Vintage Hunting with the 1873

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
plans for 2016 ? I would like to work up a Black powder load for my 73 , would like to try ole E . I would also like to work up a smokeless load and even work with a jhp . I have used Triple 7 in the past and it has done an Excellent job . I'm hoping for more Vintage Hunters . And by having all the loads covered the biggest question is what will I wear .

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
I would like to have all three loads worked up for the 2016 Hunting season . The reason being if you want to Vintage Hunt with a 44wcf there will be a load for you . No excuse for not Hunting .
                                                     

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

 I have an 1866 sporting rifle with a ladder sight (YIPEE!!) on the way. Can't WAIT to start loading and shooting and have about 200 gleaming lead bullets from a recent casting session waiting to go. My usual MO is to get some meat in the freezer with one of my modern guns (because eating comes first) then hunt with one of my Colt repros. But, next season I may deviate and use the '66 instead of a revolver. Too bad I have to wait 10 months to decide!! FWIW I'm sitting here with a steaming bowl of soup made with venison stew meat. To. Die. For!

CHT

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
Congrats Cholla on your yellow boy rifle . What caliber did you go with ? Well   Deer season is over for the year , it's time to turn my attention to Coyotes . Planing on working on a black powder load for my 44wcf . Will keep you posted on the results .

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

Howdy
Congrats Cholla on your yellow boy rifle . What caliber did you go with ? Well   Deer season is over for the year , it's time to turn my attention to Coyotes . Planing on working on a black powder load for my 44wcf . Will keep you posted on the results .

It's a 44-40. It's an older Uberti, '90's, but it's been slicked up, hope it's accurate! Has the ladder sight which I'm pumped about as I have a 200 & 300 yd. range at the house so I hope to find a good load and regulate the sights for those ranges. I post pictures as soon as I get it.

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Cholla
A Yellowboy rifle in 44wcf you will really enjoy that .

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

Cholla
A Yellowboy rifle in 44wcf you will really enjoy that .

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[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
I have finally got my hands on some Olde E . Will be working up a Vintage Hunting load with it . Looking forward to working with the Olde E .

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
Got a chance to go Coyote hunting yesterday . Didn't see any coyotes , but we watched a bunch of Deer . But Deer season is over for this year . I always enjoy getting out and hunting in the snow .

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
Got a chance to work with Old E and things look real good . The Velocities were fast 2f at 34 grains were 1280 fps and the 3f averaged 1390 fps .

[nativeshootist]

i admire your spirit.....and your shooting skills!

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
Today I tried 35 grains of 2f .The velocities were Great . First shot was 1304 second was 1303 and last shot was 1298 . The Old Eynsford powder is working real good .

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

Howdy
Today I tried 35 grains of 2f .The velocities were Great . First shot was 1304 second was 1303 and last shot was 1298 . The Old Eynsford powder is working real good .

Good stuff, Rowdy. I too find velocity spreads pretty low with the Swiss 3Fg I've been using. I don't weigh my charges but My velocities are similar to yours. I was able to achieve right at 1400 fps with my 220 gr. RNFP loading a heavily compressed charge (2.6cc) of 3Fg, but found loading easier with a little less powder (2.2cc) and that load averaged 1331 fps. Good enough.

Keep the reports coming!

CHT

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
Shot this Coyote at 50 yards . I called him in and the 73 did the rest .

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

 Good shooting, Rowdy.
If you like shooting coyotes, you need to visit Texas. It's not at all unusual to hear two, and occasionally three packs carrying on at once from my house. I see them almost daily, but as long as they stay away from the house and the chicken pens, and don't bother the cattle, I leave them alone.

CHT

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
Got a chance to burn a little black powder after work . Wanted to try a different 3f load . Wanting to run in the lower 1300's so I tried 33 grains of 3f ,They were in the 1340 range . When I got home I got my #13 to clean up and it was empty so I grabbed a bottle of windex and it actually worked better than my old 13 .

Cholla
I enjoy coyote hunting it's a challenge to call in a coyote . Especially close enough to use a 73 .

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
My 73 and a NCOWS pistol by USFA .

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
I have been loading old E and using Chey Cast bullets .  This will be the load that I hunt with this fall . I am happy with there performance .My goal is to take a 170 + class Deer with this load .

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy
The weather has been warming up , who's been out shooting ? And better yet , has anyone been chasing coyotes .