Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
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Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
At lunch today, I figured I'd step outside to take a few snapshots of my Winchester 1886 45-70. This one was received in the warehouse July 1st, 1890 and shipped August 4, 1890. Yesterday, I finally got a chance to fire some 500 grain cast bullets through it. Four of them went into 1 & 3/4" at 100 yards using the open iron sights, but a fifth one went in 3" high. Not sure whether it was me or the bullet or load, but it sure looks like I might want to explore some 500 grain bullets and loads.
I've almost finished the 2011 calendar. I don't think this one will be in it, as I am saving room for a couple nice vintage Marlins. The calendar should be ready in a few weeks.
I'd be interested if fellows could tell me which one of the four photos they like best. It helps me get a feel for composition.
I've almost finished the 2011 calendar. I don't think this one will be in it, as I am saving room for a couple nice vintage Marlins. The calendar should be ready in a few weeks.
I'd be interested if fellows could tell me which one of the four photos they like best. It helps me get a feel for composition.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
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cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
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Great pictures!!:D
I like the first and the third photos myself.
RDM
I like the first and the third photos myself.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
Great photos, Kirk!
I like #1 and #2. I just cant decide if the board adds to or takes away from the overall theme...
BTW, I am supremely jealous!
I like #1 and #2. I just cant decide if the board adds to or takes away from the overall theme...
BTW, I am supremely jealous!
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
great pics...I like 1 and 4...the wood makes it more rustic....
and you can see the empty rounds better...
and you can see the empty rounds better...
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wow Kirk, that's a beauty - thanks for the photos.
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Great pictures as usual Kirk I like photo 2 and photo 3 best.
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Hi Kirk, great photographs all, but I like 2 & 4 the best. Seems like the board attracts my attention in photo 1.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
All great shots! I prefer #3. I very much like the close-up, the fired cases and the one loaded round.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
The first one does it for me
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Kirk, you rank as the best photographer here , thanks.
I been meaning to ask, did you get that double shooting?
Nath.
I been meaning to ask, did you get that double shooting?
Nath.
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number 1.
or.....
or.....
careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
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Nath, I keep forgetting to try it out! I just bought a copy of The Double Gun Journal last week and it has reminded me to try it out. I do have one cartridge loaded with black powder ready to go.Nath wrote: I been meaning to ask, did you get that double shooting?
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
#4...I just don't like rifles laying on the ground, rocks, etc for photos. Photo # 4 is focused better than #1. A great photo!
Very nice rifle, Kirk!
Very nice rifle, Kirk!
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1st one then 4th. All are really nice. I like the way the blue loading gate contrasts with the silver receiver in the 3rd picture. All four are really nice but I like seeing the entire rifle.
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I look forward to it KirkKirkD wrote:Nath, I keep forgetting to try it out! I just bought a copy of The Double Gun Journal last week and it has reminded me to try it out. I do have one cartridge loaded with black powder ready to go.Nath wrote: I been meaning to ask, did you get that double shooting?
N.
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I like 1&4. A beautiful 86 by the way.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
All are great pictures Kirk, but I would pick #1 as my first choice.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
How's about lying on that board with a nice tight cluster of .45 cal holes, and a few empty's as well?
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An Honest 86 for a change... NOW thats refreshing
Nice one Kirk
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GOT SNOW YET??????.... me niether... and likein it!!!
Nice one Kirk
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GOT SNOW YET??????.... me niether... and likein it!!!
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Very nice Kirk!
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very nice. #3 and #4 are my favorite. I think #4 is my favorite of the two. Nice rifle.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
All very nice pictures, Kirk! 1 and 4 are my favorites.
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I like #4.
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It's coming down in big flakes now, and steady. The snow tires are being installed as we speak.rafter-7 wrote:GOT SNOW YET??????.... me niether... and likein it!!!
Fellows, thanks for the input on which photo you prefer. In the past, I've done mostly full view photos, but thanks to The Double Gun Journal, I've been trying out some closer views. The closer views work better for highly engraved guns, although they are not too bad with the plain ones. The third ones bothers me because of its shallow depth of field, with both ends out of focus. I would do this one over at a higher f-stop to get a nice, sharp photo. The problem is that not everyone all likes the same thing. Perhaps my 2012 calendar can have a mix. The 2011 calendar will all have full views of old sixguns, Winchesters and Marlins and even one old Springfield.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
I like #1 best. Good lookin' rifle.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
Lovely rifle and great shots Kirk. I think I like #1 the best but honestly it's hard to pick.
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Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
Number 1 Kirk, really makes the rifle stand out.
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1 and 4 for me Kirk.