Sunday
Oct. 10, 2010
It’s getting colder, here in the Rockies.
West of us, at higher elevations it snowed.
Last night, it dipped down below freezing for the first time this fall.
Yesterday, I met Mike in Colorado Springs; picking up a Springfield Rolling Block he had for sale. I’d just left Angela, holding on to a Springfield Trapdoor, her boyfriend Larry bought from me off CB’s site. My new old rifle is what some refer to as being the New York State Militia Model. My other one, just like it is no longer lonely. It’s surprising how accurate these old guns can be. After warming up both barrels, I did a ten shot group from each one, using the same target. I’m shooting my 50-70 caliber reloads, made up of 14 gns Trail Boss, pushing a 425 gn Saeco Mould bullet, averaging 1070 fps. Shame shame, my target’s only 40 yards away. Blame it on getting to be an old man. I had two tumblers; one out of each rifle. I guess I need to figure out what causes that. Still, considering the age and condition of both rifles, I thought the shoot was a success. Did I mention, I love anything resembling a rolling block?
Thanks for your interest,
Ron
Snow In The Rockies
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Mike's Rolling Block
Two New York State Rolling Blocks
20 Holes
Three Rolling Blocks