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I fired that target using 158 grain Armscor FMJ .38 special loads. The gun is zeroed for a 6 oclock hold at 25 yards, using the standard NRA 25 yard pistol target. That means the gun shoots quite a bit higher than the point of aim, and gives me difficulties getting my elevation right.
I do not have any better luck shooting 148 grain wadcutters. I still have trouble getting my elevation right. I mean, elevation problems in addition to my unsteady hands and old eyes.
I have the smaller size rear sight blade and related screw on order from S&W, in hopes that I can remedy that problem. Maybe these old guns were supposed to be shot only at 100 yards, or 200 yards, where the bullet drop attributed to gravity would get the point of aim and the point of impact pretty close.
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Thanks. That's exactly my experience.
At least they're consistent!
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Seem to be putting up a lot of pics lately. Can I bring this one back with my 14-4?
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I have been fond of the 8 3/8" barrels from the early 1970's. These are all different calibers.
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Model 25, .45 LC:
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Keeping this great thread alive. My 14-3 .38 Special (Long John)
And shown here with it's kissin' cousin, a Ruger single action Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum (Big Bertha)
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I know NED BUNTLINE worked for COLT.. Seems he may have moonlighted at Smith&Wesson too
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