45 long Colt at 1000yards?

[@MrHercules222]

This is so entertaining! I shoot 45 colt quite a bit but I was blown away by the flight time. This is more like golfing!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@chardon59803]

No kidding, about 5 seconds in the air? Good Lord. I wonder what the velocity was coming out of the barrel, and what speed they were hitting at. Yes so much fun to watch.

[@kevingraham8535]

Offhand with a literally handmade sight! AWESOME job as always!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Kev, thanks

[@littleteethkeith]

I love 45 Colt. There are so many different bullet weights, makes and shapes you can play around with.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, glad you liked

[@eddieb1766]

I picked up a Rossi 92 in 45 colt and completely fell in love with the caliber. I have loads that start at 130 grains and go all the way up to 385 grains.

[@tt600pch]

This was pretty cool! Am I the only one remembering "Lonesome Dove" with Gus using his horse for a rest?

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@Pyarbrough91]

That wasn’t a 45 Colt.

[@tt600pch]

@@Pyarbrough91 Likely a 44-40. Big bore lever guns are fun no matter how small.

[@Pyarbrough91]

@@tt600pch 1860 Henry probably chambered in 44 rimfire.

[@earlblackjackmartinjr5750]

Any day you are out and about, shooting is a delight. Love watching you guys. I love shooting at distant targets. You are 2 very pleasant people and I thoroughly love to watch you shoot. I would love to hang out with you guys an do some plinking. You two have a great day.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, glad you like, Cheers

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Y’all give long range a new definition lol Awesome ☝️😎

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@shanegibb997]

That's very impressive Mark ... love the wire for a back sight , can't wait for the follow up on this one ......

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Shane, glad you liked, thanks

[@JamesSmith-wh4xe]

My very first bow sight was a piece of baling wire with a loop when I was three years old. Just one of a gazillion uses. LOL

[@glenpick1]

You may have better luck using the Spartan 250gr hard cast .454 projectile - any hard cast .452 was all over the place in my lever gun. I tried a number of hard cast .452's - no luck with any of them - The .454 solved my accuracy issues at moderate distance (around 400 yards) accuracy as good as a jacketed projectile - I also enjoy shooting my Uberti 45 Colt 1885 single shot out to distances past 600 yards - can run much hotter loads & its a joy seeing consistent gong hits at that distance - thanks for all your efforts - have learned a lot from you guys - all the best.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers GR, thanks

[@Leverguns50]

That was really cool, I love that you using a 45 long colt

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man

[@paulsimmons5726]

John Wayne would have loved this video, good shooting!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers Paul, thanks

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Really interesting seeing the heavier bullets having a higher average velocity. I remember seeing an article by Elmer Keith using this cartridge in a six-gun against an "outhouse" at six hundred yards quite effectively! Thanks for the video again Mark.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Geoff, glad you liked, thanks

[@rezlogan4787]

The best targets are abandoned strustures shot at absurd distances. The past weekend, I lobbed some .44 conical bullets out of a cap and ball revolver at a blue Tupperware container far out in the desert and hit it 5 out of 6 times with a satisfying whoosh THUNK sound. Took about 1 whole second to impact, so I’m no Quigley competitor like this guy.

[@PanfishingJournal]

Cheers from America! Love your accents. Stay free.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@billy19461]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@leeapast]

Impressive shooting. Standing unsupported with crude iron sights.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Lee, Cheers

[@frankammirati3385]

Once again very impressed with both of your skills , would love to see some experimentation with the famous 45-70 .

[@markandsamafterwork]

Many videos of that on the channel, Cheers How to find you answers/info on the channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojSmayPetNgrcU

[@lovetoflylovetofly3843]

Wow, those Sierra's were super consistent, that looked like a lot of fun! Thanks you 2!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, Cheers

[@MichaelAussie05]

Thanks guys for a interesting, informative and entertaining video. Cheers.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Mike, cheers

[@beaver3532]

ur a great shot mark obviously, the tech side of it gets me in bigtime so much to listnen and learn from you, its awsome. really like ur guys vids, big shout out to ur spotta sam hey, well done guys.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks beaver, Cheers

[@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280]

Thanks Mark .

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Steve

[@duggydo]

Looks fun guys. I have a Winchester 1873 that I plink with in 45 long colt. It's a fun one for sure.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yep, sure is, Cheers

[@bigfan9805]

thanks so much for sharing this. 👍🏻 Looks like ya having fun that day

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, thanks

[@brandonmonday]

Super awesome guys. Looking forward to seeing you hit the target next time. You were so close on more than a few . !

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Brandon, thanks

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

Great shots, great rifle, thanks for sharing

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

I’d like to see team Mark & Sam shoot some big bore cartridges in the type of rifles that they used to shoot bison buffalo in the United States a few hundred years ago . That’ll be fun to watch .

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

@@conservativesniperhunter7439 he has a bunch Ive seen him shoot a 45/70 1000 yards as well!!

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

@@Marcus2750-u1t Thanks Eroc , I’ll try to have a look for them . Cheers 🍻

[@fwod1867]

Thanks for the nice video 👍 Love the 45 😀

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@albertawildcat3164]

I have worked up a very powerful load for 45 Colt, I case trimmed down some 454 Casull brass to long colt length and worked up a load using 45 Winchester magnum data and a 300 grain jacketed bullet. Hits like a freight train out to 400 yards. You don't want to shoot these out of a revolver, but in a lever action rifle of recent manufacture they are very effective on Deer sized game.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@michaelreed1380]

That just looks fun! Cheers!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Is, Cheers

[@kubikariYOU]

Well done, no spirit level. Very difficult shot for a 45 lc. I really enjoy your contect.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, thanks

[@amirdzaferovic3489]

Great Video!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@davegrimshaw7318]

Now that looks like FUN 🤩👍

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yep, Cheers

[@ians1464]

Great shooting you guys make a great team too

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@elitearchery]

Looks like fun

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@billness2635]

Your Holdover wasn’t near as much as I thought would be needed and your solution to compensate for it is brilliant! Another factor I’m quite impressed with is your accuracy at 1000yds unsupported is quite good!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Bill, cheers

[@jamesstiltner8885]

They were on a large hill too

[@tcswag801]

Good stuff my guy . ✌

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@Blood2BrokenHeart]

Incredible shooting offhand at a thousand with a handgun round!

[@markandsamafterwork]

cheers Man, thanks

[@chrischiampo7647]

Wow That Sure Looks Like Fun Mark n Sam I Want To Give This a Try With My Winchester Model 94 in .30WCF Just Don’t Have a 1000 Yard Range Anywhere That is Legal To Shoot At 🙁 That Was Some Great Shooting Guy’s Love These Lever Action Videos 😊😊😊

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Chris, glad you liked, thanks

[@prone_wolf8871]

Awesome 👍 👏

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@CHenry1951]

Outstanding, with a handgun cartridge...... How about something in a 45-70 or any other older rifle cartridge at that distance.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lots of videos with our 45-70 on the channel, maybe do a search and check them out, Cheers

[@75vuong]

very cool

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, thanks

[@abrahamstark2944]

Wow very funny time!!! I wish get a 45long colt for next gun

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@gizmogoose.2486]

Pretty good for Barbed Wire Sights !!!!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@toml802]

This reminds me of shooting our longbow "clout shoot". We were shooting at a pig target at something like 200 yards. Lots of wind drift. Fun though! (But less expensive than shooting ammo!)

[@markandsamafterwork]

Sounds like fun, Cheers

[@double-eagle-dave]

Love those henrys !! Actions are smooth as hunny some day when i win the jackpot im getting a sharps carbine ! Do you have any videos on 22 rim fire ???? My friends told me there formidable but i just cabt see it there soooo tiny

[@markandsamafterwork]

All on the channel, Cheers

[@markandsamafterwork]

How to find videos on the channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojSmayPetNgrcU

[@phearns2147]

I've always had great results with Sierra.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@InSightFreedom]

That’s impressive and very fun.

[@fuzztfork8]

I think Georgiaboy44 needs one

[@InSightFreedom]

@@fuzztfork8 these two are amazingly fun to watch. Thanks Fuzz. Maybe I’ll get him the holdover rear sight 🤓

[@fuzztfork8]

@@InSightFreedom YES-YES--the perfect gift, glad you replied

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, cheers

[@farmersneed]

Impressive to say the least.

[@markandsamafterwork]

cheers

[@glockparaastra]

45 LONG SHOT more like it! Good fun!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@timbow50]

Now that would be fun with that great ol rifle. Would be a great wild hog rifle with some hardcast lead bullets.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yep, Cheers

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

Do you have access to Hornady FTX bullets? I believe they make some 225 grain in .452 cal with that flexible polymer tip that makes them a bit more aerodynamic yet safe in a tube-fed gun. They might be just the ticket for this little side project.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, thanks

[@charlesharper7292]

I have one with a 17.5" barrel. Haven't had a chance to take it out yet. I am curious how far it can accurately reach. Thanks!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Awesome, Cheers

[@JReed305]

My favorite hunting load for 45 Colt is that Sierra 300 with a very stiff load of 2400. Clocks 1300fps out of a 7.5" Ruger revolver, never did chrono it out of my 16" Winchester 94. I will say the recoil is impressive.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yes, starting to get some thump here to, Cheers

[@TheFlanman10]

5 second flight time... OMG you could take a lunch break!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Good stuff gang . Makes want to dust off the cob webs off my 24 inch barreled Winchester 94 Legacy Model 44 Magnum and have some fun shooting out to 500 to 700 yards to see how close I get to a 20 inch steel round gong .

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yes good fun for sure, glad you liked, Cheers

[@mgomer9597]

Cheers mate are you in Australia or South Africa you're the gentleman that has the lady help him do those 2,000 yard shots right she's the spotter

[@markandsamafterwork]

👍👍Australian gun laws kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOap2lrppaYfck

[@scottyevens3174]

Thanks for what you do!! Any interest in a rolling block or sharps w smokeless at long range? I found when we were shooting hand gun silhouette that the match kings were very consistent too.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Not something we own, maybe one year, Cheers

[@scottyevens3174]

@@markandsamafterwork well if I was an Aussie I’d loan you mine to play with thanks again for what you do I really enjoy it

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@JayGuitars1]

2205 smells good aye!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol

[@DeeMoback]

Good video !!!!! ...... wild stuff .... lol....pistol caliber at 1,000 ..... I used to prop up leaf sights with lead but you are way beyond that....yup..... of course 45 LC is not really known for accuracy never-the-less that big lead made a difference

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Jay, yes lots of fun, glad you liked, Cheers

[@DeeMoback]

@@markandsamafterwork yeah, fun is the keyword for a fact.... I used to hear stories from an old man about 600-700 yard shots with 44-40 but I figured he was just rambling

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Jay, all the best.

[@John-uo1qf]

Need a bit more windage adjustment on your turret.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@randylavoie]

Did you get a hit with it yet? Super awesome to see you testing the limits like that, I have a Henry big boy in 45LC and it's one of my favorite guns I own

[@markandsamafterwork]

Not yet, wrong time of year, Cheers

[@adamthomas7250]

I’m impressive all shots were as close as they were at over 1000 yds with homemade wire sights 😂. That’s freaking impressive

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Adam, thanks

[@pa6552]

I think your parallax was just slightly off on your new "WireShark" Extreme sights

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@HebrewHammerArmsCo]

I run a HG68 in my 45 Colt Winchester 94AE... I get really good accuracy..... Mind you.. Ive never shot it past 100 meters.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Adam, thanks

[@briansearles4473]

That's impressive shooting for a 45 Colt in a lever action. Have you ever shot a 38-55 Win?

[@markandsamafterwork]

No, Cheers

[@danelobe2524]

I killed a mule deer with a ,44 magnum using .300gr bullets. It was more luck than skill, but knowing my gun I thought it was possible. Sitting on a ridge resting my arms on my knees. It took me 3 shots, with my dad spotting, the range was +500 yards. It was with a 7.5" blackhawk pistol made by Ruger. I hit him in the lungs and the round stopped on the far side rib cage punching both lungs. He spun in circles and died with in seconds. I've shot a coyotes at 1000 yards but your lucky to hit within 20' of them. Great fun enjoyed your video on the .45. cheers mate !!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Glad you liked, Cheers

[@missingthe80s58]

Wasn't uncommon in the 19th century to shoot pistol caliber lever actions out to these distances. The book The Modern Sportsman's Gun and Rifle Vol 2, published 1884, Walsh mentions the practice of firing lever actions out to 800 yards. It must be kept in mind we're talking about black powder loads. Being British, he of course took every opportunity to slander repeaters as inferior to double rifles so the mention of 800 yard shooting with such a rifle and cartridge is significant, I get the impression the only redeeming quality in his mind. I load 45 grains of 3FG under a 250gr cast lead bullet. I use the proper tools, a Lyman 55 and it's drop tube, a compression plug and then a regular seating and crimp die. I'm getting 1,180 fps from my 20" Henry. Great groups too. My rifle loves them. I want to get a Rossi 24" in .45 Colt and tap it for a vernier sight, drift in a globe front with spirit level. Plan is to turn it into my 1,000 yard repeater. Who needs a $2,000 1886 in 45-70 when a model 92 can ring steel at the same ranges? I'm glad to see others challenging conventional "wisdom" regarding the potential of these rifles and cartridges. Never accept what cannot be done, that just means it wasn't done right.

[@markandsamafterwork]

cheers man, thanks

[@chestertnted]

Lever fun.

[@markandsamafterwork]

cheers

[@eatingelizabethsfrizbee]

I guess Quigley had a son after all.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@bradedwards3441]

I gotta ask, why such a light bullet???

[@bradedwards3441]

I should have watched the whole video

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@col.cottonhill6655]

What's the velocity at 1000?

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers

[@kamikazekunze]

Didn’t want to use a bench? Fun project though

[@markandsamafterwork]

Nope, Cheers

[@MsBeerisgood]

225 gr or 250 gr hornady ftx might be your friend in this game. Most probably won't feed , will zip on through the air a bit better. I single feed em in our Rossi r92 454.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yes got both on order, will give the a try, Cheers

[@MsBeerisgood]

@@markandsamafterwork nice. Looking forward to that. Thanks.

[@fredatlas4396]

I didn't think that type of bullet was any good out to 1000 yds. I saw in the early 1980's in a Parker Hale catalogue here in the UK, bolt action heavy barrelled target rifles in 7.62 mm Nato rounds. Apparently they were for competition target shooting at I think it was 1000 metres or maybe yards. But that's a lot different to 45 colt calibre. Is this just for fun

[@markandsamafterwork]

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[@regsparkes6507]

I have a question, and it's in the form of an observation really, why do folks tend to call this caliber a 45 'long' colt, when the cartridge is in fact called simply a .45 Colt? Watching Mark shoot with this Henry, makes me chuckle when when we watch those 'wonderful' older Cowboy movies and galloping along on a horse the shooter, with his rifle, can hit another rider seemingly 'a half mile' off. :) Nice to see this caliber/cartridge being fired though. Mine's in a Winchester 1892 model. Thanks!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Just to be clear to all, some get confused with the ACP, glad you liked, and well yes the good guys could hit the bad guys all the time, Cheers

[@regsparkes6507]

@@markandsamafterwork Yes, I guess so.

[@markandsamafterwork]

World ain't getting smarter, lol, Cheers

[@regsparkes6507]

@@markandsamafterwork Now there's my morning chuckle! ( Good one )

[@anthonykaiser974]

Maybe the better question is, why is it ALSO known as ".45 Long Colt?"

[@scottrussell6717]

Wish I had a place to shoot 1000 yards

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

If you have the resources, try to duplicate Billy Dixon's shot at the battle of Adobe Walls.

[@markandsamafterwork]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpPZi5Zmbc-Zobs, try that, Cheers

[@rudragirik745]

Those cartridges don't look any longer than regular .45 Colt. .

[@markandsamafterwork]

Same, just another name, lol, Cheers

[@earlblackjackmartinjr5750]

With me she would probably say nope didn't see it, nope didn't see it. Yep there it is about 500 yards to the left. Heee heee heee. I would give up if you were after me. It would be like lonesome dove seen where Robert Duval was in the desert shooting at those bad guys and the one was jumping around screaming " ya can't hit me sticking his tounge out an then " BAM rite in the chest.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, Cheers man

[@Nonedw]

First!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@panzerdeal8727]

Well, it's got reach, anyways...

[@markandsamafterwork]

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[@evzone84]

Just stop it already. Pistol cartridge, lever action, off hand WITH HOME MADE IRON SIGHTS. your beyond ridiculous.... and I love it.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Chris

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Nice try. Really pushing the edge with a pistol caliber rifle at triple zeroes.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yeh, lol, glad you liked, Cheers

[@Hothenrik]

1,000 yards? With no scope? Nope. Nice gun though.

[@markandsamafterwork]

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