This guy had a Colt Army Model replica ( don't know the make ) but he was punching consistant 10's with it at 21 ft! His groups were like an inch, great shootin!
He must have regulated the sights to that range as he told me he was shooting 35gr loads and round balls. I know Colt copys are supposed to shoot high like the origonals did. This one sure didn't!
Made me feel bad with my '58 Remmie Sheriff's model throwing high 2"+ groups at the same range. I worked on the front sight and got my round ball, 30 gr Pyrodex loads zero'd at 21ft/7 paces since that is supposed to be "Combat Distance"...
At least my Remington will now hold 2"+ groups offhand at that distance, which ought to be good enough to play "Gunfighter" at shilouette targets! Soda cans are a pretty sure thing up close too.
I didn't have to take much off the front sight to bring the groups down. Now to play with different charges and see where it'll hit at longer distances???
ZVP
He must have regulated the sights to that range as he told me he was shooting 35gr loads and round balls. I know Colt copys are supposed to shoot high like the origonals did. This one sure didn't!
Made me feel bad with my '58 Remmie Sheriff's model throwing high 2"+ groups at the same range. I worked on the front sight and got my round ball, 30 gr Pyrodex loads zero'd at 21ft/7 paces since that is supposed to be "Combat Distance"...
At least my Remington will now hold 2"+ groups offhand at that distance, which ought to be good enough to play "Gunfighter" at shilouette targets! Soda cans are a pretty sure thing up close too.
I didn't have to take much off the front sight to bring the groups down. Now to play with different charges and see where it'll hit at longer distances???
ZVP
