Did You Go Shooting Today

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Range day today. Had two new uppers needed to function test and zero. All shoot 100%, P14 still a joy to shoot. Not bad for a 100 yr old rifle shooting captured ammo. Beautiful clear day in the mid 40s. Usually lots of dust where you can't make out the mountains. Did some pistol shooting with the G17 and M9 also.


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I also had some test loads in 223 to compare neck-turned brass with non-neck-turned. I have not measured the actual dimensions yet, but through the scope I did not see a significant difference in accuracy, but the velocity spreads were half with the neck turned. That should translate to more accuracy at longer distances. It was an eye opener for me.
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Ok, had a chance to look at the numbers.

Loads were 22.7, 22.9, 23.1, and 23.3gn. Previously, 23.1 was my accuracy load.

Non-turned necks
22.7gn, 2661 fps, SD=13.9, ES=26.24.
22.9gn, 2689 fps, SD=16.0, ES=38.2.
23.1gn, 2712 fps, SD=8.4, ES=21.22.
23.3gn, 2754 fps, SD=15.1, ES=35.3.

Neck turned:
22.7gn, 2678 fps, SD=6.5, ES=18.4.
22.9gn, 2700 fps, SD=7.8, ES=19.8.
23.1gn, 2733 fps, SD=9.5, ES=23.4.
23.3gn, 2749 fps, SD=7.1, ES=18.3.

Interesting to note the consistency across the charge range with the neck-turned loads. The only one that was not better was the 23.1gn load, and the difference there was not statistically significant. I can only assume that the more consistent velocities were due to more consistent neck tension.

All of the groups were 1.0" - 1.4", with the groups showing some horizontal spread that I would associate with the 10-15mph crosswind that was present, so I can't really say that any one group was any better than the others. The 23.3gn loads both showed the least amount of vertical spread, though, at about 0.5".
 
Sprangfield got to 1086 rounds. 786 into its 1000 round run. Been cleaned once when I took the slide off to change the rear sight.
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16 rounds of 44 magnum just to finish off a box. Still hard to shoot.


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Went to the range to try out the AR with the A2 stock. After the 6 or 7th shot the bolt locks back and could not get it to close. Took it apart and what a dumbass I am, I put the carbine buffer in the gun. That was a 26 miles each way to shoot 7 shoots. It is suppose to be 90% chance of rain on Sunday (about 2 to 3") so my next chance for some range time is maybe on Wednesday.
 
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Went to the range to try out the AR with the A2 stock. After the 6 or 7th shot the bolt locks back and could not get it to close. Took it apart and what a dumbass I am, I put the carbine buffer in the gun. That was a 26 miles each way to shoot 7 shoots. It is suppose to be 90% chance of rain on Sunday (about 2 to 3") so my next chance for some range time is maybe on Wednesday.
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26 miles? I have driven 80 miles before to find out I left the firing pin safely at home. I guess you have been out-dumbassed ;)
 
Went to TSA today with a friend. He is a senior at NCSU and decided he needed to take a couple hours break from studying for his mid-terms. He brought his M1 Garand, a M9A1, and an H&R 22 revolver. I brought my AR Pistol and S&W 460. We had a blast.
 
Took a friend kid shooting for the first time he ever held a gun. Brought a Browning Buckmark with a red dot, Glock 19 and Springfield 1911 for handguns. For rifles a Ruger 10/22 with a red dot and a AR-15 with a scope.

He did OK with the Buckmark. Was able to keep everything within a 3 inch square at 15 yards, Next the open sights with the 19 and 1911 is a different story. Then we moved to the rifle range and I setup a target at 50 yards and let him have at it with the 10/22. First 30 rounds were in a 3ish square, then the next 10 close to a 2" square. The last 10 was all touching. We finished up shooting at a bowling pin on the berm at 100 yards.

BTW, the magazine I was using was a thermold D & D INC 10 round.

Only the way home he was sending his pictures to all his friends.
 
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Today is the 4th Sunday in a row that I haven't made it to Battery Oaks. The first two I missed because of travel, the last two I missed because of sickness. I'll be glad when I can finally shake this crud. I miss my friends, the fellowship, the shooting, the desserts, I miss it all.
 
I drove an hour to function test my .458 Socom build only to find 20-30 people already at the range, I waited an hour for a lane to open up with no luck, so I drove back home without being able to shoot...
 
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I drove an hour to function test my .458 Socom build only to find 20-30 people already at the range, I waited an hour for a lane to open up with no luck, so I drove back home without being able to shoot...
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That blows, I would have just asked someone if they mind if I just fire 3 rds to function test at least. I do that all the time with the ranges down range. As a gunsmith always fixing guns and really the only way to know that the work is good is go shoot it. In Kuwait had to schedule a range 6 weeks out and have numerous requirements for medical, range officer/NCOs, road guards etc. I'm only myself that needs to do a function check. I just call range control if a range is open and they either just tell me go ahead or check in with such and such range and talk to the range officer there. Other option is just go into the desert, find a berm for backstop, look left/right/downrange and test fire, police brass and leave.

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Went shooting both days this past weekend! Whoo Hooo!

@Bullseye Baldee and I went to Frontline yesterday. He had a couple of 45/70 rifles and some loads to test. We ended up on the 1000 yard range, he still has it in his mind he can hit the 1000 yard target with his 45/70. He did hit the 700 yard once, though. I think he will need a good mortar stand for the 1000 yard target. :)

It was a bit of a experimentation and learning trip for me. I had some test loads for my 20" AR, and also did some break-in on my replacement Bear Creek barrel.

Then, just for fun, I got out the new Heritage 22 revolver and shot 50 rounds of 22LR and 9 rounds of 22 mag.

Geezer said:
Today is the 4th Sunday in a row that I haven't made it to Battery Oaks. The first two I missed because of travel, the last two I missed because of sickness. I'll be glad when I can finally shake this crud. I miss my friends, the fellowship, the shooting, the desserts, I miss it all.
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Get well soon!
 
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Today is the 4th Sunday in a row that I haven't made it to Battery Oaks. The first two I missed because of travel, the last two I missed because of sickness. I'll be glad when I can finally shake this crud. I miss my friends, the fellowship, the shooting, the desserts, I miss it all.
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And we Miss you Ole Pard. Yesterday we had 9 shooters and eaters. It was a beautiful day. We had the Horry County LE quals and tried some of their 25 yard drills. The LEs commonly have 8 rounds MISSING from their target paper. Not the scoring rings...the PAPER.
 
Went out today. I took the Heritage SA .22 revolver out and put the magnum cylinder in it. Recent mentions by @Toprudder made me want to shoot it!

50 rounds Armscor 4o grain hollow points and 21 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense 45 grain.

The magnum rounds make it sound and feel like you're shooting a real gun!

Also put 3o rounds of blazer brass .380 through the LCP II. Now that it doesn't constantly FTF, I seem to have a grip issue because when I rapid fire, I end up creeping down and releasing the mag. I am considering altering it a bit now that I trust the gun because I have the feeling if it gets deployed, it might be mag dump time. I am going to try the pinky extensions on the mags first just to make sure a "firmer" grip doesn't help. I don't normally use mag extensions

20 rounds of Blazer through the Beretta Pico. My last ten rounds of Freedom Munitions 100 grain .380. I wish I had a bought a buttload of it when Gander re-opened and had it uber cheap. I don't have decent groups like with the LCP II, but it's getting better. I've been spoiled by light triggers recently.
 
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Went out today. I took the Heritage SA .22 revolver out and put the magnum cylinder in it. Recent mentions by @Toprudder made me want to shoot it!

50 rounds Armscor 4o grain hollow points and 21 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense 45 grain.

The magnum rounds make it sound and feel like you're shooting a real gun!
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The 22 mag does feel more like a real gun, but still a pea shooter.

I know when I got done shooting ~ 60 rounds, my hands were dirty. Blow-by from the cylinder gap got a bunch of residue on the outside of the cylinder. Still a fun gun, though. Glad I bought it. Good way to get rid of all the crap 22 that won't cycle or feed in my semi-autos.
 
Toprudder said:
Went shooting both days this past weekend! Whoo Hooo!

@Bullseye Baldee and I went to Frontline yesterday. He had a couple of 45/70 rifles and some loads to test. We ended up on the 1000 yard range, he still has it in his mind he can hit the 1000 yard target with his 45/70. He did hit the 700 yard once, though. I think he will need a good mortar stand for the 1000 yard target. :)

It was a bit of a experimentation and learning trip for me. I had some test loads for my 20" AR, and also did some break-in on my replacement Bear Creek barrel.

Then, just for fun, I got out the new Heritage 22 revolver and shot 50 rounds of 22LR and 9 rounds of 22 mag.


Get well soon!
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Taking the high road.......soon the 1000 will be mine with the 45 70. Anyone can do it with a scope and 308, 6.5 etc. ;)
 
At TSA today, 100 rounds in my new Beretta M9 22 , very nice to shoot, and 100 rounds total in my used S&W 4006 TSW.40 and Sig P229.
The 4006 has smooth trigger and is classic heavy metal S&W.
 
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And we Miss you Ole Pard. Yesterday we had 9 shooters and eaters. It was a beautiful day. We had the Horry County LE quals and tried some of their 25 yard drills. The LEs commonly have 8 rounds MISSING from their target paper. Not the scoring rings...the PAPER.
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Sounds like more NYPD transplants. They're famous for their marksmanship (lack thereof), thus the famous glock NYPD 12-lb trigger (and Smith DAO triggers)
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2...introduce-mandatory-trigger-pull-weight-bill/
 
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I did!
Had a 2 hour lesson, shot up lots of targets, shot sitting down facing front, left and right. This was really weird and difficult, but I did well with it, closer groups than just standing facing the target. Why that might be, I have no clue, but if I'm ever stuck in a car, I'll probably be able to defend myself!

Shot a 9mm Sig (which has cured me of wanting one), and shot some targets with people on them.

Also got to shoot a .45, which I did pretty well with. That thing was massive and weighed what felt like 10 pounds, but it didn't have snap to it at all! Instead of the 9mm, I might be putting a .45 on the list.....

All in all, a tiring but great day! Next lesson will be involved with holster drawing, and left hand shooting and one-handed shooting! Can't wait for the challenge this will be for me. I told the coach to go ahead and challenge/push me.
 
At TSA today, 100 rounds combined in my Beretta Nano, M&P and Glock 22 with LW Alpha 9mm barrel.
First time shooting my MPA30T pistol, ran 25 and 25 more with the Gemtech 45 suppressor.
 
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