This was published in a 1937 magazine article, and is based on a conversation with someone who'd talked shooting and gunfighting with Wild Bill Hickcok.
The target is a 5"x5" square with a 1" square in the center.
Distance is 25 feet.
Strong hand only.
No time limit.
All rounds must go...
The 9mm in a full size 1911 is such a peach to shoot! Very little recoil. Easy accuracy. I've got a 5" Kimber in 9mm - it's the easy 1911 to shoot for sure.
Guy
Factory match ammo usually produces very good results in a wide range of rifles - without having been worked up for each one specifically. For instance I'd go to some police SWAT sniper schools and competitions and almost everyone was using the famous Federal Gold Medal 168 or 175 grain...
Thanks. 1911's look so good without a big ol' bulky box atop them. But, old eyes needed help.
BTW, police shooting stats show a far greater hit percentage from cops who have dot-type sights on their handguns.
Guy
Your project looks great!
This is a 1974 vintage Remington 700 BDL that I sanded down and hand-rubbed 7 coats of Tru-Oil onto the stock. At first it had a dull sheen to it, but with more handling and time it developed into this. I refinished it about 1990 - and this photo was just from a...
Picked up a new Springfield Ronin 1911 in 45 ACP in December, put 50 rounds through it within minutes of buying it. Excellent performance. My only complaint is that the thumb safety feels mushy when putting it on safe. Nice click though when taking it off safe. The sights are big and bold with a...
Just saw this post. I've done some shooting with a couple of different Canik pistols. Accurate and reliable. Very easy to shoot well, and a good value I thought.
I've been pleased with the accuracy of Nosler Partitions from a variety of cartridges. Agree with SJB that a good thump helps.
6mm Rem
25-06
7mm Rem Mag
308 Win
30-06
300 Win Mag
375 H&H
All shot well over the years. First started shooting Partitions back in the 1970's - they were made...
I've got a mess of those I bought from SPS years ago and haven't made sufficient use of them yet...
Based on what the 115's have done with Retumbo, am thinking Grand should get them to 3200 ish...
Guy
Thanks for that info! Sending a 175 downrange accurately at 3,000 fps from a 7mm Rem mag is terrific. My ancient H870 load was over 2900 fps, but that was long ago and H870 had drawbacks.
I bought 8 pounds of Grand recently and have seen good results so far in the 25-06, am at 3350 fps with a...
New photo of my grizzly skull and a 30-06 with the 200 grain Nosler Partition loaded to 2600 fps. Heck of a hunt. Sometimes it's hard to believe that was almost nine years ago.
'Flex - you have said good things about the 185 grain Nosler JHP at 45+P pressure (or 45 Super level) for deer. I'm sitting on at least 1500 of them and the accuracy is wonderful!
If I'm out deer hunting and see a wild hog is that bullet up to the job? Or better considered as a whitetail...
Well, not at the house. It's a tiny suburban lot. I guess if I really wanted to meet the local police I could take a few shots... ;)
There's a great indoor range about 10 minutes away. It's fine for 25 yards and closer.
I'm also a member at an old rifle club that goes to 200 yards. I like...