40-90BN and paper patch

[Eric Johanen]

I should say that for the steel matches I stay with the largest target at distance simply because I can not see the smaller targets well using the open barrel sights. When the front sight blade gets larger than the target centering it up is difficult for my eyes. I do not shoot these matches with any intention of winning, just to see what the rifle is capable of in a hunting situation. On the largest target, if I do my part the rifle and ammunition shows very good hunting accuracy. With all of my Sharps rifles I do not attempt a shot longer than 200 yards because of the difficulties in range estimation under hunting conditions and the trajectory of the bullet. In northern Wisconsin shots further than 200 yards is a very rare situation and I pass on them out of respect for the animal. The 44-77 with Orville's chamber is working well for hunting conditions.