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This is a discussion on Dragoon 6 Round Range Report within the Black Powder Handguns forums, part of the Handgun Forum category; Dragoon 6 Round Range Report I know that only 6 rounds isn't much for a range report, but I didn't have much time. The Pietta ...
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Member Joined: Feb 2014 From: Wisconsin Posts: 64 | Dragoon 6 Round Range Report
Dragoon 6 Round Range Report I know that only 6 rounds isn't much for a range report, but I didn't have much time. The Pietta Colt Dragoon 3rd Edition shot great. I was very impressed, it was my first time shooting BP. It didn't kick as much as I thought it would, but the power is awesome. It shot through one piece of plywood, a backing piece of particle board and so far into the stump behind both that I could even see the balls in the hole. Very impressive I thought. The rep with Dragoons is that they shoot high and that proved true, my first shot is high, so I adjusted and got 3 1/2 to 4 in. group by aiming lower. Here are pics of the target, Dragoon and the powder and lead balls I used. |
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Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,278 |
I will take quality over quantity any day. Great shooting! And your photography is excellent. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 | Quote:
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373 | |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728 |
Very nice pics & great shooting COWBOYBUCK. I have a .50 cal. BP rifle, but have never shot a pistol. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Texas Panhandle. Posts: 3,846 |
That ought to do the trick.
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Senior Member Joined: Feb 2014 From: Cedar Valley, Travis Co, TX Posts: 146 |
Just to clarify: 777 is not black powder it is a BP substitute. Other subs like Pyrodex require much more thorough cleaning than BP and this may also. That said the shooting is worthy of applause keep it up. TC |
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Member Joined: Feb 2014 From: Wisconsin Posts: 64 |
Thank you all very much. It was fun to shoot. Photography is kind of a hobby. The Triple Seven as the best stuff I could get, there is no BP to be found around here. I will try to watch letting gun roll. Gunjunkie, I love your Festus signature. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Texas Panhandle. Posts: 3,846 | For years I always used the same Lincoln quote that you use. I just changed to this one a few weeks ago.
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 | Quote:
Note the little finger position and firm grip will stops the SA roll . This is not my pic ![]() This is my pic ![]() | |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Great shooting, there, Buck, and thanks for sharing. T7 has a rep for being a little hotter than black or even Pyrodex. I'm still trying to see if one of our shops will order in some black powder for me, but, if not. I'll order some from Track of the Wolf and drive over to Minnesota to pick it up. In the meantime, I'll shoot whatever I can find. My Encores will be fed Blackhorn 209, but that needs hot 209 primers for ignition, so not too practical for my traditional stuff. In the meantime, my hunt for a Ruger Old Army in stainless continues. Almost forgot how addictive shooing muzzle loaders can be. Speaking of which, here's two TC Hawkens I traded for and outfitted with TC peep sights. Can't wait to get to the range. Top one is an early, four digit serial number in 45. Bottom is a later six digit serial number gun in 50. Both have 1-48 twist bores, but that doesn't concern me at all. From experience, I know it's just a matter of playing with each individual gun as to what it likes to shoot. ![]() Last edited by north country gal; 04-06-2014 at 06:50 PM. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 |
You can buy 5 to 50 lbs of real Black Powder shipped to your door without any special lic . This is not the cheapest place to buy it from but they normal have it in stock . The last time I ordered BP I had a few people go together and split the shipment . The Hazmat fee is the same cost for 5 or 50 lbs. http://www.buffaloarms.com/Content.a...Black%20Powder |
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Member Joined: Feb 2014 From: Wisconsin Posts: 64 |
Thank you all for your help and advice. I will try that grip and look into the BP. North Country gal, I can check with the place where I bought my Dragoon for a stainless old Army if you want. You all have some nice guns.
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Member Joined: Feb 2014 From: Wisconsin Posts: 64 |
Thank you all, I really like the Old Army.
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 |
If you want the best 1858 Remy BP revolver ever made this is the best . The progressive rifling is a copy the original Remy which was the top BP 6 shooter ever made in history . http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product...oducts_id=4098 http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product...oducts_id=3533 Last edited by tx gun runner; 04-10-2014 at 01:07 AM. |
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