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Rifle Rests
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not a lot fun in just 2 shots
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Yeah, but if it works, it works. I rather have my fun shooting at a target through a scope that's tuned in. I saw that same video and it looks so simple, provided you can a) hold the rifle perfectly still after that first shot; and b) adjust the crosshairs accordingly. The vid shows it as a two-person job, which makes perfect sense when you watch it.Mags wrote:not a lot fun in just 2 shots
It's kinda fun just figuring it all out!
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Please send all complaints about not having enough fun and not spending more time and ammunition getting it right to the NSSF. I'm sure they'd love to have some constructive feedback.Mags wrote:not a lot fun in just 2 shots
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Yes to both. But not a lotta fun in the latter with just 2 shots.ESquared wrote:I rather have my fun shooting at a target through a scope that's tuned in.Mags wrote:not a lot fun in just 2 shots
It's kinda fun just figuring it all out!
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uh huh, sure they would. Ruined my bore sight laser fun too, not to mention the few bucks I spent on it. Can't even use it now as a cat toy as all ours have gone to catnip heaven from old age.CT_Shooter wrote:Please send all complaints about not having enough fun and not spending more time and ammunition getting it right to the NSSF. I'm sure they'd love to have some constructive feedback.Mags wrote:not a lot fun in just 2 shots
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I never had to much luck sighting in that way.
I have a Weaver 24T target/benchrest scope. It's fix 24 power so the field of view is rather small.
I start by bore sighting the scope in my shop, just to get on as straight as I can.
Then at the range we have a tall burm at 200yds were I aim for a small clod or piece clay pigeon and see were the shot lands, I estimate the adjustment up and down in MOA. Adjust and repeat.
When I see it's close. I go to paper and fine tune.
We have a pretty dry range. Its easy to see the dust plumes. After a rain though it can be a pita.
Understanding how much to adjust your scope at different distances Helps.
I have a Weaver 24T target/benchrest scope. It's fix 24 power so the field of view is rather small.
I start by bore sighting the scope in my shop, just to get on as straight as I can.
Then at the range we have a tall burm at 200yds were I aim for a small clod or piece clay pigeon and see were the shot lands, I estimate the adjustment up and down in MOA. Adjust and repeat.
When I see it's close. I go to paper and fine tune.
We have a pretty dry range. Its easy to see the dust plumes. After a rain though it can be a pita.
Understanding how much to adjust your scope at different distances Helps.
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As noted earlier, I went back to my range to see if my smith had any ideas on my Monday session, where everything was printing low, and his first question was "What ammo were you using?"
In fact, when I was having issues on Monday, I wasn't using the Hornady that we used to sight in the scope (was shooting both MagTech and Fiocchi 158 gr, so figured it would be close enough), but I took some Hornady with me today and, whaddya know, they all landed just fine.
My smithie didn't seem surprised and said that handgun ammo can be all over the place, which I guess I'd heard, but didn't think it would be so drastic.
But, based on today's outing, it appears to be so. Live and learn, as we newbies say!
In fact, when I was having issues on Monday, I wasn't using the Hornady that we used to sight in the scope (was shooting both MagTech and Fiocchi 158 gr, so figured it would be close enough), but I took some Hornady with me today and, whaddya know, they all landed just fine.
My smithie didn't seem surprised and said that handgun ammo can be all over the place, which I guess I'd heard, but didn't think it would be so drastic.
But, based on today's outing, it appears to be so. Live and learn, as we newbies say!
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Glad things worked for you. I had faith. Persistence can lead to accomplishing many things. And, you seem pretty persistent. Happy shooting and hunting!
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Determined, persistent, occasionally stubborn, yep. Especially with new endeavors like this. Want to get it right and get all I can out of it.GFK wrote:Glad things worked for you. I had faith. Persistence can lead to accomplishing many things. And, you seem pretty persistent. Happy shooting and hunting!
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congrats, happy to read you got it figured out!
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