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Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:18 am
by dasmoeturhead
Little chilly range day. I changed the grips on the 1911 after 5 years, and also new hand loads. Still have some work to do.
New 9mm M&P, Getting used to it. Typical me though shooting to the left. Aw, but practice sure is fun. Here's some pictures. Off hand at 15 yds, with a decent cold headwind.
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Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:24 am
by Vaquero
Pretty good shootin, what flavor of 1911 ya got there?
RP
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:41 am
by dasmoeturhead
It's a Colt Goverment 70 series. For the past 5 years I've been using the Crimson Trace laser grips (rubber). I decided to put the wood grips on. 2 weeks ago I could hit the skillet at 50 yds with the same pistol
Now the 9mm M&p I just have to get used to it some more. I might put the rubber grips back on the. 1911. IDK.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:08 pm
by BigAl52
Good shootin Moetur. Hard to practice with a cold wind blowin at ya. Is for me anyway.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:36 pm
by RanchRoper
Good shooting in those chilly conditions. That's a neat little spot to shoot.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:35 pm
by dasmoeturhead
RanchRoper wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:36 pm
Good shooting in those chilly conditions. That's a neat little spot to shoot.
Thanks RR, I enjoy the heck out of it, but it is uphill a bit, but I ain't complaining.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:33 pm
by Rifletom
Darn good range and shooting there. Maybe I ought to take my 1911 .45 back to the range. Been a while.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:05 pm
by fortyshooter
What load are you using with the .45 1911? Good shootin' in the chill!
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:06 pm
by dasmoeturhead
fortyshooter wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:05 pm
What load are you using with the .45 1911? Good shootin' in the chill!
That's Hornady cases, CCI 300 Primer, 4.7 grains of Bullseye, with a Hornady
230 gr FMJ/RN, with a taper crimp.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:44 pm
by North Country Gal
Love shooting 1911s. Looks like you do, too. Nice work. Very cool Colt, by the way.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:45 pm
by Mags
I have yet to shoot my new RIA 1911. Too busy with life stuff.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
by clovishound
I've been shooting 200 grain SWCs over 4.5 of Trail Boss in my Springfield using stock recoil spring.
Recoil is substantially less than factory 230 grain FMJs. Accuracy is excellent.
What part of East Tennessee are you in? I used to live in Johnson City, many moons ago. I also have a lot of distant relatives just north of Chattanooga.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:08 am
by dasmoeturhead
clovishound wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
I've been shooting 200 grain SWCs over 4.5 of Trail Boss in my Springfield using stock recoil spring.
Recoil is substantially less than factory 230 grain FMJs. Accuracy is excellent.
What part of East Tennessee are you in? I used to live in Johnson City, many moons ago. I also have a lot of distant relatives just north of Chattanooga.
Im up in Roan Mountain TN.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:03 am
by Grunt67
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:08 am
clovishound wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
I've been shooting 200 grain SWCs over 4.5 of Trail Boss in my Springfield using stock recoil spring.
Recoil is substantially less than factory 230 grain FMJs. Accuracy is excellent.
What part of East Tennessee are you in? I used to live in Johnson City, many moons ago. I also have a lot of distant relatives just north of Chattanooga.
Im up in Roan Mountain TN.
You're not far from Hampton, then. We ( Trousdale Co. ), played them in the high school semi finals back in 2005. I didn't get to make the trip, sick I believe. We beat them & went on to win the State Championship.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:23 am
by dasmoeturhead
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:03 am
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:08 am
clovishound wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
I've been shooting 200 grain SWCs over 4.5 of Trail Boss in my Springfield using stock recoil spring.
Recoil is substantially less than factory 230 grain FMJs. Accuracy is excellent.
What part of East Tennessee are you in? I used to live in Johnson City, many moons ago. I also have a lot of distant relatives just north of Chattanooga.
Im up in Roan Mountain TN.
You're not far from Hampton, then. We ( Trousdale Co. ), played them in the high school semi finals back in 2005. I didn't get to make the trip, sick I believe. We beat them & went on to win the State Championship.
Did you see that the Elizabethton TN Hurricanes Boys Football team were State Champs last year? Unbelievable. We were all pretty darn proud of them.
Hampton is where my favorite and closes gun store is. Small world .
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:57 pm
by Grunt67
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:23 am
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:03 am
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:08 am
Im up in Roan Mountain TN.
You're not far from Hampton, then. We ( Trousdale Co. ), played them in the high school semi finals back in 2005. I didn't get to make the trip, sick I believe. We beat them & went on to win the State Championship.
Did you see that the Elizabethton TN Hurricanes Boys Football team were State Champs last year? Unbelievable. We were all pretty darn proud of them.
Hampton is where my favorite and closes gun store is. Small world .
Yes I did. I keep a close eye on Elizabethton football. That's where Jason Witten went to school. Big fan of Jason, former tight end for Dallas. Dallas fan too. I'm proud of the Hurricanes. Indeed, small world. East Tn is a good place to be, nice country & folks.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:25 pm
by dasmoeturhead
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:57 pm
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:23 am
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:03 am
You're not far from Hampton, then. We ( Trousdale Co. ), played them in the high school semi finals back in 2005. I didn't get to make the trip, sick I believe. We beat them & went on to win the State Championship.
Did you see that the Elizabethton TN Hurricanes Boys Football team were State Champs last year? Unbelievable. We were all pretty darn proud of them.
Hampton is where my favorite and closes gun store is. Small world .
Yes I did. I keep a close eye on Elizabethton football. That's where Jason Witten went to school. Big fan of Jason, former tight end for Dallas. Dallas fan too. I'm proud of the Hurricanes. Indeed, small world. East Tn is a good place to be, nice country & folks.
Meant to tell you congrats on your team winning state champs also. Something to be proud of.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:33 pm
by Grunt67
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:25 pm
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:57 pm
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:23 am
Did you see that the Elizabethton TN Hurricanes Boys Football team were State Champs last year? Unbelievable. We were all pretty darn proud of them.
Hampton is where my favorite and closes gun store is. Small world .
Yes I did. I keep a close eye on Elizabethton football. That's where Jason Witten went to school. Big fan of Jason, former tight end for Dallas. Dallas fan too. I'm proud of the Hurricanes. Indeed, small world. East Tn is a good place to be, nice country & folks.
Meant to tell you congrats on your team winning state champs also. Something to be proud of.
Thanks, dasmoe. The Jackets have quite a history. Won the State 10 times, 1922, 72, 90, 93, 97, 98, 05,08,09,13. Lost in State 2018, lost in semis 2019. Hoping for better times next year, LOL.
Used to have a buddy from Hampton, on the CoachT forum. Screen name is Pujo, big KC Chiefs fan. Good guy, counrty as a stick.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:52 pm
by dasmoeturhead
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:33 pm
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:25 pm
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:57 pm
Yes I did. I keep a close eye on Elizabethton football. That's where Jason Witten went to school. Big fan of Jason, former tight end for Dallas. Dallas fan too. I'm proud of the Hurricanes. Indeed, small world. East Tn is a good place to be, nice country & folks.
Meant to tell you congrats on your team winning state champs also. Something to be proud of.
Thanks, dasmoe. The Jackets have quite a history. Won the State 10 times, 1922, 72, 90, 93, 97, 98, 05,08,09,13. Lost in State 2018, lost in semis 2019. Hoping for better times next year, LOL.
Used to have a buddy from Hampton, on the CoachT forum. Screen name is Pujo, big KC Chiefs fan. Good guy, counrty as a stick.
Hampton Bull Dogs. Hamptons down the road 10 miles. That's where my LGS is.
Re: Chilly range
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:42 pm
by Grunt67
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:52 pm
Grunt67 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:33 pm
dasmoeturhead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:25 pm
Meant to tell you congrats on your team winning state champs also. Something to be proud of.
Thanks, dasmoe. The Jackets have quite a history. Won the State 10 times, 1922, 72, 90, 93, 97, 98, 05,08,09,13. Lost in State 2018, lost in semis 2019. Hoping for better times next year, LOL.
Used to have a buddy from Hampton, on the CoachT forum. Screen name is Pujo, big KC Chiefs fan. Good guy, counrty as a stick.
Hampton Bull Dogs. Hamptons down the road 10 miles. That's where my LGS is.
Yep! Hampton usually has a good team. Made some noise this past season, lost to somebody, don't recall who. IIRC, it was a 5hr. drive to Hampton.
