dolomite_supafly
10-03-2009, 10:04 PM
Just to update my 45 ACP bolt gun project.
Considering this was the first time I have shot a rifle with open sights in years I am happy. At 200 yards I was able to keep it within 2 feet of point of aim. We all laughed at the drop as well as the delay.
Out to 100 yards I was pretty consistent and able to hit steel targets 6" in diameter about 1/2 the time. Nothing spectacular but I am pleased with the accuracy. I think some of it was because of the "cheap" ammo. I think if I load some and pay attention to the charge weights I can get it a lot more consistent. The wind was playing havoc also with gusts upt to 20 mph so I am sure that had something to do with it also.
Overall I am happy with it and will definately work for what I envisioned it being used for, problem animals out to 50 yards. Also, noise levels were not anything to worry about and actually shooting without ears wasn't even remotely painful.
On a side note, I also did some shooting with my tensioned 223 Savage. It proved very accurate, shooting MOA out to 300 between the wind gusts so I am also happy with it. Today was the most fun I have had since my accident and plan on hitting the same range on a day when the winds are calm. The range is 550 yards so there is plenty of room to stretch the legs of a few guns I have.
Dolomite
Considering this was the first time I have shot a rifle with open sights in years I am happy. At 200 yards I was able to keep it within 2 feet of point of aim. We all laughed at the drop as well as the delay.
Out to 100 yards I was pretty consistent and able to hit steel targets 6" in diameter about 1/2 the time. Nothing spectacular but I am pleased with the accuracy. I think some of it was because of the "cheap" ammo. I think if I load some and pay attention to the charge weights I can get it a lot more consistent. The wind was playing havoc also with gusts upt to 20 mph so I am sure that had something to do with it also.
Overall I am happy with it and will definately work for what I envisioned it being used for, problem animals out to 50 yards. Also, noise levels were not anything to worry about and actually shooting without ears wasn't even remotely painful.
On a side note, I also did some shooting with my tensioned 223 Savage. It proved very accurate, shooting MOA out to 300 between the wind gusts so I am also happy with it. Today was the most fun I have had since my accident and plan on hitting the same range on a day when the winds are calm. The range is 550 yards so there is plenty of room to stretch the legs of a few guns I have.
Dolomite