300 or more is the goal!!!

[islandermyk]

Last weekend I scored 260 in the Pueblo P-Dog match.... extremely happy!!! It was my first match of the year, I had "Long leg" out of service for a whole month... went with some old DOPE off this ballistic program and things actually went well besides the first two shots I made that were oopssy worthy/deserved to get kicked in the balls kind'a sh*t
The last time I was out there I only scored/hit like 7 out of 40. Here's the thread I started on that last year. https://www.ar-15.co/threads/116403-...st-me-or/page5.
Now the goal is to hit that 300 mark... yep, I suck... but Gawd damn I'm having a lot of fun

Here's are some pics:

What target 1 looks like through my scope.


The line up for the noon match.


The flag was damn near holding on for dear life

[Great-Kazoo]

You're still parked more than 30' from the road? Nice shooting and beat that goal.

[Tim K]

That's one busy reticle.

Good shooting. Gotta love a personal best!

[Hoser]

If you can shoot a 260 you can shoot a 300. Just being able to do the right thing over and over is the hard part.

Looking forward to seeing you break 300 soon.

[drift_g35]

What is the longest shot you have to take. I dont have my 308 build finished and would like to get out with my AR. Are distances close enough to be somewhat competitive with a 556 ar? It looks like everyone has bolt guns.

[Tim K]

Lots of guys shoot AR's. I typically shoot one in the AM match and a bolt gun in the afternoon. Short targets are 220ish, long out to 425. The long ones are doable with an AR, though it's easier when the wind isn't howling.

[Hoser]

What is the longest shot you have to take. I dont have my 308 build finished and would like to get out with my AR. Are distances close enough to be somewhat competitive with a 556 ar? It looks like everyone has bolt guns.

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/6763-Pr...atch-In-Pueblo

[XC700116]

For giggles, I'm going to be shooting the next one's morning match with an AR in 300 BLK. We'll see how it goes. I typically shoot the morning with the gas gun (normally my 556) and afternoon with the bolt gun.

[islandermyk]

SON OF A B*TCH!!!

I know I got a 290 today... I slipped up on the 2nd string... and on the last string 9th target.. I fumbled that one

Consistency is the name of the game. I was swimming all over my rear bag, and I kept over compensating for the wind trying to read it through the mirage... and that (the mirage) was playing with my eyes down range.

Do you guys use the mirage as a reference of wind speeds or just an idea of where the wind is blowing... or both?

Anyways.... Good job to XC700116!!! Hitting the farthest target with your 300 black out!!!

[ray1970]

First, I'll admit this is way beyond my area of expertise.

But, I will toss in my two cents worth. Mixed with a few questions as well.

I used to struggle with mirage back on the gulf coast of Texas. Seems near 100% humidity and temperatures in excess of a hundred degrees combined with heat coming off the barrel produces more than a fair amount of mirage. Especially when shooting at 600 yards or more.

Hard to to get comfortable squeezing off a shot on a blurry, wavy looking target.

I ended up swapping out my scope and dropping my magnification way down to help with the mirage. Made a world of difference.

What magnification were you using? Maybe try dialing it down a bit next time and see what happens?

Not much you can do with the equipment to combat the wind though. That's all about experience and practice. And a little luck never hurts either. (At least in my case.)

Better luck next time, Mike.