2026 300 Yard Targets
What Groups can we get with plain ole Sailboat Lead...as cast, 220gr 43-214A bullets and 25.5gr of Reloder 7 smokeless powder!
What Groups can we get with plain ole Sailboat Lead...as cast, 220gr 43-214A bullets and 25.5gr of Reloder 7 smokeless powder!
1874 No. 1 target
to be used at distances from 200 to 300 yards.
1874 No. 1 target (4'x4')
300 yards through the scope
Uberti Winchester 73' w/6x Malcolm Scope
300 yards from the bench
Target 2026-5-3-1 Score: 37
Target 2026-5-2-1 Score: 36
Target 2026-4-26-1 (final setting)
Target 2026-4-22-1 (adjusted)
Target 2026-4-15-1 (adjusted)
All of the 2026 targets will be shot with lead from two sailboat keels. I will use the lead "as-is" to cast the lead bullets...then see how accurate they will be compared to other lead options such as wheel weights.
Wading across the creek each time to set up the 300 yard target won't be easy!