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Offline Stein

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Re: I need a bigger gun
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2018, 05:15:14 PM »
I'd have to mount the scope under my rifle, no need for MOA rails, I'll just zip tie it to a speed square.

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Re: I need a bigger gun
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2018, 09:30:34 PM »
I'd have to mount the scope under my rifle, no need for MOA rails, I'll just zip tie it to a speed square.

I might try that now! :chuckle:

On a more serious note, that is truly awesome.  I'd love to learn from some of the long distance experts on the forum here.  I'm just getting started and learning as I go.  Still having trouble with consistent hits at 600 yards.  :bash:

My advice is to ignore all the advice people give you.  ;)

I have an incredibly unconventional shooting style and whenever somebody comes out with me, they try to give me pointers. I hear everything from my gun is canted, I'm not dialing enough wind, my atmospherics are wrong, my trigger squeeze is bad, I need to true my BC, my ES and SD are too high, etc. That keeps on going until I actually make a hit, and then everyone stops talking. :chuckle:

The only good advice I'll give you is to find a large dirt bank or rock face to shoot at. If you're shooting at a gong, it's hard to spot your misses. If you don't know where your shots are actually going it's really hard to figure out what's causing you to miss. Shooting at a dirt bank will help you see where you're actually hitting relative to your point of aim.

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Re: I need a bigger gun
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2018, 10:27:37 PM »
I'd have to mount the scope under my rifle, no need for MOA rails, I'll just zip tie it to a speed square.

I might try that now! :chuckle:

On a more serious note, that is truly awesome.  I'd love to learn from some of the long distance experts on the forum here.  I'm just getting started and learning as I go.  Still having trouble with consistent hits at 600 yards.  :bash:

My advice is to ignore all the advice people give you.  ;)

I have an incredibly unconventional shooting style and whenever somebody comes out with me, they try to give me pointers. I hear everything from my gun is canted, I'm not dialing enough wind, my atmospherics are wrong, my trigger squeeze is bad, I need to true my BC, my ES and SD are too high, etc. That keeps on going until I actually make a hit, and then everyone stops talking. :chuckle:

The only good advice I'll give you is to find a large dirt bank or rock face to shoot at. If you're shooting at a gong, it's hard to spot your misses. If you don't know where your shots are actually going it's really hard to figure out what's causing you to miss. Shooting at a dirt bank will help you see where you're actually hitting relative to your point of aim.
Super good advice.  Thanks  :tup:

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Re: I need a bigger gun
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2018, 05:31:56 AM »
Rock hunting has taught me a lot.   Yorke is correct,you’ll learn more just getting out and shooting than any one could teach you.  Experience is the best teacher imo
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012

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Re: I need a bigger gun
« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2018, 08:05:35 PM »
What is bigger than you usually use that isn't crew served?

I've got 2 teenage kids, so I'm not ruling out the crew served weapons yet. :chuckle:

So those two teenage kids are going to be doing some "SERIOUS" hiking to set your targets.  :rolleyes:
Better bring at least a case of beer to pass the time waiting for them to return,  :chuckle:

Of course if shooting rocks no worries, but where is the fun in that, if you have two gophers  :hello:
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