What a wonderful afternoon to shoot

[ak-kev]

My buddy couldn't go so I went alone. It was really nice today. I sat in the shade and loaded 10 cylinders on my '61 sheriff. Then tested some of my powder-puff 30-30 loads. Everything went off without a hitch. Just a nice day.












I even tried this video with my phone. It lacks quality, but you get the idea. I was trying to shoot fast and hold the phone with my left hand. What a rookie


http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/james807/?action=view&current=utf-8BVklERU8wMDMyLjNncA.mp4

 

[marwin95]

By the looks of your photos it looks like it was a very nice day in your area. I commend your patience--10 cylinders reloaded.
I went out Wednes with 3 revolvers @ 2 cylinders each did me in with a little 1911 as seasoning. I will say tho it probably was a bit chillier here in my area with snow and a stiff breeze. Also on the last cylinder with a new Dragoon, the cap fell inside and locked her up tight as could be--the end of that shoot.

 

[FiveStrings]

Been a while since I saw an afternoon that looked like that!! Looks like you got a nice place to shoot, too.

 

[ak-kev]

Yes sir, Im blessed with good friends. He is extremely generous to allow us to shoot there. It helps that he's a big shooter too.

 

[Cowboy2]

Its been unseasonably warm the last few months in Central Florida, this cold snap over the last few days has been really nice.

I know a good day shooting with buddies is supposed to be as good as it gets, but I'll confess, my most enjoyable times with my guns have been when its just me and them out at the ranch.

 

[BCRider]

Having just had a similar nice day of shooting on my own a couple of weeks back I know what you mean. I normally enjoy some company at the range but now and then it's nice to be alone and just enjoy playing on our own and maybe experiment a little.

I have to say though that I fear for the welfare of your firearms when I see that exposed hammer in the first picture....

 

[ak-kev]

Thank you BC, I keep it there for when they get out of line. A quick wrap on the beak and I get a little respect No, Im kidding, I use the rubber handle to tap the wedge on the sheriff.

 

[mustanger]

My first thought too, BC.
ak-kev, I think I would use the whole hammer, too throw at the target when I missed. lol

 

[Busyhands94]

Sounds like a fun day shooting! I got a 30-30 I'm fixing for a buddy, I asked him if I could load up some blackpowder cartridges and he said that was fine as long as I clean it and sight it in. It's a Marlin Lever action!

 

[ak-kev]

Sounds great. Be sure to take the video camera!

 

[Busyhands94]

Yep! I do need to get some 30-30 brass, primers, and some bullets (preferably cast) but I'll do it.

 

[ak-kev]

I just started loading for the 30-30. I cast a 150gr lead flat nose with a lee mold and push it real slow with pistol powder. Extremely fun on steel plates at 50 yards

 

[marwin95]

You didn't say are the 30-30s loaded with blackpowder?

 

[ak-kev]

No sir they are not. I'm using Blue Dot currently. These are really lite 50 yard loads.

 

[Cauterizer]

Looks a lot like where I shoot...

My parents' horse farm has an empty pasture with a berm for a backdrop...perfect for shooting...except the first time I didn't think to check the wind direction...Shot my 1858 Remmy right into a nice headwind and suddenly found myself in the epicenter of a cloud of brimstone fumes. I still laugh every time I tell that story.

My grandpa used to say.... "Don't pee into the wind or on an electric fence, if you do, you'll never do it again."