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The other 40
I took the BBSC 357 back to the range today. Last Saturday I went and was only able to fire 10 rounds because there was someone hunting on the property. Fortunately, I had the place to myself today.
I started out with two 5 round groups at 35 yards using my usual ammo (Monarch/PPU 158gr SJHP). On my previous trip, I was hitting just a touch to the left so I moved the Skinner peep a tiny bit to the right. Here are the results. That adjustment put me just a bit to the right so I adjusted back to the left (such a small amount I wasn’t even sure the sight moved) and..... viola! I think my windage is as close as I can get it. I’m pretty happy with the results.
Someone requested I shoot a little farther so I stretched out to 50 yards. I landed my first five shots just a tiny bit high in a two and a three shot group. I must say I was very happy with that!
My next five round group was a mixed bag. I tried a six o’clock hold to bring the POI down a bit (I was “splitting the target” before by covering the bottom half of it). That brought my POI down too low so I went back to splitting the target and got two bullseyes. The third string of five shots was about the same with a high left flyer. I’m going to use “eye fatigue” as an excuse. The forth string of five was also a bit of a mixed bag but I’m still very happy with the results. I think the windage is dialed in pretty well. All in all it was a fun range day!
I started out with two 5 round groups at 35 yards using my usual ammo (Monarch/PPU 158gr SJHP). On my previous trip, I was hitting just a touch to the left so I moved the Skinner peep a tiny bit to the right. Here are the results. That adjustment put me just a bit to the right so I adjusted back to the left (such a small amount I wasn’t even sure the sight moved) and..... viola! I think my windage is as close as I can get it. I’m pretty happy with the results.
Someone requested I shoot a little farther so I stretched out to 50 yards. I landed my first five shots just a tiny bit high in a two and a three shot group. I must say I was very happy with that!
My next five round group was a mixed bag. I tried a six o’clock hold to bring the POI down a bit (I was “splitting the target” before by covering the bottom half of it). That brought my POI down too low so I went back to splitting the target and got two bullseyes. The third string of five shots was about the same with a high left flyer. I’m going to use “eye fatigue” as an excuse. The forth string of five was also a bit of a mixed bag but I’m still very happy with the results. I think the windage is dialed in pretty well. All in all it was a fun range day!
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well executed, well reported .... enjoyed following the changes corresponding to your adjustments .... I believe you will continue to be pleased with your 357 when you get a chance to fire it at 75 and 100 yards
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Isn't that rifle just a joy to shoot? I feel better after a round with mine. Even if I don't shoot well. Looks like you are dialing in well. Keep it up. BBSC357 Rocks!
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with open sights our BBS 357 has proven that it is fully capable of tight groups at longer ranges than I can I'm capable of shooting it ... we ended up mounting a scope on ours and it does really well
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Great shooting deano looks like you have it dialed in for sure. Are you using the stock aperture in the skinner sight
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Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: The other 40
Great shooting. I'm looking forward to seeing your report on 75 and 100 yards.
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I love my 357 carbine, and I have Skinners as well. I keep reading these range reports and can't wait to get back out and shoot. Soon as the shoulder heals enough... ... Even if it's snowing.
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Yes, sir. It seems to be working well for me. I tried a smaller one but it was harder to see the target.
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