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Cool , I brought a bucket of snow with me Incase there is non at the rangeLeaning towards a Leupold with either 3x9 or 4x12.
We still have a good amount up here, but it's definitely still starting to disappear.Cool , I brought a bucket of snow with me Incase there is non at the range
There was a touch left in the dark corner of the range.We still have a good amount up here, but it's definitely still starting to disappear.
Cool , I brought a bucket of snow with me Incase there is non at the range
Target 1: 96-1x
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This was the best of 5 targets at 200 yards from yesterday shooting varying powder weights of Varget in the M1 (45.3gr here). 168gr A-Max projectiles.
Target 2: 97-2x
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This was the best of 4 targets from today after work, shooting even smaller increments of powder weights (44.7gr here, which may be my sub-freezing load of choice). Same projectile. Notice the cold bore shot (CB). This was my third target, and it had just started snowing. By the fourth target, it was a literal blizzard, and I could only just make out the black through 200 yards of fat flakes. Now I just need to adjust my center hold down slightly, and it's X city (yeah, right).
The inch measurements are for my use. I typically throw out any cold bore or flyers (two measurements is that decision-making process going on in my head slower than my hands are writing it down). I have a huge pile of targets now (I had shot 5 groups of 10 the weekend before) with all sorts of scribbles and notes on them. Currently missing my shot cards and firing data booklets from my other life.
44.5 grains varget has been my best load for years. 155 and 168s in the 06 garandTarget 1: 96-1x
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This was the best of 5 targets at 200 yards from yesterday shooting varying powder weights of Varget in the M1 (45.3gr here). 168gr A-Max projectiles.
Target 2: 97-2x
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This was the best of 4 targets from today after work, shooting even smaller increments of powder weights (44.7gr here, which may be my sub-freezing load of choice). Same projectile. Notice the cold bore shot (CB). This was my third target, and it had just started snowing. By the fourth target, it was a literal blizzard, and I could only just make out the black through 200 yards of fat flakes. Now I just need to adjust my center hold down slightly, and it's X city (yeah, right).
The inch measurements are for my use. I typically throw out any cold bore or flyers (two measurements is that decision-making process going on in my head slower than my hands are writing it down). I have a huge pile of targets now (I had shot 5 groups of 10 the weekend before) with all sorts of scribbles and notes on them. Currently missing my shot w. cards and firing data booklets from my other life.
...if there's snow somewhere on your range, even a pile of snit in the parking lot- it counts.
Güd...counting on this for the death rattle of my match entries tonight/tomorrow (equinox doesn’t officially occur until 5:58pm tomorrow, so i’ll be milking the clock, as per the usual.)
I want to see that paster covered target set ablaze at sun set!Will you be sacrificing target pasters for the equinox?
The two swans have returned to the pond next to my gym in Braintree. Spring is officially here, at least for me.
Thanks for putting this thing together Mountain!
Took the ‘55 to play and the 1915 Colt with that new Federal carry ammo. Antique car thermometer said 40F from the unheated garage. Windy, swinging targets, snow on the ground. Didn’t like the ammo; harsh biting recoil, shot high, and left brass bits in the action. 55 and 52. Only 20 rounds/box. You can see that I was on target the last few on the right.
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Where is the best point to put the front sling swivel? I'm trying to avoid the gas block as I wouldn't want there to be too much heat. Right now I mounted it just behind the gas block, but now I'm thinking in front of the gas block close to the muzzle.What are you planning for optics, big magX or little combat style?
You have the liberty of adjustment. Set up prone and see where you hand naturally sits. Sling swivel just forward of that.Where is the best point to put the front sling swivel? I'm trying to avoid the gas block as I wouldn't want there to be too much heat. Right now I mounted it just behind the gas block, but now I'm thinking in front of the gas block close to the muzzle.
I have another websling on the way. I'm thinking if the swivel is too close to the magwell, it won't work correctly. When I put the AR side by side with the M1, the M1's swivel is, of course, right about where the gas block is.
Wasn't sure if there was any kind of consensus. Since the mount is m-lok I can just move it and screw it in.
Maybe just guess and test. Was going to bring it as my backup for the Appleseed next month, in case the 10/22 fails and/or if we go to 200 yards.
The 22 can go to 200, as long as you have enough sight adjustment.Where is the best point to put the front sling swivel? I'm trying to avoid the gas block as I wouldn't want there to be too much heat. Right now I mounted it just behind the gas block, but now I'm thinking in front of the gas block close to the muzzle.
I have another websling on the way. I'm thinking if the swivel is too close to the magwell, it won't work correctly. When I put the AR side by side with the M1, the M1's swivel is, of course, right about where the gas block is.
Wasn't sure if there was any kind of consensus. Since the mount is m-lok I can just move it and screw it in.
Maybe just guess and test. Was going to bring it as my backup for the Appleseed next month, in case the 10/22 fails and/or if we go to 200 yards.
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This is from last night. Ordered a ‘new old stock’ front sight post for my well worn war time Sako M39. Figured I’d take it out to test POA v. POI and I think it was an overall success! I was unfortunately battling light conditions and shot much better on my ‘sight in’ rounds but neglected to photograph my target.
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Shooting again with that Ruag 174gr and i’m really thinking i’m going to be keeping my eyes open for more of it I’ve been so impressed with its performance.
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I knew all about that pulled shot to the right at 3 o clock, but really wasn’t too aware of the 3 that hit low. Regardless, not too shabby for a hundred year old rifle...and definitely more fun to shoot now that I’m relatively ‘in the wheelhouse’ of POA/POI at 100yds.
If everything works out today, I SHOULD be able to make it out after work for a special Versus Round to cap off the season. The final countdown is underway, but I have til 5:58pm to go cold and plan on beating Mac’s 100 5X into last Tuesday (with my handy #2 pencil, it’s still technically lead hitting paper.)
Got some of the Winchester TD in .38 Special....130gr JHP....will try it out TH. According to the Lucky Gunner ballistics tests, this ammo expands from .357 to an average of .69 inches....top 3 in that regard.
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