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Originally Posted By urbankaos04: LOL! I'll be posting pics no matter how F'd up my results are!  Originally Posted By urbankaos04: 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.  LOL! I'll be posting pics no matter how F'd up my results are! |
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@MOLON @TGE @MRW Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File 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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Originally Posted By DrywellDweller: I'm going to the range next week. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0742_jpg-2342319.JPG Good luck, bro! It was a wee bit harder than expected for me. |
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Originally Posted By DrywellDweller: Impressive My target going to look like swiss cheese. AE 55 gr 223 fmjbt is my favorite plinking ammo.  Thanks, bro, but I was not satisfied with what I shot. I need to sink all 10 shots next time. |
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Originally Posted By TGE: 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? 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. Attached File |
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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 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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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. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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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 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0758_jpg-2350263.JPG I commend you for posting your results, brother. Yes, shooting this challenge was an eye-opener! |
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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 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/445620/IMG_0758_jpg-2350263.JPG 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. |
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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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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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Attached File 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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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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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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Originally Posted By urbankaos04: @MOLON @TGE @MRW https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/0EC4CDFB-2D04-468E-8D5E-F32AEDC66111_jpe-2342350.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/786E816F-3E51-4C48-B494-D84AEE14C9F8_jpe-2342407.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/80C73A4C-660A-4F5E-8CFE-52C805C0C761_jpe-2342409.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/BAF524F4-0646-4F90-936B-4CF1AD318CE6_jpe-2342392.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/684A1DC2-085B-4CE2-984D-3199D16D79B9_jpe-2342398.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/FE5AD752-EBEF-4149-81C4-768273EE88C2_jpe-2342399.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/1E27A49C-241B-4289-803E-88289A2588CE_jpe-2342400.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/856134BB-2156-4C32-800A-5905426FF850_jpe-2342401.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/F9266EBB-25F6-427B-8F16-426147A1B2C2_jpe-2342402.JPG 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. 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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Originally Posted By Molon: It's nice to see people posting honest results. Strong work everyone! ... Originally Posted By Molon: Originally Posted By urbankaos04: @MOLON @TGE @MRW https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/0EC4CDFB-2D04-468E-8D5E-F32AEDC66111_jpe-2342350.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/786E816F-3E51-4C48-B494-D84AEE14C9F8_jpe-2342407.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/80C73A4C-660A-4F5E-8CFE-52C805C0C761_jpe-2342409.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/BAF524F4-0646-4F90-936B-4CF1AD318CE6_jpe-2342392.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/684A1DC2-085B-4CE2-984D-3199D16D79B9_jpe-2342398.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/FE5AD752-EBEF-4149-81C4-768273EE88C2_jpe-2342399.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/1E27A49C-241B-4289-803E-88289A2588CE_jpe-2342400.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/856134BB-2156-4C32-800A-5905426FF850_jpe-2342401.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22392/F9266EBB-25F6-427B-8F16-426147A1B2C2_jpe-2342402.JPG 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. 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! ... I need t get up to the range and get another go at it. Been working on coyote buckshot handloads and getting my rat rifles ready for the ground squirrel (coyote bait) season, it's time. |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: I bet 8 out of 10 people on this fourm would miss with the first shot. 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. |
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Attached File Colt 605 clone 1-12 twist rifle length gas system with 55 grain Winchester white box |
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Originally Posted By J_taylor: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/548798/20230402_092721_jpg-2767661.JPG Colt 605 clone 1-12 twist rifle length gas system with 55 grain Winchester white box Nice rifle! ... |
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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. LOL |
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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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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. We look forward to your grapefruit target |
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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 |
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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. Lessee those targets, pard! |
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Maybe Monday or Tuesday Attached File |
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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. 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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Originally Posted By 03RN: Maybe Monday or Tuesday  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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Originally Posted By Molon: Pssst. .. 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. .. Readings for suckers |
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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! 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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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. 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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Didn't have an official Grapefruit target, but used a 6" Shoot N See as a proxy. Fired 5rd from bench to confirm optic was zero'd, then fired these standing off hand. I started low ready, up, fired as soon as it looked pretty good in the ACOG 4X Chevron, down, repeat. Scored 4/5, but very happy that the first round was a hit (so would have passed the balloon test).  Shot the test 2 more times, scoring 3/5 as arm was more tired, obviously not sharing those targets  Toward the end of the day switched to 100yd. Our range has these bizarre, not to scale mini torso targets, which I call the 'Toddler Target' as its like a 7" chest target, with a shrunken head attached. Fired from standing, using the same low ready - up - fire quickly - down; repeat as the 50yd test. Scored 28/30 hits at 100yd standing.  Going to be running these drills every time I go to the range from now on - a lot more fun then just shooting from the bench. |
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Some grapefruits are bigger than others. The NRA 100-yard-high power target is a nominal 6" in diameter. The ten ring is approximately 3" at 100 yards. I would suggest that it is much harder to place every shot inside the black at 100 yards in a tournament, than hitting a grapefruit at 50. Shooting offhand is by far, the hardest stage of any tournament. David Tubbs has an impressive number National Championship high power wins, but I am far more impressed with his Silhouette titles. Offhand at 220, 300, 400 and 500 meters is a teastament to his skill level as a competitive shooter. I could never make high master in NRA tournaments because my offhand scores weren't consistent. My personal best was a 97/100 at 200 yards, shooting a M1 Garand. My average score was 90/91/92. You aren't going to make high master if you are dropping ten points on the first stage of every match. This is especially true on 80 round Regional tournaments. You have to average 485/500 for five tournaments in a row to become a high master. |
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I'm sorry to say that with the assassination attempt on Trump this needs to be bumped. how many can hit a grapefruit at 140 yards prone unsupported? |
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General education should not be mere job training, but training in how to be fully human.
General education should not be mere job training, but training in how to be fully human.
“That's a nice group from the bench. Now let’s see you hit a grapefruit at 50 yards offhand.” (Page 8 of 9)
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