What Did You Shoot Today?
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LASC has a 200 foot covered firing line, the closest centerfire targets are at 50 meters. Smallbore targets at 40 meters. A good part of the roof is covered in bullet fragments, Every bit of it is blow back from the targets. Of course it all doesn't all go up on the roof, a good bit of it, probably most of it goes on the firing line. Many times I was hit by fragments, most are quite minor, many you wouldn't even feel. Your eyeballs however aren't quite as tough as your jeans or even a shirt.
Brad could probably have a good time on the roof with a broom & bucket.
Brad could probably have a good time on the roof with a broom & bucket.
L Ross
Well-Known Member
What do you guys like for safety glasses that don't end up distorting what vision you have left? Over the years at my two agencies all of the safety glasses were scratched up garbage. The couple of clear pair I have aren't much better. Mine get abused with chain sawing, grinding, string trimming etc. I'd like to invest in a real pair of something sturdy, protective, and somewhat affordable.
I've also noticed the typical curved plastic junk gives me eye strain.
Winelover
North Central Arkansas
Any optometrist can supply you with safety type lenses/frames. When I worked for GM they were free at their chosen optometrist. Prescriptions included too, if applicable.
Mitty38
Well-Known Member
I have a set of prescription safety glasses, with removable side shields.
Cost me 200 for a set of good ones. Well worth it.
If only shooting for paper or hunting I do not sport the side shields. They kinda act like blinders for me.
The second I put up steel or am somewhere where others are shooting around me, I make sure I have side shields, on.
They really help with the flash blast some of those fellows standing in the next lane, with the AR9's and 30 BO's " pistols", and the monster hot loads coming from compensated G17's , dish out into the side of your head.
Cost me 200 for a set of good ones. Well worth it.
If only shooting for paper or hunting I do not sport the side shields. They kinda act like blinders for me.
The second I put up steel or am somewhere where others are shooting around me, I make sure I have side shields, on.
They really help with the flash blast some of those fellows standing in the next lane, with the AR9's and 30 BO's " pistols", and the monster hot loads coming from compensated G17's , dish out into the side of your head.
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Ian
Notorious member
to completely avoid the distortion you need a set of safety glasses with real frames and real lenses and separate side shields, like they had in the 1980s before the curved and bulbous polycarbonate unitized style became cheap and widely available.
Honestly, a good pair of Ray-Ban or Serengeti aviators with some mail-order universal side shields would be all a person needs for lead splash on their home range. No, the glass lenses aren't Z91 rated or even Z85 but it would take a direct hit straight from the gun to break them.
Honestly, a good pair of Ray-Ban or Serengeti aviators with some mail-order universal side shields would be all a person needs for lead splash on their home range. No, the glass lenses aren't Z91 rated or even Z85 but it would take a direct hit straight from the gun to break them.
Snakeoil
Well-Known Member
I have worn glasses since my mid-40's. Alway wore polycarbonate lenses because they were the "impact resistant" lenses and hence they cost more than the standard plastic.
It was time for new lenses as my prescription had changed. I told the optometrist I wanted the old lenses. Brought them home and set one up in my basement on a cardboard box bullet trap I used for pellet and BB guns in the basement. I shot at one of the lenses with an cheap CO2 BB gun from about 20 feet away. The lens shattered into a million pieces. It was very disturbing to see since I ride motorcycles and often worn my glasses as eye protection. So, keep that in mind when you wear your regular eye glasses as safety glasses when shooting.
RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
When in the shop operating tools, I wear B&L goggles over my glasses. Also if I am plinking with steel targets, they get used.
glassparman
"OK, OK, I'm going as fast as I don't want to go!"
I shot nothing today . . . but I did pickup a bunch of brass in the canyon!
L Ross
Well-Known Member
Whoo hoo, I shot some today. Twelve .308's, about twenty five .22's and and five .38 spl.
The .308's were in celebration that I'd found them. Last years cast match got canceled when Sue and I both got sick right before we were to host it. So I really hadn't played with my .308 stuff since June 2020. Well I must have put it away. I looked and looked pretty sure I had a bunch of ammo loaded for the match and for new comers to experience the joy of cast in a rifle. I found lots of .30-06 and dribs and drabs of .308 but not the mother load. Finally, in the second to last place I was going to look, there it was!
The .22 was my Bergara heavy bolt gun. I had shot three for three 5" diamonds off hand at 80 with my Model 700 .308 off hand and was pretty happy about it too. I used the Bergara to finish the rail, reset the 10 targets and whacked them with the .22 again. Only missed twice, and both times called the miss at the trigger break. I did have to hit a couple of them twice to knock them off the rail as these are built heavier for centerfire work.
The rest of the .308's went at the 160 and 210 yard sighter gongs from a rest. I hope it is windier than heck for the shoot. There was only a zephyr last night. I could watch the cottonwood fuzz drift in the scope. Not much of a challenge. I really need to come up with a raised platform or berm to shoot my long range rails from. If I could get the rest of the guys to shoot the 160's and 210's offhand that'd be fun, but only the neighbor kid gets goofy like me about that. He really raises my game when he's here. There is nothing he enjoys more than beating me.
My honey is going away to ogle waterfalls for a week with her cousin and wants to take the 642 with her so we went out and rang the gong a few times, thus the .38's.
The .308's were in celebration that I'd found them. Last years cast match got canceled when Sue and I both got sick right before we were to host it. So I really hadn't played with my .308 stuff since June 2020. Well I must have put it away. I looked and looked pretty sure I had a bunch of ammo loaded for the match and for new comers to experience the joy of cast in a rifle. I found lots of .30-06 and dribs and drabs of .308 but not the mother load. Finally, in the second to last place I was going to look, there it was!
The .22 was my Bergara heavy bolt gun. I had shot three for three 5" diamonds off hand at 80 with my Model 700 .308 off hand and was pretty happy about it too. I used the Bergara to finish the rail, reset the 10 targets and whacked them with the .22 again. Only missed twice, and both times called the miss at the trigger break. I did have to hit a couple of them twice to knock them off the rail as these are built heavier for centerfire work.
The rest of the .308's went at the 160 and 210 yard sighter gongs from a rest. I hope it is windier than heck for the shoot. There was only a zephyr last night. I could watch the cottonwood fuzz drift in the scope. Not much of a challenge. I really need to come up with a raised platform or berm to shoot my long range rails from. If I could get the rest of the guys to shoot the 160's and 210's offhand that'd be fun, but only the neighbor kid gets goofy like me about that. He really raises my game when he's here. There is nothing he enjoys more than beating me.
My honey is going away to ogle waterfalls for a week with her cousin and wants to take the 642 with her so we went out and rang the gong a few times, thus the .38's.
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Snakeoil
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Today was what we call the Vermont Match. Originated at a club in VT the match is round steel targets about 4 minutes in diameter at 100, 150, 200 and standard silhouette pigs at 300. There was also a meerkat offhand two shot tie breaker target at 400 yds.
Conditions were constantly changing. Dust devils would appear and disappear downrange and it was rare to have 2 wind flags pointing in the same direction at the same time. Then the wind would completely shut off. Calling the conditions was more like calling a neck and neck horse race.
Started at 200 yds and cleaned them. Same with pigs at 300. Next was 100 yds. Wind was not nearly as much of a factor. I was drilling the center. Then, I broke the 7th shot exactly where I wanted it to break and nuthin'. No hit on the target, no impact in the berm. Not even a whimper of dust. Steve was looking thru his Kowa spotting scope and it was the same for him, absolutely nothing. I knew I shot the right target because I could see all my hits. It was a total mystery where the bullet went. Next 2 rounds drilled the center of the target.
My only guess is the bullet had a serious void in the middle and flew off to some other county on its way downrange. Went downrange to paint and look, and I found one impact in the berm and have no idea if that was mine or from a previous shooter. Was still scratching my head about it when I left the range.
Cleaned the rest of the targets. Missed that damn meerkat twice and only by a whisker. I believe I had the best miss of the day. I believe 2 shooters hit the meerkat.
Friend was shooting his .25-20 SS CPA 44-1/2 with a scope. He shot a gorgeous group at 200 yds. Including his sighters, it was less than 1 MOA and all dead center. He got'em all today.
Conditions were constantly changing. Dust devils would appear and disappear downrange and it was rare to have 2 wind flags pointing in the same direction at the same time. Then the wind would completely shut off. Calling the conditions was more like calling a neck and neck horse race.
Started at 200 yds and cleaned them. Same with pigs at 300. Next was 100 yds. Wind was not nearly as much of a factor. I was drilling the center. Then, I broke the 7th shot exactly where I wanted it to break and nuthin'. No hit on the target, no impact in the berm. Not even a whimper of dust. Steve was looking thru his Kowa spotting scope and it was the same for him, absolutely nothing. I knew I shot the right target because I could see all my hits. It was a total mystery where the bullet went. Next 2 rounds drilled the center of the target.
My only guess is the bullet had a serious void in the middle and flew off to some other county on its way downrange. Went downrange to paint and look, and I found one impact in the berm and have no idea if that was mine or from a previous shooter. Was still scratching my head about it when I left the range.
Cleaned the rest of the targets. Missed that damn meerkat twice and only by a whisker. I believe I had the best miss of the day.
I believe 2 shooters hit the meerkat.Friend was shooting his .25-20 SS CPA 44-1/2 with a scope. He shot a gorgeous group at 200 yds. Including his sighters, it was less than 1 MOA and all dead center. He got'em all today.
Snakeoil
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For anyone within reasonable striking distance of Wilton Gun Club, which is off Exit 16 of the Adirondack Northway I87, and would like to shoot in one of our matches, either .22 or centerfire, you would be more than welcome to participate. Here are the general rules.
Lead bullets only. We prefer reduced loads as full house loads beat the targets up.
Black powder or smokeless is fine. If you shoot black, you will shoot outside.
Normal match is 40 rounds plus sighters. I would suggest at least 20 sighters, maybe more if you do not have sight/scope settings. If you have a 100 yd setting for the load you are shooting, we can get you on target for the further yardages.
Scope or iron sights
You can shoot prone, sitting, offhand/standing or from the bench. Prone shooters normally use sticks. Front rest is allowed for bench shooters. No rear rest/bags.
The firing line is poured concrete so you'll want a shooting mat or carpet if you shoot prone. Sticks go in the dirt at the edge of the pad.
Match starts at 9am. We don't have shooters meetings because everyone is a regular. Most get there around 8am to chew the fat, set targets, etc.. We have both indoor (thru windows and outdoor shooting points. Out door shooting points are covered so rain is never an issue.
You have to sign in if you are a guest. Shooting fee is $5.00. If you come alone, you will get paired up with someone or you might be added to a pair and shoot three at that point. One shoots while one spots. Since you are new, you can watch when not shooting. Bring a spotting scope because if you have never read mirage, it's a chance to learn. My partner and I call out the conditions continuously. So, you will hear the call and then see thru your scope. Reading conditions is key to any long range shooting.
Target(s) will be assigned to each pair (or sometimes 3) of shooters. When it is your turn, you set up, shoot your sighters to get on target and then announce when you will shoot for score. Normally, you can convert your last sighter if you choose. You fire 10 rounds for score and then you switch roles and you spot while your partner shoots. When both are done, you rack your rifles and wait for the line to finish. When everyone is done, all the rifles are racked, the safety lights go on and guys will go down and repaint the targets. When they come back, you stay where you are, but then move to the next furthest bank of targets and repeat the shooting/spotting process. When you finish the furthest bank, your next bank will be the nearest. So we always shoot near to far and we all start at different yardages. The process continues until all 40 shots for score have been shot.
The match is normally over and things are picked up by noon. So you can use that to judge your traveling times.
I shoot just about every Sunday. Let me know if you are coming. If something comes up at the last minute and you cannot make it, no big deal. We start at 9am and if you are there, you shoot. But if I know you are coming, I'll watch for you and make introductions, give you the lay of the land and in a few minutes you'll feel like you've been coming forever. Good bunch of guys and a couple ladies on occasion. No macho crap. Lots of gray hair and experience. You'll have fun.
And if you beat everybody, you'll never make it off the property alive.
Lead bullets only. We prefer reduced loads as full house loads beat the targets up.
Black powder or smokeless is fine. If you shoot black, you will shoot outside.
Normal match is 40 rounds plus sighters. I would suggest at least 20 sighters, maybe more if you do not have sight/scope settings. If you have a 100 yd setting for the load you are shooting, we can get you on target for the further yardages.
Scope or iron sights
You can shoot prone, sitting, offhand/standing or from the bench. Prone shooters normally use sticks. Front rest is allowed for bench shooters. No rear rest/bags.
The firing line is poured concrete so you'll want a shooting mat or carpet if you shoot prone. Sticks go in the dirt at the edge of the pad.
Match starts at 9am. We don't have shooters meetings because everyone is a regular. Most get there around 8am to chew the fat, set targets, etc.. We have both indoor (thru windows and outdoor shooting points. Out door shooting points are covered so rain is never an issue.
You have to sign in if you are a guest. Shooting fee is $5.00. If you come alone, you will get paired up with someone or you might be added to a pair and shoot three at that point. One shoots while one spots. Since you are new, you can watch when not shooting. Bring a spotting scope because if you have never read mirage, it's a chance to learn. My partner and I call out the conditions continuously. So, you will hear the call and then see thru your scope. Reading conditions is key to any long range shooting.
Target(s) will be assigned to each pair (or sometimes 3) of shooters. When it is your turn, you set up, shoot your sighters to get on target and then announce when you will shoot for score. Normally, you can convert your last sighter if you choose. You fire 10 rounds for score and then you switch roles and you spot while your partner shoots. When both are done, you rack your rifles and wait for the line to finish. When everyone is done, all the rifles are racked, the safety lights go on and guys will go down and repaint the targets. When they come back, you stay where you are, but then move to the next furthest bank of targets and repeat the shooting/spotting process. When you finish the furthest bank, your next bank will be the nearest. So we always shoot near to far and we all start at different yardages. The process continues until all 40 shots for score have been shot.
The match is normally over and things are picked up by noon. So you can use that to judge your traveling times.
I shoot just about every Sunday. Let me know if you are coming. If something comes up at the last minute and you cannot make it, no big deal. We start at 9am and if you are there, you shoot. But if I know you are coming, I'll watch for you and make introductions, give you the lay of the land and in a few minutes you'll feel like you've been coming forever. Good bunch of guys and a couple ladies on occasion. No macho crap. Lots of gray hair and experience. You'll have fun.
And if you beat everybody, you'll never make it off the property alive.
Took a friend out plinking for the first time. Brought out a 22 with a 4x scope... started off with a paper plate, and then went out to steel... by the end she was hitting steel out to 100 yards and had a great big smile. At every opportunity, I drilled in safety to ensure she felt confident and not afraid of the rifle. Converted another into enjoying the hobby.
glassparman
"OK, OK, I'm going as fast as I don't want to go!"
Foo, you are a man after my own heart! You like your milsurps!
Mike
Mike
Been fixing 308 brass last couple days, forgot that 7-52x51 chamber/case is different then 308W. Grrr. Fortunately the henry chamber appears to be a properly correct 308W. Numbers are right and I'm not doing a pound cast on it. Lands are right, assume bore is also. Length is now correct (LC mil brass). G.K.s have howa 243s but each chamber is different. Have to say Henry did this one right and I had trouble with the set screw in the hammer extension so they sent another free. Gonna load up some of the 145gc cast to see how they do - when the temp gets back to reasonable!
L Ross
Well-Known Member
Sortin' ammo for the shoot. It's a mess. Boxes of this and that from experimentation. Different bullets, powders, seating depths. I need all of this stuff shot up.
Score three pieces of steel yesterday for 8 bucks. 2 foot by 2 foot squares of 1/4", 5/15", and 3/8" plate. Nice clean stuff. My neighbor told me to leave it out and he'll pick it up. He'll then cut out, weld up, deburr, and primer paint some more targets!
I don't know if you all know this but, "Targets is gooood."
Score three pieces of steel yesterday for 8 bucks. 2 foot by 2 foot squares of 1/4", 5/15", and 3/8" plate. Nice clean stuff. My neighbor told me to leave it out and he'll pick it up. He'll then cut out, weld up, deburr, and primer paint some more targets!
I don't know if you all know this but, "Targets is gooood."
Pressman
Active Member
I took the BR-50 out today for a trial run after fire lapping the bore. 25 yards only, the next test is 50 yards.
I am happy with the results using CCI Standard ammo. The price of that went up 40 cents a box this week at Wally World.
Seven shots here, three in the center. This is when I realized it was really going to shoot.
The two shots on the left are from my poor hold.
I am happy with the results using CCI Standard ammo. The price of that went up 40 cents a box this week at Wally World.
Seven shots here, three in the center. This is when I realized it was really going to shoot.
The two shots on the left are from my poor hold.
462
California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
This morning's shoot was with the 6 1/2" S&W 624 and the 5 1/2" .357 Mag. New Vaquero, both with test loads and targets set at 10 yards. Both front sights have grown blurrier and the targets confirmed it.
I've a discontinued Lyman Hawkeye eyeglass thingie, but the suction cup lost its suction two or three years ago. This morning's target spoke, and I better start on some suction replacement experimenting.
I've a discontinued Lyman Hawkeye eyeglass thingie, but the suction cup lost its suction two or three years ago. This morning's target spoke, and I better start on some suction replacement experimenting.