New gong at range

[rockrat]

Built the frame out of 2 7/8" upset tubing, and cut out the Buffalo from a piece of 3/4" plate I had. Had a bit of trouble getting it put up, frame fell down and luckily only strained my wrist, instead of the fracture I thought I did to it. finally got it up and headed home on the tractor. took about an hour to get home, then went looking for some 45-70 ammo for my Trapdoor, but couldn't find any. Wanted to be the first to shoot it, since I built it.

Figured it would appropriate to take first shots with this combo, but ended up taking my 357 supermag Ruger #1 loaded with some BRP 363-200's at around 2200fps.

Took about 10 ft of elevation using iron sights. Got it 7 out of 15 shots , iron sights(bit windy)

Going to try and get some 45-70 loaded with the 420gr Lee GB boolit over 5744 and go smack it again:smile:

Buffalo is about 4ft high and 5&1/2 feet wide. That sucker was heavy!!!!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d149/Bigdog337/Mobile%20Uploads/0926111423a.jpg


Edit:Sorry, forgot to put the distance. It is at 500 yds. Wrist is OK, just a strain.

[badbob454]

this is a nice looking gong , hope your wrist heals soon , 7 out of 15 shots , how far was it 300 yards or more ?

[MtGun44]

I wish we had one at my range!

How far?

Bill

[Boz330]

If he was shooting from the house it was a long way. He said that it took him near and hour to get home on the tractor.:shock: With 10 ft of elevation for a 2200fps 200gr slug I would think that it would be close to 800yds.

Bob

[gray wolf]

Sorry, forgot to put the distance. It is at 500 yds. Wrist is OK, just a strain.

I think he said 500 yards

[kodiak1]

3/4" should keep it from getting hole punched in it for a while.

Ken.

[geargnasher]

NICE! BTW, if you suspend it in a way that tilts the top forward naturally a few degrees it will improve the life considerably, and direct the spatter downward.

Gear

[crabo]

Shooting steel is instant gratification. I love it.

[Blacksmith]

Rockrat

If you put about a one inch hole where the eye is then if it doesn't go clang you can always say you shot it in the eye.:bigsmyl2:

Blacksmith

[firefly1957]

Steel at long range is the best BOOM wait...wait... clang .

[plmitch]

great looking gong there.

[Artful]

Nice - what kind of steel did you use?

[Charlie Two Tracks]

Very good rockrat. You did a fantastic job at cutting him out and getting it hung.

[Alvarez Kelly]

Nice! I LIKE it!

[300winmag]

If I send you a picture of the ex-wife could you make me 1 and ship it to me. It would be worth a sprain wrist to shoot at for a long time.