Mopre Range Time with the old Winchester 1873

[rbertalotto]

I finally got all my reloading and bullet casting supplies and cast a bunch of bullets and loaded thirty cartridges.

Took the Ol gal 38-40 with the relined barrel out to the range and using a sand bag for a rest fired these groups at 25 yds:

This target is 15 rounds.....iron sights.....no rear rest!

http://images55.fotki.com/v586/photos/2/36012/10611500/1336758110757-vi.jpg

And this target is same distance, 5 rounds, same set up:

http://images42.fotki.com/v663/photos/2/36012/10611500/20120511_133929_617-vi.jpg

I didn't have a drift and a hammer to move the POI over a bit, but the elevation was perfect after adding a taller front sight. I just fished a sight out of my parts drawer and without adjusting the rear site, this is where it landed. I should by a lottery ticket today!

The load is a LEE tumble lubed TL401-175 SWC over 5g of Trail Boss.

Read all about this rifle here:

http://www.rvbprecision.com

[OneSkinnyMass]

That is a nice lookin "Ol Gal"
Great find and excellent craftsmanship bring her back to life. Enjoy Her

Skinny

[missionary5155]

Good morning
Fantastic ! The great benefit of the relign is having a tight throat compared to the bore. Now all you need is some groung hogs to chase about.
Mike in Peru

[rbertalotto]

Today she goes to her first Cowboy Action Shoot...........Let's see how she does at speed!

[TXGunNut]

Something tells me you'll both have a great outing, should be a real crowd-pleaser as well.

[rbertalotto]

The "old gal" didn't miss a target today. And she ran beautifully! And you're right. She was a great crowd pleaser

[TXGunNut]

Glad to hear it, nice when a "keeper" finds it's way into our lives.:bigsmyl2: