Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?

[No Powder]

After seeing Mark used a 32 cal. on his snakes alive target, I decided to do the same thing. So I attempted the Revolutionary sized target also. Never tried it with the 32, and didn't think I would even be close. But I got surprised. Even though it's not a hit, it's closer than I expected it to be. But don't worry, I won't be shooting at limb bacon when they're that far away. I like to think I'm an ethical hunter. [ Invalid Attachment ] . I made a mistake on my info. I used 30 grains of FFFG Goex.

[Bigsmoke]

Tom, You need to figure out how to make those shots meet in the middle.   

[Salty]

I think Tom was “leading” the getaway.

[No Powder]

John, I like your way of thinking. I think I'll get the easel and protractor out and see what I can come up with.

[Winter Hawk]

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE....

Today's attempt with a Lee R.E.A.L. bullet over 70 grains of Goex FFg, the first time I have shot that bullet out of this rifle.
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Going back to round ball....

[No Powder]

Kees, I've never shot anything out of my flintlocks, so I don't have to go back to round ball. I like them and will continue using them. They seem to work for me.

[Salty]

I can sympathize. I tried the REAL on the 100. Came to same conclusion. Back to LRB and 70 gn 2f. Hope you hit it sooner than it did me. 21 st shot finally hit. Gonna keep shooting it until I can’t miss.
My secret is eyes closed. 😝 No skill. Just luck.

[Salty]

Missed the Rev target so bad today I’m embarrassed to post the photo.
😵‍💫

[The Miner '49er]

On 10/12/23 I made my 8th attempt on the mini shingle and I missed the entire backer. Today, after a year of R&R to balance my inner chakras, to meld my rifle, my trigger finger, and my mind into ONE, I made attempt #9. Where's the photo of the results, you ask? Well, let's just say there is no new hole in the shingle, the paper, or the backer, so there is nuttin to show. One more try, the big #10, is my make it or break it. When I first proposed this personal challenge and offered it to everyone, I really thought it would be doable for many good shooters. After my performance I now am further in awe of any and all shooters who ever were able to achieve this on their very first try.   

[Salty]

My hits were PURE LUCK. It took me 21 shots to get my first hit.

[The Miner '49er]

@Salty, I'm glad you stuck with it and did it regardless of the number of attempts that it took. For me, 9 failures for sure, and maybe 10 w/o a hit are all it takes to convince me that if I were to continue and finally do it that it would be due purely to luck, not skill. Captains Morgan and Cresap had their one-shot achievers but to quote Dirty Harry "a man's got to know his limitations," and I know mine. 

[Winter Hawk]

I didn't even try today.  I was shooting my caplock, a CVA Bobcat which I restocked.  It hadn't been shot since I did that, which was way before Covid-19 hit.  I took two sighter shots from the bench and was 6" low at 25 yards so would have been plowing dirt if I tried it at 100!   

~Kees~

[Salty]

At least you’re trying. Wish we could get more shooters into this.
Im still holding 20 bucks for the next shooters to hit the black.

[No Powder]

Swing and a miss, striiiiiike........... I forget how many it is. But I know it's more than three. [ Invalid Attachment ]