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5/28/2006 5:40:23 PM EDT
Okay, got some trigger time today on a super hot day.  Our range now has a 250 and 300 yard markers so I had a chance to try out some longer ranges.  As before, a 200 yard offhand shot was not a problem.  250 yard was hard, and I never managed a 300 yard hit.  I was scaring 'em, but no hits on the 12" plate.  The main issue IMO, is the width of the front blade vs. actually seeing the tiny target.
5/28/2006 5:48:23 PM EDT
[#1]
When you get some groups, you might post em in the groups thread.   Thx.
5/28/2006 6:15:03 PM EDT
[#2]
So off hand you were hitting 12" plates at 200 yards pretty easily?  I ask because I'm debating on putting a similar  sighting system on my M14s.  
5/29/2006 7:48:07 AM EDT
[#3]
Sorry, we just really never get around to shooting groups.  Steel plates at 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 keep us too busy.

jjrea - Yes, I can hit a plate at 200 yards pretty consistently (given low wind conditions).  It's the stock sights on the Socom II; a wide tritium front blade and a huge rear aperture (compared to the ones I used to have on my M1A "Loaded" rifle).  The stock fits me perfectly, cheek falls right in there.

And for comparision's sake, I also got to shoot with my old M1A yesterday and yeah, you're hitting the 300 yard plate about half of the time.  It was pretty windy.

Whenever I post like this I feel the need to say that I'm not some fantastic shooter and I'm certain that there are many here who could do much better in the conditions I shoot. hinking.gif
5/29/2006 8:37:51 AM EDT
[#4]
I don't feel you're bragging.  If that's what you do, I believe you.  I was just asking because I'm probably going to put a bigger ap on mine and wanted to know if it works good.  
5/29/2006 12:21:14 PM EDT
[#5]
The bigger app is cool because (imo) you can get aligned quicker, especially for followup shots.
5/29/2006 6:46:06 PM EDT
[#6]
How about low light, does that front sight jump out at you better?  I would imagine it does.
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