Savvy Jack

all sold pending funds, thanks!!

I can't hit the backside of a barn now without a scope out that far.....nor without a bench rest.... After today, I can't hit anything at 35 yards neither!

Angle of impact was also tested Measuring the angle of impact and velocity at 265/300 yards The target alignment was poor, but it worked

I would also like to learn of the results of someone who shoots the 45 Colt at 200 yards in the 73'. Using a standard 250gr lead bullet along with a comparison between pistol powders and rifle powders. Here are my results using the 44-40 and a 73', but also with a scope. 265 to 300 yards (I measured 265 yards, but the range claims 300 yards) The comparison is between Winchester's 1866 Switzerland Trials (hits in white), John Kort's replicated 44 Henry ballistics using a reduced 44-40 loads (hits in blue), and my custom loads in the 44-40 for 1,350fps. (actual holes). Would really be nice to add the 45 Colt cartridge rifle performance at the same ranges as if it had been available back then in the 73'

You only have to deal with it, if it is not zeroed in for 200 yards.

What do we consider accurate at 200 and 300 yards for these old cartridges? What do we consider a "rainbow" trajectory? What is an unrealistic "Angle of Impact"?