Howdy Folks,
I fire lapped my 1876 45-60 a few months ago but just got out yesterday for the first time to try it. The fire lapping reduced the groups by 50% or more. I didn't send much time shooting paper other than to adjust the sights. I was able to hit the 160 yd plate easily. I also could hit the 250 yd plate easy. I then moved to the 500 yd buffalo, which is a full size buffalo target. Once I got the sight set for the distance I hit it 3 times in a row. I switched to the coyote target, also life size, and managed to hit it 2 out of 6 tries. All shooting was done of a sturdy bench using sand bags and iron sights.
I am very pleased with the results of the fire lapping.
Silver Rings