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Make sure you don't have Fit to Page or Shrink to Fit, etc. selected?For some reason I can't get my printer to get those NRA B8 targets to print properly (size and centering that is). Any tips?
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Should have gave that cop a rules reminder. My daughter would have.90-1x
I managed to get out with the K98 today.
Half of my reloads were 198gr with 43gr IMR 4064 and half were 150gr with IMR 3031 which I am trying to finish off.
I started with the IMR 4064 with the 198gr. The first three shots were the high ones you see in the eight ring. Then, I overcompensated with the two at the bottom left. The last five were pretty good. It seems like at 100 yds I'm kind of in between a 6 o'clock hold or holding over the target depending on where I set the rear sight. At 2 it's pretty high, at 1 it's quite low with 198gr.
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While downrange collecting this target I returned to find a Mass State Trooper handling his firearm on the line despite me being downrange . Not a good look and if he were not a LEO I would have said something but I didn't want to potentially trigger an issue.
I had trouble getting the IMR 3031 w/ 150 gr on the plates; IMR 3031 has always been a poor performer for me, I'm nearly done with the lb I have. In the end, it was hitting really high. I didn't expect the switch from 198 to 150 to make such a dramatic difference at 100yds.
I am really glad @Mountain runs these, it's one of the bright spots of winter. So an extra thank you to him.
Next time out I might go with the M1917 to try to beat @majspud 's WWI score. I loaded some necksized brass for it. Or, I might go with my Lee-Enfield for which I've loaded several rounds. If I recall correctly, I had a 97 scored target last winter with it. Overall, next to my match M1, it might be my most accurate rifle.
Very impressive. Looks like a very promising load. Where did you get the projectiles from? I might want to try it in my 91/30.98-2X
Short on time so I took only the Finn to the range today.
98-2X, Original wartime condition VKT M39. I'll add OAL later but load was D166 Lapuas over 43.2 grains Varget, CCI large rifle primers, Herters brass made by someone else probably. I made 4 shots on another target to figure out the Kentucky windage and where to hold then shot the next 10 as above. 1st shot I took hit the X in the X-ring . 1st 3 shots for ~.94" group. 1st 5 shots ~2.24" group. The two 9's were my last two shots- squeezed into the black too much then overcompensated low for the last shot at 7:00 outer 9-ring.
I think the load worked great and I like how the D166 projectiles worked. Recoil was relatively mild and accuracy was way better than I put on paper. All the usual excuses- in a rush, getting dark, etc. I'll probably take this rifle and load to Pembroke for one of the Vintage matches.
Very impressive. Looks like a very promising load. Where did you get the projectiles from? I might want to try it in my 91/30.
I think this week will be the Lee-Enfield. Thursday should be cold enough based on current forecasts.
Is this still running? I have a deadline this week so next week ill be needing some range time anyways! Finally get to test out the new sling and some different ammo I got for the M1A.
Target 1= 94/2x with the AR
Target 2=93/1x with the Garand
Target 3= 91 with the T53
Target 4= 81 with the FAL
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I know I can do better but I haven’t shot rifle on the regular in a while. I used to be really good with that FAL but I think there’s several reasons I just couldn’t keep it together today.
The T53 is... filthy and beat to hell but the bore is mint and it shoots well.
Best score I ever got with the Garand! Love that rifle. I think I need to spend more time with it.
AR I thought I’d beat everyone with. Nope. Ran my mouth and got owned!!
Didn’t get around to shooting pistols today. I’ll get those in later this month hopefully.
That AR target is a 96. 2 or 3X is debatable.
Target 1= 94/2x with the AR
Target 2=93/1x with the Garand
Target 3= 91 with the T53
Target 4= 81 with the FAL
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I know I can do better but I haven’t shot rifle on the regular in a while. I used to be really good with that FAL but I think there’s several reasons I just couldn’t keep it together today.
The T53 is... filthy and beat to hell but the bore is mint and it shoots well.
Best score I ever got with the Garand! Love that rifle. I think I need to spend more time with it.
AR I thought I’d beat everyone with. Nope. Ran my mouth and got owned!!
Didn’t get around to shooting pistols today. I’ll get those in later this month hopefully.
It’s amazing. Everything but the bore on that gun looks like dog shit.Nice shooting! That T53 shoots way better than I expected.
It was COLD today too!
Cant always judge buy looks or bore condition.It’s amazing. Everything but the bore on that gun looks like dog shit.
It was around 19 when we got going and warmed up to about 27 by early afternoon.
Cant always judge buy looks or bore condition.
My first Arisaka ended up costing $0. Guy laughed at me when I pulled it out at hanson CMP. Said I would be lucky to get all 20 rounds on paper. Lets just say I dont think he really knew how big the SR1 target is ....plus I knew it was a 8 ring or better rifle.
Cast loads are getting closer to all in the black though. W
$100 on the table for the taking.
That AR target is a 96. 2 or 3X is debatable.
The 10 shots in black add to 98. The 11th shot at 6 o’clock in 8 ring brings it to 104
Holy crap you’re right. What the hell was I doing yesterday. Do-over in order.The 10 shots in black add to 98. The 11th shot at 6 o’clock in 8 ring brings it to 104
Holy crap you’re right. What the hell was I doing yesterday. Do-over in order.