raging bull range report - Page 2

Bravo · 10-03-2007, 09:23 PM

That might draw attention also, but at my range people often shoot air guns...so a big fireball coming from my hands turns more heads

billy · 10-03-2007, 10:53 PM

it doesnt matter what others are shooting .
the deafening roar from a LARGE bore compensated handgun will make people twitch....
i found it fun to set up my .22 rifle for bench shooting and then pull that .454 out and let one go.
they always come over and say what IS that?

gandog56 · 10-04-2007, 07:12 AM

Billy's got a gun
You better turn and run
What are you going to do
when the bullets are sized .452

With apologies to Aerosmith.

billy · 10-04-2007, 04:55 PM

you been nipping the cooking tequila again?

gandog56 · 10-04-2007, 07:28 PM

Just came into my head. Fit like a natural.
P.S. It's vodka, not tequila

ezearln · 10-05-2007, 08:07 AM

No Wodka te Bien, Ta-kill-ya fer me no no not the Sauza thet thar Cuervo Gold fits fill er up!

samuel · 10-05-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezearln

No Wodka te Bien, Ta-kill-ya fer me no no not the Sauza thet thar Cuervo Gold fits fill er up!

Go back to bed,try for two more hours rest.Get up in two hours and try again.I will check and see if you have gotten over this yet. sam.

billy · 10-06-2007, 07:41 AM

and dont have a nightcap this time earl!

ezearln · 10-06-2007, 09:05 AM

And jus why shouldn't I cap my night with a delightful shot or 4 of Cuervo? a lil lime and salt is nice makes me wanna slam it once or thrice!!

billy · 10-06-2007, 09:19 AM

daycaps... nightcaps.... its all good.

billy · 10-07-2007, 06:07 PM

ok here are some groups.
i am a rotten pistol shot but this was at 25 yds.
at 100 yds. i was able to hit a rock about 2ft.x3ft. consistently.
not everytime but enough to let me know that with practice i could get dangerous with this .
hmmmm how bout i scope this thing? hmmmm.....

gandog56 · 10-09-2007, 07:02 PM

Taurus OEM scope mount is about 50 bucks. Fits weaver rings. I've been thinking about it myself.

billy · 10-09-2007, 07:06 PM

if i dont like it on there i can always use a good scout scope!
i have a couple of good candidates for that.

Coeloptera · 10-10-2007, 11:57 AM

*Sigh*...I've no time to bring my large-frame new Taurus to the range. Got that Model 608 .357 Magnum and I still need to post the pics and adjust the sights a bit (it seems to aim a bit to the left as it stands at the moment, vertically, it's perfect).

But I've fired the Raging Bull and yes, .45LCs feel like nothing, same as .38s in the .357 Magnum. I love the porting on these things.

But very decent shooting at 100 yards. That rock's torso-sized and any hit about anywhere on a human being with that monster would end the discussion, as it were.

But I don't see any pics?

- Coeloptera
(Back from a hiatus, for now. Halloween season's a bear for the industry out here)

billy · 10-10-2007, 06:04 PM

of the rock? i love photo's too but it doesnt look like anything but a hillside with big rocks all over it.
i'll take a photo if you want next time i go to the range.

Coeloptera · 10-11-2007, 08:48 PM

Oh...actually I didn't see the initial pics. Didn't load first time I was in the thread. But surely the rock has some chips taken out of it?
Oh! Here's my pics from the first go at the range with my new Taurus. 30 feet. (Been meaning to post these for a while.)

The first two shots are the ones to the left. After adjusting for the sights, the next six you see central. I pulled a smidge to the right for two, as you can see, but the rest are a decent grouping, considering this was the first time I'd ever fired the Model 608.

After Halloween is over, I'll go back to the range and adjust the sights. Anyone know what those sort of snap-cap like things are that send a laser down the barrel for adjusting the sights? I know I've seen them somewhere...

Oh, and Billy, man don't point that thing like that! Makes me nervous just looking at the pictures.

Still and all, I've got to say, no problems so far with mine. I think they really do make fine large-frame wheelguns. The porting is great on the Raging Bull when I've shot one. Are you letting your arms take up the recoil a bit instead of trying to keep it centered on each shot? I had to reacquire a bit more than I'm normally used to after each shot on that monster.

- Coeloptera

billy · 10-11-2007, 08:51 PM

yes i flex my elbows and take my time finding the target.
i figure it's a hunting piece so it's supposed to be a 1 shot deal anyway.
p.s. there was nothing in the chamber but it looks scary anyhow!

gandog56 · 10-13-2007, 07:15 PM

Billy, you reloading for that bad boy yet?

billy · 10-13-2007, 07:25 PM

the 1st day i got the lyman press my friend

gandog56 · 10-14-2007, 10:44 AM

Got a favorite recipe yet? I run a Hornady 300 grain XTP, Winchester small rifle primer, and 30 grains of AA#9. Without a chrony I'm guessing the load runs a bit over 1600 ft/sec. But I just got a 4 lb. jug of Ramshot Enforcer on sale I'm going to give a try.

10-03-2007, 10:53 PM	#22
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	it doesnt matter what others are shooting . the deafening roar from a LARGE bore compensated handgun will make people twitch.... i found it fun to set up my .22 rifle for bench shooting and then pull that .454 out and let one go. they always come over and say what IS that? __________________

10-04-2007, 04:55 PM	#24
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	you been nipping the cooking tequila again? __________________

10-04-2007, 07:28 PM	#25
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,313	Just came into my head. Fit like a natural. P.S. It's vodka, not tequila Last edited by gandog56; 10-04-2007 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-05-2007, 08:07 AM	#26
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	No Wodka te Bien, Ta-kill-ya fer me no no not the Sauza thet thar Cuervo Gold fits fill er up! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

10-06-2007, 07:41 AM	#28
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	and dont have a nightcap this time earl! __________________

10-03-2007, 09:23 PM	#21
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	That might draw attention also, but at my range people often shoot air guns...so a big fireball coming from my hands turns more heads

10-04-2007, 07:12 AM	#23
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,313	Billy's got a gun You better turn and run What are you going to do when the bullets are sized .452 With apologies to Aerosmith.

10-06-2007, 09:05 AM	#29
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	And jus why shouldn't I cap my night with a delightful shot or 4 of Cuervo? a lil lime and salt is nice makes me wanna slam it once or thrice!! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

10-06-2007, 09:19 AM	#30
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	daycaps... nightcaps.... its all good. __________________

10-07-2007, 06:07 PM	#31
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	ok here are some groups. i am a rotten pistol shot but this was at 25 yds. at 100 yds. i was able to hit a rock about 2ft.x3ft. consistently. not everytime but enough to let me know that with practice i could get dangerous with this . hmmmm how bout i scope this thing? hmmmm..... __________________ Last edited by billy; 10-07-2007 at 07:23 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-09-2007, 07:02 PM	#32
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,313	Taurus OEM scope mount is about 50 bucks. Fits weaver rings. I've been thinking about it myself.

10-09-2007, 07:06 PM	#33
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	if i dont like it on there i can always use a good scout scope! i have a couple of good candidates for that. __________________

10-10-2007, 11:57 AM	#34
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,885	Sigh...I've no time to bring my large-frame new Taurus to the range. Got that Model 608 .357 Magnum and I still need to post the pics and adjust the sights a bit (it seems to aim a bit to the left as it stands at the moment, vertically, it's perfect). But I've fired the Raging Bull and yes, .45LCs feel like nothing, same as .38s in the .357 Magnum. I love the porting on these things. But very decent shooting at 100 yards. That rock's torso-sized and any hit about anywhere on a human being with that monster would end the discussion, as it were. But I don't see any pics? - Coeloptera (Back from a hiatus, for now. Halloween season's a bear for the industry out here)

10-10-2007, 06:04 PM	#35
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	of the rock? i love photo's too but it doesnt look like anything but a hillside with big rocks all over it. i'll take a photo if you want next time i go to the range. __________________

10-11-2007, 08:48 PM	#36
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,885	Oh...actually I didn't see the initial pics. Didn't load first time I was in the thread. But surely the rock has some chips taken out of it? Oh! Here's my pics from the first go at the range with my new Taurus. 30 feet. (Been meaning to post these for a while.) The first two shots are the ones to the left. After adjusting for the sights, the next six you see central. I pulled a smidge to the right for two, as you can see, but the rest are a decent grouping, considering this was the first time I'd ever fired the Model 608. After Halloween is over, I'll go back to the range and adjust the sights. Anyone know what those sort of snap-cap like things are that send a laser down the barrel for adjusting the sights? I know I've seen them somewhere... Oh, and Billy, man don't point that thing like that! Makes me nervous just looking at the pictures. Still and all, I've got to say, no problems so far with mine. I think they really do make fine large-frame wheelguns. The porting is great on the Raging Bull when I've shot one. Are you letting your arms take up the recoil a bit instead of trying to keep it centered on each shot? I had to reacquire a bit more than I'm normally used to after each shot on that monster. - Coeloptera Last edited by Coeloptera; 10-11-2007 at 08:51 PM.

10-11-2007, 08:51 PM	#37
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	yes i flex my elbows and take my time finding the target. i figure it's a hunting piece so it's supposed to be a 1 shot deal anyway. p.s. there was nothing in the chamber but it looks scary anyhow! __________________

10-13-2007, 07:15 PM	#38
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,313	Billy, you reloading for that bad boy yet?

10-13-2007, 07:25 PM	#39
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,142 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	the 1st day i got the lyman press my friend __________________

10-14-2007, 10:44 AM	#40
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,313	Got a favorite recipe yet? I run a Hornady 300 grain XTP, Winchester small rifle primer, and 30 grains of AA#9. Without a chrony I'm guessing the load runs a bit over 1600 ft/sec. But I just got a 4 lb. jug of Ramshot Enforcer on sale I'm going to give a try.