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Posted: 1/9/2010 5:13:54 PM EDT
[#1]
Originally Posted By ChromeLined:
Offhand and with iron sights.  This x 2 
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Posted: 1/9/2010 5:39:44 PM EDT
[#2]
Originally Posted By sniper1886:
Originally Posted By ChromeLined:
Offhand and with iron sights. This x 2 So let's see your grapefruit targets fired in that manner.
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Posted: 1/10/2010 11:22:45 AM EDT
[#3]
I'm a new, 51 year old, AR shooter with a 16" LWRC M6A3 with iron sights. The IDPA head is a 6" square. I fired 10 shots at the target, at 50 yards. On the internet, I'll claim a perfect double on one of the head shots. |
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Posted: 1/14/2010 12:22:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperiorBarrels]
[#4]
Real grapefruit at 100 yards.
If you can see it, you can hit it. Its about mindset, sight alignment, trigger control, and the three accuracy "B's": barrel, bullet, brass...in that order. I have found that once I started shooting iron sights at longer distances, hitting targets at shorter distances became easier....built confidence in my abilities. The video shows Matt shooting grapefruit at 100 yards, off-hand, with iron sights. |
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Posted: 2/13/2010 11:58:25 AM EDT
[#5]
Originally Posted By jcaringi:
That's the strangest looking grapefruit that I've ever seen. 
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Posted: 2/14/2010 5:12:18 PM EDT
[#6]
Tried this today with the grapefruit target. Its a lot harder than it sounds. I got 7 in the pulp and 3 randoms using a M16A4 clone with TA31-F. I like the challenge, need to work on it though. Not proud enough of my shooting yet to post pics.
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Posted: 2/17/2010 3:34:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: squirrell18]
[#7]
I must be a pretty good shooter. I can hit a clay pigeon off hand at 50 yards 80% of the time with my aimpoint and M4 clone. I placed 10 birds and hit 9 out of 10 offhand at 50 yards(best effort). I believe a clay pigeon is around 5". I wish I had a video camera. I tried hitting clay birds off hand at 100 yards and my % went way down(using acog), it took me 40 rounds to hit 10 birds(wasn't giving it a great college effort). I believe that is due to the light front end of the M4. With an HBAR 20" I bet it would be easier. My range didn't allow real grape fruits. I believe it is much easier to use an aimpoint rather than a ACOG or scope.
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Posted: 4/4/2010 3:43:59 PM EDT
[#8]
It's Easter and the weather's warming up. Time to shoot some more grapefruits!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2010 4:33:39 PM EDT
[#9]
Originally Posted By EvilBert:
Originally Posted By bigbore:
I bet 8 out of 10 people on this fourm would miss with the first shot. Sometimes I think 8 out of 10 people on this forum don't even have an AR-15. Now that's funny!
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Posted: 4/4/2010 4:39:26 PM EDT
[#10]
Originally Posted By Molon:
It's Easter and the weather's warming up. Time to shoot some more grapefruits! I'm off |
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Posted: 4/4/2010 5:20:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cwebbcam]
[#11]
The top target is a 16in with a 3x9 bushnell. Bottom is STG with eotech, second picture is the rest of the STG mag. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2010 5:38:50 PM EDT
[#12]
So, what's the low down on Superior Barrels? The latest PR is on Noveski or is it Norveski, Barrels. Who has one of the SDR's from Superior? Clearly, the man behind the gun is more that just a joe-$hit-the -ragman- shooter.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2010 6:41:56 PM EDT
[#13]
What the hell is the matter with the lip of your magwell? It looks like you've siliconed your mag in place. Bummer.
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Posted: 4/4/2010 9:08:21 PM EDT
[#14]
Originally Posted By pmurphy:
What the hell is the matter with the lip of your magwell? It looks like you've siliconed your mag in place. Bummer. 
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Posted: 5/1/2010 11:23:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Molon]
[#15]
Here’s a compilation of the grapefruit targets posted so far.
Posted by Molon  Attached FilePosted by DM1975  Posted by David14  Posted by cwebbcam |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2010 12:45:38 PM EDT
[#16]
What a ball-buster, dropped 2 or 3 depending on how it's counted. I'm going to get some practice with my .22 conversion and give it another go in a few weeks.
BCM 16" Mid-Length Iron sights (Larue BUIS) Prvi M193 10 shots, offhand at 50 yards 
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Posted: 6/3/2010 5:20:03 PM EDT
[#17]
Aw, kinda dissapointed. I expected to see some dead fruit.
I hate grapefruits 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2010 6:25:50 PM EDT
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2010 2:16:08 AM EDT
[#19]
do clays count?
they are a little smaller i think. |
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Posted: 6/19/2010 9:00:45 PM EDT
[#20]
Originally Posted By polymorpheous:
do clays count? A rose by any other name . . .
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MI, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2010 9:22:26 PM EDT
[#21]
Got some freshly printed grapefruits and new BCM 14.5 middy with FSC 556 and Primary Arms red dot all sighted in and ready to go. Should have some dead fruit to post some time this week weather permitting.
Might even take out my Mega billet/Superior Barrels Hoplite out to see what I can do with that as well. We'll see.
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Posted: 7/4/2010 12:06:10 PM EDT
[#22]
Originally Posted By Jailer:
Got some freshly printed grapefruits and new BCM 14.5 middy with FSC 556 and Primary Arms red dot all sighted in and ready to go. Should have some dead fruit to post some time this week weather permitting. Might even take out my Mega billet/Superior Barrels Hoplite out to see what I can do with that as well. We'll see. Pics? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 7/4/2010 8:04:16 PM EDT
[#23]
Originally Posted By Molon:
Originally Posted By Jailer:
Got some freshly printed grapefruits and new BCM 14.5 middy with FSC 556 and Primary Arms red dot all sighted in and ready to go. Should have some dead fruit to post some time this week weather permitting. Might even take out my Mega billet/Superior Barrels Hoplite out to see what I can do with that as well. We'll see. Pics? None yet. 
Got a buddy helping me figure out a good load for my 308 and been practicing for my first IDPA match. Soon, very soon. |
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Posted: 7/4/2010 9:18:57 PM EDT
[#24]
Just printed one of these off going to give it a go with a flashlight as soon as it gets dark pic's to follow
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Posted: 7/4/2010 10:30:26 PM EDT
[#25]
22 conversion kit 50yrds at night using flashlight
cardboard didn't stop the spawl all that great off my steel target  |
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Posted: 7/5/2010 11:03:08 AM EDT
[#26]
Originally Posted By Molon:
It's Easter and the weather's warming up. Time to shoot some more grapefruits! I need to walk over to the library ( they have a printer , I dont ) and print a few off .
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ME, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2010 11:51:33 AM EDT
[#27]
If I could just find out how to down load video I have a CD from 2006 I was hitting styrafoam heads that hold wigs at 70 yds off hand with my old fixed handles wich are all now flat tops.It was a 2006 trip to vermont to St Albans gun club...to the Club sorry for the more than 3000 empties in expended ammo...wish I collected all that brass for 5.56,.308 and 7.62x39..plus .45,9mm and 12 ga. ammo..what a day that was.
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Posted: 7/5/2010 11:55:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: InfiniteGrim]
[#28]
Im Just wondering....
What is the exact definition of "off hand" and "from the bench" Would off hand be standing, or just sitting unsupported you and your rifle? |
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Posted: 7/5/2010 12:04:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Molon]
[#29]
Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
Im Just wondering.... What is the exact definition of "off hand" and "from the bench" From the first post of this thread: "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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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2010 12:31:07 PM EDT
[#30]
I shoot offhand a lot, and usually use about 6 in. balloons at 100 yards. It makes great practice, the average shooter needs to realize the bench is just for evaluating ammo and sighting in, that is all. Practice from offhand, sitting and prone last. I concentrate on prone the least as it is easier than the others and very seldom paractical in my hunting area due to tall grass, brush ,etc.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2010 7:42:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PR361]
[#31]
Wow! That's humbling! Of course humbled is my usual range experience, but that had a paricularly strong effect!
Had a little trouble getting started(darn bugs), but I was able to put the last seven in, once I got it rollin'. Wish I'd had another for another try, but El Cheapo only printed two to save ink, shot the first one with my 10/22 for practice, thinking it might be easier to hit with( it wasn't) Room for improvement next time! 
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Posted: 7/5/2010 7:46:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Molon]
[#32]
Originally Posted By PR361:
Wow! That's humbling! Of course humbled is my usual range experience, but that had a paricularly strong effect!
Had a little trouble getting started(darn bugs), but I was able to put the last seven in, once I got it rollin'. Wish I'd had another for another try, but El Cheapo only printed two to save ink, shot the first one with my 10/22 for practice, thinking it might be easier to hit with( it wasn't) Room for improvement next time! http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/sureshot31/Grapefruit1.jpg Those damn butterflys! Always messing up a good group. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2010 7:49:35 PM EDT
[#33]
Look for my " group enhancing interference markers" showing up soon on the EE.
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Posted: 7/5/2010 7:54:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Molon]
[#34]
Originally Posted By PR361:
Look for my " group enhancing interference markers" showing up soon on the EE. 
I think I'm going to have to compile a list of the Internet Commando's "group enhancing" techniques, although the Butterfly Shot will be hard to top. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2010 12:38:52 AM EDT
[#35]
Well I finally made it to the range today to shoot some grapefruit. Sorry it took so long, I got sidetracked by my new reloading press. I am easily distracted.
My grapefruit are full of fail. Maybe I should skip the grapefruit and start with appleseed.
14.5 BCM middy with Primary Arms red dot. 
20 inch Superior Barrels Hoplite with Millet TRS. 
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Posted: 8/26/2010 10:41:00 PM EDT
[#36]
So if I have a range where I can shoot a real one do I only have to hit it one time seeing as how there won't be much left?
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Posted: 8/26/2010 10:51:56 PM EDT
[#37]
Originally Posted By M249_junky:
So if I have a range where I can shoot a real one do I only have to hit it one time seeing as how there won't be much left? If they're over-ripe, grapefruit are surprisingly durable. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/27/2010 1:16:47 AM EDT
[#38]
Next time I go out Ill take some grape fruit and report back
Ill be using my bushy with irons |
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Posted: 8/27/2010 10:41:54 PM EDT
[#39]
Originally Posted By David14:
If they're over-ripe, grapefruit are surprisingly durable. All you need to do is shoot the smaller pieces. Grapefruit offhand, 100 yards, iron sights |
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Posted: 12/24/2010 12:50:31 PM EDT
[#40]
Originally Posted By Jailer:
My grapefruit are full of fail. Not at all. You actually fired 10 shots in a row at the target and posted your results to prove it. That alone, places you miles ahead of the Internet Commandos who claim they shoot with MOA accuracy "all day long" using XM193 or Wolf ammunition. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2010 2:15:51 PM EDT
[#41]
I need to get out a range and try this out. Pics to come soon !
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CT, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2010 2:43:58 PM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By Molon:
Originally Posted By Jailer:
My grapefruit are full of fail. Not at all. You actually fired 10 shots in a row at the target and posted your results to prove it. That alone, places you miles ahead of the Internet Commandos who claim they shoot with MOA accuracy "all day long" using XM193 or Wolf ammunition. +1 for putting up results. Also, I notice that a lot of people tend to overestimate what an inch looks like until someone pulls out the calipers
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KS, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2010 3:25:38 PM EDT
[#43]
Did this a whie back. A little more than ten rounds but it was all at once kinda rapid fire IIRC.
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Posted: 12/24/2010 3:42:28 PM EDT
[#44]
I'll have to give that a try next time out.
A little off topic and obviously he is at the top of the shooting world but did anyone see Miculek's segment on impossible shots Wed night? Not sure if it was a repeat but he shot a balloon at 200yds starting from the low ready position in under a second with an M&P 15-22. In sighting in for the 200 yds shot he shot a 3 shot group about 1-1/2 inches. Off hand. At 200yds. With a 22. Impressive. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2010 3:56:29 PM EDT
[#45]
Originally Posted By SuperAir:
I'll have to give that a try next time out. A little off topic and obviously he is at the top of the shooting world but did anyone see Miculek's segment on impossible shots Wed night? Not sure if it was a repeat but he shot a balloon at 200yds starting from the low ready position in under a second with an M&P 15-22. In sighting in for the 200 yds shot he shot a 3 shot group about 1-1/2 inches. Off hand. At 200yds. With a 22. Impressive. Pretty good. I went through an advanced marksmanship course once and my coach had me shoot the 600 meter string of fire from the sitting position just to see how I would do. I scored all hits on target with a rack grade M16A4 with iron sights. I was pretty happy with that. |
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Posted: 4/8/2011 8:16:33 PM EDT
[#46]
I think this thread needs a bump
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Posted: 4/8/2011 8:20:37 PM EDT
[#47]
Originally Posted By M249_junky:
I think this thread needs a bump I completely forgot about this. Printing out grapefruit now... |
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Posted: 7/18/2011 9:49:59 PM EDT
[#48]
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Posted: 7/18/2011 9:55:37 PM EDT
[#49]
Totally printing this off and taking a video next time I go. I'll post my possible embarrassment for all of ARFCOM.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/19/2011 1:53:33 PM EDT
[#50]
How about show what you got on full gear. Getting ready for all Army Shooting Championship
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=202079816483350 |
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