The post whore thread.

[BuffCyclist]

Gotta put range stuff away for the night and do a little picking up around the house.

Goodnight!

[HoneyBadger]

Today I deprimed and resized more than 1k .223 cases today, and I loaded up about 30 rds to test out tomorrow. 55gr "Dogtown" fmj bullets with 24.8gr H335 and varying OALs. I really just want to see how the OAL impacts my accuracy.

[Great-Kazoo]

Whats the definition of 'decent'?

if I can hit a 5" paper plate that is posted over the high thoracic area of a human sized silhouette, then I think it'll be ok.

COM that's what i strive for consistently. Paper doesn't shoot back.

[Great-Kazoo]

I can hit a sheet of paper about 80% of the time with my G19 from 50yds while standing. It took me several thousand rounds and more than 5 years of practice to achieve this. I don't know what your measure of a "decent" group is, but if someone is having difficulty hitting a sheet of paper at "defensive distances" while at the range, I don't want them anywhere near me while they are carrying.

...just my braggy $.02

What do you define as "defensive distances" ?

[HoneyBadger]

I'll also be testing to see if there is an appreciable difference in groupings between hand-loading my powder in each round vs using the Lee autodisk powder measure.

at my skill level for both shooting and reloading, I don't expect to see a difference.

[HoneyBadger]

What do you define as "defensive distances" ?

For a handgun, anything less than 50yds. If the threat is further than 50yds away, evading or using a rifle is probably more appropriate option if possible.

[Great-Kazoo]

For a handgun, anything less than 50yds. If the threat is further than 50yds away, evading or using a rifle is probably more appropriate option if possible.

Less than 50, how less? FWIW: you start engaging threats @ 25-50 yds , with a hand gun, you better have a damn good lawyer. OR be stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Want to up your skills. Start practicing @ 10 yds , shooting from cover.

[HoneyBadger]

Maybe I didn't make this clear, but evading is always option #1. The last thing I ever want to do is shoot somebody, regardless of their intentions.

[Great-Kazoo]

Maybe I didn't make this clear, but evading is always option #1. The last thing I ever want to do is shoot somebody, regardless of their intentions.

Kind of vague. Then again you're not a poser, either.

[jerrymrc]

OMG, are we gonna run out of Smiley's? <panic>

Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain

I guess I have to get more. 20K smileys and they are never enough. That's OK, I found more to add in the next couple of days.