring and 2 touching at about 5 and 6 o"clock in the X. I didn't even have to adjust the sights.

I wanted to shoot a bunch more BUT it started raining ( I love Florida  ;D ) so I left.

I used 70 grs. FFF Goex, .490 ball, .018 pillow ticking patch lubed with Hoppes #9 Plus, 4F in the pan.

I know it can do better, I'm the weak link, 57 year old eyes and not as steady as I once was.
I do think I have that broad side of a barn door thing covered though. ;D



She ain't Purdy but she shoots real good !

Offline Pete G.

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Re: Bedford rifle range report
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 03:03:05 PM »
The trick to that "that broad side of a barn door thing " is to go inside and close the door.

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Re: Bedford rifle range report
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 05:27:27 PM »
Looking very good for the test - and elbows. Seem to have the zero about right, but might have to file just a tich off the front sight for a 25 & 50 yard zero.

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Re: Bedford rifle range report
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 07:44:15 PM »
Looking very good for the test - and elbows. Seem to have the zero about right, but might have to file just a tich off the front sight for a 25 & 50 yard zero.

Most all my shooting is at 100 yards and I do intend to hunt deer and hog with this rifle.
I will probably just leave it as is and adjust by changing my point of aim depending on the situation.
She ain't Purdy but she shoots real good !

Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Bedford rifle range report
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2012, 02:38:42 AM »
Lookin good. ;D I can relate to the eye thing :(
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning