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Posted: 4/5/2022 11:06:50 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:

LOL!

I'll be posting pics no matter how F'd up my results are!

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Originally Posted By TGE:

Originally Posted By urbankaos04:
Taking the morning off so I can go shoot this thing.

Any bets?

ETA: Damnit! The range is closed tomorrow. LOL.

Okay, looks like I'll be going this Friday after lunch.

I bet no pictures appear

LOL!

I'll be posting pics no matter how F'd up my results are!

Yeah, I didn't want to but I had to. Will try again soon tho.

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Posted: 4/8/2022 4:04:53 PM EDT

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Well…this was harder than expected. Lol

I'll tell you what, shooting off-hand like this made me feel like my SSA trigger was NOT as light/smooth, as when I'm shooting prone, lol. I felt like it was taking forever to break the shot.

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DrywellDweller Member Joined Mar 2016 Posts 5126 EE 100% (107) NJ, USA	Posted: 4/8/2022 4:16:58 PM EDT [#3] I'm going to the range next week. Attached File

urbankaos04 Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12622 EE 100% (26) USA	Posted: 4/8/2022 5:56:37 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By DrywellDweller: I'm going to the range next week. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0742_jpg-2342319.JPG View Quote Good luck, bro! It was a wee bit harder than expected for me.
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Posted: 4/8/2022 6:32:14 PM EDT

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Impressive My target going to look like swiss cheese. AE 55 gr 223 fmjbt is my favorite plinking ammo.

urbankaos04 Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12623 EE 100% (26) USA	Posted: 4/8/2022 7:04:56 PM EDT [Last Edit: urbankaos04] [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By DrywellDweller: Impressive My target going to look like swiss cheese. AE 55 gr 223 fmjbt is my favorite plinking ammo. View Quote Thanks, bro, but I was not satisfied with what I shot. I need to sink all 10 shots next time.
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Posted: 4/8/2022 9:54:16 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:
@MOLON @TGE @MRW

I'll tell you what, shooting off-hand like this made me feel like my SSA trigger was NOT that as light/smooth, as when I'm shooting prone, lol. I felt like it was taking forever to break the shot.

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Excellent.

Good job!

Keep'em coming guys!!

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Posted: 4/8/2022 10:03:28 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:
@MOLON @TGE @MRW

I'll tell you what, shooting off-hand like this made me feel like my SSA trigger was NOT that as light/smooth, as when I'm shooting prone, lol. I felt like it was taking forever to break the shot.

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Haha, it is a lot harder than it looks!

Nice shooting though, really. And I want to run it back too, so we can both see if our targets improve on the next run. What gun did you shoot?

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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:00:13 PM EDT

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Haha, it is a lot harder than it looks!

Nice shooting though, really. And I want to run it back too, so we can both see if our targets improve on the next run. What gun did you shoot?

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Colt 6720 upper, Centurion FF rail, AP PRO/G33, SSA trigger. And, yes, I want another go at it to see if I can tighten things up.

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DrywellDweller Member Joined Mar 2016 Posts 5149 EE 100% (107) NJ, USA	Posted: 4/14/2022 6:36:51 PM EDT [#10] Range trip for me tomorrow.

urbankaos04 Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12630 EE 100% (26) USA	Posted: 4/14/2022 9:42:28 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By DrywellDweller: Range trip for me tomorrow. View Quote Looking forward to the results!
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Posted: 4/15/2022 5:58:30 PM EDT

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Well I hit the range today , and I must say it was a humbling experience. I shot the top right target first and only hit the paper 8 times out of 10 .
As a mater of fact I didn't even hit the grapefruit i looked thru my spotting scope to see how i did, and it was a WTF moment.
The second ten shots i redeemed my self a little. I've become to comfortable shooting off the bag. My first 10 shots I was swaying like a tree branch in the wind. S&W M&P 15 with a 14.5 mid length Spikes LW barrel and a RRA 3.5# varmint

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Posted: 4/15/2022 6:24:26 PM EDT

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I'll do my best to show my "equivalent" range results here. As stated earlier, I tend to shoot empty aluminum cans. In this case, it was Walmart Lime Flavored water because the bright aluminum is easy to see in the desert sunlight. Anyhoo, I started the day with two 30-round magazines and (I didn't count) probably about 30-40 empty cans. I only wanted to verify zero with my carry handle because I had sighted it in on a windy day. Referencing the orange circle there are three cans left. All but one of the others (lower left on its side) flew over the top of the berm as it was hit. Some cans I hit multiple times. I like to hit a can so it flies up the side of the berm, then hit it again at least one more time as it rolls down the berm. Of course, once a can flies over the back of the berm it's history. I finished the second thirty round mag before I had even shot at the last three cans, and decided to call it a day as far as that rifle was concerned. The range distance is roughly 70 yards from the table they tell me.

I didn't take pics of a subsequent range day, but with a Holosun red dot I managed to shoot every one of two bins of 90mm clay pigeons with one shot per birdie. A bystander saw me pop one after another and I could hear him shout through my ear pro, "Damn, Son."

So, yes, me, the one who preaches KISS and iron sights, did in fact shoot smaller targets with a really well-sighted in red dot better than I could have faired with the carry handle sights. So you got me there.

But dang, I still love to shoot irons.

Anyway, sorry, best I've got.

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Posted: 4/15/2022 10:46:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By DrywellDweller:
Well I hit the range today , and I must say it was a humbling experience. I shot the top right target first and only hit the paper 8 times out of 10 .
As a mater of fact I didn't even hit the grapefruit i looked thru my spotting scope to see how i did, and it was a WTF moment.
The second ten shots i redeemed my self a little. I've become to comfortable shooting off the bag. My first 10 shots I was swaying like a tree branch in the wind. S&W M&P 15 with a 14.5 mid length Spikes LW barrel and a RRA 3.5# varmint

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0755_jpg-2350259.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0756_jpg-2350260.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0757_jpg-2350262.JPG

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I commend you for posting your results, brother. Yes, shooting this challenge was an eye-opener!

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Posted: 4/16/2022 1:39:52 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By DrywellDweller:
Well I hit the range today , and I must say it was a humbling experience. I shot the top right target first and only hit the paper 8 times out of 10 .
As a mater of fact I didn't even hit the grapefruit i looked thru my spotting scope to see how i did, and it was a WTF moment.
The second ten shots i redeemed my self a little. I've become to comfortable shooting off the bag. My first 10 shots I was swaying like a tree branch in the wind. S&W M&P 15 with a 14.5 mid length Spikes LW barrel and a RRA 3.5# varmint

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0755_jpg-2350259.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0756_jpg-2350260.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0757_jpg-2350262.JPG

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Glad you put em up! Your 2nd target looks so much better.

And somehow it's comforting that I'm not the only one who couldn't sink all 10 easily. I'm going to make another run at it too, either this weekend or next. I set up a 5" round steel target on on range and I've been practicing a little bit.

urbankaos04 Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12648 EE 100% (26) USA	Posted: 4/23/2022 3:42:11 PM EDT [#17] Ill be making another attempt next weekend. I encourage anyone reading this to take a “shot” at it.
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Posted: 4/24/2022 8:42:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:
@MOLON @TGE @MRW

I'll tell you what, shooting off-hand like this made me feel like my SSA trigger was NOT as light/smooth, as when I'm shooting prone, lol. I felt like it was taking forever to break the shot.

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that's good.

Honestly, if you can keep them on the paper the first time out, it's really pretty good. Even crappy Tula ammo with 6 MOA groups should all be able to land on the grapefruit at 50 yards. this is a question of shooting skill, not gear!

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Posted: 5/1/2022 6:38:54 PM EDT

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Well I already shot The Molon Melon w/ an AR15 so I took a little liberty with the rules and re-shot it w/ my ArmaLite AR10B model.

Went as follows (I didn't realize I'd run low on targets so I shot it again w/ a different target. Gotta print some more.)

Rifle; ArmLite AR10B. 7.62 NATO/. Redfield Revolution 3-9 scope. Handload, 150 grain Speer Spitzer.

Target. As noted, 2 shots in oblong hole.

Shot another using a different target.

Rifle, two targets and rangefinder.

Shooting position.

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Scruffvette Joined Aug 2020 Posts 128 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 5/21/2022 7:35:31 PM EDT [Last Edit: Scruffvette] [#22] First time out at the range since last October. Not an excuse. I suck. Standing off hand. 10 shots @ 50yds with a Anderson AM-15 and Sig Romeo XDR. Frontier .223 55 gr FMJ. Two missed the paper entirely and one nicked the edge. I'll be back!

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Posted: 6/5/2022 9:13:18 PM EDT

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First group of the day shot cold with my A2 clone and LC M855. I had a near constant 10-15 mph wind left to right blowing me around. Only change since last time was a Schmid single stage NiB trigger with JP springs. Pull is now 5lbs and smooth. I feel like I’m improving and will keep up the dry fire practice.

I swapped the front sight post for a taller one since this rifle has an F height FSB. Used my calipers to match the height with the old front sight post and maintained my zero. I was pleased with that.

TBone556 Joined Dec 2015 Posts 1576 EE 100% (5) TX, USA	Posted: 6/7/2022 11:09:33 AM EDT [#24] Is there a par time on this? Like all shots done in 60 seconds or something?

Molon Member of the General Population Joined Nov 2002 Posts 11385 EE 100% (350) USA	Posted: 6/7/2022 11:21:35 AM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By TBone556: Is there a par time on this? Like all shots done in 60 seconds or something? View Quote No.
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Posted: 6/7/2022 11:39:47 AM EDT

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https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77573/5A565658-1771-47CC-9A7E-792624A0A46A_jpe-2408880.JPG

First group of the day shot cold with my A2 clone and LC M855. I had a near constant 10-15 mph wind left to right blowing me around. Only change since last time was a Schmid single stage NiB trigger with JP springs. Pull is now 5lbs and smooth. I feel like I'm improving and will keep up the dry fire practice.

I swapped the front sight post for a taller one since this rifle has an F height FSB. Used my calipers to match the height with the old front sight post and maintained my zero. I was pleased with that.

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Very nice! Cool to come back and post improved targets.

urbankaos04 Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12741 EE 100% (26) USA	Posted: 6/7/2022 1:50:06 PM EDT [#27] Nice to see people posting up their results. I'm gonna try to go back soon. I'm just so damn busy these days. At any rate, exercises like these are way better then just shooting off the bench. These days I only shoot off the bench to zero my rifles.
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Konstanty Joined Jun 2008 Posts 356 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 6/9/2022 12:40:26 PM EDT [#28] The only time I ever shoot from the bench -- with any rifle -- is to get a new gun sighted in. Otherwise, I always shoot freestanding. And everyone else at the range always looks at me like I'm out of my mind.

compulynx Joined Aug 2014 Posts 8331 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 6/10/2022 1:03:42 AM EDT [Last Edit: compulynx] [#29] 8 years of shooting NRA rifle and pistol silhouette taught me a LOT about off hand shooting.

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:
@MOLON @TGE @MRW

I'll tell you what, shooting off-hand like this made me feel like my SSA trigger was NOT as light/smooth, as when I'm shooting prone, lol. I felt like it was taking forever to break the shot.

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Originally Posted By DrywellDweller:
Well I hit the range today , and I must say it was a humbling experience. I shot the top right target first and only hit the paper 8 times out of 10 .
As a mater of fact I didn't even hit the grapefruit i looked thru my spotting scope to see how i did, and it was a WTF moment.
The second ten shots i redeemed my self a little. I've become to comfortable shooting off the bag. My first 10 shots I was swaying like a tree branch in the wind. S&W M&P 15 with a 14.5 mid length Spikes LW barrel and a RRA 3.5# varmint

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0755_jpg-2350259.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0756_jpg-2350260.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0757_jpg-2350262.JPG

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Originally Posted By EVR:
Well I already shot The Molon Melon w/ an AR15 so I took a little liberty with the rules and re-shot it w/ my ArmaLite AR10B model.

Went as follows (I didn't realize I'd run low on targets so I shot it again w/ a different target. Gotta print some more.)

Rifle; ArmLite AR10B. 7.62 NATO/. Redfield Revolution 3-9 scope. Handload, 150 grain Speer Spitzer.

https://i.postimg.cc/QCRQ9CQn/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-024-1024x576.jpg

Target. As noted, 2 shots in oblong hole.

https://i.postimg.cc/fTGCk25T/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-022-576x1024.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/zBGS49Dp/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-016-1024x576.jpg

Shot another using a different target.

https://i.postimg.cc/xj7yFxwy/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-020-576x1024.jpg

Rifle, two targets and rangefinder.

https://i.postimg.cc/PJLb5Yww/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-026-1024x576.jpg

Shooting position.

https://i.postimg.cc/nLkGRHxC/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-035-1024x576.jpg

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Originally Posted By Scruffvette:
First time out at the range since last October. Not an excuse. I suck. Standing off hand. 10 shots @ 50yds with a Anderson AM-15 and Sig Romeo XDR. Frontier .223 55 gr FMJ. Two missed the paper entirely and one nicked the edge. I'll be back!
https://i.imgur.com/kInpaXOm.jpg

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Originally Posted By jhon:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77573/5A565658-1771-47CC-9A7E-792624A0A46A_jpe-2408880.JPG

First group of the day shot cold with my A2 clone and LC M855. I had a near constant 10-15 mph wind left to right blowing me around. Only change since last time was a Schmid single stage NiB trigger with JP springs. Pull is now 5lbs and smooth. I feel like I’m improving and will keep up the dry fire practice.

I swapped the front sight post for a taller one since this rifle has an F height FSB. Used my calipers to match the height with the old front sight post and maintained my zero. I was pleased with that.

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It's nice to see people posting honest results. Strong work everyone!

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It's nice to see people posting honest results. Strong work everyone!

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:
@MOLON @TGE @MRW

I'll tell you what, shooting off-hand like this made me feel like my SSA trigger was NOT as light/smooth, as when I'm shooting prone, lol. I felt like it was taking forever to break the shot.

Originally Posted By DrywellDweller:
Well I hit the range today , and I must say it was a humbling experience. I shot the top right target first and only hit the paper 8 times out of 10 .
As a mater of fact I didn't even hit the grapefruit i looked thru my spotting scope to see how i did, and it was a WTF moment.
The second ten shots i redeemed my self a little. I've become to comfortable shooting off the bag. My first 10 shots I was swaying like a tree branch in the wind. S&W M&P 15 with a 14.5 mid length Spikes LW barrel and a RRA 3.5# varmint

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0755_jpg-2350259.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0756_jpg-2350260.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0757_jpg-2350262.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0758_jpg-2350263.JPG

Originally Posted By EVR:
Well I already shot The Molon Melon w/ an AR15 so I took a little liberty with the rules and re-shot it w/ my ArmaLite AR10B model.

Went as follows (I didn't realize I'd run low on targets so I shot it again w/ a different target. Gotta print some more.)

Rifle; ArmLite AR10B. 7.62 NATO/. Redfield Revolution 3-9 scope. Handload, 150 grain Speer Spitzer.

https://i.postimg.cc/QCRQ9CQn/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-024-1024x576.jpg

Target. As noted, 2 shots in oblong hole.

https://i.postimg.cc/fTGCk25T/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-022-576x1024.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/zBGS49Dp/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-016-1024x576.jpg

Shot another using a different target.

https://i.postimg.cc/xj7yFxwy/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-020-576x1024.jpg

Rifle, two targets and rangefinder.

https://i.postimg.cc/PJLb5Yww/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-026-1024x576.jpg

Shooting position.

https://i.postimg.cc/nLkGRHxC/rangeday-ar10b-molon-grapefruit-05012022-035-1024x576.jpg

Originally Posted By Scruffvette:
First time out at the range since last October. Not an excuse. I suck. Standing off hand. 10 shots @ 50yds with a Anderson AM-15 and Sig Romeo XDR. Frontier .223 55 gr FMJ. Two missed the paper entirely and one nicked the edge. I'll be back!
https://i.imgur.com/kInpaXOm.jpg

Originally Posted By jhon:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77573/5A565658-1771-47CC-9A7E-792624A0A46A_jpe-2408880.JPG

First group of the day shot cold with my A2 clone and LC M855. I had a near constant 10-15 mph wind left to right blowing me around. Only change since last time was a Schmid single stage NiB trigger with JP springs. Pull is now 5lbs and smooth. I feel like I’m improving and will keep up the dry fire practice.

I swapped the front sight post for a taller one since this rifle has an F height FSB. Used my calipers to match the height with the old front sight post and maintained my zero. I was pleased with that.

It's nice to see people posting honest results. Strong work everyone!

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I need t get up to the range and get another go at it.

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TGE Natural Helper Joined Jan 2014 Posts 8799 EE 100% (68) USA	Posted: 3/20/2023 4:57:40 PM EDT [#33] I'd forgotten about this thread. One of the Cola events last year was all standing unsupported, so I've been trying to stay good on this in case it's the same this year. Need to shoot the fruit again and see if I've gotten better.. Or worse.

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Molon Member of the General Population Joined Nov 2002 Posts 13297 EE 100% (350) USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 7:21:37 PM EDT [#36] Quote History Originally Posted By Ponyboy: I bet 3 out of 10 would hit the mag release instead of the bolt release and drop the mag on the ground when they were getting ready to shoot at the balloon. View Quote LOL
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DrywellDweller Member Joined Mar 2016 Posts 6390 EE 100% (107) NJ, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 9:36:34 PM EDT [Last Edit: DrywellDweller] [#37] I'll be hitting the range next week I'll post my results

Dragynn

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Posted: 4/8/2024 9:49:44 PM EDT

[#38]

WTF?

Are we seriously talking about hitting a grapefruit with a rifle at 50 yards offhand????

Ya know, I know how sad it is out there, from 5 decades of shooting I know it's basically one man in 1000 that actually shoots their rifle offhand at the range, but dayum, 50 yards?

I could nail it every time with my BB gun. FFS guys, get out there and practice more.

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Posted: 4/9/2024 12:41:53 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dragynn:
WTF?

Are we seriously talking about hitting a grapefruit with a rifle at 50 yards offhand????

Ya know, I know how sad it is out there, from 5 decades of shooting I know it's basically one man in 1000 that actually shoots their rifle offhand at the range, but dayum, 50 yards?

I could nail it every time with my BB gun. FFS guys, get out there and practice more.

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We look forward to your grapefruit target

DrywellDweller Member Joined Mar 2016 Posts 6396 EE 100% (107) NJ, USA	Posted: 4/10/2024 5:25:11 PM EDT [#40] I was zeroing two optics today right before I packed up I took last 20 shots were at two 6" target's. It was a great day anyway. Attached File Attached File Attached File

TGE

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Posted: 4/13/2024 10:04:41 AM EDT

[#41]

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Originally Posted By Dragynn:
WTF?

Are we seriously talking about hitting a grapefruit with a rifle at 50 yards offhand????

Ya know, I know how sad it is out there, from 5 decades of shooting I know it's basically one man in 1000 that actually shoots their rifle offhand at the range, but dayum, 50 yards?

I could nail it every time with my BB gun. FFS guys, get out there and practice more.

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We shot centerfire rifles, not our Daisy Red Ryder BB guns lol. There's a moderate weight difference.

Lessee those targets, pard!

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 44736 EE 100% (78) NH, USA	Posted: 4/13/2024 11:26:29 PM EDT [#42] Maybe Monday or Tuesday Attached File
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Posted: 4/14/2024 3:23:51 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dragynn:
WTF?

Are we seriously talking about hitting a grapefruit with a rifle at 50 yards offhand????

Ya know, I know how sad it is out there, from 5 decades of shooting I know it's basically one man in 1000 that actually shoots their rifle offhand at the range, but dayum, 50 yards?

I could nail it every time with my BB gun. FFS guys, get out there and practice more.

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I really want to see your results. I’m not trying to be an ass, but I am genuinely interested in seeing what results you get.

Change is the only constant. - Heractilus

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Posted: 4/14/2024 9:41:05 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By 03RN:
Maybe Monday or Tuesday

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Originally Posted By 03RN:
Maybe Monday or Tuesday

Pssst.

Originally Posted By Molon:

At a distance of 50 yards, fire 10 shots in a row on the grapefruit target from the standing, offhand position (no support, no slings, no shooting coats) using any AR-15 with any sights you want.

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Posted: 4/14/2024 1:47:36 PM EDT

[#45]

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Pssst.

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Originally Posted By Molon:

Originally Posted By 03RN:
Maybe Monday or Tuesday
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000000645_jpg-3187395.JPG

Pssst.

Originally Posted By Molon:

At a distance of 50 yards, fire 10 shots in a row on the grapefruit target from the standing, offhand position (no support, no slings, no shooting coats) using any AR-15 with any sights you want.

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Readings for suckers

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Dragynn

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Posted: 4/14/2024 5:44:21 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By TGE:
We shot centerfire rifles, not our Daisy Red Ryder BB guns lol. There's a moderate weight difference.

Lessee those targets, pard!

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Lol, sure, but BB gun is a smoothbore, has a trigger worse than a Glock, no red-dot, and I lost the riser piece for the rear sight long ago so I stuffed a folded up lotto ticket under it a dozen years ago.

No trying to bust anyone's balls here, really I want to encourage and congratulate people here for trying, I was dead serious when I said that it was probably 1 guy in a thousand other than me that i've ever seen shooting at most public ranges. Rifle that is, most do shoot offhand with pistols, though some even squat on the bench for that.

So good job guys, didn't mean to come off as a dick.

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Dragynn

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Posted: 4/14/2024 5:49:34 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Dragynn] [#47]

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Originally Posted By urbankaos04:

I really want to see your results. I’m not trying to be an ass, but I am genuinely interested in seeing what results you get.

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No problem, I get it. But wife and I just bought our first house ever last fall, it's 119 years old and is definitely a "fixer-upper" that I have to put a lot of sweat equity into for months to come now that the weather has finally eased up But i'm tagging this thread and will try to get out at some point, still so new here I don't even know where the shooting areas are.

I can probably get 50 yards in my backyard but I live in a city and got no berm plus neighbors might freak, but I could setup target and do it with the BB gun, is there a place to download that Molon Melon pic so I can print it out?

And how many rounds are we talking per group? ETA: Okay I see now, 10 shot groups, cool.

When I do get a chance to go to range, will it be okay to post up results from an AK in addition to AR's? I mean this is the AR-15 tech section so don't want to step on toes.

ETA2: Scrolling back through this thread, I see some guys are using magnified optics...that don't seem like cheating to y'all? Kudos to you guys using irons or red-dots because that's some good shooting.

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“That's a nice group from the bench. Now let’s see you hit a grapefruit at 50 yards offhand.” (Page 8 of 8)

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