[X-Ring]

We had a great turnout at the last match weather was great just some wind to deal with.
I appologize for not being much of a photographer. It's hard to take pics and run the match also, however here are a few pics from the last 2 matches.

The firing line

Looking down range

In the pits

 

[Limbic]

To bad you couldn't get a good pic of the wind. Like one of the chairs blowing over, or my spotting scope blowing over, or my shots getting blown into the 8 ring. :thinking:


I did notice this weekend that it would probably be a good idea for a new shooter to go down to the pits for a while before shooting in a match. :smile:

 

[captain-03]

WOW!! Thanks for sharing!! In the picture with the caption at the top saying "600 yards away" there were targets somewhere down there - right?? :lol: I could have never seen 'em!! :lol:

 

[Xd357]

Somebody needs to tell Scott he can't shoot with a chamber flag in the barrel.

 

[nonnieselman]

Where was this match held? Id love to go watch.

 

[X-Ring]

*The targets are at the base of the tree line under the arrow, you can see a little light colored area.
*I snapped the pictures during the 3 min. prep period everyone is adjusting there scope and getting everything setup. There is no firing during this time so ECI's are still in the chambers.
* The matches are held just a little south of you at Bogue Chitto,
Man the heck with watching come on out and shoot. It is the 4th
Saturday of each month.

 

[nonnieselman]

*The targets are at the base of the tree line under the arrow, you can see a little light colored area.
*I snapped the pictures during the 3 min. prep period everyone is adjusting there scope and getting everything setup. There is no firing during this time so ECI's are still in the chambers.
* The matches are held just a little south of you at Bogue Chitto,
Man the heck with watching come on out and shoot. It is the 4th
Saturday of each month.

Im still workin on a load for my .270. If i can get it down to a 2moa at 600 id be happy!
How many rounds are fired?

 

[Rbelote]

66 rounds. 2 sighters each time with 3 strings of 20 shots for score.

 

[Limbic]

Unlimited sighters for first time shooters. 5 for return shooters
20 rounds for score

two more sighters
20 rounds for score

If you do the team match you will need 2 sighters and 20 more rounds


So the min # rounds is 47 and if you stay for the team match then it is 69.

 

[nonnieselman]

I need more pratice.... id be lucky to hit the paper right now.

 

[nonnieselman]

What kinda groups are you guys shootin with those fancy guns?
I was able to shoot a little over 6" group at 500yds with my 270.

 

[X-Ring]

We are not really shooting groups but for score. After each shot the target is pulled marked, scored and raised back up with a spotter disk where your last shot was. Most of the time when I do my load testing I shoot groups at Byram on the 300 yard line. I usally keep working on a load until it is less than a inch at 300.

 

[nonnieselman]

Hum. I doubt my poor lil rifle would do that. Ill sure give it a try tho.

 

[captain-03]

We are not really shooting groups but for score. After each shot the target is pulled marked, scored and raised back up with a spotter disk where your last shot was. Most of the time when I do my load testing I shoot groups at Byram on the 300 yard line. I usally keep working on a load until it is less than a inch at 300.

May I ask, what are you shooting - gun & caliber?

 

[Limbic]

He shoots a .308. Pimped out blue stock and MASSIVE bipod. He's the guy with the shinny head in the 3rd pic. That is probably the most common caliber. .308 and .223 are in the FTR division. FTO is dominated by 6 and 6.5mm guns.

Lots of people on the national level shoot .284 variants ie .284, 7WSM, 7/300WSM

 

[Rbelote]

Probably the best open class round is the 6x47. FTR is limited to 308 or 223. THe x ring is 3 inches at 600. Most of the top shooters keep a high x count like 15 X or better a string. 10 ring is MOA or 6 inches so it isnt too bad.

THe rules differ though I have shot down in LA and we got 66 rounds. Limbic says different in bogue chitto.

 

[nonnieselman]

I might come out and just shoot, If i can hit it a few times ill be happy with my factory gun.

 

[Limbic]

The rules can vary from location to location. In Tn this weekend they shot 15 round strings so.......

 

[nonnieselman]

Im gonna set up some targets at 600 this weekend and see what i can do. If i can hit it, :lol4: , ill come out to the match and join you guys.

 

[X-Ring]

Limbic
Yep polish the onion up before evey match, the glare messes with the competition. Secret weapon.
Captain
Yes it's a remington short action 700 that has been trued with a 28" Krieger 1:12 twist barrel. Pimped blue Bell and Carlson stock that has been modified some.