New C. Sharps 45-70

[Eric Johanen]

Shot the rifle yesterday at a steel match and was pleased with the results. 300 getting used to the rifle and sights. 50% hits with some close misses on those pesky little targets. 600 yards went 8 for 12. 2 close misses and 2 missed wind calls. BACO 535 grain Money Bullet (Actual 526 grains). Seated with 1 lube groove exposed, CCI BR primers, 73 grains of OE 1.5 and a .060 poly wad. Did not shoot the 200 yard stage as I was plumb tuckered out and can shoot 200 at my home range. ( Can't believe just how much the Chemo robs one of energy. My ass is lower than a frogs). The load shot very well as hits were pretty well centered with no cheap ones. Wiped with a bore pig, badger, hog,...... and 1 dry patch left a very clean bore between shots. Need to contact Distant Thunder for some larger apertures as I'm used to 30 inch barrels and the extra 4 created too tight a sight picture with my largest aperture. Sold the C. Sharps front sight to a forum member so for a 900.00 rifle it's a real good shooter!