Shot the AR today

[GreenScoutII]

Ok. I tried out the AR today for the first time. Now, don't laugh too hard at the scope and mounts. Money is tight right now so I just set it up with what I had on hand for the time being. Leupold 4X scope and some cheap mounts I picked up somewhere. I had a few rounds of Federal American Eagle 55 grain fmj and I bought a box of HSM in the orange box. ($20.99 per 50 at Big R). Not bad stuff... Anyway, I got it zeroed in at 100 yds and shot some groups. I shot them off my shooting sticks as this is how I typically shoot prairie dogs. Here are pics of the rifle and my best 10 shot group. Yes, there are only 7 on the target, but the other 3 were close! I think my groups will tighten up a little with a better scope (higher magnification) and once I can get my dad to work on the trigger. Trigger breaks like a wet stick at about a bajillion lbs. All and all, I don't think its all that bad. The ar seems to be pretty accurate. Its not my Remington 700, but it is way better than I thought it would be.

[jawsnet]

congrats on the finished product

[Dr_Fwd]

these are some nice groups you have there!

P.S. I like the scope rings!

[Dr_Fwd]

do you feel comfortable shooting with the scope installed this close?

[GreenScoutII]

Thanks Dr.

Well, what do you mean by close? Too far back toward the shooter? Yeah, it is a little. Its just a temp set up untill I can set up something more permanant. I was just impatient and had to shoot the new gun

[Dr_Fwd]

Man, I know what you mean, I shot couple of my ARs with no sights at all, just 'cause they were "new" to me.

[GreenScoutII]

Man, I know what you mean, I shot couple of my ARs with no sights at all, just 'cause they were "new" to me.

Hah! You know, I almost did that!

[Irving]

Well, the only question is....did you have fun?

[GreenScoutII]

Heck yeah I had fun! I see now why these things are so addictive..

[hobowh]

That is all that matters.