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    Utah State Sniper Shoot 2011 Pics,video,scores

    Re: Utah State Sniper Shoot Sept 10-11, 2011 - List Makes me want to go and do it all over again. Alan
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    Utah State Sniper Shoot 2011 Pics,video,scores

    Re: Utah State Sniper Shoot Sept 10-11, 2011 - List Wow! I'm home. I'm tired. I'm elated as well as shocked! Clint, Rodney, all the SO's as well as Clint's family put on a fantastic State shoot. Thank you so very much! And to all the sponsers, a heartfelt THANKYOU! Zac and Chris...
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    Range Report Introducing "Shooter", ballistics for Android!

    Re: Introducing "Shooter", ballistics for Android! Sean, Just wanted to say a very heartfelt thanks for such a wonderful app. I've been using Shooter since last year and absolutely love it. This weekend, I attended the Utah State Sniper Shoot, thanks to Shooter, not only did I win the LR...
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    Ladder suggestions for 300 WM

    Re: Ladder suggestions for 300 WM Lyman manual, Sierra 190 MK, 69-77 gr Hornady manual, Hornady 190 BTSP = 63.7-74 gr Sierra Edition 5, Sierra 190 MK = 65.8 - 72.7 gr In my experience, the VLD has a shortish bearing surface so even with the 77 gr charge, pressure should not be an issue...
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    6.5X47 Help

    Re: 6.5X47 Help Pistolero, Hope this will same you a bunch of barrel life and wasted components. http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/long-range-load-development/ The article, by Jason Baney, is, IMHO, the best read out there on developing a LR load quick and easy. I've done...
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    Utah Shootouts Aug 13, 2011 - Scores & Pics-Video

    Re: Utah Shootouts Aug 13, 2011 I wish....Wife had heart attack two weeks back followed by open heart triple bypass surgery last Thursday. Alan
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    Hunting & Fishing Anyone using .257 roberts. for deer hunting?

    Re: Anyone using .257 roberts. for deer hunting? My prized rifle is a Pre 64 M70 in 257 Roberts. It's pretty finicky but loves the 115 BT and 120 Part. From deer to elk. Alan
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    Hunting & Fishing Long Range "Pistol" Kill on Video..Opinions Please

    Re: Long Range "Pistol" Kill on Video..Opinions Please I have zero problems with his LR hunting nor his shooting game with that firearm. The only issue I take is calling it a pistol or handgun. It's basically a short rifle without a butt stock. If someone wants to claim they shot/killed an...
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    Hunting & Fishing Eberlestock pack size??

    Re: Eberlestock pack size?? Oh, and I trust my most precious of rifles in my Eberlestock. Pre 64 M70 in 257 Roberts built by Glen Morovitz of Newell, SD.
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    Hunting & Fishing Eberlestock pack size??

    Re: Eberlestock pack size?? I own and use two EbS packs. The J107 and the Gunslinger II. The J107 has been a fantastic pack; in light, out heavy. Did that in '07 with my spike elk @ 11,200'. Rifle was a 7-1/2lb 30-06 AI w/ 26" barrel. Pack was full of ribs, neck and...
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    Range Report Introducing "Shooter", ballistics for Android!

    Re: Introducing "Shooter", ballistics for Android! I learned something about Shooter today and in the past few weeks. 1. It's much more accurate for impact elevation if I use barometric pressure vs actual elevation. At 6565 ft vs 22.7 baro I was 20" low at 1000 yds with my 6.5x47 lapua...
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    Range Report Introducing "Shooter", ballistics for Android!

    Re: Introducing "Shooter", ballistics for Android! Sean, Do you have a tutorial somewhere? I use the program weekly but sometimes wonder if their are items I'm missing and am not sure if to worry about it. Alan
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    Range Report Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000

    Re: Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000 Doc, Ah, that! Yes, I have heard of that but didn't think to verify a Nightforce's calibration. Well, it's 0508 hrs and am about to head out to verify my 100 then 1000 yd POI's. I'll let ya know my results. Alan
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    Northern Utah PCPR July 30th

    Re: Northern Utah PCPR July 30th I'm in. Need the practice!
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    Utah Shootouts July 9, 2011

    Re: Utah Shootouts July 9, 2011 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FUDwacked</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can't imagine having shot worse on rifle than I did in this match... I think throwing rocks would have improved my score... </div></div>...
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    Range Report Post your "groups" from 300+

    Re: Post your "groups" from 300+ My Surgeon in 6.5x47 Lapua with 130 Berger VLDs. Shot this 5" group yesterday @ 1000 on a B27A target. I had one erroneous input in my DROID's Shooter program and was 18-20" low. Also didn't figure for enough wind. Shot this a few weeks back...
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    Range Report Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000

    Re: Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doc76251</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What your describing is the classic difference between IPHY and MOA in the scope knobs. Calibrate your scope. Cheers, Doc...
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    Range Report Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000

    Re: Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nate O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just ran my numbers through shooter using 140 vlds in my 260, and came up 1 moa less than real world @ 500 and 'bout 2moa short at...
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    Range Report Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000

    Re: Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000 I may have found my problem. On Shooter, originally, I did NOT check the "Pressure is absolute" box yesterday. When I don't, and enter 6565' altitude, it comes up with 23.7 MOA. When I DO check the box the actual altitude of 6565' is automatically...
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    Range Report Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000

    Re: Problem: POI hitting 20" low @ 1000 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Alan, Run your calc's on JBM. There is something wrong with the come-up's from your droid. </div></div> Bob, I'm horrible with JBM...