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Originally Posted By sea2summit: I’m 5’10”...barely. Maybe I’m a freak? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/EA269903-BB29-4DAE-AAC7-8FA677C451C6_jpe-1346022.JPG View Quote It’s my understanding, but only from listening to guys like frank Galli and Phil valeyo, because I don’t have any formal training, you want to be able to bend your trigger finger around the trigger with the stock in the bend in your arm. But if you keep your finger extended, it should reach past the end of the trigger guard. The goal is to get a 90 degree bend in the trigger finger once in the prone. Edit: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fRuSAJ32Z/?igshid=buabezpf9oq1 |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: ^^^^ That. Also know your rifle is grouping fine. Changing to a 6.5 may not bring you any additional success. How many rounds have you fired through the barrel? Are you good on your position and when you break the shot? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Defender3: Originally Posted By bfk4lyfe: Hornady 130 ELD and Berger 130/136 ^^^^ That. Also know your rifle is grouping fine. Changing to a 6.5 may not bring you any additional success. How many rounds have you fired through the barrel? Are you good on your position and when you break the shot? I'll get a few boxes of the Hornady 130 ELD. My round count is sub 200 hundred rounds downrange. My plan to swap out the 260 for the 6.5CM barrel when available is only because I'll be getting the Siete. I never invested much in reloading of the 260Rem, so not much loss on the 260. I'd say I was in a pretty good shooting position, but was more interested in learning my new scope, Leupold M5 5x25 TM3, it a bit more than my old NF 3.5x15 NP-R1 Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By bfk4lyfe: It’s my understanding, but only from listening to guys like frank Galli and Phil valeyo, because I don’t have any formal training, you want to be able to bend your trigger finger around the trigger with the stock in the bend in your arm. But if you keep your finger extended, it should reach past the end of the trigger guard. The goal is to get a 90 degree bend in the trigger finger once in the prone. Edit: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fRuSAJ32Z/?igshid=buabezpf9oq1 View Quote In the pic my finger is laying along the receiver, first knuckle is at the trigger. Think I’m there |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: I’m 5’10”...barely. Maybe I’m a freak? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/EA269903-BB29-4DAE-AAC7-8FA677C451C6_jpe-1346022.JPG View Quote This picture looks more like where the optic should be. It sure looks different to me than the pic you posted in the suppressor thread where it looks like the rear is flush with the charging handle. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: This picture looks more like where the optic should be. It sure looks different to me than the pic you posted in the suppressor thread where it looks like the rear is flush with the charging handle. View Quote Maybe after the rona is over you should have me up for a Quantico range day to inspect it yourself just to make sure exactly where it’s at |
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What has happened to all the Reloder 16 though? Haven't seen any anywhere in a long time. |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Itshappening.gif https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/64FBE4CA-085F-478C-8B3C-A5A8BCED1660_jpe-1347195.JPG View Quote So they stayed on the porch all night? I hope the low rings work... |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: I still have a stash of RL16. Since I found the H4350, I haven't been looking for it. View Quote My goal is to use RL16 in the tOBR and H4350 in the AI. My 16 pounds of H4350 will last for the life of the AI barrel at least. That will take me a few years to shoot realistically/sadly. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: And you're giving her the Mk5 HD? View Quote Meh, some parents spend thousands of dollars on video games, computers, phones, and cell phone plans for their children. Mine shoot. And when they get sick of it I’m not stuck with an outdated game console Here we go... Attached File |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Meh, some parents spend thousands of dollars on video games, computers, phones, and cell phone plans for their children. Mine shoot. And when they get sick of it I’m not stuck with an outdated game console Here we go... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/3C87E85F-C1CF-4F2C-8833-2152C56E7EB5_jpe-1347394.JPG View Quote ^^^^^^ Winning! |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Meh, some parents spend thousands of dollars on video games, computers, phones, and cell phone plans for their children. Mine shoot. And when they get sick of it I’m not stuck with an outdated game console Here we go... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/3C87E85F-C1CF-4F2C-8833-2152C56E7EB5_jpe-1347394.JPG View Quote Badass. |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Meh, some parents spend thousands of dollars on video games, computers, phones, and cell phone plans for their children. Mine shoot. And when they get sick of it I’m not stuck with an outdated game console Here we go... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/3C87E85F-C1CF-4F2C-8833-2152C56E7EB5_jpe-1347394.JPG View Quote Nice rifle. Much better than a game console. |
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We’re off to a good start. First round was the bottom one. Removing the can and cleaning after every shot is a PITA
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Originally Posted By mi650: I actually managed a sub-MOA group with my 260 yesterday!! https://i.imgur.com/sku1SCF.jpg View Quote Probably got WC cuties, send them to me for disposal and that .260 should start shooting better. |
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Originally Posted By mi650: I actually managed a sub-MOA group with my 260 yesterday!! https://i.imgur.com/sku1SCF.jpg View Quote Good job Mi650. What ammo / load were ya using? |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Probably got WC cuties, send them to me for disposal and that .260 should start shooting better. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By sea2summit: Originally Posted By mi650: I actually managed a sub-MOA group with my 260 yesterday!! https://i.imgur.com/sku1SCF.jpg Probably got WC cuties, send them to me for disposal and that .260 should start shooting better. Go wait by your mailbox. |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'll stick my dick in a WorkSharp before I let you try to sharpen anything of mine.
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Originally Posted By Friedcheese: Good job Mi650. What ammo / load were ya using? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Friedcheese: Originally Posted By mi650: I actually managed a sub-MOA group with my 260 yesterday!! https://i.imgur.com/sku1SCF.jpg Good job Mi650. What ammo / load were ya using? 130 gr Prime. |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'll stick my dick in a WorkSharp before I let you try to sharpen anything of mine.
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In case anyone doesn't know, EuroOptic is running a killer package deal with short action AIs with a S&B PMII and a spare barrel. Might as well try and stimulate the economy while we're all locked down. Now only if they'd do the same with a long action...
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Originally Posted By Defender3: In case anyone doesn't know, EuroOptic is running a killer package deal with short action AIs with a S&B PMII and a spare barrel. Might as well try and stimulate the economy while we're all locked down. Now only if they'd do the same with a long action... View Quote Well if it was a 300 PRC.... |
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Interesting articles on bullet jump research and how a barrel erodes over at the PrecisionRifleBlog.
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Anyone know the recipe for Hornady 140 ELDM? It’s way dirty, this is four patches in with Butch’s After 25 rounds. My OBR usually pushes nearly clean patches by the fourth pass.
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Anyone know the recipe for Hornady 140 ELDM? It’s way dirty, this is four patches in with Butch’s After 25 rounds. My OBR usually pushes nearly clean patches by the fourth pass. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/296ACDEC-CD5D-4C58-961B-28E2C08F01AC_jpe-1362859.JPG View Quote 6.5CM? |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Sorry, 6.5 c View Quote I don't know the powder mix, but I'd suspect the charge weight may he different than the factory 130 versus a different powder mix. You're pulling out carbon so I wouldn't be too worried. If it was copper I'd be concerned. Lastly, maybe your previous cleanings weren't really getting the barrel as clean as you thought? |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: I don't know the powder mix, but I'd suspect the charge weight may he different than the factory 130 versus a different powder mix. You're pulling out carbon so I wouldn't be too worried. If it was copper I'd be concerned. Lastly, maybe your previous cleanings weren't really getting the barrel as clean as you thought? View Quote Just wrapped up break-in so I hope they were |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit: Anyone know the recipe for Hornady 140 ELDM? It’s way dirty, this is four patches in with Butch’s After 25 rounds. My OBR usually pushes nearly clean patches by the fourth pass. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/296ACDEC-CD5D-4C58-961B-28E2C08F01AC_jpe-1362859.JPG View Quote 41.4-41.6gr H4350 iirc. They used to put it on the box when it was Amax ammo. That’s what use, with Hornady brass and Fed. 210M’s. If using Lapua Brass you may have to drop down to 41.2-41.4g. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: I had enough after my 3rd week of lock down and had to get out today. Governor Blackface graciously allows us to "exercise" so I went and exercised my 2A rights while we still have them here in the Commonwealth. I have to say this Vudoo V-22 is incredible! Even though I've seen the proof throughout the thread, I wasn't prepared for the excellence of this rifle, it's simply superb! I went to the local Izaak Walton range as Quantico is still closed. It's a 100y facility but at least it was open. First shot was at 9am and it was about 55 degrees, overcast, 1mph wind, a DA of -221ft and the air was really heavy as humidity was 75%. Groups were shot prone with a rear bag. I shot three groups at 25y to sight the optic and each was a single hole! I slapped on the Spectre II and was equally impressed. My flaws started to show at 50yards and when I went back to 100 the wind had picked up and I learned just how much a 3-5mph breeze can do to a subsonic round. It was a great few hours and I can't wait to get back out and do some ammo testing. V-22 in an AICS chassis with a S&B. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3864-1364101.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3902-1364105.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3890-1364104.jpg With it's big brother in .260, just because. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3879-1364103.jpg First rounds down the tube. The first 5-shot string was Federal Match with a POA at the center orange dot. The hits were to the right above the right sighting box. I adjusted left and shot the 5-Shot group just above the center orange dot. The third 5-shot string was Center-X with the same optic settings, but at the left sighting box. The last string was also Center-X, but with the Spectre II suppressor at the center left black dot. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3873-1364102.jpg This next picture takes some explanation. You can see the four original 25y groups, and then groups from 50y, all with Center-X. The 5-shots above the center orange dot group were the first 50y shots. The second group was just below the center orange dot with a POI that was an orange dot in the bottom middle (that I later shot off the target). Number 3 was to the left, with the bottom black dot as the POA. Fourth was the center middle where the dot was shot off and the last 50y was the right bottom black dot. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3922-1364107.jpg By the time I made it to 100y, the wind was picking up and I was getting lazy in my technique. The first string at 100y was the top orange dot. I shot a sighter, that you can see high, then adjusted the optic down while leaving windage untouched. POA was the center of the dot. Same with the second group, a sighter to the right of the sighting box to test the elevation adjustment, and then a 5 more at center POA. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3918-1364211.jpg The wind started to pick up so I switched to the big brother to also adjust it as I re-torqued the barrel and mount. I'm thinking it's shooting alright, 6-shots at 100 with the H130s. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_3920-1364197.jpg View Quote Nice. The wind really plays with that slow moving 40gr projectile. I had one opportunity with my Vudoo at 100 before the world ended. The wind was gusting from 5-25mph and swirling. It was a challenging day at the range. When the wind settled down I was able to manage some decent groups. I looking forward to my ranges reopening. |
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Makes me feel like I need to get my old 52B back in a good sling and see if I can still shoot it so I’m not so tempted to cover my neighbors’ voodoo
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Originally Posted By KML7201: Nice. The wind really plays with that slow moving 40gr projectile. I had one opportunity with my Vudoo at 100 before the world ended. The wind was gusting from 5-25mph and swirling. It was a challenging day at the range. When the wind settled down I was able to manage some decent groups. I looking forward to my ranges reopening. View Quote It's a different dynamic from a centerfire for sure. Even in a 1-3mph breeze the rounds were moving an inch. My regert (regret) is that I didn't bring some CCI and mini-mags to see how they performed. I think I can practice and sustain 1/2MOA at 100y, which works for me. There were two other guys at the range shooting .22LR, one with a CZ-455 & 457, and another with two Anshutz's. I think I was doing just as well as they, but their wind calls were working for them. I'll figure it out the more I shoot. The BnA trigger was also very nice. I set the sear so there was a bit of take up, then a 1lb break, which made it easy to stay on target. |
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Originally Posted By bfk4lyfe: https://i.imgur.com/RZwzeS4.jpg Aside from a quick rezero after moving a scope around, I hadn't shot my tOBR since early October! I wanted to save my last two boxes of Berger ammo for long range and not 100 yards, but here we are with current events and I only have access to a 100 yard range, but its more than most people have so I shouldn't complain too much. These were the first 25 rounds I fired today. I shot them in some weird clockwise fashion and my first group was the bottom right (worst group, so makes sense) and then finished with the top right group (also a bad group, called the flyer at least, but its still there). Nothing to be proud of but at least I kept it sub moa. I've shot some truly refrigerator worthy groups with this rifle and ammo, so it just shows what the lack of practice really does. View Quote It's an interesting aside that usually anyone who can shoot MOA all day with a gas gun is incredibly happy. We've aborted that concept and aren't happy unless we shoot sub 1/2 MOA. |
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Target sports has the factory Berger 136 Lapua Scenar-L back in stock.
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