600 yd Prone/F Class Match at Palo Alto on march 7th
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Beautiful day for a mid-range match. Sunny and cool with a wind that was pretty brisk, but not too tricky. A good showing by BS members, there were 8 or 9, including both the F-Class and prone match winners.
I continued on my quest for a decent 600 yd load for my service rifle and learned a few things. There are three 20 shot matches so I decided to use a different load for each. The first was an 82 gr Berger over 24.6 gr RL15. I scored a 193-0X with a 7 out the left on a missed wind call (when I finished shooting I had 5.5 MOA of left wind on the gun). The load shot a very good group for elevation and deserves to be looked at further. Load #2 was an 80 gr JLK VLD over 24.6gr RL15. The rifle clearly did not like this load and I lost way too many points to elevation issues. I shot a 178-3X with it. The final load was my control load - 80 gr Sierra over 24.6 gr of RL15. I foolishly made another change and tried a lens in my shooting glasses with some astigmatism correction. I couldn't really tell where the top of the post ended and the target began. I dropped 5 points in my first four shots (all due to elevation) before I stopped shooting and changed back to my original lens. Once again the advice to make a change if you are having problems worked. Don't just try to shoot through your issue. I dropped another 6 points in my remaining 16 shots with the load holding great elevation. Loads 1 and 3 both will get a little tweaking (maybe change the seating depth or primer) and retested. It is the only way to learn about your gun/load combo.
I am sure some of the other BSers learned a few things. Perhaps they will share.
Dan
I continued on my quest for a decent 600 yd load for my service rifle and learned a few things. There are three 20 shot matches so I decided to use a different load for each. The first was an 82 gr Berger over 24.6 gr RL15. I scored a 193-0X with a 7 out the left on a missed wind call (when I finished shooting I had 5.5 MOA of left wind on the gun). The load shot a very good group for elevation and deserves to be looked at further. Load #2 was an 80 gr JLK VLD over 24.6gr RL15. The rifle clearly did not like this load and I lost way too many points to elevation issues. I shot a 178-3X with it. The final load was my control load - 80 gr Sierra over 24.6 gr of RL15. I foolishly made another change and tried a lens in my shooting glasses with some astigmatism correction. I couldn't really tell where the top of the post ended and the target began. I dropped 5 points in my first four shots (all due to elevation) before I stopped shooting and changed back to my original lens. Once again the advice to make a change if you are having problems worked. Don't just try to shoot through your issue. I dropped another 6 points in my remaining 16 shots with the load holding great elevation. Loads 1 and 3 both will get a little tweaking (maybe change the seating depth or primer) and retested. It is the only way to learn about your gun/load combo.
I am sure some of the other BSers learned a few things. Perhaps they will share.
Dan
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flamatrix99
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I wasn't shooting but I learned alot just being there and also being in the pits.
flamatrix99
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Oh I had a gun with me but I dont think my AK or carbine would have done any good.
For my second match ever I don't think I did too poorly, although I was hoping to improve, I actually dropped two points from my score last month. My first string was HORRIBLE and is what really brought it down. I kept chasing shots, a habit that I need to consciously brake. My scores actually improved as the match progressed though and I hope I can continue that trend over this next month's practice.
Here's a few pictures I snapped over the course of the day...
Arriving early enough to see the range with NO wind!
It wasn't long before the line was busy with everyone setting up.
I shot in Relay 3 so we were the first in the pits.
On the line.
dzelenka writing his speech for when he wins the Camp Perry NRA High Power Service Rifle Championship.
Some beautiful rifles out there!
See the shot.
Here's a few pictures I snapped over the course of the day...
Arriving early enough to see the range with NO wind!
It wasn't long before the line was busy with everyone setting up.
I shot in Relay 3 so we were the first in the pits.
On the line.
dzelenka writing his speech for when he wins the Camp Perry NRA High Power Service Rifle Championship.
Some beautiful rifles out there!
See the shot.
flamatrix99
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We refaced and setup the targets first thing when we got there. When we drove down range there were only a few people there. When we came back to the line I was surprised how many people showed up.
Then I was following a friend on Relay 3. We were on 8 next to that guy and his little girl. It was my first time there for a match.
Then I was following a friend on Relay 3. We were on 8 next to that guy and his little girl. It was my first time there for a match.
Did you beat the teenage girl with the .223?
Ritten said:
Do not expect to see that on match day in the Spring.
Actually, making notes concerning the load that I was shooting and the sight settings. Taking notes lets you learn from your past matches/practices. I plot every shot from each rifle I have. Because of these notes, I can pick up any of my service rifles, dial on the no wind zero for the distance and place (no wind zero can change from location to location (I need to add 1 MOA to my zero at 600 when I go to Perry)), make a wind call and put the round in the center or close to it.Ritten said:
Too Much to carry. All you need is a sling.Ritten said:
Seriously, it was great to see you guys out there. Spread the word. We can handle up to 60 shooters.
Dan
Not only did I not beat her, but I got my ass handed to me by her and that .223!! As did a few other guys out there shooting TR. I make no excuses.....she flat out-shot me yesterday!
I ended the day with a 552-8x. Still, even a day like that is a blast to have.
