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Dale53
10-22-2009, 06:48 PM
I went to the range today to particularly try out my new Ruger SS 5½" Bisley .45 Colt/.45 ACP convertible. I reported on that in another thread.

However, I just HAD to share with my friends, on here, that I shot my personal best with my 625-6 with 5" barrel and Simmons Red Dot sight. This was shot standing at 25 yards (with witnesses:mrgreen:):

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/img070.jpg

That is the "NRA Slow Fire Target" and it scores 97x100 with 6 "X's". The load was a 200 gr SWC MiHec H&G #68 clone ahead of 4.5 grs of P5066 (alas, it is now gone:violin:). The alloy is WW's + @% tin (pretty much my standard) and primers are Federal 150 LP.

Dale53
Catshooter
10-22-2009, 06:54 PM
Very nice shooting Dale, very nice.


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44man
10-22-2009, 08:46 PM
Yep, I agree, very good.
Edubya
10-22-2009, 09:01 PM
Dale, what distance was that? I assume 25 yds. I have the goal of consistent 2" at 25 yds". I'd love to produce that target at 25!
EW
Dale53
10-22-2009, 09:21 PM
That was shot standing at 25 yards (at our certified range at the Butler County Sportsmen Rifle & Pistol Club). I try to get there at least a couple of times a week.

That revolver/load combination with the MiHec #68 SWC will shoot WELL under an inch at 25 yards (from a Ransom Rest) upon demand.

Thanks for the kind words, fellers.

Dale53
waco
10-22-2009, 10:29 PM
i always shoot that good from the 25yrd line standing Dale...........
in my dreams!:bigsmyl2:
very nice shootin!
waco
lead Foot
10-22-2009, 10:54 PM
Well done Dale. We all need days like that.
lead foot;
carpetman
10-22-2009, 10:59 PM
Wish I had been there. Couple times a week----why are you cutting back so much?
lathesmith
10-22-2009, 11:19 PM
Dale, it always comes back to those 625's, doesn't it? With targets like that, it's easy to see why! Good job!
lathesmith
desteve811
10-23-2009, 12:15 AM
Nice group!
Dale53
10-23-2009, 01:37 AM
Thanks, good people!

Carpetman, you WERE here but you went home:(. You'll definitely have to plan on stopping by again on your next trip to see your family (be sure and bring your son-in-law, too).

Dale53
Bret4207
10-23-2009, 07:48 AM
Nice shooting Uncle Dale! Personally, I prefer to spread my boolits out over 7-8", makes the holes easier to count......:bigsmyl2:
9.3X62AL
10-23-2009, 01:28 PM
Nice shooting Uncle Dale! Personally, I prefer to spread my boolits out over 7-8", makes the holes easier to count......:bigsmyl2:

I'll have to keep THAT rejoinder ready at hand for any further Burrito Shoots.

NICE shooting, Dale!
Dale53
10-23-2009, 05:59 PM
Aw shucks, fellers!:mrgreen:

Thanks for the kind words. If you good people get a chance to pick up a 625, you might want to JUMP on it. They sure do ease the path to a good score.

Using the MiHec #68 bullets in the 625 is a DANDY combination. They drop from that six cavity mould like "shellin' corn"... Then, after a trip through the Star sizer/luber and a pass through the Dillon 550B you have lOTS to practice with. All of this makes it possible to SHOOT a ton without PAYING a ton.

Dale53