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[TerryS]

Does picture #1 show someone forward of the firing line ?

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[mbarrad]

Does picture #1 show someone forward of the firing line ?

No. The stakes in the ground represent the firing line. Those guys were ok.

[AKA Hugh Uno]

the Black Hills and other cowboy ammuntion tends to be VERY mild shooting ammunition. If you load up a 400 grain bullet to 1250+ fps, or 500 grain to 1200+, you will notice a good bit of difference. The trapdoor rifle is actually a fairly light rifle (8-9 pounds) although perfectly fine for militray use of course. You should put your target paster (aim point) 10 to 12 inches BELOW where you want the bullet to strike. A decent shooting TD rifle should be capable of 4-5 inch 100 yard groups with the ammo you are using (assuming a steady rest and good technique).