Quoted: What's up people?????
any earth shattering news?
What in the hell did you do today????
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I shot the Garand in a National Match competition. Haven't ever shot in a comp before, only practice sessions, five over four years from 1996 to 2000. It was held at the Colorado Rifle Club in Bum Fuck Egypt - apparently, only the die-hards showed, 'cause damn near every one of them had the $2,500 gear needed to put together a space-gun and kit to be competitiive, and the time and money to support such and operation. They generally shot 701-764 with multiple Xs.
I just showed up and shot redneck-style - only thing that was special about my kit was the rifle - it's been modified to deliver laser-like accuracy by Clint Fowler. I had my gore-tex parka, my shitty Target-purchased glove, 96 rounds of 168gr. black-tip ammo that was 30+ years old when I bought it 9 years ago, and a smile.
I still managed a 546 - 0X, which was third from the bottom in a field of about 20 shooters. I didn't practice for the event in any way, or even read any books or websites. I was damnned happy about my success for what appears to be a good or a lucky start.
What a great day!