OK!!!! I'm Hooked!!

Patrick Henry Brown · August 26, 2009, 05:41:34 PM

Just fired my AS 56-50 for the first time a while ago. Shot a diet coke can at 25 yds offhand. Had to hold 6 inches below to hit it, but otherwise, sights seem very good. I just installed the new sights from Ken Enger prior to firing. Definitely a superior upgrade well worth the money. It's still quite hot outside so I'm waiting until later in the evening to put some shots on paper. Loads consist of 35 gr. (volumetric equivalent) of Pinnacle 3FG behind a Lyman 515139 with homemade beeswax/olive oil lube and CCI Large Rifle Magnum primer. Defintely tears a coke can to smithereens and blows a wad of turf as well. I also shot a Rossi 92 in 44-40 with fullhouse loads just before the Spencer. NO COMPARISON with regards to grin factor. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to go with the 56-50. Special thanks to Caleb Hobbs for making me a sweet deal on the carbine, and to Hoot for all his help.

Two Flints · August 26, 2009, 05:57:48 PM

Hey Preacher,

Aint you forgetting someone

Patrick Henry Brown · August 26, 2009, 06:03:03 PM

OK! Thanks, Two Flints!!! Wouldn't want to hurt your feelings. LOL! And thanks again to everyone on the forum. I've read a BUNCH of posts trying to get educated on the Spencer. Thanks for the many questions and answers.

Tuolumne Lawman · August 27, 2009, 05:10:57 AM

I think he means PICTURES!!!!!!

Two Flints · August 27, 2009, 06:24:54 AM

TL,

PICTURES?

I was thinking the SSS Forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two Flints

Patrick Henry Brown · August 27, 2009, 06:47:15 AM

THANKS TO SSS!

Caleb Hobbs · August 27, 2009, 10:29:50 AM

Hey, Preacher, I'm glad you're happy with your Spencer. I predict you'll still have that big grin every time you shoot it (or think about shooting it) for many years.

Patrick Henry Brown · August 27, 2009, 09:39:36 PM

Fired the Spencer this afternoon at some paper plates I had. At 25 yds, the aforementioned loads shoot 6" high. At 50 yds, they are grouping 1' HIGH. At 100 yds, who knows? I think I'll try the 515141 with a lighter load. $:-\$

Drydock · August 28, 2009, 04:43:00 PM

Military sights. Why do you think sergeants are always yelling "AIM LOW!" hold at the bottom of the target whatever the range. The idea being to keep the opposing man/horse/artillery piece completely in your field of vision.