Straight behind the rifle
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at first I was like "damn, that dude is skinny!"
Great pic! and yes, you look straight to me
at first I was like "damn, that dude is skinny!"
Great pic! and yes, you look straight to me
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If it takes you that frickin long to get on target I would suggest you eat before you go to the range next time!!!! Between dehydration and the amount of snow around you I wouldn't say you were quick on target acquisition.
If it takes you that frickin long to get on target I would suggest you eat before you go to the range next time!!!! Between dehydration and the amount of snow around you I wouldn't say you were quick on target acquisition.
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Thanks guys! A buddy of mine and I were shooting and the snow came on so heavy that after a few minutes we couldn't see the target. So I got up to get my coffee and noticed the outline of my body.
Thanks guys! A buddy of mine and I were shooting and the snow came on so heavy that after a few minutes we couldn't see the target. So I got up to get my coffee and noticed the outline of my body.
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BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y.
BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y.
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Hahahaha my girlfriend is wondering what the hell I'm laughing at, but that picture is awesome. Nice positioning
Hahahaha my girlfriend is wondering what the hell I'm laughing at, but that picture is awesome. Nice positioning
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricF517</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y. </div></div>I'm going to wait till it get at least in the 50s. I shoot at a DNR range off of I96 (Island lake shooting range) good place to shoot!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricF517</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y. </div></div>I'm going to wait till it get at least in the 50s. I shoot at a DNR range off of I96 (Island lake shooting range) good place to shoot!
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I don't mind shooting in the cold, as long as it isn't in the teens. Those days are short days of shooting.
I don't mind shooting in the cold, as long as it isn't in the teens. Those days are short days of shooting.
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Good to see u don't use the weather as an excuse not to shoot! Sweet pic
Good to see u don't use the weather as an excuse not to shoot! Sweet pic
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Awesome. A few years ago myself and a another member from here were shooting at around 500 in the snow. The target was whited completely out about half the time, probably got six inches in about 3 or 4 hours. It's not as comfortable as a June day at the range, but it's fun shooting in different conditions. The drive home sucked a bit though. Good on you for getting shooting in the weather.
Awesome. A few years ago myself and a another member from here were shooting at around 500 in the snow. The target was whited completely out about half the time, probably got six inches in about 3 or 4 hours. It's not as comfortable as a June day at the range, but it's fun shooting in different conditions. The drive home sucked a bit though. Good on you for getting shooting in the weather.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: swage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does your buddy shoot lefty?
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Yes my buddy is a lefty, and a whiner (about the weather). He was shooting the wife's model 12 223.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: swage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does your buddy shoot lefty?
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Yes my buddy is a lefty, and a whiner (about the weather). He was shooting the wife's model 12 223.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doeboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricF517</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y. </div></div>I'm going to wait till it get at least in the 50s. I shoot at a DNR range off of I96 (Island lake shooting range) good place to shoot! </div></div>
Is prone shooting allowed at Island lake? Last time I was there, you couldn't, and the ROs were MEAN SOBs.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doeboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricF517</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y. </div></div>I'm going to wait till it get at least in the 50s. I shoot at a DNR range off of I96 (Island lake shooting range) good place to shoot! </div></div>
Is prone shooting allowed at Island lake? Last time I was there, you couldn't, and the ROs were MEAN SOBs.
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The moral to this picture . . .
Don't take too long on your trigger squeeze . . . you might make The Rapture.
The moral to this picture . . .
Don't take too long on your trigger squeeze . . . you might make The Rapture.
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What is that white stuff on the ground?
great pic. good to see that you dont let the weather hold you down.
What is that white stuff on the ground?
great pic. good to see that you dont let the weather hold you down.
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That photo is terrific. The camo on the mat makes it POP.
It was 74º here yesterday, good on you for getting out there.
That photo is terrific. The camo on the mat makes it POP.
It was 74º here yesterday, good on you for getting out there.
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awesome pic, look pretty straight behind the rifle to me but you seem to need snow camies
awesome pic, look pretty straight behind the rifle to me but you seem to need snow camies
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Snow camo would have only been good for about a half hour. That little bit of snow melted quick.
Snow camo would have only been good for about a half hour. That little bit of snow melted quick.
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Was -13 on saturday and -20 on sunday when I went out shooting. Still good fun for making snow angels. Snow is just gods way of telling you it could be worse - it could be raining.
Was -13 on saturday and -20 on sunday when I went out shooting. Still good fun for making snow angels. Snow is just gods way of telling you it could be worse - it could be raining.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doeboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricF517</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y. </div></div>I'm going to wait till it get at least in the 50s. I shoot at a DNR range off of I96 (Island lake shooting range) good place to shoot! </div></div>
Is prone shooting allowed at Island lake? Last time I was there, you couldn't, and the ROs were MEAN SOBs.</div></div> No
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doeboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricF517</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BRRR is right, we had 15mph winds gusting to about 40. Just doing some load development at 100y. </div></div>I'm going to wait till it get at least in the 50s. I shoot at a DNR range off of I96 (Island lake shooting range) good place to shoot! </div></div>
Is prone shooting allowed at Island lake? Last time I was there, you couldn't, and the ROs were MEAN SOBs.</div></div> No
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Thanks guys. I have been trying to get back out to do some load development with the wife's 12 223, but the wind has not been cooperating with my plans.
Thanks guys. I have been trying to get back out to do some load development with the wife's 12 223, but the wind has not been cooperating with my plans.
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I'll take 20° over 70° any day, and I would way rather be out in 0 vs. 90°.
You guys in Cali can keep the weather, I'm good, plus, our barrels stay cool.
I'll take 20° over 70° any day, and I would way rather be out in 0 vs. 90°.
You guys in Cali can keep the weather, I'm good, plus, our barrels stay cool.
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Calling, you have a very good point. The barrels were cooling VERY rapidly! I don't like it once it gets over 75 out.
Calling, you have a very good point. The barrels were cooling VERY rapidly! I don't like it once it gets over 75 out.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KelsonAK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was -13 on saturday and -20 on sunday when I went out shooting. Still good fun for making snow angels. Snow is just gods way of telling you it could be worse - it could be raining. </div></div>
Kelson, these guys can't fathom what it's like when you and I go out to shoot! I love seeing their load work ups at 85f. Just thinking what that load would do at 30 below.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KelsonAK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was -13 on saturday and -20 on sunday when I went out shooting. Still good fun for making snow angels. Snow is just gods way of telling you it could be worse - it could be raining. </div></div>
Kelson, these guys can't fathom what it's like when you and I go out to shoot! I love seeing their load work ups at 85f. Just thinking what that load would do at 30 below.
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That is why I use Varget. I made up a load for the wife's Mini SASS, when she had it, at 90 degrees. Got an average of 2730fps from 10 rounds, then I tested when it was around 20 and got 2725fps from 10 rounds.
That is why I use Varget. I made up a load for the wife's Mini SASS, when she had it, at 90 degrees. Got an average of 2730fps from 10 rounds, then I tested when it was around 20 and got 2725fps from 10 rounds.
