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SubscribeSo I am FAR from an expert but at the matches I shoot there are us mere mortals and then what I call the "supershooters". Most of them are running 1.25" straight blanks in the 24" to 27" range that are threaded specifically for a tuner. These are the same guys ditching their TTs for other triggers because the timing is leaving accuracy on the table . Full disclosure I am a barely middle of the pack shooter and I promise you my barrel length, trigger, scope, et al are not the weak link. I am the weak link.
P.S. Running 20" MTUs on both my Vudoos and couldn't be happier. Well, almost... I can't quite get the balance where I want it and I think the extra 2" of MTU proflie would hit my supposed sweet spot but it's a very minor gripe and on the clock I forget all about it!
100% agree! The fella that won the match last week beat second by 11 points and stated (in a non bragging way) that he could have won the match with any rifle there. That speaks to his ability, not only to read wind, but to move and shoot so smoothly, that he looked slow but would consistenly finish a stage with 30 seconds to spare.Justin Carbone runs a pretty light 14lb anschutz. Paul Dallin runs a 15lb Vudoo with an 18" kukri.
I do agree that the heavier the rifle (and balance) does help game stability.
The super shooters are great wind readers which separates them.
Yeah the wind reading part is a difficult piece of the puzzle for me as well. I’ve been forcing myself to shoot on those windy days I would typically pass on. I am fortunate in the fact that I am able to shoot long range (out to 500) at various angles so I can get wind from different angles on the same day of shooting. It amazes me how much just a slight shift in the wind can change your wind call drastically with a .22 at longer ranges.I did build a 19 lb rifle that is perfectly balanced. I plopped it onto a barricade and it didn't move. It felt like I was cheating. Didn't help with the wind calls though. Cleaned all the stages with no wind and struggled on the ones when the wind kicked up.
Yeah I’m far from worrying about the timing on my TT diamond!So I am FAR from an expert but at the matches I shoot there are us mere mortals and then what I call the "supershooters". Most of them are running 1.25" straight blanks in the 24" to 27" range that are threaded specifically for a tuner. These are the same guys ditching their TTs for other triggers because the timing is leaving accuracy on the table . Not hating BTW they are at another level and shoot like it! I am a barely middle of the pack shooter and I promise you my barrel length, trigger, scope, et al are not the weak link. I am the weak link.
P.S. Running 20" MTUs on both my Vudoos and couldn't be happier. Well, almost... I can't quite get the balance where I want it and I think the extra 2" of MTU proflie would hit my supposed sweet spot but it's a very minor gripe and on the clock I forget all about it!
Yes a 15 twist might tighten up your 300yd groups by 20% or so. But no one is going to make a match where the vertical height of a 300 yd target is 4".What's the issue with the Trigger Tech's timing and what are they being replaced with? I also 'heard', from one guy in Minnesota iirc, that the "good" shooters are going to 1:15 or 1:14 twist barrels from some barrel maker I've never heard of. Am I just out of the loop? My response was that you'd be better off working on fundamentals and not chasing the latest greatest equipment. But what do I know.
I know not. There is a thread on the hide about swapping a TT for a Bix 'n Andy becuase accuracy was being left on the table. When I asked about it at the match I shot with him he said it had to do with timing? I've never studied the issue. Timing? I pull (er, press) the trigger and a very short time later the rifle goes bang! Not busting him out BTW he is good. VERY good.What's the issue with the Trigger Tech's timing and what are they being replaced with? I also 'heard', from one guy in Minnesota iirc, that the "good" shooters are going to 1:15 or 1:14 twist barrels from some barrel maker I've never heard of. Am I just out of the loop? My response was that you'd be better off working on fundamentals and not chasing the latest greatest equipment. But what do I know.
Are you running single stage or two stage TTD? As much as I like the two stage triggers in my Anschutz rifles, I have single stage in everything else.I can't be bothered figuring out the 4 adjustment screws on the Bix. I bought one and said nope and stuck my TT back in.
Are you running single stage or two stage TTD? As much as I like the two stage triggers in my Anschutz rifles, I have single stage in everything else.
I don't think it matters. I shoot in the cold. Don't like light triggers when my fingers are cold. So I like staging on a 2 stage.Dang it, you're going to cost me money.
This speaks volumes.I can't be bothered figuring out the 4 adjustment screws on the Bix. I bought one and said nope and stuck my TT back in.
I have to improve to get to this wind reading capability.100% what @littlepod says.
I suck with wind calls.
A little last minute validation before a match tomorrow
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I love them! The reticle is phenomenal, lots of elevation, glass is excellent and they track incredibly.How you like those Apex scopes?
Also what is the length and diameter of that straight barrel in the Manners?
I can measure when I get home. I can tell you I have a iM3300 and I have at least 4” on both sides.Can anybody tell me the overall length of a 20" bbl vudoo in an MPA BA chassis? I'm trying to figure out if it will fit in my iM3200 case.
That would be great, thanksI can measure when I get home. I can tell you I have a iM3300 and I have at least 4” on both sides.
So with a 20" MTU and running an EC Tuner V1 on a 1/2-28 adapter (probably adds an inch) I am at 40.5" long. If I remember correctly I have the butt pad about 3 or 4 clicks out. Hope that helps.That would be great, thanks
I have a 40 rail and a 1.5” Spurh and my measurement is 2.375 in my kestrel. From watching a kestrel video they said as long as your with in a 1/4” your fine on that..but mine is dead nuts 2.375Trying to figure out my scope height for strelok and was wondering if anyone knows what the bolt diameter for the 360 is? or measurements between the center of the bore to the 40 moa rail is? Dont have a measuring tape at this time.
Have a 1.5" one piece scope mount if that helps.
Thank you very much sir.I have a 40 rail and a 1.5” Spurh and my measurement is 2.375 in my kestrel. From watching a kestrel video they said as long as your with in a 1/4” your fine on that..but mine is dead nuts 2.375
That's perfect. Thank you.So with a 20" MTU and running an EC Tuner V1 on a 1/2-28 adapter (probably adds an inch) I am at 40.5" long. If I remember correctly I have the butt pad about 3 or 4 clicks out. Hope that helps.