1876 Winchester range day.

[dusty texian]

Had this 45-75 wcf. cal. 1876 Win. on the bags this morning. Three shot group @ 50yd. Load 350gr. win. bullet case full 2ffg Swiss bp.std. win. primer,,,,,,Dusty

[King Medallion]

Looks like meat in the freezer to me! 

[ndnchf]

Those '76s sure know how to shoot!

[dusty texian]

Not fun to carry ,but very handy on the bench. This is my newest old 1876 Winchester,45-60wcf cal. 28"oct. barrel ,full mag.Winchester mid-range tang and Beeches front sight. Using the 350gr. bullet for the 45-75wcf as cast home lube case full 2ffg Swiss with 1/10"  compression ,then bullet seated and heavy crimp. std. Lg. rifle primer ,Have found this load very accurate in the old rifle,bore is in very good condition for a 130+ yr. old gun. This rifle had been silent for the past 80 + yrs. After some bore polish it is starting to show some promise for a good shooter. Have a good load and it Dialed in @ 100yd. Now to see how she show's at 200 and 300yd. ,,,,,Dusty

[dusty texian]

Just cast  some more .45 cal. 350gr. bullets for range testing of my 45-60 wcf . The old Winchester mould still cast great bullets after so many years.,,,,,,Dusty

[King Medallion]

Looking good there, Dusty!

[dusty texian]

Thanks King,when I keep the temp. right that old mold makes some slick bullets. The 76s really like this bullet.Will test the 45-60 wcf with it @ 200yd,and 300yd. Soon,,,,,,Dusty

[dusty texian]

Starting to show some promise@200yd.Business end of my 1876 45/60wcf target gun.Bout Time!,,,,,Dusty

[ndnchf]

Neat pic Dusty!

[dusty texian]

Thanks Pard ,just trying to perk -up the 76 group. ,,,,,Dusty

[dusty texian]

Had another good day at the 300yd. range ,with the old 1876 Winchester 45/60 target gun. Was very HOT but took my time and kept a slow pace. The load and lube stood up to the heat.Groups were on par with cooler days. One more pic. of the controls.,,,DT.

[pinto beans]

Dusty that is a fine looking rifle!!  Thanks for sharing!!!

[King Medallion]