I got to our private range well before the sun was up, needed my Surefire light to open the combination lock. I had my targets set out at 100 yards and the M1A on the sandbag but still could not see the 3" orange dot on the gray target. Stalling for time, I got out the log book and stared the days entry, lined up the different ammo that I wanted to try out, and finally the sun peeked over the horizon and I could see the dot using the NM sights.
A scope would have allowed me to shoot sooner of course, but I prefer my M1A with Iron sights, thank you!
I fired just five 5-shot groups this morning and was out of there within 45 minutes, before anyone else had arrived. So peaceful to have the range to yourself!
My George Gardner built M1A worked flawlessly again. It seem to like the 155 grain Matchkings just fine. Also the 168 MK's of course.
I noticed that in low light an orange dot on white paper is hard to see! The gray cardboard with orange dot is much easier to see, allowing earlier shooting and better groups for these old eyes.