Went to the 1000.8 yd. range for the first time. Had a blast. Shot with another Hide member... Fun times.
1000 yard fun
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Re: 1000 yard fun
Me too. First time as well. We had no fancy building to shoot from though.
How'd you do?
Me too. First time as well. We had no fancy building to shoot from though.
How'd you do?
Re: 1000 yard fun
Did well. Hits with my 7.62 ae at 1000 was a bit tough. We had 25-30 mph winds. Took a few shots, but got on! The 338 lapua, had no problem at all at 1000
Did well. Hits with my 7.62 ae at 1000 was a bit tough. We had 25-30 mph winds. Took a few shots, but got on! The 338 lapua, had no problem at all at 1000
Re: 1000 yard fun
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jkkfam89</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did well. Hits with my 7.62 ae at 1000 was a bit tough. We had 25-30 mph winds. Took a few shots, but got on! The 338 lapua, had no problem at all at 1000 </div></div>
I was shooting a .308Win, and we couldn't see the hits on a 12" diameter steel plate very well due to mirage and wind shaking the spotting scope. I thought I was missing, turned out I was hitting pretty well.
My bud shot his .50BMG, hit on the 4th round and knocked the target stand over, ending our day. I had something like 72" of wind to dope, and I think he had half that. Those high BC bullets are quite an advantage in the wind.
It's addicting, isn't it? I gotta get back out...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jkkfam89</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did well. Hits with my 7.62 ae at 1000 was a bit tough. We had 25-30 mph winds. Took a few shots, but got on! The 338 lapua, had no problem at all at 1000 </div></div>
I was shooting a .308Win, and we couldn't see the hits on a 12" diameter steel plate very well due to mirage and wind shaking the spotting scope. I thought I was missing, turned out I was hitting pretty well.
My bud shot his .50BMG, hit on the 4th round and knocked the target stand over, ending our day. I had something like 72" of wind to dope, and I think he had half that. Those high BC bullets are quite an advantage in the wind.
It's addicting, isn't it? I gotta get back out...
Re: 1000 yard fun
Nice place, isn't it. My second home. Looks like you had some fun. Did you have a radio system? I shot last week and in the back of the Gator I found a few radio's and a couple of tripods. It was raining my day and put these items in the paint can chest for safe keeping, figured these items might be better in a dry environment. Might see you there someday.
Later, Brad
Nice place, isn't it. My second home. Looks like you had some fun. Did you have a radio system? I shot last week and in the back of the Gator I found a few radio's and a couple of tripods. It was raining my day and put these items in the paint can chest for safe keeping, figured these items might be better in a dry environment. Might see you there someday.
Later, Brad
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No radios. Still had a blast! It was windy, wet and cold the day we went. Hope to see you there!
No radios. Still had a blast! It was windy, wet and cold the day we went. Hope to see you there!
