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March 17, 2009
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Had a great Saturday here. My two sons and I went to a local indoor range to shoot today. I would have gone to the ranch and shot but the wind was gusting 30 mph, not exactly great for target shooting.
After putting 60 rounds through the Model 15 (8″), I'm glad to report that it is deadly accurate. I did have to adjust the barrel once right at first as the cylinder was in a bind but once I got it opened up a hair it was fine from then on out.
Anyway, I love the way it shoots and I love the way it feels. Now that I have it broke in, I'll not be afraid to take it into the field. I do need to find a nice lined holster so if y'all have any ideas, please share them with me.
Here's a picture of one of my targets. This was at 25 yards, shooting 200 gr hardcast rounds like I'll be hunting with. I also shot my Super Redhawk and you'll see that too. But I've been shooting that pistol for more than a few years. I can't believe the 15 did this well right off the bat. You'll see the DW grouping on the left and had I not had 1 flyer, it would have been a 2″ grouping. Not too shabby!
I'm glad I listened to those of you who recommended I shoot it. I believe this is going to work great and be a lot of fun.
–Paul
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January 24, 2009
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That sounds like a day at the range well spent. It's always fun sending the first few rounds down the pipe of a great shooting gun.
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February 25, 2009
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Good deal, nice shooting!
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December 17, 2008
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60 rounds through that 8″ barrel sounds like a lot of fun!
I really like shooting the longer barrel for the accuracy & muzzle control -
Nice shootin' for 25 yds. Thanks for the story / update and the pics!
BTW we had that same “wind +” here in RR. Played a round of golf today. Went off at the first Tee at 7:30 a.m. : 45 degrees, 30 mph wind…obviously I went to the wrong range…
April 25, 2008
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Good job Paul...you see why we all say "Shoot em!"
The Savantist
November 23, 2008
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Good evening
I would not be surprised if in a short time you have that 8 inch shhoting an inch at 25 yards. When I am up North I am not satisfied if any of my Dans do not do that good and they all will.
Mike in Peru God Bless ya
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March 2, 2008
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Glad you had a good day with your Dan Wesson, and glad you decided to shoot it. I don't think a guy like Dan Wesson built them to just look at. I've been watching a Monson 15-2 8H in a local shop for $299. It shows a little (and I mean just a little) wear, I'm just not sure I want another 15.
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March 17, 2009
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm still stoked with the 15. I gave it a good cleaning when I got back and now it's back in the case ready for its next outing..
A question on the rear sights:
I was shooting consistantly to the left some and I need to adjust the windage. I looked at the manual and it gives no instruction for that. I see the allen screw on the side of the rear sight and I'm guessing that if loosened, you can then slide the sight left or right and then tighten it back down. Is that correct? Also, I guess the allen screw on the top of the rear sight controls elevation. My assumption is that clockwise rotation of that screw raises elevation and counterclockwise rotation lowers elevation. Is that correct?
I'll take it out one more time before I hit the field with it but once I get it adjusted as well as possible I'm off to the ranch to visit the Russian Boars. I'll shoot it in at 40 yards to prepare for that. We'll be hunting the weekend of April 25th so that gives me a little time before then to get it all lined out.
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November 17, 2008
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You made me think for a second because elevation depends whether you mean sight elevation or point of impact elevation. But either way move the rear sight in the direction you want the POI to move. The windage screw will move the rear sight notch left and right as you turn the screw.
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February 28, 2009
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The windage adjustment works just like the elevation. Turn the screw and listen for the clicks. I can't remember whether clockwise moves the blade left or right so you'll have to figure that out. If you count the clicks and find you're going the wrong you can always back up to the starting point and go the other way.
Good luck!
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