Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?

[No Powder]

Kees, If it makes you feel any better,  I tried again today and wasn't too close to the paper. Tried a different gun this time, and it appears that was a bad decision. But I won't give up on it. Maybe need to tweak the sights a bit . Is your shot on that last target in the tape on the right upper corner ?  If so, that is really close.

[Nessmuk]

Tomorrow I go out for my 8th attempt at the challenge, I've hit paper 3 times (edges only) Forecasted wind 3MPH. Wish me luck!

[Nessmuk]

The Blind Hog finds the Acorn  OR   Persistence Pays Off!!

Yesterday I finally managed it to nick the black on Capt. Morgan's challenge!

It was so close I couldn't even tell for sure on my spotting scope.
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[No Powder]

Way to go Nessmuk. That was a better shot than mine. They used to say, third time is a charm ,now it is eighth time is a charm.

[The Miner '49er]

Strike up the band for Nessmuk!! Oh, mama, he DID it, he got the mini shingle, or as he dubbed it "the postage stamp" target. Wow, THAT is a good solid hit and some fine shooting. I'm happy to see that Capt. Morgan now has another Sharpshooter. Mark, please pm me your mailing address so I can forward the Captain's wallet sized portrait of Alex Hamilton so you can enjoy some Sam Adams Boston lager, or your fav celebratory drink. 

[KDubs]

  outstanding cadet.
Kevin

[Winter Hawk]

Kees, Is your shot on that last target in the tape on the right upper corner ?  If so, that is really close.

Yes sir, that would be the bullet hole.  And thank you for saying it was close, but we ain't playing horseshoes here!

Question: how many times did Morgan allow someone to come back and try again?  It was probably one shot and you're out, I imagine.

~Kees~

[The Miner '49er]

Question: how many times did Morgan allow someone to come back and try again?  It was probably one shot and you're out, I imagine.

I believe you are right. There wouldn't have been time to allow guys to return another time, or day, for a do over. The goal was to get the cream of the crop, so I believe a guy stepped up and literally gave it his best shot.

[Winter Hawk]

 

[The Miner '49er]

My July attempt at the mini shingle was a good solid attempt. I solidly missed the shingle. I solidly missed the 8 1/2 X 11 paper it was printed on, and I solidly missed the backer (approximately 16 X 24). Now that's what I call a good solid attempt. We won't talk about the results, though! 

[The Miner '49er]

As of today I'm 0 for 6  Anyone else still in the game?

[KDubs]

Well I will with this new kibler once I get it sighted in.
Kevin

[Nessmuk]

Actually, I've been trying with my .32. 0 for 3 so far. Shooting 45 gr of Goex.  I hit the board once so far

[Winter Hawk]

I tried again today.  Not on paper, but close (bottom left in photo).

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[The Miner '49er]

While some might see a miss, I'm here to say that's a decent shot, Winter Hawk.  As for me, if we were shooting at the shingles on the roof over the giant in Jack and the Bean Stalk, I might do better. Morgan's and Cresap's men really walked the walk, and so did No Powder and Nessmuk. I'd tip my tricorn if I had one.