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theGinsue
12-26-2015, 14:05
Took my little girl out with a Walther P22 TALO edition that Santa left for her (thanks Noah)! She did great! Shot 250 rounds. In 16° and snowing. She didn't want to leave.62958
South site?
HoneyBadger
12-26-2015, 14:52
South site?
Looks like it. [Beer]
South site?
Yes sir.
Had some ass clown hauling ass in a black jeep come racing twords us. He lost control right next to my truck. Ended up in the ditch. Wish he'd of rolled if. I proceded to call him various names and let him know how lucky he was he didn't hit my family. He didn't say a word.
belizejet
12-26-2015, 17:30
Zach O we need to get together and shoot still someday. Did you see my 6.5 Creedmoore. Ready to do some LRP with you and Tim K someday! :)
Dinosdeuce
12-26-2015, 20:24
Nice Zach. This is something that she will enjoy for a long time. Before long she will be out shooting most of us. Congrats
Took my little girl out with a Walther P22 TALO edition that Santa left for her (thanks Noah)! She did great! Shot 250 rounds. In 16° and snowing. She didn't want to leave.62958
Pretty sure she already does!
Great-Kazoo
12-26-2015, 23:44
Thanks Micha.
Travis, she can do if no problem. The only thing she is having trouble with is taking the saftey off. I guess I'd rather it be that way than putting it on. Otherwise, the trigger is a little stiff for her to pull. Other than that, she did great! And she loved it!
She good on 22 for a while?
She good on 22 for a while?
She is good to go! Thanks, Jim!
The support from this group is truly awesome! Thanks for the kind words everyone!
TheSparkens
12-27-2015, 19:14
I shot the new ROC I need to work on my grip with this gun. 630326303363034
HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 15:40
Got some range time today. I was getting frustrated with the poor performance of my G26. I've seen people shoot very accurately with these before - what am I doing wrong??
G19 vs G26:http://i.imgur.com/K9zGcVD.jpgWell, I'm pretty sure it's the trigger. 2 of my Glock 19s have 3.5lb triggers (One is a Ghost 3.5 and the other is an unknown 3.5lb match trigger that the previous owner installed). I shoot pretty well with each of those. I think I'm going to try a lighter trigger connector in my G26.
For comparison:
http://i.imgur.com/yuQamgS.jpg?1
Great-Kazoo
12-28-2015, 16:27
Got some range time today. I was getting frustrated with the poor performance of my G26. I've seen people shoot very accurately with these before - what am I doing wrong??
G19 vs G26:http://i.imgur.com/K9zGcVD.jpgWell, I'm pretty sure it's the trigger. 2 of my Glock 19s have 3.5lb triggers (One is a Ghost 3.5 and the other is an unknown 3.5lb match trigger that the previous owner installed). I shoot pretty well with each of those. I think I'm going to try a lighter trigger connector in my G26.
For comparison:
http://i.imgur.com/yuQamgS.jpg?1
It's not the trigger
http://www.bullseyelondon.com/media/wysiwyg/correctionchart.jpg
After each shot, leave the trigger pressed in and slowly release until you feel the actual reset. Once you feel the reset, try not to let the trigger out anymore and take your next shot from there.
+1 on it probably not being the trigger. Buy some snap caps in the correct caliber. Load up 3+ magazines and "randomly" put some snap caps in them. Just 1 to 3 per magazine. Then drop them in a bag/box/something to mix them up and draw them at random to load and fire. Or have a buddy load the mags for you.
I did this and it was VERY OBVIOUS what I was doing wrong. I was basically jerking the gun down and to the left. Now I make an effort to not do that and my shooting isn't a complete embarrassment now.
Also, I personally think those are impressive groups for the range.
Great-Kazoo
12-28-2015, 16:42
+1 on it probably not being the trigger. Buy some snap caps in the correct caliber. Load up 3+ magazines and "randomly" put some snap caps in them. Just 1 to 3 per magazine. Then drop them in a bag/box/something to mix them up and draw them at random to load and fire. Or have a buddy load the mags for you.
I did this and it was VERY OBVIOUS what I was doing wrong. I was basically jerking the gun down and to the left. Now I make an effort to not do that and my shooting isn't a complete embarrassment now.
Another way to see what's going on, although a real rube goldberg one. Buy a laser pointer, using painters tape, secure it to the top of the slide.
HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 16:44
Maybe I didn't make the point abundantly clear: I'm not concerned with flinching or anticipating shots. I'm not worried about group placement - I'm talking about group SIZE. The plate on the left in the first picture is the only one that has a stock trigger.
Yes, everyone needs to practice their trigger squeeze mechanics, but that's not the red flag I'm seeing here. Does that make sense to anyone?
After each shot, leave the trigger pressed in and slowly release until you feel the actual reset. Once you feel the reset, try not to let the trigger out anymore and take your next shot from there.
Yes, I do this, but should focus on it deliberately for increased benefit.
Also, I personally think those are impressive groups for the range.
Thanks Irving. I practice more than I'm willing to admit to Mrs. HB... [Abused]
In my mind, the golden standard is Hickox45 when he is standing in his backyard and shooting 6" and 8" steel plates with a G26 at 50+ yards. That's what I want to strive for.
Limited GM
12-28-2015, 16:44
63045Just because I've realllly been wanting to use this. :)
crashdown
12-28-2015, 16:50
Also, I personally think those are impressive groups for the range.
YUP!
I'm always impressed with my shooting abilities when comparing myself to anyone around me at the pistol range.
I'm thoroughly discouraged with my abilities when watching an action movie or looking at any post online.
At 15 yards I would bet a Glock front sight would cover a paper plate.
kidicarus13
12-28-2015, 16:56
Maybe I didn't make the point abundantly clear: I'm not concerned with flinching or anticipating shots. I'm not worried about group placement - I'm talking about group SIZE. The plate on the left in the first picture is the only one that has a stock trigger.
Yes, everyone needs to practice their trigger squeeze mechanics, but that's not the red flag I'm seeing here. Does that make sense to anyone?
Accuracy vs. precision
Great-Kazoo
12-28-2015, 16:56
Maybe I didn't make the point abundantly clear: I'm not concerned with flinching or anticipating shots. I'm not worried about group placement - I'm talking about group SIZE. The plate on the left in the first picture is the only one that has a stock trigger.
Yes, everyone needs to practice their trigger squeeze mechanics, but that's not the red flag I'm seeing here. Does that make sense to anyone?
Yes, I do this, but should focus on it deliberately for increased benefit.
Thanks Irving. I practice more than I'm willing to admit to Mrs. HB... [Abused]
In my mind, the golden standard is Hickox45 when he is standing in his backyard and shooting 6" and 8" steel plates with a G26 at 50+ yards. That's what I want to strive for.
There's nothing wrong with your group size, for a non threat target. Threats don't stand still. You continually put round after round COM, that's good. YES for your own personal bar they could be better.
What's hickox45's overall group size on steel, continually? The stuff he puts out, cherry picks the good from bad.
HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 18:20
63045Just because I've realllly been wanting to use this. :)
Good. I suck in every direction. [LOL]
YUP!
I'm always impressed with my shooting abilities when comparing myself to anyone around me at the pistol range.
I'm thoroughly discouraged with my abilities when watching an action movie or looking at any post online.
At 15 yards I would bet a Glock front sight would cover a paper plate.
It covers about 2/3 of the 9" plate.
Accuracy vs. precision
Yes. Mostly. I would like to be accurate AND precise with any weapon I plan on using.
There's nothing wrong with your group size, for a non threat target. Threats don't stand still. You continually put round after round COM, that's good. YES for your own personal bar they could be better.
What's hickox45's overall group size on steel, continually? The stuff he puts out, cherry picks the good from bad.
No idea, but at the end of a several minute (uncut) video, he puts 4/5 shots onto various tiny steel plates in the distance with a G26. I want to be able to do that.
Of course self defense scenarios will likely never allow time for such precise shots, but that isn't the point of this type of training.
While it's good to have goals, remember that Hickock has his own personal range that hasn't changed for years and he shoots at often. That is to say that while it is impressive, he may not be as quick to make those great shots in a different setting.
You find any local matches to shoot yet?
HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 18:49
While it's good to have goals, remember that Hickock has his own personal range that hasn't changed for years and he shoots at often. That is to say that while it is impressive, he may not be as quick to make those great shots in a different setting.
You find any local matches to shoot yet?
Very true. I can dream, can't I? :D
The range on Vandenberg AFB normally has IDPA matches once a month, but they are on hold UFN. Visitor access to base is currently limited, and several of the organizers are visitors (as opposed to active duty).
HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 19:05
This discussion has motivated me to clean my Glock 19c, which has not been cleaned since I froglubed it in 2012. It's probably had between 1500 and 2000 rounds fired since then. While it hasn't led to failure, it was getting very gummy inside. I pulled large chunks of goo and debris out of it. Wow. I disassembled the entire trigger housing and cleaned that, as well as all of the slide components. If I were to pile up all the gunk I pulled/wiped out, it would probably make a pile about the size of a dime. [Puke]
Great-Kazoo
12-28-2015, 19:29
This discussion has motivated me to clean my Glock 19c, which has not been cleaned since I froglubed it in 2012. It's probably had between 1500 and 2000 rounds fired since then. While it hasn't led to failure, it was getting very gummy inside. I pulled large chunks of goo and debris out of it. Wow. I disassembled the entire trigger housing and cleaned that, as well as all of the slide components. If I were to pile up all the gunk I pulled/wiped out, it would probably make a pile about the size of a dime. [Puke]
Stop using FL and something that really works , like synthetic motor oil. It seems the FL fanbois, have been withering on the vine, after seeing said product not live up to their expectations. Gummy is one of the issues.
HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 20:11
Stop using FL and something that really works , like synthetic motor oil. It seems the FL fanbois, have been withering on the vine, after seeing said product not live up to their expectations. Gummy is one of the issues.
Yep. I bought a quart of Mobil-1 about a year ago and figure it'll probably last me 50 years or more. Threw away the froglube garbage about the same time. It definitely had some advantages, but in the bigger picture, it just wasn't everything it should have been.
sellersm
12-28-2015, 21:07
HB, have you tried extended mags in your G26? Seems that it may be grip related? If you can get a full hand on the G26 then that would determine if the groupings are the same as with the G19 or not.
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I bought a cheap quart of synthetic oil and and with a huge grin on my face, was thinking about how smart I was for buying that because it will last me for 100 years. Then I dropped it on the floor with the lid off and spilled it everywhere.
It will still last me 99 years. :D
I had the same thought about the grip. Might try that out.
Great-Kazoo
12-28-2015, 21:36
HB, have you tried extended mags in your G26? Seems that it may be grip related? If you can get a full hand on the G26 then that would determine if the groupings are the same as with the G19 or not.
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HoneyBadger
12-28-2015, 21:42
HB, have you tried extended mags in your G26? Seems that it may be grip related? If you can get a full hand on the G26 then that would determine if the groupings are the same as with the G19 or not.
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I bought a cheap quart of synthetic oil and and with a huge grin on my face, was thinking about how smart I was for buying that because it will last me for 100 years. Then I dropped it on the floor with the lid off and spilled it everywhere.
It will still last me 99 years. :D
I had the same thought about the grip. Might try that out.
Both of my G26 mags have extenders to fit the pinky (but of course they don't add any capacity, because that would be super illegal and turn them into fully automatic ghost assault machine guns in CA). I'm going to order a Ghost Rocket 3.5 and I'll report back next time I get a chance to go to the range... which will likely be next week.
ETA: Ghost Rocket 3.5 ordered.
crashdown
12-29-2015, 12:16
I went to the range this morning.
Range was full, and the people waiting would have filled it 2X over, so at least a 3hr wait.
No shooting for me.
You people need to go to work!
Yesterday, put the first rounds through the Ruger Precision Rifle in .243. Went 33/34 on steel from 110 to 550 yards. Pretty happy with it. Now to work on load development, and I should probably sight it in too. :)
Just got done running some rounds through the '81 S&W 686 I inherited from my father in '92. Mostly .38s then finished it off with a couple cylinders of .357 just for fun. Good times for sure, it always bring back great memories of my dad for me.
belizejet
01-03-2016, 18:43
Went to the south site today. Looked like the mall on Black Friday. I've never seen so many people. Traffic jams, cars stuck, people shooting without backdrops! Please be careful people. I didn't even unload my guns. No bays open.
Went to the south site today. Looked like the mall on Black Friday. I've never seen so many people. Traffic jams, cars stuck, people shooting without backdrops! Please be careful people. I didn't even unload my guns. No bays open.
Dang Micha. That's sucks man. Glad the little one and I didn't go.
Limited GM
01-03-2016, 22:54
I took a neighbor out. Found out his P938 is an accurate sob at 50 yds. Might have to add one to the ever growing list.
Just got done running some rounds through the '81 S&W 686 I inherited from my father in '92. Mostly .38s then finished it off with a couple cylinders of .357 just for fun. Good times for sure, it always bring back great memories of my dad for me.
That's what I'm talking about. I really miss those days of hanging out with my dad in the back yard out in Iowa. We used to shoot sparrows and black birds with .22's. I remember when I saved up enough money to go buy my first .410 shotgun. My dad took me down to Hawkeye Guns in Burlington, Iowa to buy it for me. If I could only rewind time.
I took a neighbor out. Found out his P938 is an accurate sob at 50 yds. Might have to add one to the ever growing list.
Even better with a good trigger.
I've been competing regularly at the Bristlecone Shooting Center on Monday nights. They have a head-to-head bowling pin competition. Took first place last Monday.
Here's the gun that won it for me along with the $50 gift card.
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i445/TangoDownPro/Glock%20with%20Bristelcone%20Card_zpsna56fi0g.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/TangoDownPro/media/Glock%20with%20Bristelcone%20Card_zpsna56fi0g.jpg. html)
Took my new-ish Freedom Ordnance 9mm upper to Whistling Pines Indoor Range last night. I have had it for a while but linking 9mm rounds by hand was ugly and painful. My linker finally showed up and I linked up a 150 round belt.
I fired a few rounds on semi to verify all was well and then flipped the switch.
After about 15-20 seconds of shooting, there was a pile of brass and links on the floor and the can was smoking hot.
It was also the first time I had ever shot an AR from the hip.
Good times.
Now to link up about 3,000 or so rounds of 147 gn subs. I think thats about all the links I have, right now.
150 round belt in a nut sack. Its about 7 feet long for 150 rounds.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/DSC03903.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/DSC03903.jpg.html)
A close up of the the left side.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/DSC03906.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/DSC03906.jpg.html)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/DSC03904.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/DSC03904.jpg.html)
And the right side.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/DSC03909.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/DSC03909.jpg.html)
HoneyBadger
03-27-2016, 13:16
A belt fed 9mm? [Shock]
[not-worthy] [rockon]
Too f**kn cool for school.
Slapps74
03-28-2016, 15:01
That is pretty f'n cool
sellersm
03-28-2016, 15:56
Awesome! How was the control/recoil/rise?
Rucker61
03-28-2016, 21:18
That gun isn't a pen1s substitute. It is a Viagra substitute, though.
Awesome! How was the control/recoil/rise?
With a really low (600-650 rpm) cyclic rate, a can, H3 buffer and 147/165s it is very controllable. It was kinda like a fire hose.
That gun isn't a pen1s substitute. It is a Viagra substitute, though.
Anything in 9mm can't be considered compensating. But yeah, everyone that has put a belt through it smiled like the Cheshire Cat for hours afterwards.
hollohas
04-23-2016, 13:48
Finally got my Rem 700 AAC SD 308 out for the 1st time. 20in, 1-10 twist. Mods are Magpul Hunter stock, and Timney 510.
Shot my plinking handloads 150g FMJBT, Fed Gold Metal Match 175g BTHP, and Eagle-eye 175g BTHP.
Very windy conditions. Winds of 8-10mph with gusts of 15+.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/23df91fb27714e071deeb772f231597f.jpg
The Gold Metals were the preferred load of the 3 by far. Consistantly sub moa at 100y. Best 5 shot group was .58in. Largest was .95in. Avg velocity 2584 fps.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/56cd5a57d5aadd968cde845bc60e250c.jpg
I was very disappointed in the Eagle Eye. Was shooting 1.5-2 MOA all morning.
This is the first time I have ever keep a shooter's log. I've never sat down and taken the time to gather info any more than measuring the size of my groups occasionally. I decided I'm ready to dip my foot into the precision rifle pool. I think I'm going to like this.
Finally shot my way out of marksman, and sighted in my 300 BO pistol.
Great-Kazoo
04-23-2016, 18:47
Road tested a SA Range Officer in 9mm ;) Figured i deserved it after loosing some weight [LOL]
Going to highlight the front sight. Just a basic function test of ammo on hand ( 115 wwb, 124 & 147 jacketed hand loads) all ran fine,no issues etc.
FINALLY road tested the 23 with LW 40-9 conversion. Need a taller front sight. Took the mish mash (Trij-rear, stock front) off after i located some take off plastic) We shall see how those work, before plunking some $$ on other sights.
Shot one of our regular cowboy matches at Pawnee sportsmans club. My son (11) has now shot 8 straight clean matches. That means no misses and no procedural penalties. He is doing so good.
most adults dont do this.
The kid (I want to say also 11?) that shoots with our IDPA club regularly beats 50% of the people that show up. I'm interested to see where he classified today, because I'm sure he beat every previous rank I've ever had and this is his first classification. Tell your kid he's doing a great job. No misses is damn impressive. I screwed up and pulled a shot today.
XC700116
04-23-2016, 21:53
Some load and dope verification, then 150 rounds of positional practice off a ladder, a wobbly bench, a barrel, my pack and unsupported (standing, kneeling, sitting, and unsupported prone).
Pretty sure the all the Cowboy action shooters out at Pawnee Sportsman's were wondering WTF the yahoo was doing at the long range steel with a ladder and a plastic barrel on the line [werdo]
Landsknecht
04-24-2016, 07:36
Went to Blue Core Saturday, I put a Vortex Strike scope on my rifle last week. I needed to set it up. All went well. I will see how it works next Sunday at SoCo 3gun.
Finally put some rounds through the Walther PPS I picked up late last year to make sure it's carry-ready with all types of bullet types and weights. No malfunctions. Was crazy accurate with my current preferred carry round, the 124gr Federal HSTs. It's a keeper and is good-to-go.
I shot my little Mossberg Chuckster 22 Mag that I got as a present when I was a kid. First time I've shot it in probably 35 years. It still has the same crappy trigger that I remember from back then and it's shooting consistently to the left but it felt good to put some rounds through it.
I shot my little Mossberg Chuckster 22 Mag that I got as a present when I was a kid. First time I've shot it in probably 35 years. It still has the same crappy trigger that I remember from back then and it's shooting consistently to the left but it felt good to put some rounds through it.
How many mags did that Chuckster chuck?
How many mags did that Chuckster chuck?
...if a Chuckster could chuck mags.
Got to go to Liberty Firearms Institute pre grand opening! Invite was through my thoroughly liberal bil who just so happens to be pro 2a. Very nice setup there. Lots of room, nice ranges, seem like good people. My niece and nephew got to shoot for the first time and we all got to shoot the 45/70 Gatling gun which was pretty badass. Saw a member who works there too!
Great-Kazoo
05-07-2016, 23:12
Got to go to Liberty Firearms Institute pre grand opening! Invite was through my thoroughly liberal bil who just so happens to be pro 2a. Very nice setup there. Lots of room, nice ranges, seem like good people. My niece and nephew got to shoot for the first time and we all got to shoot the 45/70 Gatling gun which was pretty badass. Saw a member who works there too!
He was actually working ?
He was actually working ?
Well, with 50 customers and 15 employees it didn't seem too rough, but who am I to say that he wasn't "working hard"?
Shot a few mags of Eggleston coated 308 lead bullets out of my M-16 on full auto.
Got the rifle and can smoking hot. No leading or fouling inside the barrel, gas system or suppressor.
Accuracy was excellent for the handful of semi auto shots I took.
Guess there is something to those coated bullets after all.
198-200 gn bullets and 9.8 gns of 1680.
Didn't chrono any. Just full auto function testing.
.308 in an M-16 sounds like .300 blkout. Is that correct?
.308 in an M-16 sounds like .300 blkout. Is that correct?
Yup. 300 Whisper/Blackout. My rifle is old enough to be a 300 Whisper.
Delfuego
12-04-2016, 23:25
I hit a 12" round plate at 775y with a 6BR holding for 30mph of wind. 2 in a row :)
Cool. That sounds like some challenging shooting. I hope to get into long range shooting at some point.
babarsac
12-05-2016, 09:33
With the seasons changing I might be restricted to indoor ranges for a little while.
osok-308
12-05-2016, 11:50
Not able to make it to the range today, buthe did a good amount of dry firing. From malfunction drills, to firing to a cadence,and trigger manipulation. Dry fire is always a good way to go when I can't make it to the range. I saw marked improvement on my groups last time at the range as a result.
DenverGP
05-03-2017, 18:00
Renewed my membership to Bristlecone, and shot the AR pistol with the new LaRue MBT. Very impressive stuff, I'll never be able to look at a milspec trigger the same way. Wasn't sure if a 2-stage on the pistol would feel right, but I love it. I imagine it'll be even better for a long range gun.
My red dot (bushnell trs-25) had been left on, so dead battery, and I didn't have a spare with me. Replaced the battery when I got home, and stuck 2 spares in the magpul grip.
Switched to the iron sights, and with the way the pistol is set up, I'm basically nose to charging handle, and my reading vision has gotten bad, so I was pretty much unable to use the rear sight. I know it's supposed to be out of focus, but it was so bad I couldn't tell if I was looking thru the rear sight aperture. Moved it forward about an inch. Looks wrong, but now it'll work right for me.
DenverGP
08-15-2017, 17:05
More fun with the garand. I've got a total of 60 rounds thru it so far, runs like a champ.
My wife shot 8 rounds from it today, off the sandbag. She did pretty good once she got the sight picture worked out. She was worried about recoil with it, but it didn't kick as hard as she expected.
I'm getting better at loading it, and slowly improving my offhand accuracy. 16 rounds offhand at 25 yards (I know a real shooter can do much better, but at least I'm improving)
http://i.imgur.com/cFKF6uk.jpg
JohnnyDrama
08-15-2017, 19:56
Nice shooting DenverGP.
I managed to get twenty rounds off at a B-27 with my Glock 29. Sort of a cadence drill. Ten rounds each at seven and ten yards.
DenverGP
08-15-2017, 21:25
What sort of drill? I've done a few, but haven't found one that I liked enough to make it part of every range visit.
My pistol accuracy has been improving, but I still tend to slap the trigger when I try to go too fast, resulting in pulling the shots low. I find I need to force myself to go slow for a bit, then gradually pick up the pace to avoid the slap. Every range trip to play with one of the rifles, I'll put 20-30 rounds thru my carry pistol as well.
Saw a older gentleman at Bristlecone today who was working on some USPSA practice with his full on race 1911 (huge magwell, compensator, etc). He was shooting some pretty fast strings, but I noticed his first 3-4 shots were nice grouping, but additional shots were climbing the target pretty steady up and right, usually resulting in his last shots from each mag ending up/right off the USPSA target.
electronman1729
08-15-2017, 21:31
Not exactly from today:
71670
DenverGP
08-15-2017, 21:59
Not exactly from today:
71670
What kind of distance you shooting at? I really want to take some rifles out to longer distances, but haven't found anywhere close. Planning to head down to Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex one of these days.
JohnnyDrama
08-16-2017, 19:06
What sort of drill? I've done a few, but haven't found one that I liked enough to make it part of every range visit.
My pistol accuracy has been improving, but I still tend to slap the trigger when I try to go too fast, resulting in pulling the shots low. I find I need to force myself to go slow for a bit, then gradually pick up the pace to avoid the slap. Every range trip to play with one of the rifles, I'll put 20-30 rounds thru my carry pistol as well.
Saw a older gentleman at Bristlecone today who was working on some USPSA practice with his full on race 1911 (huge magwell, compensator, etc). He was shooting some pretty fast strings, but I noticed his first 3-4 shots were nice grouping, but additional shots were climbing the target pretty steady up and right, usually resulting in his last shots from each mag ending up/right off the USPSA target.
"Drill" is probably not the correct word. It's hard to get much out of a drill if 20 rounds is all you're going to shoot. But, since I said drill, I guess I would describe it as a very slow "Bill Drill" with three to five shots. Such an exercise makes for a quick range trip, 15-20 minutes maybe(?) that I can get in a couple/three times a week. What I was doing consisted of drawing from concealment, picking up the front sight, getting a good sight picture, exercising good trigger control and proper grip, then watching the shot as I "follow through". The 10mm Auto isn't as scary as some writers have led the public to believe but it is a handful, especially in a relatively small frame. It's easy for me to get too much "hand" on the gun and drive the shots low and to the left. Especially when I increase the tempo.
DenverGP
08-17-2017, 18:34
Took the garand out to 100 yards today at blucore (indoor range, lighting wasn't great). Shooting off sand bags on the bench.
I had previously sighted it in at 25 yards (9 clicks up). I had read to lower by 1-2 clicks for 100 yards, but even with that, I was still coming in high. The target I was shooting was a white paper target with some red lines on it. At 100 yards, it was just a white sheet of paper. After I put one of my 6" shoot-n-c stickers on it, suddenly I had some reference to actually aim at. I figured out I was aiming way too high on the initial shots. Fired 8 shots working on the sight picture, but sights were adjusted low... that resulted in a pretty large group of 8 rounds spread below the black sticker, with one round on the sticker.
http://i.imgur.com/lnT6KBD.jpg
Adjusted back up 2 clicks (ended up just a single click lower than my original 25 yard sight in), and sent the target back out to 100 yards to try for a careful 3 shot group (on the same black target sticker):
http://i.imgur.com/wugCqmS.jpg
Measured out about 1.25" for that 3 shot group.
A little later, I actually had a "bump fire" where I didn't hold the trigger back after the shot broke, and as my shoulder pushed the gun forward after the recoil, fired a second shot. Amazingly, the bump fired shot was still within the 6" circle.
DenverGP
09-08-2017, 17:38
Shot my best group yet with my PSA 18" AR. If i'm measuring right, it's .32 MOA. First and second shots are pretty close to thru the same hole, but if you jump before and after the 2nd shot, you can see the hole get slightly larger.
Did some warm up / sighting in shots using my regular plinking ammo, then switched to some hand loaded rounds using Federal Fusion 62gr BTSP with 24gr of Ramshot TAC.
https://vimeo.com/233062827
I put another 300 rounds through my AR9 build. The first 600 of TUL only had one hiccup, re-rack and the stuck round chambered and fired. The 300 rounds today were Wolf Polyformance and I had 3 failure to chamber. Two chambered and fired when re-racked, one just got real short, glad it didn't go in on the second try. I need to look at other barrels with cut 9mm ramp or maybe get one cut. It don't think it will ever chamber anything other than FMJs the way it is.
The Spikes lower has/had a LRBHO in the lower. It didn't work at all during the initial build and dry fire tests. Correction, it always worked, always locked BCG back. When I got home today I replaced the bolt catch with a strike industries unit. The original spikes spring and plunger appear to be out of spec. I might reinstall the LRBHO and see if it will work now. Not a big deal but I would like a LRBHO if I can get it to work reliably.
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Edit to add pics of the Spikes LRBHO.
Unit removed.
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Spring installed.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170909/96c0cf208f686715a73d857932efb2ba.jpg
Spring and lever installed with roll pin in position.
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theGinsue
09-09-2017, 12:01
Finally, after almost a 2 year absence, I made it to the range yesterday.
Mission: Sight in my new backup hunting rifle I recently purchased from another site member.
Specs:
Rifle: Tikka T3 Lite LH bolt .308 Win
Optic: Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x42 Mildot
Ammo: Federal .308 Win SP
I started with 25 yard bore sighting. Once I had that narrowed down I moved out to 100 yards (note: the Monarch 3 is made to be zeroed at 100 yards).
At 100 yards I plinked a few rounds to get a feel for using this scope at that distance, then I moved to actually performing the sight-in, all using the lowest power (4) on the scope.
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The picture shows 2 outside shots taken at the 4-5 o'clock position. These were with the fore end supported by a rest and the butt into my shoulder. Poor grouping which I attribute to the shooter, me. I usually take 3 shot groups and see where I'm hitting, but I went ahead and made some small adjustments then took my next 3 shots using both front and rear support for the rifle. These are the 3 center shots.
Feeling that the rifle was accurately sighted, I took 2 more groups of three shots onto another target. I don't have a pic of that target but they were just slightly better than the final 3 center shots in this pic. I feel satisfied that this rifle is ready for elk hunting and I'm comfortable enough with it to be successful should I encounter a legal bull elk.
To complete my hunting rig, last night I ordered a sling for this rifle which will use Uncle Mike's QD swivels (already in my possession. The sling is a Brownell's 1" leather Quick Set Latigo sling (http://www.brownells.com/shooting-accessories/slings-sling-swivels/slings/tan-1-sling-sku084004000-1180-4182.aspx?sku=084-004-000&cm_mmc=Email-_-Spop-Email-_-lm_11519889-_-www_brownells_com_shooting_acc&cm_lm=theginsue@yahoo.com&cm_mmca1=BR_WebBench_010215%20(1)&spMailingID=11519889&spUserID=Mjg4ODI0MjI4MjYS1&spJobID=423069441&spReportId=NDIzMDY5NDQxS0). I've used one on my other hunting rifle exclusively for over 25 years and love it. I bought a cheap set of Butler Creek rubber Bikini Scope Covers but they're not nearly as good as the similar styled one from Nikon that I got with my Prostaff. Need to find decent scope covers. Lastly, I'll be ordering 2 5-rnd mags for the rifle to get a good starter set for hunting.
Finally, after almost a 2 year absence, I made it to the range yesterday.
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I'm coming up on a year myself If I miss going in September. Ugh. work sucks.
electronman1729
02-04-2018, 22:44
Not much love on this thread?
Perhaps we can move it to the photo thread?
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Great-Kazoo
02-05-2018, 00:29
Not much love on this thread?
Perhaps we can move it to the photo thread?
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SBR Galil or the pistol with brace?
electronman1729
02-05-2018, 08:52
SBR Galil or the pistol with brace?
ACE pistol with brace and Jericho 9mm. Missing is the UZI step chilid.
Delfuego
04-28-2018, 18:16
More break-in with the SAUM today. 150rds down, barrel is still speeding up. Made hits at 1660 yards but was very tricky. 1350 was much easier. I think I need to do some work on the reloads and futz with the ballistic computer. Sure beats yard work though :)
Finally got the new to me .44 special 1985 624 3" out to the range today. These are the first rounds fired, 10 yards double action. The first target is with Winchester 240 gr flat nose cowboy loads, the second is with Sig Sauer 200gr JHP Vcrown ammo. I really really like this gun, got a good holster for it too. Definitely going to add it to my carry rotation when the weather is cool enough for a covering jacket/sweatshirt.
https://s19.postimg.cc/6lse25jc3/D21BDA9D-CD75-4E4B-BB34-23ACD2425FCE.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/zbf9ysnbz/)
https://s19.postimg.cc/3rp8opovn/59A4CB09-4DB2-46F1-AE42-FE1D7F60AD00.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/pe495qnfz/)
I recently changed the sights on a P220 and a P226 so I confirmed my work. I ran my Benelli M1 too, it still runs the cheap Walmart aluminum shells fine and dandy. Good stuff.
hollohas
04-29-2018, 11:35
More break-in with the SAUM today. 150rds down, barrel is still speeding up. Made hits at 1660 yards but was very tricky. 1350 was much easier. I think I need to do some work on the reloads and futz with the ballistic computer. Sure beats yard work though :)Where are you shooting that kinda distance?
Spent the day in Pueblo shooting 22s out past 200 yards at all kinds of targets. We even had a mover target set up around 80 yards. Shooting off a simulated rooftop at 4-5 inch steel plates at 220 yards is just too much fun.
Finally got the new to me .44 special 1985 624 3" out to the range today. These are the first rounds fired, 10 yards double action. The first target is with Winchester 240 gr flat nose cowboy loads, the second is with Sig Sauer 200gr JHP Vcrown ammo. I really really like this gun, got a good holster for it too. Definitely going to add it to my carry rotation when the weather is cool enough for a covering jacket/sweatshirt.
https://s19.postimg.cc/6lse25jc3/D21BDA9D-CD75-4E4B-BB34-23ACD2425FCE.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/zbf9ysnbz/)
https://s19.postimg.cc/3rp8opovn/59A4CB09-4DB2-46F1-AE42-FE1D7F60AD00.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/pe495qnfz/)
What holster do you have for the S&W? I have a similar S&W, looking for holster options.
Found this DeSantis new in the package:
https://s19.postimg.cc/yw31f48xf/3CA36E62-290E-4CD6-B13E-438BBE120E06.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/y6k92r8dr/)
Should be able to find one on Gunbroker for between $45-$50 if you think it would work for you.
Delfuego
04-29-2018, 22:06
Where are you shooting that kinda distance?I buddy has a farm :)
Put 128 rounds through the Scorpion.
https://i.imgur.com/Np2ccWPh.jpg
hollohas
04-30-2018, 06:38
Spent the day in Pueblo shooting 22s out past 200 yards at all kinds of targets. We even had a mover target set up around 80 yards. Shooting off a simulated rooftop at 4-5 inch steel plates at 220 yards is just too much fun.That does sound like fun!
DenverGP
05-28-2018, 16:16
Had a bunch of family stuff going on, so had to settle for a quick trip to bristlecone for a little Memorial Day shooting.
Brought out the M1 Garand, 1903A3, and 1911.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S1nfm4xuMw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWkHfPk7Bgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NgHOmYQVng
https://i.imgur.com/6JEtz6x.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jHrKady.jpg
Stu_Padaso
05-29-2018, 18:29
Picked up a SAR 9mm , gave it the 100 rds as fast as i could load test , and was impressed to say the least considering " bang for the buck " factor
Stu
Those who live by the sword are shot by us who don't
Took my 9 year old out to see if he would be able to shoot the Wednesday night steel match with his GSG 1911 .22.
My wife says i should take him shooting more. Not sure how I got so lucky. Maybe I’ll see some of you guys there tomorrow night. Say hi. I’ll be the one with the 9 year old.
electronman1729
06-15-2018, 19:21
Got up early this morning went to the Summit range and stopped in Frisco for the BBQ competition.
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electronman1729
07-15-2018, 21:22
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Went up to the Green Mill Shooting Range yesterday to catch a 22 rifle match. Got to hang out with a few forum members and meet a couple that I had never met before. It was also the first time I had been to that shooting range. Hell, I didn't even know it existed...
Mile High Shooting Accessories sponsored the match and gave away a couple thousand rounds of match grade 22 ammo as prizes, and they also gave out MHSA hats for everyone.
Cant wait to shoot another match up there.
hollohas
08-19-2018, 18:58
Had some help from my 4 year old daughter getting ready for the range today. Teaching the next gen...priceless. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180820/9d3ae6a8a2157c69e130d314403876ff.jpg
JohnnyDrama
08-19-2018, 21:19
Friday I did some drills with a shot timer and my BHP (about twenty rounds worth) followed by twenty rounds through my Glock 29. Yesterday, another twenty rounds through the Glock. Today, three rounds of trap. I was going to have some more Glock practice after that but the range was a little crowded for my liking. Instead, I went home and cleaned guns.
Ran rounds through the new-to-me Dan Wesson, my M&P Pro and my S&W 17. Went Saturday and Sunday, good times!
babarsac
08-22-2018, 15:35
Sitting in Chicago Midway Airport
Need to get to the range
electronman1729
04-07-2019, 20:29
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What gun is that in the middle?
electronman1729
04-08-2019, 08:21
What gun is that in the middle?
Galil ACE
JohnnyDrama
04-14-2019, 16:34
Between work and weather, it's probably been a couple of weeks since I've been to the range. Today, I made a quick trip for 20 rounds through the Glock 29 and 21 rounds of .38 SPC through the .357. As I was taping up the target, I noticed only two missed. At first I was a little discouraged, then I thought maybe I'm not trying hard enough.
Went to the range with a bunch of members from the forum.
Shot pistols, revolvers and carbines till it got windy.
Good times.
Introduced the kiddo to the AK. He likes it.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-w6sRjLH/0/62e1acf0/XL/i-w6sRjLH-XL.jpg
Took my 6 Grendel that member AKA Spook built for me out for some load development. Varget was a little high pressure with the really accurate load, so I decided to try H4895 with 105 Berger Hybrids.
I had also swapped out uppers. I had it in a LaRue OBR Lite upper and I moved it to a VLTOR monolithic upper. The monolithic uppers make mounting scopes much easier. And of course, a Thunderbeast suppressor and a S&B 4-16x42.
This is 5 shots at 610 yards. Pretty happy with that.
https://i.imgur.com/JLvJKsg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OHpE5Vi.jpg
ChickNorris
07-29-2019, 16:18
Technically it was yesterday but even with my ankle @ ~ 70%, I shot both of the Pueblo tactical matches because there was still a spot available in the afternoon.
[Punker][Punker]
Lucky for me you stayed on the couch
bobbyfairbanks
07-29-2019, 16:26
I blew up doors
USMC88-93
07-29-2019, 16:28
Stayed in the shade and watched other people shoot... (Yesterday)
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Colorado%20Rifle%20Club/Garand%20Match%207%2028%2019/j_zpsjqjtiiij.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Colorado%20Rifle%20Club/Garand%20Match%207%2028%2019/j_zpsjqjtiiij.jpg.html)
Rucker61
07-29-2019, 18:04
Technically it was yesterday but even with my ankle @ ~ 70%, I shot both of the Pueblo tactical matches because there was still a spot available in the afternoon.
[Punker][Punker]
Lucky for me you stayed on the couch
Picture number 2 hurts my knees.
Been a while since my last trip to the range but managed to run out there this morning for a bit.
Mostly wanted to shoot this.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190823/f6c5391816dcdbd5684ba5ae440debf7.jpg
First five shots at 25 yards were promising.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190823/3865d17652ce8e1832154945708ad6f0.jpg
Since those five shots seemed a little low and ever so slightly left I moved the rear sight a little and got it close enough to make me happy. The fiber optic sights aren?t very conducive to tight groups but I was happy with it. It?s definitely minute of bunny or minute of soda can out to 25 yards.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190823/8ec0894ded593464d3b29af625f4a0b1.jpg
I took it out to 50 yards but the glowing red front sight totally obscured the target at that distance. Managed to keep all five on the target (barely) and did have a center hit that blew the little orange paster clean off the target.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190823/42f11324ff9826b84cb24ba7995766c3.jpg
And of course what trip to the range would be complete without putting a couple of hundred rounds through your EDC?
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I was a bit rusty through the first 50 rounds.
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Worked on focusing on my front sight and controlling my trigger through the next hundred rounds and was pretty dialed in on the final 50 shots before I called it a day.
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I need to remember how much fun the range is so I?ll try and get out more often.
wctriumph
08-23-2019, 15:34
Technically it was yesterday but even with my ankle @ ~ 70%, I shot both of the Pueblo tactical matches because there was still a spot available in the afternoon.
[Punker][Punker]
Lucky for me you stayed on the couch
I don't bend like that any more, I guess tactical matches are out for me. And yes, my knees hurt from seeing pic 2.
Rucker61
09-02-2019, 16:10
Spent some time with my old coworker/new shooting buddy. He's relatively new to shooting, having been raised in a East Coast liberal environment. That changed when he got hired as an optics engineer at a local manufacturer where pretty much everyone shoots.
I took him out for his first range trip a few years ago, and since then we've shot precision, tactical, handguns, and trap, and precision seems to be where he felt most comfortable. He certainly proved that this weekend. I've got an older Savage Model 12 in .223 that's reserved for him, using 75 gr AMAX and Lapua brass, and we spent Sunday morning at the 300 yard range at Great Guns. They say you're only as good as your last group, and his last group at 300 yards was 3/4 of an inch. I know that target will be posted near his desk for all of the real shooters to see on Tuesday morning.
Great-Kazoo
09-02-2019, 18:02
checked zero on a suppressed 357 lever gun and 45 acp mauser conversion, also suppressed. Rand 1/2 doz mags through the SA 9mm 1911. Decided to have the slide cerakoted.
https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/E-110Q/midnight/
Think it will look good with the stainless slide.
Does the suppresed Mauser even make a noise?
Great-Kazoo
09-02-2019, 21:39
Does the suppresed Mauser even make a noise?
A wee bit. The steel plates confirm i actually got the round through and out the bbl. @ 25 yds it's dead nuts, 50 has a bit of hold over, 100 is like 4 - 8" above the plate. Has a primary arms 04 rds.
ChickNorris
09-02-2019, 21:49
Spent some time with my old coworker/new shooting buddy. He's relatively new to shooting, having been raised in a East Coast liberal environment. That changed when he got hired as an optics engineer at a local manufacturer where pretty much everyone shoots.
I took him out for his first range trip a few years ago, and since then we've shot precision, tactical, handguns, and trap, and precision seems to be where he felt most comfortable. He certainly proved that this weekend. I've got an older Savage Model 12 in .223 that's reserved for him, using 75 gr AMAX and Lapua brass, and we spent Sunday morning at the 300 yard range at Great Guns. They say you're only as good as your last group, and his last group at 300 yards was 3/4 of an inch. I know that target will be posted near his desk for all of the real shooters to see on Tuesday morning.
: )
OtterbatHellcat
09-02-2019, 22:30
Watch out !!!!
I zeroed a pellet rifle, and I'm not messing around either.
(muscle flex and dark intimidating death stare)
fitterjohn
09-03-2019, 06:21
checked zero on a suppressed 357 lever gun and 45 acp mauser conversion, also suppressed. Rand 1/2 doz mags through the SA 9mm 1911. Decided to have the slide cerakoted.
https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/E-110Q/midnight/
Think it will look good with the stainless slide.
Mauser minds must think alike I took myb45 cap Mauser out to the ranger yesterday also
ChickNorris
09-03-2019, 09:28
Just futzing & Yay!
I'm getting better :-)
Great-Kazoo
09-03-2019, 10:22
Mauser minds must think alike I took myb45 cap Mauser out to the ranger yesterday also
I have an idea for a better ejector then the extended one RA provides. Just need to see if it's practical to work as well as be usable in the area of the receiver i want to use.
Just futzing & Yay!
I'm getting better :-)
That looks great to me.
Unless it's a fail to "Shoot the hostage."
Aloha_Shooter
09-03-2019, 11:46
Looks damned good to me.
Lazytrbar
09-03-2019, 11:55
Tried out the Chrono I got for my birthday. Learned a lot about lighting, depth, and stand-off distance but no holes in the Chrono!
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fitterjohn
09-03-2019, 12:53
I have an idea for a better ejector then the extended one RA provides. Just need to see if it's practical to work as well as be usable in the area of the receiver i want to use.
I would be definitely interested in how that works out
Shot a round of 22lr Bullseye with my open sights. Signed up for the six weeks match to keep the match going.
DenverGP
09-24-2019, 16:21
Got my AR pistol out to the range for the first time after installing a CMC 3.5# flat trigger. Really love it, now I need to swap out the trigger from my regular 16" ar that has an older CMC (think it's 5.5#). And the Sig Romeo 5 on on the AR pistol is still awesome. Massively outperforms the TRS-25 I previously had on it. Dot is much crisper/clearer, and the shake-awake is awesome.
ChickNorris
10-07-2019, 09:45
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I shot my first USPSA match on Sunday.
Loved it.
Lazytrbar
10-26-2019, 11:43
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I shot my first USPSA match on Sunday.
Loved it.Hahaha. Welcome to the life. Warning: USPSA is as addictive as crack cocaine but more expensive.
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Picked up brass - as usual.
GilpinGuy
10-27-2019, 00:39
79106
I shot my first USPSA match on Sunday.
Loved it.
Awesome!
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I shot my first USPSA match on Sunday.
Loved it.
Where at?
ChickNorris
10-27-2019, 01:10
Where at?
AGC
Sighted in the Magpul MBUS sights the other day on the new AR. Put a basic 25 yard zero on it. This thing is a tack driver with 62 grain. Very happy with the results.
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Will1776
12-07-2019, 22:32
Sighted in the Magpul MBUS sights the other day on the new AR. Put a basic 25 yard zero on it. This thing is a tack driver with 62 grain. Very happy with the results.
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Is that an Aero rail? How sturdy are they? Curious about that style
Will,
I really like it. No timing required to install. Barrel nut locked in at 50 ft. lbs. It's a very lightweight rail and feels good in the hand. This build was done on a 14.5" Ballistic Advantage barrel so I went with a 12.5" hand guard. I like it so much I'm selling my other carbine.
JohnnyDrama
12-08-2019, 18:49
I opened up the Trap Club. It was cool and wet, lots of mud. Explored the beaten zone looking to see how many targets we really missed, waited for somebody to show up, wished I'd brought a shotgun...(Doh!) Thought about getting my .22 pistol out for a little plinking but decided it was too muddy... Called it a day after an hour and a half and went back to work.
ChickNorris
12-15-2019, 11:57
Perfect weather @ CMSC yesterday. Pike's Peak Precision holidays follies gas gun match. Lovely time & glad I could go.
spqrzilla
12-15-2019, 12:30
Perfect weather @ CMSC yesterday. Pike's Peak Precision holidays follies gas gun match. Lovely time & glad I could go. That's great! I'm jealous.
What scope are you running on that rig?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQzBs9SR2IU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecW20p13B7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_xPlk8-t-o
fitterjohn
01-12-2020, 19:23
not too bad for a windy day and a cricket 79859
Rucker61
01-12-2020, 19:43
Sighted in the Magpul MBUS sights the other day on the new AR. Put a basic 25 yard zero on it. This thing is a tack driver with 62 grain. Very happy with the results.
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I have your rifle's little brother, 12.5" barrel all in FDE.
electronman1729
01-19-2020, 21:10
I dont get to play with the 700 enough.
https://i.imgur.com/c3KVP5Nl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1TUXBJ4l.jpg
ChickNorris
01-19-2020, 22:05
Auspicious beginning.
Took my Bergara lrp out for the first time today. 60 rounds.
0.466 moa with the Hornady Match ELD 140gr.
Really looking forward to my upcoming class from Colorado Precision Rifle @ Blue Steel Ranch.
Will,
I really like it. No timing required to install. Barrel nut locked in at 50 ft. lbs. It's a very lightweight rail and feels good in the hand. This build was done on a 14.5" Ballistic Advantage barrel so I went with a 12.5" hand guard. I like it so much I'm selling my other carbine.
Is that the one that went to Arkansas before coming to your doorstep? [Coffee]
Is that the one that went to Arkansas before coming to your doorstep? [Coffee]
Yep. That's the barrel. LOL.
Skywalker
01-20-2020, 08:05
Picked up a new Shadow 2 and tested her out at Magnum Shooting Center. 15 yard and 23 yard. Targets printed at home just on 8.5 x 11" An amazing shooter for sure. 7992079921799227992379924
I took my new 223 Ackley bolt gun to a match yesterday.
I had my new Terminus action barreled by Fritz at Black Canyon Rifles a few weeks ago. This replaced my Bighorn that was being an asshole feeding and caliber with a 223 based case. This action feeds like butter. Much smoother than the Bighorn.
Using a stout load of Varget in Lapua brass, I am pushing 80 gn Sierra bullets just over 3,000 fps.
I really like the minimal recoil and noise. After a string of 7 shots, my RO told me that the timer didnt pick up a single shot. My reply "You say that like its a bad thing." Gotta love Thunderbeast suppressors.
Here is a picture from a couple weeks ago. I was practing shooting off a tripod at 1,000 yards.
https://i.imgur.com/cfb3C4X.jpg
Picked up a new Shadow 2 and tested her out at Magnum Shooting Center. 15 yard and 23 yard. Targets printed at home just on 8.5 x 11" An amazing shooter for sure. 7992079921799227992379924
I am itching to get a Shadow 2 and/or TSO.
TEAMRICO
06-22-2020, 19:26
Was up at the South Site Weds. Zereod some optics in. Steel plates at 200 yards. Sited in a red dot for MCK Glock 19.
It is the elevation that gets me. Walk out to the targets drains me.
I need to get my gear dialed in.
Was up at the South Site Weds. Zereod some optics in. Steel plates at 200 yards. Sited in a red dot for MCK Glock 19.
It is the elevation that gets me. Walk out to the targets drains me.
I need to get my gear dialed in.South site public, or south site Frontier?
If public, what was the condition?
Sent from somewhere...
Rucker61
06-22-2020, 19:35
Spent Saturday afternoon in our last practice for the team 3 Gun Shoot this weekend. The two teenage boys that got some help from some folks here are pretty excited for next Sunday. The really nice thing about teens is that they can and will bend over to pick up brass so I don't have to.
Was looking for this thread. A couple weekends ago, I took the AK out to make sure it was still sighted in after chopping the barrel. I'm glad I did, as it was shooting low. So I adjusted it. I called the flyer.
https://i.imgur.com/AZ9C7SCh.jpg
Then last weekend I went to have a conjugal with my YHM Resonator. Both uppers shot much lower with the can mounted, that's a bit disconcerting.
https://i.imgur.com/9P9U63nh.jpg
I barely shoot guns anymore, since they’re boring once I stopped chasing nodes and little groups. Bows are so much more frustrating.
On Father’s Day, I took the bow out with a new arrow build which *should* be underspined, and confirmed out to 60 yards. I should be shooting a 340-300 spine. Am I? Nope. I don’t feel like shimming the cams this close to season, having ever done so. I have another bow which I can mess with, but with my short draw I need all the speed plus weight and FOC I can get. So to make a short story longer, I shot a bow.
TEAMRICO
06-23-2020, 13:15
South site public, or south site Frontier?
If public, what was the condition?
Sent from somewhere...
The site is sometimes called Turkey Creek I believe. North of Woodland Park on Hwy 67 past Manitou Lake.
They have fenced off most areas limiting the lanes you can shoot. It is public land.
Lots of trash and target debri which is sad.
The site is sometimes called Turkey Creek I believe. North of Woodland Park on Hwy 67 past Manitou Lake.
They have fenced off most areas limiting the lanes you can shoot. It is public land.
Lots of trash and target debri which is sad.
Took the wife there Sunday. The fences didn't stop anyone from setting up and the place was packed. Found a spot all the way towards the back and brought out a contractor bag of shit from only a 400sf area. My bag doesn't do squat but just hope others seeing me picking up might encourage them to, at least, police their own trash.
Great-Kazoo
06-23-2020, 19:29
Shot a steel plate match sunday. Was rocking plates till, the slide locked back OOPS grabbed wrong mag which was 1 round short. So naturally the group was DON'T FORGET TO COUNT YOUR ROUNDS..
Other than that, doing load development. This 1911 Kimber will take anything i load . Kinda like my ex.
Rucker61
06-23-2020, 20:21
Other than that, doing load development. This 1911 Kimber will take anything i load . Kinda like my ex.
Oh, you kill me.
Great-Kazoo
06-24-2020, 00:31
Oh, you kill me.
Ah yes, but acquitted ;)
Rucker61
06-28-2020, 21:28
I shot about 12 hours of team based 3 Gun. A good time was had by all.
JohnnyDrama
06-28-2020, 22:00
Got up and out early for a bicycle ride. I took a couple of .357s and a .22 magnum with me in case I needed to stop for a breather at the range. I managed to shoot all three,, probably not more than 60 shots total. There was a gentleman there who was getting ready for a high power match that I stopped to talk to. Ended up getting some ideas on how to improve the accuracy of my .308. It was a good workout and a good day.
Shot a high power fun match
491-25X out of 500 .
Best score yet
Went to Franktown Firearms yesterday. Took the 6.5 Creedmore AR and decided to check my zero and was not disappointed. The 5-shot group below the bullseye is the off-set at 25 yards. The group above is 15 rounds at 25 yards with my hold-over. For just getting into the long-range game, I'm not disappointed with the way this build shoots. I was running Hornady 147 grain ELD-Match rounds.
Great-Kazoo
08-01-2020, 13:32
Shot some steel plates, sold a gun, went home.
cableguy11
08-01-2020, 14:03
Had a bunch of new builds I had to give a run. Also went out to Great Guns for the first time. I did like it. Lots of room, had the range to myself after about 15minutes.
https://i.imgur.com/pqmXMWr.jpg
Also built something for a buddy of mine in CA..the Patriot pin etc...is actually not that bad. Takes some practice, but once you get used to it, you can work with it.
https://i.imgur.com/1E3lHID.jpg
BREATHER
08-03-2020, 06:00
Saturday shot my .54 flintlock Hawken for a couple of hours
Great-Kazoo
08-03-2020, 08:24
Road tested a few different ransom rest, during the ranges 1 yr anniv. Also swapped a 300 blk b.a., for a R1 enhanced with lots of mags .
I only had an opportunity to go to a range just once this year. I need a house that has a private range. ( <--- LOL )
I quietly burnt through 150 rounds or so of .45 today. And made my gun really dirty doing so.
https://i.imgur.com/9AJioUvh.jpg
Linkless
08-09-2020, 18:52
I finally brought the Champion Workhorse with the wobble adapter out for clays after about a month off, so much fun. Last weekend finally managed to get out to 1000 yards with the 6.5 PRC hitting the 12x12 plate regularly despite the winds. Hit it with the 22 Grendel a few times too.
As usual, gathered brass and cleaned up trash....
I only had an opportunity to go to a range just once this year. I need a house that has a private range. ( <--- LOL )
My favorite pipe dream.....
Old history. I got an invite to the Boulder Firearm Range. Spent the day at the 100yrd range and sighted in several rifles.
Moved here in '95 and the wait was 3yrs. Today the wait is 10yrs. Hind sight...
beast556
08-09-2020, 22:52
Ran 375rds through my ar-9 trying out the new sba3. Very comfortable now.
I shot a couple hundred rounds through my old LaRue OBR Lite (5.56) yesterday at the Pueblo Tactical Rifle Match. 10-12 years old and several barrel changes later, it is still a hammer.
Now I have to figure out which AK to use next month for the AK vs AR match.
Bailey Guns
08-27-2020, 16:15
More like, I actually found a range. An older fellow named Jim, a farmer whose family has lived in this little town since 1890, was in the coffee shop this morning. He lives less than a mile from me and he and his sons and grandsons farm hundreds of acres nearby. He mentioned he and his grandson, who I also learned is an FFL dealer, had built a range in one of their fields. I asked him if it was in a particular location (because I'd noticed it last week where no range was before)...he said that was it. Jim also mentioned his grandson had got him a new AR but he hadn't been able to shoot it because he can't find ammo.
Later in the morning I rounded up 500 rounds of 5.56 ammo and went and dropped it off at his house. He asked me how much? I said, "Well...will that buy me a little time on your range?" Apparently it will. I now have permission to visit his range and use it any time I want to. Which is a good thing because there's not a lot of no public land in OK where you can just go out and shoot.
Side note: I met Jim's son, Scott, at the coffee shop the first morning after I arrived in town. He asked if I needed help and offered to round up all his brothers and adult sons to help me unload the U-Haul. Very, very nice family.
So, that's what I did at the range today.
Basic range but no dummies to contend with and I have plenty of steel and other targets to jazz things up a bit:
https://i.imgur.com/EIHIKB3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cFexBF9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QcMaDwP.jpg
And, when I miss, I have the perfect, built in, excuse: "The sun was in my eyes!"
https://i.imgur.com/K2Jsl5B.jpg
Thats a great score BG!!!!
Great-Kazoo
08-27-2020, 18:21
More like, I actually found a range. An older fellow named Jim, a farmer whose family has lived in this little town since 1890, was in the coffee shop this morning. He lives less than a mile from me and he and his sons and grandsons farm hundreds of acres nearby. He mentioned he and his grandson, who I also learned is an FFL dealer, had built a range in one of their fields. I asked him if it was in a particular location (because I'd noticed it last week where no range was before)...he said that was it. Jim also mentioned his grandson had got him a new AR but he hadn't been able to shoot it because he can't find ammo.
Later in the morning I rounded up 500 rounds of 5.56 ammo and went and dropped it off at his house. He asked me how much? I said, "Well...will that buy me a little time on your range?" Apparently it will. I now have permission to visit his range and use it any time I want to. Which is a good thing because there's not a lot of no public land in OK where you can just go out and shoot.
Side note: I met Jim's son, Scott, at the coffee shop the first morning after I arrived in town. He asked if I needed help and offered to round up all his brothers and adult sons to help me unload the U-Haul. Very, very nice family.
So, that's what I did at the range today.
Basic range but no dummies to contend with and I have plenty of steel and other targets to jazz things up a bit:
https://i.imgur.com/EIHIKB3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cFexBF9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QcMaDwP.jpg
And, when I miss, I have the perfect, built in, excuse: "The sun was in my eyes!"
https://i.imgur.com/K2Jsl5B.jpg
Had to look twice. At first i thought it was a massive red ant colony, complete with furniture. ;)
Bailey Guns
08-27-2020, 20:23
I haven't seen any large ant colonies here at all. Very few ants of any kind, as a matter of fact. Lots of grasshoppers. The only thing that's really bad here are ticks. Lots and lots of ticks. Ticks are the antifa of the bug world...like antifa are the ticks of the human world.
Great-Kazoo
08-27-2020, 21:39
I haven't seen any large ant colonies here at all. Very few ants of any kind, as a matter of fact. Lots of grasshoppers. The only thing that's really bad here are ticks. Lots and lots of ticks. Ticks are the antifa of the bug world...like antifa are the ticks of the human world.
Ticks are OK's state bird. You could be standing in a well paved parking lot and find / feel 1 or 2 crawling on you.
Bailey Guns
08-28-2020, 04:58
That, my friend, is a fact.
Great-Kazoo
08-30-2020, 20:26
scored 1500 of these eley sub sonic 22's at a garage sale last year. Decided to break out the 77/22 to see how they perform. Running a 1st gen TBAC 4" 22 can, 3-9 burris fullfield and harris bipod. This was a test to see how they performed and papered. My only issue is light strikes. I'll see how they do in the TOZ-78 bolt action, before any upgrades to triggers, if needed. I want a dedicated suppressed bolt action.
Anyway.
20 rds @ 25 yds. Again no scope adj, just seeing how they papered.. The sound of the trigger / firing pin is louder than these rounds were, with the can
https://i.imgur.com/0k5G9qGl.jpg
Then road tested some 150 gr 30 cal reduced recoil loads in the LTR. 10 rds. 5 @ 50, 5@ 100 to see if there was any tumbling, before loading to shoot suppressed. Info on load data is in the reloading forum.
https://i.imgur.com/DhV4uydl.jpg
JohnnyDrama
08-30-2020, 20:55
Went to the trap club. Opened up the trap house and met this guy.
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It slowed us down a little but we all had a good time. This time of year it's always a good idea to look before you enter.
More like, I actually found a range. An older fellow named Jim, a farmer whose family has lived in this little town since 1890, was in the coffee shop this morning. He lives less than a mile from me and he and his sons and grandsons farm hundreds of acres nearby. He mentioned he and his grandson, who I also learned is an FFL dealer, had built a range in one of their fields. I asked him if it was in a particular location (because I'd noticed it last week where no range was before)...he said that was it. Jim also mentioned his grandson had got him a new AR but he hadn't been able to shoot it because he can't find ammo.
Later in the morning I rounded up 500 rounds of 5.56 ammo and went and dropped it off at his house. He asked me how much? I said, "Well...will that buy me a little time on your range?" Apparently it will. I now have permission to visit his range and use it any time I want to. Which is a good thing because there's not a lot of no public land in OK where you can just go out and shoot.
Side note: I met Jim's son, Scott, at the coffee shop the first morning after I arrived in town. He asked if I needed help and offered to round up all his brothers and adult sons to help me unload the U-Haul. Very, very nice family.
So, that's what I did at the range today.
Basic range but no dummies to contend with and I have plenty of steel and other targets to jazz things up a bit:
https://i.imgur.com/EIHIKB3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cFexBF9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QcMaDwP.jpg
And, when I miss, I have the perfect, built in, excuse: "The sun was in my eyes!"
https://i.imgur.com/K2Jsl5B.jpg
Man. That's the dream, right there.
TEAMRICO
09-07-2020, 14:41
8292682925
Test fired my new AR 9 pistol build. Dead on with that optic. Fires nicely but aluminum ammo had a few hiccups.
The .223 Savage I bought for $74 at WM a couple of weeks ago shot nice at 100 yards. This is 45gr ammo. Now I want to take it out 300 yards or more.
Dragonmans today because other ranges were closed. Not to crowded for a holiday.
buffalobo
04-07-2021, 10:16
Threw together a stand last Sunday to hang steel plates on rimfire range in back yard.
Need to hunt down some rubber or fire hose straps to replace chains.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210407/51cc537f90dcc3c91c0336a4d5f60678.jpg
ChickNorris
04-07-2021, 10:23
Threw together a stand last Sunday to hang steel plates on rimfire range in back yard.
Need to hunt down some rubber or fire hose straps to replace chains.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210407/51cc537f90dcc3c91c0336a4d5f60678.jpg
Ive some fire hose for you Buffalobo.
buffalobo
04-07-2021, 11:57
Ive some fire hose for you Buffalobo.Cool, thanks. I will be working downtown next couple weeks or maybe meet up at match.
whitewalrus
04-07-2021, 13:21
8292682925
Test fired my new AR 9 pistol build. Dead on with that optic. Fires nicely but aluminum ammo had a few hiccups.
The .223 Savage I bought for $74 at WM a couple of weeks ago shot nice at 100 yards. This is 45gr ammo. Now I want to take it out 300 yards or more.
Dragonmans today because other ranges were closed. Not to crowded for a holiday.
Which model was the savage?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Two "new to me" pistols not long ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbtaKJW-snQ&t
The CZ P-10F OR had some problems with handloads (bullet depth was the problem, flat point, and an aftermarket barrel), but when using factory ammo, she ran like Rosie O'D going for a donut.
The P365XL NRA is a powerhouse for a micro compact - dang, what a shooter too! She sang like Cher trying to "turn back time".
TEAMRICO
04-07-2021, 18:16
Which model was the savage?
Savage Axis Model.
That meant to say 55gr.
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DenverGP
04-30-2021, 16:40
Getting my 10/22 all set up for appleseed, and practicing using the loop sling during standing.
20 rounds standing a couple weeks ago, no loop sling (was using hasty sling)
https://i.imgur.com/CizIx2L.jpg
20 rounds today using the loop sling.
https://i.imgur.com/v0AkUfR.jpg
Nearly every day for the past two weeks I've gone to a high mountain lake to watch for the ice break up and look for river otters that dive for fish and consume them on the ice sheets. Still two or three days from full ice break but on my way back I stop at a place in the forest where I can safely shoot. I've been shooting almost every day, mostly with the .300 Blackout rifle suppressed, the Kimber Micro 9, the old Taurus PT92, and the Glock 27. Tomorrow will take the DDM4V11 suppressed, and maybe a Garand. I always have a Garand. Have to go early before the weekenders show up. Paper and cardboard targets only and always retrieve the brass.
Nearly every day for the past two weeks I've gone to a high mountain lake to watch for the ice break up and look for river otters that dive for fish and consume them on the ice sheets. Still two or three days from full ice break but on my way back I stop at a place in the forest where I can safely shoot. I've been shooting almost every day, mostly with the .300 Blackout rifle suppressed, the Kimber Micro 9, the old Taurus PT92, and the Glock 27. Tomorrow will take the DDM4V11 suppressed, and maybe a Garand. I always have a Garand. Have to go early before the weekenders show up. Paper and cardboard targets only and always retrieve the brass.
Man, that sounds like the life! Enjoy it, sir!
Man, that sounds like the life! Enjoy it, sir!
Come up Sunday. There's a fair chance we'll see river otters.
In 2019, watched 3 Bald Eagles swooping at the otters trying to steal the trout they had caught, but the otters gobbled the fish quickly. Last year the ice broke and melted in one day and I only saw one otter. It might happen again like that this year given the conditions.
Aloha_Shooter
05-01-2021, 11:09
Getting my 10/22 all set up for appleseed, and practicing using the loop sling during standing.
20 rounds standing a couple weeks ago, no loop sling (was using hasty sling)
https://i.imgur.com/CizIx2L.jpg
20 rounds today using the loop sling.
https://i.imgur.com/v0AkUfR.jpg
... and THAT is the true purpose of having a sling. Good job!
ChickNorris
06-12-2021, 00:10
Earned this @ the Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge charity side match yesterday with my Bergara 6.5cr & Hornady 140gr eldm factory ammo. Took two rounds to hit. Match starts today but anything more this weekend is honestly just a bonus.
Great-Kazoo
06-12-2021, 00:32
Earned this @ the Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge charity side match yesterday with my Bergara 6.5cr & Hornady 140gr eldm factory ammo. Took two rounds to hit. Match starts today but anything more this weekend is honestly just a bonus.
Nice shooting. ;)
ChickNorris
06-13-2021, 03:23
Nice shooting. ;)
Thanks GK!
Started out the day pretty solid with some 4s, 5s & even a 7. Later in the afternoon the wheels came off & I zeroed one stage & my hits dropped to 1, 2 or 3 @ the remaining 4 stages. (6 or 8pts possible @ each stage, 2 for first round hits & 1 pt for re-engagements). Lots of corrections as I'm learning to read the complicated winds for these distances & @ crazy small targets, respectively. Think maybe, I just got hot & tired & lost bandwidth.
12 stages yesterday & 8 more stages today. Hopefully I come back rested & with decent mojo & finish strong today but I still have the mover stage so I'm a bit nervous as I've not done that before & hope I can sort it quickly. Glad I came to this match - it's been an amazing learning experience.
ChickNorris
06-13-2021, 03:44
Oh, Im going to check my mv in a few hours before the match, think its changed & my data might be a little off & * could * explain why my data stopped tracking perfectly past 1400yds mid match day. Still think it was probably due to my deficit in the afternoon but I want to rule it out & or correct for it if I'm seeing what I think.
I shot 33 rounds through my BA Tactical 300WM today, 5x of 6 loads and 3 sighters.
It seems that the closer to max pressure/velocity I go with IMR4831, the better the group with 168gr and 190gr SMK’s.
Tinelement
06-13-2021, 18:34
Ran my Wilson Combat CQB in Fieldcraft Survival’s Gunfighter Pistol 2 today. Lots of reloads in today! [ROFL1]
I took Gunfighter Pistol 1 and Gunfighter Carbine 1 back in January. Great training. Check them out for sure.
She’s dirty…
https://i.ibb.co/1qH6sXt/2-F4-D2-F73-4-C53-41-F0-9089-434-EA3-FAADCD.jpg
ChickNorris
06-14-2021, 22:19
Sorted my data issue. Yay.
Also shot the mover stage yesterday. First target on that stage is a stationary confirmation target (so no one shoots the tracks when they shoot @ the mover). Sent my first round & missed by .1 mil, sorted the wind hold & sent a second, hit it (1pt) & was cleared to engage the mover. Added my corrected wind to my estimated ambush hold, waited for the pig to hit that subtension & sent it. Missed, barely. Adjusted again for flight time & hit it center with the follow-up shot & got 2 first rd hits thereafter for each pass l to r & r to l (5pts for 6 total). 1100ish yds on a pig silhouette.
Idk if that's the proper way to shoot a mover at those distances but I'm glad it worked. My favorite stage of the day.
Normally on Mondays I go out and gather brass. But today, 99* - nah - fugabunchathat.
Great-Kazoo
06-14-2021, 23:38
Normally on Mondays I go out and gather brass. But today, 99* - nah - fugabunchathat.
lightweight. 108 here and no rain predicted for the next week, or so.
Sorted my data issue. Yay.
Also shot the mover stage yesterday. First target on that stage is a stationary confirmation target (so no one shoots the tracks when they shoot @ the mover). Sent my first round & missed by .1 mil, sorted the wind hold & sent a second, hit it (1pt) & was cleared to engage the mover. Added my corrected wind to my estimated ambush hold, waited for the pig to hit that subtension & sent it. Missed, barely. Adjusted again for flight time & hit it center with the follow-up shot & got 2 first rd hits thereafter for each pass l to r & r to l (5pts for 6 total). 1100ish yds on a pig silhouette.
Idk if that's the proper way to shoot a mover at those distances but I'm glad it worked. My favorite stage of the day.
Sounds like that's a sport I should get into if I want to be a better hunter.
electronman1729
12-21-2021, 22:08
No love on this post any more?
https://i.imgur.com/S5sfaDbl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TtRPSNil.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xfRJ97fl.jpg
JohnnyEgo
12-22-2021, 15:25
I have spent the last three range sessions getting comfortable with my new 365X. I have really grown to like this thing a lot. Because grip modules cost next to nothing, I picked up the compact module to mess around with for potential pocket carry. It is weird having my finger off the grip, but I have also adapted to it quicker than I expected, which is a tribute to Sig. I am very pleased with the final 25 rounds of the day.
Start:
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/friends/events/2021rangedays/2021december/9mmrd15.JPG
Finish:
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/friends/events/2021rangedays/2021december/9mmrd16.JPG
longrange2
12-22-2021, 21:03
Just set up a G48 with a Holosun 507K X2, now trying to become as proficient with a red dot as I was with irons. I shot the Colorado POST qual twice today as a basic test and cleaned it both times on an IDPA target with only two hits outside the -0 zone both times. Now I need to move on to some more demanding practice drills. It’s given me a reason to crank out a pile of 9mm on the XL650 for practice.
Played with my Vudoo 360 and an ATS tuner behind my Thunderbeast suppressor. I wanted to see if I could tighten up a random lot of ammo with this (Bartlien 16 twist) barrel.
Moving the tuner a total of about a turn did this. After I got to 2, I stopped.
These are all 5 shot groups off a bipod and Traust rear bag at 50 yards.
https://i.imgur.com/ikK2rzal.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/z8Hl37bl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xPBYutOl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2aDkeVkl.jpg
hollohas
12-24-2021, 21:11
Got my 7 year old daughter working with the Mantis laser trainer today. Shooting an AR pistol w/brace. (Which is still too big for her.)
Using the Mantis Blackbeard trigger reset system, here's her splits. This was her 1st run. Pretty freaking proud of that. 1st shot 0.75s. Girl ain't messin'.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211225/7355b1d10e9d64d0bb411e8d289e656b.jpg
No love on this post any more?
https://i.imgur.com/S5sfaDbl.jpg
C93 or HK?
electronman1729
12-26-2021, 11:42
C93 or HK?
C93
JohnnyDrama
12-26-2021, 13:16
Played with my Vudoo 360 and an ATS tuner behind my Thunderbeast suppressor. I wanted to see if I could tighten up a random lot of ammo with this (Bartlien 16 twist) barrel.
Moving the tuner a total of about a turn did this. After I got to 2, I stopped.
These are all 5 shot groups off a bipod and Traust rear bag at 50 yards.
https://i.imgur.com/ikK2rzal.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/z8Hl37bl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xPBYutOl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2aDkeVkl.jpg
Nice shooting!
Scanker19
03-15-2022, 20:46
I discovered you can fire a .32ACP from a .380.
In an unrelated PSA, if you carry the same kind of ammo for each type. Make sure you segregate it very well.
encorehunter
03-15-2022, 22:31
Practicing shooting, had the unfortunate event of a gun or ammo malfunction. 89834
89835. The load was 19.8 gr of 4198 with a 60gr vmax. It is a light load that would eject the shell, but not enough to pick up the next round in an AR. It is very accurate, produced a 1" 3 shot group at 200yds. I am not sure if it was over pressure or the gun dropped the firing pin with the bolt not fully closed. It blew the magazine out, broker the follower, damaged the metal box, broke the mag release and the extractor. I haven't pulled the gun apart yet to look for any other damage. My only injury was a small burn to my trigger finger.
buffalobo
07-03-2022, 06:10
Got to spend couple hours with one of the minions teaching him to run the .22 bullpup. He moved up from the iron sight Cricket to red dot topped bullpup semi. Was very impressed with his progress.
He initially struggled a little with mags/loading/racking bolt. But after a few dry runs he picked up the manual of arms and went on to ring steel at 80% rate standing and kneeling.
While grandson ran the bullpup I ran zombie AR with CMMG .22 conversion kit. Had two "defective" rounds blow the rim off the case. I claim defective because I could not find any issue with the conversion kit or the rifle.
Anybody had a similar experience with Winchester M22 ammo or the CMMG conversion kit? Did not have any issue with the same ammo on the bullpup.
Bullpup is a Marlin 795 in a Badger M22 stock.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220703/93a14091d2bc3b128ffc02955c05257c.jpg
Practicing shooting, had the unfortunate event of a gun or ammo malfunction. 89834
89835. The load was 19.8 gr of 4198 with a 60gr vmax. It is a light load that would eject the shell, but not enough to pick up the next round in an AR. It is very accurate, produced a 1" 3 shot group at 200yds. I am not sure if it was over pressure or the gun dropped the firing pin with the bolt not fully closed. It blew the magazine out, broker the follower, damaged the metal box, broke the mag release and the extractor. I haven't pulled the gun apart yet to look for any other damage. My only injury was a small burn to my trigger finger.
IMHO, you might also look at the idea that the load is too light.
Some powders do not handle extremely light loads well and develop high pressures extremely fast and rupture the case........
Great-Kazoo
07-03-2022, 07:29
we have the ymca camp out on thurs-fri for intro to shotgun & 22 rifle. Basic stuff, starting with gun safety, range rules, etc. Day 1 is 20 ga shotguns, with then shooting watermelons as a finale. Gives them the opportunity to see how much damage a shotgun can do. We also do a basic 22 pistol intro before the day is up. Ending with a friendly competition shooting steel. The 2 best shooters have 5 rds to see who is the better shot @ 15 yds.
An interesting thing happened after the 2 finalist faced off. 1 rd made the difference between them. After the shoot the kid who lost walked over to the winner and............................................... .... Extended his hand to the winner, saying Congratulations, good shooting.
That made the day. Impressed how a 12 yr old handled Not winning.
Of course the 22 dueling tree shoot fri, gets the winner trigger time on a suppressed AR . Unknown to the kids, that watermelon the winner shoots is loaded with tannerite. The kids line up after that, to shoot steel plates out to 100 yds, with the AR.
Mykidsdad
07-03-2022, 08:11
There was a recall of this ammo some time ago. It is possible that you has some from this lot.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/29/winchester-recalls-m22-22lr-ammo/
Encorehunter, how many times had that brass been reloaded and was it full length resized each time? I’ve had an old batch of brass start having case head separations at the juncture where the die starts stretching and reforming the brass, after 7 reloads. It’s partly why I don’t full length resize every time anymore and just neck size.
buffalobo
07-03-2022, 11:03
There was a recall of this ammo some time ago. It is possible that you has some from this lot.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/29/winchester-recalls-m22-22lr-ammo/Thanks, good info. It felt as if over charged when it blew, very loud and concussive. Will be doing closer magnified inspection of conversion unit for any damage.
I have several thousand rounds of it manufactured shortly after the time frame listed in recall. Same symbol but different lot and imprinted on right flap.
Glad none of it blew up in the bullpup while grandson was running it.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220703/58f9229bfb96ef302b540a6e5f3b93eb.jpg
Mykidsdad
07-03-2022, 11:16
Thanks, good info. It felt as if over charged when it blew, very loud and concussive. Will be doing closer magnified inspection of conversion unit for any damage.
I have several thousand rounds of it manufactured shortly after the time frame listed in recall. Same symbol but different lot and imprinted on right flap.
Glad none of it blew up in the bullpup while grandson was running it.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220703/58f9229bfb96ef302b540a6e5f3b93eb.jpg
I wonder what Winchester might do for you given that the recall was a long while ago.
buffalobo
07-03-2022, 19:20
So far no real damage that I have been able to find. Two rounds out of a thousand that we have put down range.
Great-Kazoo
07-03-2022, 19:21
I wonder what Winchester might do for you given that the recall was a long while ago.
With vehicles, a recall has no time limit. Who knows with ammo, worth a call, or email.
JohnnyDrama
07-03-2022, 20:11
we have the ymca camp out on thurs-fri for intro to shotgun & 22 rifle. Basic stuff, starting with gun safety, range rules, etc. Day 1 is 20 ga shotguns, with then shooting watermelons as a finale. Gives them the opportunity to see how much damage a shotgun can do. We also do a basic 22 pistol intro before the day is up. Ending with a friendly competition shooting steel. The 2 best shooters have 5 rds to see who is the better shot @ 15 yds.
An interesting thing happened after the 2 finalist faced off. 1 rd made the difference between them. After the shoot the kid who lost walked over to the winner and............................................... .... Extended his hand to the winner, saying Congratulations, good shooting.
That made the day. Impressed how a 12 yr old handled Not winning.
Of course the 22 dueling tree shoot fri, gets the winner trigger time on a suppressed AR . Unknown to the kids, that watermelon the winner shoots is loaded with tannerite. The kids line up after that, to shoot steel plates out to 100 yds, with the AR.
A watermelon full of tannerite sounds like fun! Those kids ought to love that.
JohnnyDrama
07-03-2022, 20:14
I spent a couple hours at the trap club today. I hit 22/25 the first round and 23/25 the second round. I ended my day with a turn loading the machine for the 4H shooters. It was fun.
Great-Kazoo
07-04-2022, 00:02
A watermelon full of tannerite sounds like fun! Those kids ought to love that.
It's one of the highlights of their 2 day range trip.
Took my 5 inch Freedom Arms 83 in 41 Magnum to the indoor range. Burning a case full of H-110 under a Hornady XTP.
Screen grab from a video...
https://i.imgur.com/CxXRyCn.jpg
eddiememphis
11-10-2022, 16:48
Very cool picture. Love that H110.
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