Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When the bullet stops spinning
When the bullet stops spinning
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Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
when you've hit every planet in the solar system and the FAA won't renew your permit cause recoil is moving the earth out of orbit.
when you've hit every planet in the solar system and the FAA won't renew your permit cause recoil is moving the earth out of orbit.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you make it to 175's 2nd titty before the bullet falls to the ground </div></div>
Dahhummmn.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you make it to 175's 2nd titty before the bullet falls to the ground </div></div>
Dahhummmn.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bogger02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">when the bullet says f*#k it and gives up trying to get there </div></div>
this one I like,LOL
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bogger02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">when the bullet says f*#k it and gives up trying to get there </div></div>
this one I like,LOL
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you use the GPS app on the cell phone to figure the distance.
When you use the GPS app on the cell phone to figure the distance.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you leave a codicil in your Last Will And Testament for someone to montitor the target for impact.
When you leave a codicil in your Last Will And Testament for someone to montitor the target for impact.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bogger02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">when the bullet says f*#k it and gives up trying to get there </div></div>
i cried a little... it was that funny!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bogger02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">when the bullet says f*#k it and gives up trying to get there </div></div>
i cried a little... it was that funny!
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kdiver58</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you have priced wireless video cameras for your laptop that have a mile range ! </div></div>
When you realize that a 1 mile range camera does not transmit far enough.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kdiver58</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you have priced wireless video cameras for your laptop that have a mile range ! </div></div>
When you realize that a 1 mile range camera does not transmit far enough.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
you quit calculating how many rounds you can load with an 8lb keg, buy how many 8lb kegs it takes Per round....
you quit calculating how many rounds you can load with an 8lb keg, buy how many 8lb kegs it takes Per round....
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you can set up sound detection equipment after a shot just to tell if you hit the steel
When you can set up sound detection equipment after a shot just to tell if you hit the steel
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
That's funny!
That's funny!
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you have to use your range while you are ranging reticle in your CS scope just to have enough elevation
When you have to use your range while you are ranging reticle in your CS scope just to have enough elevation
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
Then you find a YouTube video of a Guy shooting a mile with a 6.5 . Guess I have some growing to do
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsm62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you realize your current rifle collection won't cut it anymore </div></div>
Then you find a YouTube video of a Guy shooting a mile with a 6.5 . Guess I have some growing to do
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsm62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you realize your current rifle collection won't cut it anymore </div></div>
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you need a 800in barrel and 6 powder bags equaling 660lbs of powder to launch your 2,700lbs projectile at a MV of 2,500fps
When you need a 800in barrel and 6 powder bags equaling 660lbs of powder to launch your 2,700lbs projectile at a MV of 2,500fps
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IanWRX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you need a 800in barrel and 6 powder bags equaling 660lbs of powder to launch your 2,700lbs projectile at a MV of 2,500fps </div></div>
Nahhh.... a 750" bbl would do just fine. You only pick up another 25 fps with the extra 50 inches....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IanWRX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you need a 800in barrel and 6 powder bags equaling 660lbs of powder to launch your 2,700lbs projectile at a MV of 2,500fps
Nahhh.... a 750" bbl would do just fine. You only pick up another 25 fps with the extra 50 inches....
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
You need to consult a fortune teller for scope settings...
You need to consult a fortune teller for scope settings...
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
You take your shot in the early spring with hopes of the bullet reaching the target before the cold weather returns.
You take your shot in the early spring with hopes of the bullet reaching the target before the cold weather returns.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
nope,i ran the ballistics on bullet flight and it said you would gain an extra 50 fps.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StanwoodSpartan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IanWRX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you need a 800in barrel and 6 powder bags equaling 660lbs of powder to launch your 2,700lbs projectile at a MV of 2,500fps </div></div>
Nahhh.... a 750" bbl would do just fine. You only pick up another 25 fps with the extra 50 inches.... </div></div>
nope,i ran the ballistics on bullet flight and it said you would gain an extra 50 fps.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StanwoodSpartan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IanWRX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you need a 800in barrel and 6 powder bags equaling 660lbs of powder to launch your 2,700lbs projectile at a MV of 2,500fps
Nahhh.... a 750" bbl would do just fine. You only pick up another 25 fps with the extra 50 inches.... </div></div>
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you have a single bullet cut your target in half because your trajectory is practically going straight down.
When you have a single bullet cut your target in half because your trajectory is practically going straight down.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When your bullet has to re enter the atmosphere after partial orbit
When your bullet has to re enter the atmosphere after partial orbit
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike Vegas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">... you seriously thought of recosidering using a high scope ring to the front and low rings to the rear of your scope to get more elevation adjustments
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My father in law did this (but its cause he couldnt tell the difference and doesnt have an effing clue)
When you can get in the truck drive to the target and knock a chunk off your wife BEFORE the impact.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike Vegas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">... you seriously thought of recosidering using a high scope ring to the front and low rings to the rear of your scope to get more elevation adjustments
My father in law did this (but its cause he couldnt tell the difference and doesnt have an effing clue)
When you can get in the truck drive to the target and knock a chunk off your wife BEFORE the impact.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When NASA accuses you of starting an intergallactic "incident"
When Later can no longer do the math...
The Russians are shooting your bullets down with their missile defense system.
When NASA accuses you of starting an intergallactic "incident"
When Later can no longer do the math...
The Russians are shooting your bullets down with their missile defense system.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you and your spotter both have no call. You cycle the bolt and then see the impact.
The deck went in on my one-mile tower last weekend. We shot off of it and really enjoyed waiting for the bullet. 3.1 seconds of flight time.
When you and your spotter both have no call. You cycle the bolt and then see the impact.
The deck went in on my one-mile tower last weekend. We shot off of it and really enjoyed waiting for the bullet. 3.1 seconds of flight time.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: richieraby</div><div class="ubbcode-body">when time of flight is measured in light years. </div></div>
And then realize that light years measure distance not time and think to yourself, "wow, that must mean it is really far"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: richieraby</div><div class="ubbcode-body">when time of flight is measured in light years. </div></div>
And then realize that light years measure distance not time and think to yourself, "wow, that must mean it is really far"
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you have to go find your bullet, pick it up, load it, and shoot it again to reach the target.</div></div>
Awesome LOL!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you have to go find your bullet, pick it up, load it, and shoot it again to reach the target.</div></div>
Awesome LOL!
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you jump in your truck to go check the target and have to stop for gas before you get there
When you jump in your truck to go check the target and have to stop for gas before you get there
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
Chuck Norris asks you for shooting lessons.
Chuck Norris asks you for shooting lessons.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you have your finger on the trigger of your bolt gun ready to break the second shot because you thought you missed the target when the RO yells hit!
When you have your finger on the trigger of your bolt gun ready to break the second shot because you thought you missed the target when the RO yells hit!
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you have time to set the rifle down, pick up binoculars or get behind the spotting scope, and for 1 or 2 seconds you wonder if that API round was a dud before you see the tiny puff of smoke.
edit: When you max out your NXS's elevation, then turn it down to 3.5x, then hold 1.5 "scope views" above the target.
When you have time to set the rifle down, pick up binoculars or get behind the spotting scope, and for 1 or 2 seconds you wonder if that API round was a dud before you see the tiny puff of smoke.
edit: When you max out your NXS's elevation, then turn it down to 3.5x, then hold 1.5 "scope views" above the target.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
your sandwich gets stale before you hear the hit.
you are billed roaming charges
you find your round in a bag of tea
you retrieve your target and can't hear bloomberg whine anymore.
the name of your spotting scope has Hubble on it
you catch capt. kirk trying to hump your silhouette target
your too tired to actually go check / pickup your target.
you post on SH and not get deemed a mall ninja.
bill munden watches your show.
your sandwich gets stale before you hear the hit.
you are billed roaming charges
you find your round in a bag of tea
you retrieve your target and can't hear bloomberg whine anymore.
the name of your spotting scope has Hubble on it
you catch capt. kirk trying to hump your silhouette target
your too tired to actually go check / pickup your target.
you post on SH and not get deemed a mall ninja.
bill munden watches your show.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
Bob Lee Swagger high fives you
Bob Lee Swagger high fives you
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you start calculating for upper atmospheric conditions....
When you start calculating for upper atmospheric conditions....
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When spotting, your shooter takes his shot 3seconds later you look in the scope just in time for the last 2 seconds before impact.
When spotting, your shooter takes his shot 3seconds later you look in the scope just in time for the last 2 seconds before impact.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you have to put salt on your bullets so the meat doesn't spoil before you get there.
When you have to put salt on your bullets so the meat doesn't spoil before you get there.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When you have time to talk about where you hit 5 or six seconds before you hear a ping ...
When you have time to talk about where you hit 5 or six seconds before you hear a ping ...
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When your bullet impacts before you fire. Having crossed the International Date Line, your bullets' today is your tomorrow.
When your bullet impacts before you fire. Having crossed the International Date Line, your bullets' today is your tomorrow.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
Taking a nap is part of your follow through...
Taking a nap is part of your follow through...
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
Your brother has time to say you missed and then hear PING in the background.
Your brother has time to say you missed and then hear PING in the background.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
You take off youe hearing protection and sit gown then hear the bullet hit steel. True story with a 45 Acp 472 yds at a freon can and I had people see it.
You take off youe hearing protection and sit gown then hear the bullet hit steel. True story with a 45 Acp 472 yds at a freon can and I had people see it.
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
When your dope is a locust tree, for elevation, and you have to make up your BC, because JBM doesn't calculate for 12 guage slugs!
When your dope is a locust tree, for elevation, and you have to make up your BC, because JBM doesn't calculate for 12 guage slugs!
Re: You know you're shooting long range when:
You drink 4 beers and have 2 pisses walking to the target.
Find and reload the same projectile twice getting to the target!
You walk past the same tree stump twice on the way to the target.
You drink 4 beers and have 2 pisses walking to the target.
Find and reload the same projectile twice getting to the target!
You walk past the same tree stump twice on the way to the target.
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