He will allow the sitting with tall stixs. Getting up and down to pull targets is another issue
First 1,000yd match
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I sent Hoppy an email this morning. I'll be wearing a brace and it might be tough getting up and down but..... I'm shooting prone. He may need to make pit changes???
I don't plan on winning anything other than learning and having fun. Also if my attendance helps bring in future shooters and keeps the match open for modern inline rifles, its a good thing.
I believe I'm heading to the club to create a range card today to 600yds.
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Made it but boy oh boy was there a lot of water up there. I don't remember seeing that much standing water in the past. I could drive as far as the 200yd board and that was it. Waded through water and mud but by gollie I got the targets hung up.
Got everything ready and used my velocity from the other day and played with the BC. I'm not sure my chronograph read properly. So......... Ya can't find a labradar so I think I'll order the Magnetospeed V3.
200yd target.
300yd target
400yd target
500yd target
I had a little rough time at 600yds. Mirage was insane and I couldn't see the bullet holes through the spotting scope. I went by the chart and the first 3 shots were low, but a darn nice group. I just struggled and finally could see what was going on.
Entire 600yd target. Frustrating
Got everything ready and used my velocity from the other day and played with the BC. I'm not sure my chronograph read properly. So......... Ya can't find a labradar so I think I'll order the Magnetospeed V3.
200yd target.
300yd target
400yd target
500yd target
I had a little rough time at 600yds. Mirage was insane and I couldn't see the bullet holes through the spotting scope. I went by the chart and the first 3 shots were low, but a darn nice group. I just struggled and finally could see what was going on.
Entire 600yd target. Frustrating
you must remember score rings or moa is 6 inches and that would be x ringMade it but boy oh boy was there a lot of water up there. I don't remember seeing that much standing water in the past. I could drive as far as the 200yd board and that was it. Waded through water and mud but by gollie I got the targets hung up.
Got everything ready and used my velocity from the other day and played with the BC. I'm not sure my chronograph read properly. So......... Ya can't find a labradar so I think I'll order the Magnetospeed V3.
200yd target.
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300yd target
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400yd target
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500yd target
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I had a little rough time at 600yds. Mirage was insane and I couldn't see the bullet holes through the spotting scope. I went by the chart and the first 3 shots were low, but a darn nice group. I just struggled and finally could see what was going on.
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Entire 600yd target. Frustrating
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Are your drops running close to mine in the photos?
Encore...........you may have to lower your expectations just a little. Range conditions may change several times in a minute due to wind pick-ups and let-offs with corresponding changes in the mirage. You did the best you could do at 600 yds. under those conditions. Think of this..........if this target was shot in a match it just might be the best target that anyone shot at that distance. It really doesn't matter if you think it's bad.................just as long as everybody else does worse! A match is never over until the fat lady sings.Made it but boy oh boy was there a lot of water up there. I don't remember seeing that much standing water in the past. I could drive as far as the 200yd board and that was it. Waded through water and mud but by gollie I got the targets hung up.
Got everything ready and used my velocity from the other day and played with the BC. I'm not sure my chronograph read properly. So......... Ya can't find a labradar so I think I'll order the Magnetospeed V3.
200yd target.
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300yd target
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400yd target
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500yd target
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I had a little rough time at 600yds. Mirage was insane and I couldn't see the bullet holes through the spotting scope. I went by the chart and the first 3 shots were low, but a darn nice group. I just struggled and finally could see what was going on.
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Entire 600yd target. Frustrating
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P.S. You might want to add an elbow pad to your equipment list. In the prone position your right elbow might get rubbed raw depending on how much your rifle recoils and what kind of mat you are laying on. If it's hot and sticky, you just might be shooting in shorts and a t shirt.
P.P.S. Bring sunscreen. X
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I've had a pair of elbow pads in my shoot'n box for a long time. Remember, I was shooting 180grs and a 300gr bullet from that BP Xpress that kicked like hell.Planning on practicing my 30 minutes over the weekend here at home with a stop watch.
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You're using a 200yd zero, right??
yes, getting about 2330 vel.
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With the 350gr XLD's ??
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2330 is cooking.
I'm not done with the process yet. The chronograph readings I was getting were faulty and although they're replacing the unit, its not until they get them back in stock. I fixed that issue by ordering a Magnetospeed V3 that should be here Tuesday. From everything I've read or watched on youtube, the Magnetospeed V3 is extremely accurate. Most would rather have the LabRadar but try finding one of those that some hack isn't asking $1,600 for.
Hoppy called this afternoon. He received my email and the issue with my knee. He did offer a setting pair of sticks if I need them, but I plan on shooting prone. He also said that as far as the pits that it would be easy to work something out. He said he's not a stickler about time and process.
Actually.......... I haven't shaken his hand yet but, I almost think I know him. I can tell he's one heck of a good guy. I'll bet we talked 45min. He told me about one of the past shoots that he had to cut short because it was so darn hot people couldn't stand it. He did say that if I wanted, I should bring a pop-up canopy. He told me that when they shoot the 1K that people will put them up and just lower them for over night, then the next day for the 2 - 1K relays they are already there.
Looking forward to this........
I'm not done with the process yet. The chronograph readings I was getting were faulty and although they're replacing the unit, its not until they get them back in stock. I fixed that issue by ordering a Magnetospeed V3 that should be here Tuesday. From everything I've read or watched on youtube, the Magnetospeed V3 is extremely accurate. Most would rather have the LabRadar but try finding one of those that some hack isn't asking $1,600 for.
Hoppy called this afternoon. He received my email and the issue with my knee. He did offer a setting pair of sticks if I need them, but I plan on shooting prone. He also said that as far as the pits that it would be easy to work something out. He said he's not a stickler about time and process.
Actually.......... I haven't shaken his hand yet but, I almost think I know him. I can tell he's one heck of a good guy. I'll bet we talked 45min. He told me about one of the past shoots that he had to cut short because it was so darn hot people couldn't stand it. He did say that if I wanted, I should bring a pop-up canopy. He told me that when they shoot the 1K that people will put them up and just lower them for over night, then the next day for the 2 - 1K relays they are already there.
Looking forward to this........
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45-70 ................. are you shooting both Saturday and Sunday or just Saturday?
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Fun day............................
Moved the heavy bench out of the way. Mats out, cross sticks in place and the loading table is ready.
Mat, sticks, PAST recoil pad and elbow pads. Modules are in place.
Loading table with necessities.
I set the timer and away I went. I had a couple hic-ups but made it in time.
Finished in 26min ...........
Those hic-ups really wanted to cause an anxious condition, but pretty happy with the target for timing the 10 rounds.
The two high right are first two sent.
Moved the heavy bench out of the way. Mats out, cross sticks in place and the loading table is ready.
Mat, sticks, PAST recoil pad and elbow pads. Modules are in place.
Loading table with necessities.
I set the timer and away I went. I had a couple hic-ups but made it in time.
Finished in 26min ...........
Those hic-ups really wanted to cause an anxious condition, but pretty happy with the target for timing the 10 rounds.
The two high right are first two sent.
very nice , believe you are getting the hang of it
Just a little over 2 minutes 30 seconds per round. You should probably plan on taking 2 sighting shots at each distance on Saturday just to be on the safe side since you will be shooting without confirmed sight settings. As you have probably found out, having everything arranged perfectly on your mat and loading table saves time. X
