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Winter Warrior 2020 - 2021 Postal Match for Iron Sight Military Rifles
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I know it doesn’t count, but the rear sight got moved last time I used it, and I wasn’t even on paper. Started at 50 yards on target 1, then moved to 100. First shot was the X on target 2
. Only target that got 10 rounds. I don’t get much practice with the Garand, so I’m off. Had trouble picking a front sight picture. Last 2 rang the Gong. 5/1944 Winchester, Danish return. The modified butt pad was perfect for me; 6 enblocs, no pain.
Don’t know about winter shooting. I get cold very easily since my heart attack- blood thinners- and that I’ve also lost 70 pounds of insulation.
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. Only target that got 10 rounds. I don’t get much practice with the Garand, so I’m off. Had trouble picking a front sight picture. Last 2 rang the Gong. 5/1944 Winchester, Danish return. The modified butt pad was perfect for me; 6 enblocs, no pain.Don’t know about winter shooting. I get cold very easily since my heart attack- blood thinners- and that I’ve also lost 70 pounds of insulation.
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Nice grouping on that top right target. Move it to center and it would be a solid score.I know it doesn’t count, but the rear sight got moved last time I used it, and I wasn’t even on paper. Started at 50 yards on target 1, then moved to 100. First shot was the X on target 2
Don’t know about winter shooting. I get cold very easily since my heart attack- blood thinners- and that I’ve also lost 70 pounds of insulation.
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How's your eyesight? If that front sight is a little fuzzy, try some +0.5 cheap readers and some sight black (Bic works in a pinch). Might cut the vertical stringing way down. I've made some adjustments to cut down on the vertical stringing, seems to be helping.
Also 10 rounds on 4. Having trouble with my eyes at the moment. Exam early next year. Had trouble with the peep and setting the sight base/wings in the window in a constant position.
Considering it didn't hit paper in June, I'm happy.
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Considering it didn't hit paper in June, I'm happy.
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For me, dusting off some milsurps I have not shot in a while is a big part of the fun. You don't have to waste a lot of shots if you don't want to. Don't like your first couple of shots? Scratch that target and start over on a new one. First on my list is the Finn Mosin, but not until there is snow on the ground.
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For me, dusting off some milsurps I have not shot in a while is a big part of the fun. You don't have to waste a lot of shots if you don't want to. Don't like your first couple of shots? Scratch that target and start over on a new one. First on my list is the Finn Mosin, but not until there is snow on the ground.
My plan this year is to run the gauntlet with my Finn Mosins to start....M91, M27, M28, M39 etc. Once I do that maybe, for kicks, I'll dig out some rifles that I don't shoot too often....assuming the weather cooperates lol
Well screwed that up. Put a new tall sight in my shooter K98, but forgot the hood pliers and a file. Needed 550m on the rear sight to get black. Will have to come back. Was primarily concerned with windage. Getting it ready for the shoot.
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a challenger enters the ring.
The last time I shot it, which was also the first time I shot it I shot a couple of mags @50 yds to get the feel then went for a 100yd 10 shot round with HXP73 ammo:
That's a 93 1x which would have been better with a little windage adjustment. She's a contender!
Dont worry "we" will DQ you if you have a threatening score.....
Let me be the first to post my Unofficial, disqualifying low score.
So sometimes when 1/4 moa is deep in your brain and you switch rifles.....
My cmp modern mil AR...which has 1/2 moa windage and 1 moa elevation Soooo, a gross over correction was made X4!
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LOL no need to cheat. Fabulous prizes by random drawing per entry. High score only for bragging rights.
So far what I'm planning for fabulous prizes is a set of Aggressive Engineering M1 enbloc clips including a 2 round, 8 round, and a Single Load 'sled'. 2 and 8 will be tumbled to work smoothly and may or may not have a couple uses. Sled will be BNIB. Also including a Battle Arms Development M1A / M1 combo gas cylinder lock wrench BNIB. I have one and like it. Don't have a M1 nor M1A? Get one. Get both! Otherwise feel free to give to a friend or be one of the NES cool kids and give the schwag away in a karma- preferably to someone participating in this postal match.
So far what I'm planning for fabulous prizes is a set of Aggressive Engineering M1 enbloc clips including a 2 round, 8 round, and a Single Load 'sled'. 2 and 8 will be tumbled to work smoothly and may or may not have a couple uses. Sled will be BNIB. Also including a Battle Arms Development M1A / M1 combo gas cylinder lock wrench BNIB. I have one and like it. Don't have a M1 nor M1A? Get one. Get both! Otherwise feel free to give to a friend or be one of the NES cool kids and give the schwag away in a karma- preferably to someone participating in this postal match.
It's cold enough to do a target right now but my MA club is effectively closed for police training. Next week it looks like it'll be too warm although I have the week off. I will probably spend some time doing some reloading so I can start cranking out entries through the end of the year.
If I am lucky the L1A1 will get here in time as well.
If I am lucky the L1A1 will get here in time as well.
Yeah, it was 17 here last night and 24 right now.
Your range closed just for the day? How many days per year closed for training? Sorry to drift- I'm the contact for LEO to use my club's range for training and just comparing notes.
Your range closed just for the day? How many days per year closed for training? Sorry to drift- I'm the contact for LEO to use my club's range for training and just comparing notes.
In years past I've gone regardless of the reservation. One time the PD was still there past 3:30, so I used the indoor pistol range instead, that was usually my backup. I think the outdoor pistol range is open, too. But, I'm trying to conserve pistol ammo (I could load some Makarov ammo, though). Both my 22lr pistols require gunsmith intervention (bad brick of 22lr has jacked both up).
More than once I went with the expectation of having to go indoors, but the various PDs were already long gone (or maybe skipped that day despite having the reservation?).
I go on my lunch break, and 3 PM is pushing it a bit, haha. I'd get back to the office at about 4, then leave the office at 5!
I took next week off from work so I might do my NH club, although for these postals ASC is a better venue.
Nah, I'm about 5 mins away when at the office. I can usually guess how many people are there before I even start the drive based on what I hear
However, it requires loading up the truck in the morning. Maybe I'll roll the dice tomorrow.
Oh nice! Tomorrow sounds like it'll be nearly 60 so I plan to be there when they clear out.
