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The forecast for next weeks has temps under 100 degrees for the first time since the first week of June. Maybe I can get out to the rifle range again. I tried earlier this summer, but it was just too hot and humid.
At least I don't have to deal with high humidity here :) The good news for me are the morning temps are finally dropping. That's the only time the wind calms down a bit around here.
FWIW, I've spent the past few months going further down the rabbit hole :) Getting smaller groups is addicting. Started with that darn 6BR. Now even my cast bullets are getting smaller groups and fewer fliers. Have to go out and prep the brass again today :)
Well, cooler weather is here and I've been doing a little shooting. Rifle season is like motorcycle season here, its from October to May. I started by using the IMR 4350 powder and the Berger VLD bullets I had left over from my experimentation last year. I think I've settled on H4350 and RL-16 along with Barnes Burner and Nosler RDF bullets going forward, so I just want to shoot these up.
I shot this load at 500 yards at my gun club and had consistently good results. They only have two steel targets, a full size ISPC target and a 4" gong so I decided to make my own setup and ordered 1/2" gongs from 3" to 12". I'll use 1" EMT as a stand and will need two.
I also went out to the Holley Gun Range and shot out to 950 yards. Since its deer season, the longer ranges are closed. I have not been back to the Reveille Peak Ranch since last spring. I can shoot out to 1700 yards there, but I need a spotter for that distance. I'm looking forward to the next few months.
Looks like you've got it in hand.
Your target stand looks like mine :) I also use the EMT. I put longer hooks on mine so I would be sure to not hit the crossbar with a high shot. It is for 1000yd so a bit larger target (10"). I have a smaller 5" target I use at 600. The frame for it is 1/2" bar stock.
I've ordered a 11" hook to see how it works. These are the ones that came with the frame hardware.Originally Posted by charlie b
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