Post by: yorketransport on August 20, 2016, 10:32:30 AM
I think that we need to set up a friendly forum competition where members attempt to document their shots at various extended ranges in an attempt to push the limits of what they believe they're capable of. I don't want to set a specific yardage because I want everyone to feel like they can contribute and be a part of it. A 600 yard shot with a hunting rifle in 358 Win would be a heck of a shot and definitely qualify as long range for that set up. Likewise, a 600 yard shot with a dedicated heavy long range gun is boring.
I envision this whole thing as being similar to the LRSU milk jug challenge if anyone is familiar with that. We do need to set up the specific rules (and hopefully not change them as we go along) just so that there is no back and forth about this doesn't count because you didn't use a specific cartridge, bullet, velocity or shoot through the green hide of a poached deer in the middle of August. :chuckle:
Here's what I'd like to see for rules:
- 3 shots at a known distance on a target of known dimensions
- Documentation of the shots through either pictures or video.
- Specific details of conditions (temp, wind, altitude, range, time of day etc.)
- Details on the gun and load used
- Details on other equipment used (range finder, spotters, wind meter etc.)
As far as target size, I think 1 MOA is a good base line. That would give you a target the size of the "kill zone" on an elk at 1500 yards assuming everyone can agree that elk have a 14-15" kill zone. I'm open to suggestions on that though. If you want to go for group size as well that would be fun to, but I think the focus will be on simply hitting the target to begin with. Extra points can be given for consistent and repeatable results. You still get credit for making one lucky hail Mary shot and connecting though. :chuckle:
This is not intended to become an ethics debate on the viability of LR hunting which is why this is in the guns and ammo section. The goal is to get people out there shooting and practicing and to try and take away some of the mystique of long range shooting. There's no need for specialized of high dollar gear. For anyone who want's to try and shoot but doesn't have some of the necessary gear (range finder, spotter, camera or wind meter) see if somebody lives in your area who can help you out. I have an odd work schedule some times but I'm all for trying to get out with a few people and try some shooting.
For the record, double points are given for making your hits with a specialty pistol. :tup:
Post by: KFhunter on August 20, 2016, 10:57:49 AM
19 August, 2016
News Release Oregon/Washington Contact: Jeff Clark (509) 536-1297
BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington
Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has issued a fire restrictions order on public lands administered by the BLM in eastern Washington. The order is effective Aug. 20, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.
Caution is advised at all times when operating motor vehicles on roads or trails with vegetation or high grasses, and due to fire hazard risk the public is asked not to bring fireworks or exploding targets onto public lands at any time. The public is also asked to ensure that any campfires are completely extinguished and cold before departure from a camping area.
Target shooting with the use of exploding targets (including Tannerite) is prohibited. Target shooters who start wildfires may be responsible for the cost of fire suppression. Wildfires caused by recreational target shooting in dry grasses have steadily increased on the Spokane District over the last few years. The easiest ways to prevent these fires from starting is to ensure your target area (at least 20 feet around the target) is free of dry vegetation, minimize the use of ammunition containing steel and avoid shooting under hot, dry and windy conditions.
Additional information about BLM Spokane District and seasonal fire regulations, as well as the Official Fire Restrictions Order, is available at: http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/index.php
-BLM-
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
Post by: yorketransport on August 20, 2016, 12:04:13 PM
Post by: jasnt on August 20, 2016, 12:19:37 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 20, 2016, 12:45:33 PM
Post by: packmule on August 20, 2016, 02:12:59 PM
Post by: yorketransport on August 20, 2016, 02:46:08 PM
Tagging along. My gun is almost done, so hopefully I can join in soon
Shoot whatever you've got sighted in! I'm going to try for 600 yards with my 19" 358 Winchester and the 200gr TTSX I run in it after I throw a different scope on there. It should be pretty fun. Heck, I'd love to see a few attempts with a 22lr at 300 yards and out. I used to be pretty good at hitting my 10" gong offhand with my iron sighted MKIII pistol at 150 yards but that was before rimfire ammo became such a valuable commodity!
Cool thread!
Join in and try a few shots. All you need to do is try a few shots beyond what you're used to. If you miss, the only damage is to the backstop of your target :tup:.
I don't necessarily want it to become a contest to see who can get the farthest, although those are fun. The whole point is for everyone to get out and shoot more. Shooting at longer ranges forces you to pay more attention to little things that sneak past you up closer. It will all help you be a better shot on game at whatever range you hunt at. Trust me, after shooting at 3-4" dots at 1000 yards, a deer looks HUGE at 200!
It doesn't need to be an equipment race either. Any hunting rifle capable of holding 1 MOA at 100 yards will work. If you don't have a range finder just invite somebody who does have one to come along. Most rifle scopes will work just fine, even a Vortex. :chuckle:
Post by: JDHasty on August 20, 2016, 09:13:38 PM
An untanned deer hide from last season can be kept in the freezer and thawed out and used to evaluate bullet performance. I guess if someone were predisposed to poaching deer in August that would not occur to them.
However, in context of your challenge this would be irrelevant. I am assuming that you only included it as a way to take a shot at me. Go ahead, I will return the favor by responding in kind.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 20, 2016, 09:27:05 PM
"I envision this whole thing as being similar to the LRSU milk jug challenge if anyone is familiar with that. We do need to set up the specific rules (and hopefully not change them as we go along) just so that there is no back and forth about this doesn't count because you didn't use a specific cartridge, bullet, velocity or shoot through the green hide of a poached deer in the middle of August. :chuckle:"
An untanned deer hide from last season can be kept in the freezer and thawed out and used to evaluate bullet performance. I guess if someone were predisposed to poaching deer in August that would not occur to them.
However, in context of your challenge this would be irrelevant. I am assuming that you only included it as a way to take a shot at me. Go ahead, I will return the favor by responding in kind.
Yes JD, we are all out to get you.........
Post by: hyde35 on August 20, 2016, 09:53:13 PM
Post by: Motorjosh on August 20, 2016, 10:45:22 PM
Post by: yorketransport on August 20, 2016, 11:01:39 PM
An untanned deer hide from last season can be kept in the freezer and thawed out and used to evaluate bullet performance. I guess if someone were not predisposed to poaching deer in August that would not occur to them.
However, in context of your challenge this would be irrelevant. I am assuming that you only included it as a way to take a shot at me. Go ahead, I will return the favor by responding in kind.
:fishin:
I thought you might join us. I enjoy a good back and forth more than most, so welcome! The only rule here is to keep the comments clever and light hearted without resorting to personal attacks. Remember, this is supposed to be fun. Otherwise I'll get bored and go jump in a lake.... :tup:
Since you're here though, please get some pictures or video and add to the discussion. Maybe we can learn something from you or maybe somebody can help you extend your functional range.
Hey yorke would my XLR count as a " specialty pistol" if I remove the folder and stock behind it? 26" tube lol
I almost missed this. If my 18# 338/408 Cheytac counts as a pistol then your gun should too!
This will be a fun project. If I can figure out how to download a few videos from earlier this year I will throw a few up tomorrow . A phone scope adapter works amazingly well to record shots. It also Is a great too for long range shooting and load development.
I've been thinking about getting one of the phone skope adapters for a while. Setting the GoPro up on a tripod works well but it's a bit of a pain to get just right. I'm with you though, having the camera is a great tool. It lets you be your own spotter when you go out alone.
I'm game, the milk jug challenge thing is cool because they are cheap and all pretty much the same size.
Milk jugs work for me. They're a pretty tough target when you get out there far enough.
Post by: actionshooter on August 21, 2016, 08:59:45 AM
Post by: coachcw on August 21, 2016, 07:30:24 PM
Tagging along. My gun is almost done, so hopefully I can join in soonseems you have a cooper to shoot ...lol
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 21, 2016, 09:30:10 PM
haha! True but I fire formed all the brass I had loaded, so now it's load developement stage. Goal is to have it ready by elk opener so I can hand it off.Tagging along. My gun is almost done, so hopefully I can join in soonseems you have a cooper to shoot ...lol
Post by: Bob33 on August 22, 2016, 09:04:20 AM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on August 22, 2016, 09:45:58 AM
oh and as for the bullet guy, Per Nosler, the 150 Grain ABLR I am using is stated to have adequate performance on game at 1300 FPS!!!
Starting at 2960 gives me a possible effective range of 1250 yards at standard conditions.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 22, 2016, 11:36:33 AM
Thought I heard today on the radio a fire restriction in place prohibiting outdoor shooting, but it's more of an advisory, anyways I dug it up to make sure.
19 August, 2016
News Release Oregon/Washington Contact: Jeff Clark (509) 536-1297
BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington
Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has issued a fire restrictions order on public lands administered by the BLM in eastern Washington. The order is effective Aug. 20, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.
Caution is advised at all times when operating motor vehicles on roads or trails with vegetation or high grasses, and due to fire hazard risk the public is asked not to bring fireworks or exploding targets onto public lands at any time. The public is also asked to ensure that any campfires are completely extinguished and cold before departure from a camping area.
Target shooting with the use of exploding targets (including Tannerite) is prohibited. Target shooters who start wildfires may be responsible for the cost of fire suppression. Wildfires caused by recreational target shooting in dry grasses have steadily increased on the Spokane District over the last few years. The easiest ways to prevent these fires from starting is to ensure your target area (at least 20 feet around the target) is free of dry vegetation, minimize the use of ammunition containing steel and avoid shooting under hot, dry and windy conditions.
Additional information about BLM Spokane District and seasonal fire regulations, as well as the Official Fire Restrictions Order, is available at: http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/spokane/index.php
-BLM-
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
We went through several thousand rounds this weekend and had Zero issues with DNR or the local fire dept. I did notify them that we were using a smoke machine and a Blackhawk simulator on saturday so there wasn't any panic.
This was at Bull Hill, close to Northport.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 22, 2016, 11:50:36 AM
No way that I will be cold boring steel at 1500 yards but id like to do a lot more shooting in the 700-1000 yard range.
I walked in to a rock at 1000 with my 6.5-284 yesterday. Just confirming drops in my ballistic program.
Post by: rtspring on August 22, 2016, 11:58:28 AM
I need to get out and do some shooting!
No way that I will be cold boring steel at 1500 yards but id like to do a lot more shooting in the 700-1000 yard range.
I wanted i to a rich at 1000 with my 6.5-284 yesterday. Just confirming drops in my ballistic program.
We have bullet drop figured out for a .32 win at 562 yards! Ask any getsum crew and they know!! Ha ha cause we had alot of laughs!!
I believe 1500 yds is an incredible shot! Cold bore or not! Thats a poke in my book.
Post by: Bob33 on August 22, 2016, 12:02:20 PM
Too bad the gunwerks post got deleted, but maybe many didnt notice that MOST of the mouthy ones were shortening the distance? By saying " well at 1350 yds, or at 1200 yds blah blah blah". Were talking 1500 yds, dif shot each time, dif location?The Gunwerks thread was locked, not deleted. This thread is about shooting targets at long distance, and unless members continue to thread jack it I suspect we will see some results once the project is underway.
They all Talk a good talk Well lets see some action.
Post by: rtspring on August 22, 2016, 12:04:00 PM
Too bad the gunwerks post got deleted, but maybe many didnt notice that MOST of the mouthy ones were shortening the distance? By saying " well at 1350 yds, or at 1200 yds blah blah blah". Were talking 1500 yds, dif shot each time, dif location?The Gunwerks thread was locked, not deleted. This thread is about shooting targets at long distance, and unless members continue to thread jack it I suspect we will see some results once the project is underway.
They all Talk a good talk Well lets see some action.
I will be hunting but looking forward to some of these results.
Post by: jackelope on August 22, 2016, 12:30:02 PM
This thread is meant to be for a fun challenge type event. Please put the negative comments elsewhere.
Post by: jasnt on August 22, 2016, 12:36:26 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 22, 2016, 12:42:36 PM
Post by: jkthomps on August 22, 2016, 01:10:53 PM
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Post by: hyde35 on August 22, 2016, 09:31:03 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 22, 2016, 09:56:06 PM
Did some shooting tonight and trying to load video but can not seem to load a mp4? file to large. ideas?no clue. I've been wondering about this as well. I go full retard when it comes to computers and technology, but would love to upload some stuff.
Post by: yorketransport on August 22, 2016, 09:57:35 PM
Did some shooting tonight and trying to load video but can not seem to load a mp4? file to large. ideas?
Try uploading it to either YouTube or photobucket
We have bullet drop figured out for a .32 win at 562 yards! Ask any getsum crew and they know!! Ha ha cause we had alot of laughs!!
That's the kind thing I want to see! I have more fun walking shots in at random ranges than anything else.
On a side note, does anyone else get nervous when half the forum mods tag in on a thread? It kind of feels like having a state trooper cruising behind you on the freeway. You know you're all legal, but you still keep checking your mirrors. :chuckle:
Post by: Wazukie on August 22, 2016, 09:58:13 PM
Sent from the woods!
Post by: Wazukie on August 22, 2016, 09:58:53 PM
OK, so what is a long shot with a .17 hmr? I could go with the .243 or .300, but the .17 is so much fun.
Sent from the woods!
Sent from the woods!
Post by: yorketransport on August 22, 2016, 10:09:54 PM
OK, so what is a long shot with a .17 hmr? I could go with the .243 or .300, but the .17 is so much fun.
Sent from the woods!
Depends on the wind. Anything more than 5 mph and I'd be impressed with a 50 yard shot! :chuckle: Anything past 200 yards with any rimfire is pretty good in my book.
Post by: Wazukie on August 22, 2016, 10:13:25 PM
Sent from the woods!
Post by: DaveMonti on August 22, 2016, 10:16:43 PM
This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
Post by: jackelope on August 22, 2016, 10:33:37 PM
Did some shooting tonight and trying to load video but can not seem to load a mp4? file to large. ideas?
Try uploading it to either YouTube or photobucket
We have bullet drop figured out for a .32 win at 562 yards! Ask any getsum crew and they know!! Ha ha cause we had alot of laughs!!
That's the kind thing I want to see! I have more fun walking shots in at random ranges than anything else.
On a side note, does anyone else get nervous when half the forum mods tag in on a thread? It kind of feels like having a state trooper cruising behind you on the freeway. You know you're all legal, but you still keep checking your mirrors. :chuckle:
Nothing to see here. Moving along.
Post by: jkthomps on August 22, 2016, 10:43:56 PM
This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
I know, right. Bring that pea shooter of yours and let's make some videos.
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Post by: jackelope on August 22, 2016, 11:44:16 PM
This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
I know, right. Bring that pea shooter of yours and let's make some videos.
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This just got weird.
Post by: hyde35 on August 23, 2016, 07:16:33 AM
Post by: hyde35 on August 23, 2016, 07:26:42 AM
Post by: WAPatriot on August 23, 2016, 07:28:46 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 23, 2016, 07:57:46 AM
Insert movie quote, "You know why....you know."Did some shooting tonight and trying to load video but can not seem to load a mp4? file to large. ideas?
Try uploading it to either YouTube or photobucket
We have bullet drop figured out for a .32 win at 562 yards! Ask any getsum crew and they know!! Ha ha cause we had alot of laughs!!
That's the kind thing I want to see! I have more fun walking shots in at random ranges than anything else.
On a side note, does anyone else get nervous when half the forum mods tag in on a thread? It kind of feels like having a state trooper cruising behind you on the freeway. You know you're all legal, but you still keep checking your mirrors. :chuckle:
Post by: Rainier10 on August 23, 2016, 08:01:15 AM
Yeah it did.This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
I know, right. Bring that pea shooter of yours and let's make some videos.
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This just got weird.
Post by: mountainman on August 23, 2016, 08:11:12 AM
chuckleInsert movie quote, "You know why....you know."Did some shooting tonight and trying to load video but can not seem to load a mp4? file to large. ideas?
Try uploading it to either YouTube or photobucket
We have bullet drop figured out for a .32 win at 562 yards! Ask any getsum crew and they know!! Ha ha cause we had alot of laughs!!
That's the kind thing I want to see! I have more fun walking shots in at random ranges than anything else.
On a side note, does anyone else get nervous when half the forum mods tag in on a thread? It kind of feels like having a state trooper cruising behind you on the freeway. You know you're all legal, but you still keep checking your mirrors. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 23, 2016, 08:24:13 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2016, 08:48:53 AM
Okay guys I think I have a YouTube video. this was last night about 7 o'clock. my wife was doing the recording so not perfect but gets the job done. 1998 yards 2 shots cold barrel. watch vapor trail left hand side and follow to impact of 8x12 white rock bottom center of screen.
The travel time on that shot is impressive.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 23, 2016, 08:59:57 AM
Okay guys I think I have a YouTube video. this was last night about 7 o'clock. my wife was doing the recording so not perfect but gets the job done. 1998 yards 2 shots cold barrel. watch vapor trail left hand side and follow to impact of 8x12 white rock bottom center of screen.
The travel time on that shot is impressive.
That it got there so fast?
Post by: hyde35 on August 23, 2016, 09:12:41 AM
Have to thank Travis for the gun builds, He really does make it pretty easy.
Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2016, 09:22:39 AM
Okay guys I think I have a YouTube video. this was last night about 7 o'clock. my wife was doing the recording so not perfect but gets the job done. 1998 yards 2 shots cold barrel. watch vapor trail left hand side and follow to impact of 8x12 white rock bottom center of screen.
The travel time on that shot is impressive.
That it got there so fast?
Maybe impressive wasn't the right word to use. I was amazed how long it took, but admittedly I've never watched a video of a shot that long like that before.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 23, 2016, 09:41:05 AM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on August 23, 2016, 10:15:54 AM
Post by: rbros on August 23, 2016, 10:55:56 AM
Okay guys I think I have a YouTube video. this was last night about 7 o'clock. my wife was doing the recording so not perfect but gets the job done. 1998 yards 2 shots cold barrel. watch vapor trail left hand side and follow to impact of 8x12 white rock bottom center of screen.
Nice shooting buddy. I still think 1500 with your LW 260AI is going to an easy one. Especially if its as calm that night. May have to get our "trio" of them out and do some video.
Post by: jkthomps on August 23, 2016, 11:19:23 AM
This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
I know, right. Bring that pea shooter of yours and let's make some videos.
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This just got weird.
Yeah, I didn't think that one through very well. :bdid:
Post by: DaveMonti on August 23, 2016, 11:23:06 AM
This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
I know, right. Bring that pea shooter of yours and let's make some videos.
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This just got weird.
Yeah, I didn't think that one through very well. :bdid:
I have no idea how to respond to this... :dunno:
Post by: jkthomps on August 23, 2016, 11:26:46 AM
Takes about 3 seconds of travel. just over 60moa elevation and 2.8moa for spin drift and coriolis. hard to see but first shot a few inches short second shot impact on rock. Was just about a perfect night with less them 1 mph wind. The second video of 7mag in wind is acually tougher conditons to hit clays at 775.
Have to thank Travis for the gun builds, He really does make it pretty easy.
Nice shooting! "Only" 775 yards on the 7mm lol :chuckle:. Do you have any specs on your loads for the 338 and 7mm?
Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2016, 11:33:07 AM
This will be fun. Tagging along so I remember to take videos and share.
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JK, it's no fun to watch video of you missing all the time!
I know, right. Bring that pea shooter of yours and let's make some videos.
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This just got weird.
Yeah, I didn't think that one through very well. :bdid:
I have no idea how to respond to this... :dunno:
I think that's going to be between you and Jimmy to figure out.
Post by: DaveMonti on August 23, 2016, 11:44:25 AM
Post by: jkthomps on August 23, 2016, 12:04:19 PM
I think he's referring to my .25-06. If that's the case, my "pea shooter" seems to print much better than his 300 RUM. Of course, it could be the shooter.Exactly your 25.06... I will admit, your 5 shots through a single hole is impressive. I want to see what happens at longer distances.
300RUM is all set now. Dropped the stock trigger to 3.5lbs. Have a new cheek pad, and ditched the crappie bipod. I think that trigger pull at 1000lbs was an issue lol. The new timney trigger will go in next if the stock trigger isn't up to par. I will bring it to the range when we go. The 300winmag is already to go and I purchased a new scope and rings etc for the 257 since you found the issue with rubbing on the caps.
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Post by: hyde35 on August 23, 2016, 12:24:56 PM
Okay guys I think I have a YouTube video. this was last night about 7 o'clock. my wife was doing the recording so not perfect but gets the job done. 1998 yards 2 shots cold barrel. watch vapor trail left hand side and follow to impact of 8x12 white rock bottom center of screen.
Nice shooting buddy. I still think 1500 with your LW 260AI is going to an easy one. Especially if its as calm that night. May have to get our "trio" of them out and do some video.
Thanks Travis,
I agree We should get all three LW 260AI and have a litte friendly shooting match, I am sure we can get Mick wound up on that. Been busting plenty of clays at 1000 with the LW 260AI. The worst thing about an RBROS rifle is the shooter never has an excuse for missing the target.
As far as load data the 338 is 3000 fps with 300grn otm. 7mag at that time was running 168 vld hunt at 3020 fps.
Post by: Special T on August 23, 2016, 12:57:14 PM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on August 23, 2016, 02:18:30 PM
Okay guys I think I have a YouTube video. this was last night about 7 o'clock. my wife was doing the recording so not perfect but gets the job done. 1998 yards 2 shots cold barrel. watch vapor trail left hand side and follow to impact of 8x12 white rock bottom center of screen.
Nice shooting buddy. I still think 1500 with your LW 260AI is going to an easy one. Especially if its as calm that night. May have to get our "trio" of them out and do some video.
Thanks Travis,
I agree We should get all three LW 260AI and have a litte friendly shooting match, I am sure we can get Mick wound up on that. Been busting plenty of clays at 1000 with the LW 260AI. The worst thing about an RBROS rifle is the shooter never has an excuse for missing the target.
As far as load data the 338 is 3000 fps with 300grn otm. 7mag at that time was running 168 vld hunt at 3020 fps.
338 Edge +p?
Post by: rbros on August 23, 2016, 02:40:31 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on August 23, 2016, 02:41:01 PM
Post by: mountainman on August 23, 2016, 02:45:18 PM
There are a few ways to get an Edge to 3k without the +P or pressure.👍
Post by: yorketransport on August 28, 2016, 10:45:39 PM
First up was the 338 SnipeTac rifle(it's not technically a SnipeTac but it's pretty darn close). This was 3 shot fired in rapid succession prone from a bipod to simulate an initial shot and 2 follow up shots on a game animal. The impacts are just to the right of a small white spot which measures .1 MIL in size. The first 2 shots are pretty good and would have been effective kill shots. I pulled number 3 to the right and it would have been a pretty bad hit.
Rifle Specs:
- CheyTac Model 310 action
- Mcree Chassis
- 30" Bartlien barrel
- NF ATACR scope (MIL version)
- 300gr Berger OTM @ 3145fps (very mild load that shoots too well to mess with)
- 10.8 MIL vertical to 1595 yards
Next up was the 338 SnipeTac pistol. Since this isn't exactly a "field" gun (and it's way too pretty to drag around in the dirt!) I shot this from a bench using a front rest. This gun only has 15 shots through it so I'm still getting a feel for it. The aiming point is the dark patch just to the right of the impact. The dark spot is .3 MIL wide to give some scale to the target. I'm pretty happy with the result since I haven't shot this gun past 960 yards until this weekend.
Pistol specs:
- BAT CT action
- Joel Russo pistol stock made of bubinga wood
- 20" barrel
- NF NXS 5.5-22x56 scope
- 300gr Berger OTM @2875 fps
- 46.5 MOA vertical to 1595
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Who's next? :tup:
Post by: jasnt on August 29, 2016, 06:03:28 AM
Post by: jkthomps on August 31, 2016, 10:07:12 PM
So here are my initial contributions to my own challenge. In the spirit of honest competition, both videos are cold bore shots and this is my first time shooting at this range in this spot. To simulate a hunting scenario I didn't use a wind speed meter to get wind speeds, just estimates based on conditions at my position and judging movement down range.Did I miss the video links?
First up was the 338 SnipeTac rifle(it's not technically a SnipeTac but it's pretty darn close). This was 3 shot fired in rapid succession prone from a bipod to simulate an initial shot and 2 follow up shots on a game animal. The impacts are just to the right of a small white spot which measures .1 MIL in size. The first 2 shots are pretty good and would have been effective kill shots. I pulled number 3 to the right and it would have been a pretty bad hit.
Rifle Specs:
- CheyTac Model 310 action
- Mcree Chassis
- 30" Bartlien barrel
- NF ATACR scope (MIL version)
- 300gr Berger OTM @ 3145fps (very mild load that shoots too well to mess with)
- 10.8 MIL vertical to 1595 yards
Next up was the 338 SnipeTac pistol. Since this isn't exactly a "field" gun (and it's way too pretty to drag around in the dirt!) I shot this from a bench using a front rest. This gun only has 15 shots through it so I'm still getting a feel for it. The aiming point is the dark patch just to the right of the impact. The dark spot is .3 MIL wide to give some scale to the target. I'm pretty happy with the result since I haven't shot this gun past 960 yards until this weekend.
Pistol specs:
- BAT CT action
- Joel Russo pistol stock made of bubinga wood
- 20" barrel
- NF NXS 5.5-22x56 scope
- 300gr Berger OTM @2875 fps
- 46.5 MOA vertical to 1595
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on September 01, 2016, 06:23:18 AM
Post by: JLR on September 06, 2016, 10:35:12 AM
Post by: Jim the Plumber on September 06, 2016, 01:55:52 PM
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Post by: b23 on September 06, 2016, 02:20:52 PM
1700 yards. 6.5x47 Lapua. first shot out of my Rbros rifle that day. 130 Berger VLD. Impact is the one in the neck left of center.
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That dry grass in the upper left of the pic looks to have a fair amount of bend to it maybe indicating you had a left to right wind to deal with as well, yes? Even if it was dead calm, which it rarely is, 1700 yards is a he11 of a poke with a 6.5x47. I'm guessing TOF was somewhere around 3 sec. give or take.
Nice job and well done to both you and Travis for building, yet another, fine shooter.
Post by: Jim the Plumber on September 06, 2016, 03:03:19 PM
1700 yards. 6.5x47 Lapua. first shot out of my Rbros rifle that day. 130 Berger VLD. Impact is the one in the neck left of center.
That dry grass in the upper left of the pic looks to have a fair amount of bend to it maybe indicating you had a left to right wind to deal with as well, yes? Even if it was dead calm, which it rarely is, 1700 yards is a he11 of a poke with a 6.5x47. I'm guessing TOF was somewhere around 3 sec. give or take.
Nice job and well done to both you and Travis for building, yet another, fine shooter.
5.5 mils of wind if I recall correctly. JLR made the wind call, I just squeezed the trigger.
Post by: b23 on September 06, 2016, 04:27:33 PM
Curious, did you hold dead on center mass or favor left a little because of the wind?
Post by: JLR on September 07, 2016, 10:21:22 AM
1st shots of the day here, shooting my 338 Edge that I haven't shot in a couple years. Forgot to set the Kestrel to update environmentals, so shots landed a little high. I used same POA for all three shots though just to see what kind of consistency I could expect.
7 WSM at 1488 yards. 2nd shot got away from me a little, but managed to bring it back in for #3.
7 WSM suppressed at 1695 Yards. I was curious to see if there was any shift with the suppressor, and fortunately for this rifle there's less than a 1/4moa shift between brake and suppressor. Not my best showing, but this is why we practice.
And finally, here's some lazy form on my behalf while shooting the Edge at 1700. I wasn't really paying much attention to the wind and I flat shanked the 2nd shot due to a lazy body position. Gotta take the good with the bad though and I post this to show how much poor body position and fundamentals affect things downrange.
Post by: b23 on September 07, 2016, 12:24:18 PM
Post by: JLR on September 07, 2016, 12:40:00 PM
JLR, what suppressor are you using on your 7WSM??
Thunderbeast Ultra 7
Post by: actionshooter on September 07, 2016, 08:56:43 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 07, 2016, 10:01:52 PM
Post by: b23 on September 07, 2016, 11:44:57 PM
JLR, what suppressor are you using on your 7WSM??
Thunderbeast Ultra 7
I had a hunch that's what you were running. It would certainly explain your lack of POI shift. TBAC makes one h311 of a can.
Post by: JLR on September 08, 2016, 08:27:11 AM
I had a hunch that's what you were running. It would certainly explain your lack of POI shift. TBAC makes one h311 of a can.
Most rifles still show a bit of a shift. Travis was playing around with barrel dimensions though and may have figured out some tricks to reduce the impact. This one, and our comp rifles show no appreciable shift between brake and can with the Ultra 7s or an AWC can. The SilencerCo Specwar, however, will shift things about a 1/2 mil. It's repeatable, but I have to admit it's much nicer not to have any shift at all. I was pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of the Ultra 7 on this WSM though. It's much better than the 30PS I had before.
Post by: 7mmfan on September 08, 2016, 09:02:13 AM
Post by: jasnt on September 08, 2016, 10:12:47 AM
Post by: yorketransport on September 10, 2016, 09:35:44 AM
Not even close to long range for you guys, but a huge confidence boosting cold bore shoot for me. 3 jugs in 3 shots at 325. 7 mag :tup:Looks good to me! What rifle are you shooting?
Post by: h20hunter on November 29, 2016, 04:23:54 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 29, 2016, 05:26:59 PM
Good shooting so far everyone. I kind of feel like the thread turned into an RBros add. :chuckle:Not even close to long range for you guys, but a huge confidence boosting cold bore shoot for me. 3 jugs in 3 shots at 325. 7 mag :tup:Looks good to me! What rifle are you shooting?
Thanks for the bump H20.
Yorke, it's a 16 year old Ruger M77 Mark II and VX2 3-9 x 40. Nothing fancy. Virtually the only gun I've hunted with my whole career. My dad split the cost of it with me when I was 16.
Post by: h20hunter on November 29, 2016, 05:43:16 PM
Post by: whacker1 on November 29, 2016, 06:54:20 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on November 29, 2016, 07:57:07 PM
For sure. Once my AR is done I plan on participating in this thread. I have a bowl in mind that is off a logging road and will provide a safe backdrop for at least a 3 or 500 yard poke. I will have dope but need to prove it and do some shooting...ok a lot of shooting (8lb keg of varget on the way!) to begin develop skills. I like the milk jug idea as light weight to carry in and easy to pick up.
Let me know when you go and I'll come along with my iron and spot for you. I'm close.
Post by: h20hunter on November 29, 2016, 08:03:41 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 30, 2016, 09:16:50 AM
For sure. Once my AR is done I plan on participating in this thread. I have a bowl in mind that is off a logging road and will provide a safe backdrop for at least a 3 or 500 yard poke. I will have dope but need to prove it and do some shooting...ok a lot of shooting (8lb keg of varget on the way!) to begin develop skills. I like the milk jug idea as light weight to carry in and easy to pick up.
I'll be interested in going a well. I'm in the process of upgrading all my scopes and fine tuning my 7mm-08 load. The milk jugs were part of my training before hunting season. I'd load 5 or 6 into my pack and hike as hard and fast as I could, the 2 miles uphill into the clearcut where I was shooting. It was great work.
Post by: jackelope on November 30, 2016, 09:44:06 AM
Yep. I think it would be fun to get a few guys, hike in and make a shoot of it.
Let me know when. I'm in if I can make it.
Post by: DaveMonti on November 30, 2016, 12:37:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2016, 12:45:31 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 30, 2016, 12:51:14 PM
Cool. 7mm has promised to show a great spot to shoot as well as hunt boars and huge bucks.
Hey now, lets not blow this spot out of proportion. Last thing we need is a new C-Post.
I'll be de-scoping (right term?) my rifles this week and sending 2 scopes to Leupold for refurbishing and getting 2 new ones ordered. I may be out of the shooting game for a month and a half or more. That said i'm happy to go out and tromp around for a while and hopefully try out some new binos and spotter (after Christmas).
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2016, 12:52:16 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 30, 2016, 12:55:17 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 30, 2016, 12:56:22 PM
Wonder what she's up to...
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2016, 01:02:14 PM
Sorry....may have been projecting there.
Post by: 7mmfan on November 30, 2016, 01:04:23 PM
Wives and long range.....you hear something, look around, then 2 seconds later blammo you are down for the count, holding her purse while she compares shades of lipstick all the while holding in the beer you snuck at wild wings because she makes you sit to pee!
Sorry....may have been projecting there.
I'm not even sure what just happened there, but it sounds unbelievably familiar....
Was this at the Target in Smokey Point? I may have seen you there.
Post by: DaveMonti on November 30, 2016, 01:41:08 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2016, 01:50:55 PM
What I want to plan is say 5 or less shooters, hike in, and shoot from field positions like you would hunting. Targets could be milk jugs or whatever we can place and pack back out. One target for the challenge would be a paper deer target at a distance of say 4 or 500 and we each get one shot to show how bad of shooters we are. Bring your pack, dope card, ammo, and gear.
Post by: JJB11B on November 30, 2016, 01:56:01 PM
As a mod I read a lot of posts.....some...yeah you cryder....you just cant shake and they stay with you. Enough now, back on topic.can I bring my Muzzleloader?
What I want to plan is say 5 or less shooters, hike in, and shoot from field positions like you would hunting. Targets could be milk jugs or whatever we can place and pack back out. One target for the challenge would be a paper deer target at a distance of say 4 or 500 and we each get one shot to show how bad of shooters we are. Bring your pack, dope card, ammo, and gear.
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2016, 02:19:19 PM
Post by: Lefthook on December 17, 2016, 07:26:02 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 17, 2016, 07:28:20 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 17, 2016, 08:18:03 AM
Post by: yorketransport on December 17, 2016, 04:54:08 PM
I did my lazy speed read through the thread and saw some load data. Is there a thread that has actual rifle build data? I'm pretty much committed to what I am building but it isn't put together yet so there is always room for change. Any threads containing rifle builds themselves? Thanks, hope to be posting some LR vids in the near future.
There are a few threads around with build specs on some of the guns. Maybe it's worth starting one thread to just consolidate it all to one location; like the AR picture thread.
Would be a good morning for a COLD bore :chuckle:
I wanted to do that last weekend but the snow got in the way! Shooting prone in 28* weather doesn't count as fun to me! :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 18, 2016, 08:06:40 AM
yeah I was thinking of some shooting this weekend but it's -4° right now with a high of 20 today sooo........... :bdid:I did my lazy speed read through the thread and saw some load data. Is there a thread that has actual rifle build data? I'm pretty much committed to what I am building but it isn't put together yet so there is always room for change. Any threads containing rifle builds themselves? Thanks, hope to be posting some LR vids in the near future.
There are a few threads around with build specs on some of the guns. Maybe it's worth starting one thread to just consolidate it all to one location; like the AR picture thread.Would be a good morning for a COLD bore :chuckle:
I wanted to do that last weekend but the snow got in the way! Shooting prone in 28* weather doesn't count as fun to me! :chuckle:
Post by: jdb on December 18, 2016, 11:02:21 AM
Post by: Lefthook on December 18, 2016, 11:11:06 AM
So I'd like to get in on this but not really the way out there big rifle shooting, how far out would I have to hit a 10" tablesaw blade with a rim fire for it to qualify? Would like get bonus points if it's a pistol?
To equate drop between a 1,000 yard rifle and a .22 rimfire rifle, I think 350 yards for the .22 would be good.
Anybody else have an idea on distance? Should be able to come up with a fair distance for a 22. A friend shoots consistently 450yds with his .17 hmr.
Post by: jasnt on December 18, 2016, 11:51:29 AM
i would disagree with that. I've taken my 22lr out to 220 yards and it's not easy. The speed variations can be pretty high with most of the rounds I've played withSo I'd like to get in on this but not really the way out there big rifle shooting, how far out would I have to hit a 10" tablesaw blade with a rim fire for it to qualify? Would like get bonus points if it's a pistol?
To equate drop between a 1,000 yard rifle and a .22 rimfire rifle, I think 350 yards for the .22 would be good.
Anybody else have an idea on distance? Should be able to come up with a fair distance for a 22. A friend shoots consistently 450yds with his .17 hmr.
Here is my charts for the cci that my gun likes the best. Zero is 50 yards on 22 and 200 on the 300wm
Post by: h20hunter on December 18, 2016, 11:53:35 AM
Post by: Lefthook on December 18, 2016, 12:14:20 PM
Post by: Lefthook on December 18, 2016, 12:27:02 PM
i would disagree with that. I've taken my 22lr out to 220 yards and it's not easy. The speed variations can be pretty high with most of the rounds I've played withSo I'd like to get in on this but not really the way out there big rifle shooting, how far out would I have to hit a 10" tablesaw blade with a rim fire for it to qualify? Would like get bonus points if it's a pistol?
To equate drop between a 1,000 yard rifle and a .22 rimfire rifle, I think 350 yards for the .22 would be good.
Anybody else have an idea on distance? Should be able to come up with a fair distance for a 22. A friend shoots consistently 450yds with his .17 hmr.
Here is my charts for the cci that my gun likes the best. Zero is 50 yards on 22 and 200 on the 300wm
1,000 yards for .300 Win Mag = 240.7 inches drop
350 yards for .22 Rimfire = 248.2 inches drop
If I'm reading that chart correctly. Not sure how the 50yrd zero and 200yrd zero factor in to the chart, or if that is overall drop per yardage.
Post by: jasnt on December 18, 2016, 12:37:00 PM
because of how much dial is needed. Not many scopes can dial 67.7 moa ,The 300wm is only 23 moa at 1000i would disagree with that. I've taken my 22lr out to 220 yards and it's not easy. The speed variations can be pretty high with most of the rounds I've played withSo I'd like to get in on this but not really the way out there big rifle shooting, how far out would I have to hit a 10" tablesaw blade with a rim fire for it to qualify? Would like get bonus points if it's a pistol?
To equate drop between a 1,000 yard rifle and a .22 rimfire rifle, I think 350 yards for the .22 would be good.
Anybody else have an idea on distance? Should be able to come up with a fair distance for a 22. A friend shoots consistently 450yds with his .17 hmr.
Here is my charts for the cci that my gun likes the best. Zero is 50 yards on 22 and 200 on the 300wm
1,000 yards for .300 Win Mag = 240.7 inches drop
350 yards for .22 Rimfire = 248.2 inches drop
If I'm reading that chart correctly. Not sure how the 50yrd zero and 200yrd zero factor in to the chart, or if that is overall drop per yardage.
Post by: Lefthook on December 18, 2016, 05:06:50 PM
Post by: Jolten on December 18, 2016, 05:13:33 PM
Post by: Lefthook on December 18, 2016, 06:04:01 PM
This could be a fun event to do as a group.
That would be hilarious! A line of guys with .22's shooting 350yrd targets. I'm in! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Special T on December 18, 2016, 06:16:09 PM
So I'd like to get in on this but not really the way out there big rifle shooting, how far out would I have to hit a 10" tablesaw blade with a rim fire for it to qualify? Would like get bonus points if it's a pistol?
To equate drop between a 1,000 yard rifle and a .22 rimfire rifle, I think 350 yards for the .22 would be good.
Anybody else have an idea on distance? Should be able to come up with a fair distance for a 22. A friend shoots consistently 450yds with his .17 hmr.
I was only able to whack P dogs at 225 yards with my 22lr and I had to darn near walk them in at that range.
Post by: Jolten on December 18, 2016, 06:17:16 PM
Post by: Lefthook on December 18, 2016, 06:19:25 PM
The side of the ammo box claims .22lr is deadly up to 1.5 miles... We could test it
If you happened to connect with a field mouse.
Post by: jasnt on December 19, 2016, 08:35:34 AM
Post by: Lefthook on December 19, 2016, 09:58:45 AM
I think the point of this thread was simply to get people out and shooting, pushing their personal limits with what ever you have. Grab a rifle or pistol and go push your limits and please share your results. Good luck to all
Sorry. I agree, I'm in a frustrating holding pattern waiting for my new rifle. I willl hold up until I have some real world data to share. Thanks for the reminder. :)
Post by: jasnt on December 19, 2016, 12:15:36 PM
i understand the frustration, I too hate the wait. What are you getting and what's going on top.I think the point of this thread was simply to get people out and shooting, pushing their personal limits with what ever you have. Grab a rifle or pistol and go push your limits and please share your results. Good luck to all
Sorry. I agree, I'm in a frustrating holding pattern waiting for my new rifle. I willl hold up until I have some real world data to share. Thanks for the reminder. :)
I got out today and got a little shooting in but the visibility was only about 200 yards in the snow rain mix.
Post by: 7mmfan on December 19, 2016, 12:20:38 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 19, 2016, 01:12:04 PM
i understand the frustration, I too hate the wait. What are you getting and what's going on top.I think the point of this thread was simply to get people out and shooting, pushing their personal limits with what ever you have. Grab a rifle or pistol and go push your limits and please share your results. Good luck to all
Sorry. I agree, I'm in a frustrating holding pattern waiting for my new rifle. I willl hold up until I have some real world data to share. Thanks for the reminder. :)
I got out today and got a little shooting in but the visibility was only about 200 yards in the snow rain mix.
Nothing fancy, should JUST get the 1,000 yard job done.
Stainless Vangaurd 7mm Rem Mag (been my favorite cartridge for almost 30 years)
MDT LSS Chassis
OuterImpact 20 MOA rail
Millett 6-25X56 35mm tube with lighted mil-dot reticle
Millett 35mm tactical scope rings
Harris fixed blued 6"-9" bipod
Harris fixed blued 9"-13" bipod
B-Squared stainless 9"-13" roto-swivel bipod
Magpul Pmag polymer 5 round magazines
Cheap Archangel AR padded buttstock
Hogue Monogrip finger groove pistol grip
Ergo A-2 pistol grip insert
Vortex anti-cant 35mm ring level
I hope it all works as was advertised.
I would ditch the chassis, buttstock and PG and pick up a used HS stock and upgrade the optic.
Post by: Browndawg on December 19, 2016, 09:22:51 PM
Post by: JJB11B on December 21, 2016, 03:25:46 AM
Post by: yorketransport on December 21, 2016, 05:30:21 AM
SO I had an Idea.... If we could get a .264 Dia. Hornady ELD-X 140 Gr bullet moving 3350FPS... What kind of non belted case would a fella need?
The 26 nosler would be close, the 6.5 Rum will do that easily.
Post by: JJB11B on December 21, 2016, 11:53:47 AM
what about making a 6.5 Barrett?SO I had an Idea.... If we could get a .264 Dia. Hornady ELD-X 140 Gr bullet moving 3350FPS... What kind of non belted case would a fella need?
The 26 nosler would be close, the 6.5 Rum will do that easily.
Post by: yorketransport on December 21, 2016, 09:17:05 PM
what about making a 6.5 Barrett?SO I had an Idea.... If we could get a .264 Dia. Hornady ELD-X 140 Gr bullet moving 3350FPS... What kind of non belted case would a fella need?
The 26 nosler would be close, the 6.5 Rum will do that easily.
That's just crazy talk! Somewhere I have a 6.5 CheyTac case that I formed, I'll see if I can find it. The 6.5 RUM (or the 6.5 Badger) will go over 3350fps with a 160gr bullet. That's when it gets really fun!
Post by: h20hunter on December 21, 2016, 09:25:39 PM
Post by: b23 on December 22, 2016, 08:02:49 AM
Post by: yorketransport on December 22, 2016, 09:16:58 PM
Any of you long range folks doing the "King of 2 miles" in New Mexico this year?
If I had the time I'd go. Maybe we need to see if there's enough local interest to arrange something similar here in WA. I'm pretty sure that the Bull Hill facility in Kettle Falls can accommodate 2 mile targets.
I'm working on getting my hands on a few of the 375 HE cases to play with in an attempt to come up with something that can beat all of the 375's that people are planning to run for next years shoot. The 375 Hubel Express is very similar to the 375 Lethal Mag that won last year, but it's designed by Ed Hubel (the designer of the parent case for the 375 Lethal Mag). The case capacity of the super 375s everyone is focused on is just too much for current powders. Neck it up to 416 or 458 though and everything changes.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 22, 2016, 09:34:53 PM
Any of you long range folks doing the "King of 2 miles" in New Mexico this year?
If I had the time I'd go. Maybe we need to see if there's enough local interest to arrange something similar here in WA. I'm pretty sure that the Bull Hill facility in Kettle Falls can accommodate 2 mile targets.
I'm working on getting my hands on a few of the 375 HE cases to play with in an attempt to come up with something that can beat all of the 375's that people are planning to run for next years shoot. The 375 Hubel Express is very similar to the 375 Lethal Mag that won last year, but it's designed by Ed Hubel (the designer of the parent case for the 375 Lethal Mag). The case capacity of the super 375s everyone is focused on is just too much for current powders. Neck it up to 416 or 458 though and everything changes.
I want to say 4400 meters
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 31, 2016, 10:11:39 PM
no videos but 2 other members witnessed it. coop2424 and Jonathan_s were there.
Told them I'd only shoot at each 2 times and once I missed one 2 times I'm done.
This was with my 6.5-284
For scale these are standard hi power silhouettes....not sure of exact dimensions but well under moa.
This was also the first shots out of my rifle today... no sighters
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 31, 2016, 10:16:24 PM
Post by: coop2424 on December 31, 2016, 10:17:31 PM
I smacked 3 chicken cut out silhouettes at 988 this afternoon in 6 shots....
no videos but 2 other members witnessed it. coop2424 and Jonathan_s were there.
Told them I'd only shoot at each 2 times and once I missed one 2 times I'm done.
This was with my 6.5-284
For scale these are standard hi power silhouettes....not sure of exact dimensions but well under moa.
This was also the first shots out of my rifle today... no sighters
Was a little upsetting to see the chickens go down but his face made up for it.. If they would of been moa targets it would of been better than 3 in 6 shots since misses were inches/inch from the chickens.
Post by: yorketransport on January 01, 2017, 12:05:20 AM
Assuming that it really happened though, that's good shooting. Did either of you spotters try a couple shots too?
Post by: h20hunter on January 07, 2017, 04:33:36 PM
460 S&W XVR, Iron Sights.
260 gr Fusion factory ammo, Box says 1600fps at the muzzle
Location was Marysville Rifle Range
1-7-17, Witness was Seth Bullock of Titan Firearms and two random people
Range 250 yards. Target was appox 12x12 steel plate
Now...there is a "but" in the entry of this shot. I'll tell the tale. Went out with Seth to shoot my new 308AR build and it shoots lights out, love it. They have steel at 250 and it is almost simple to hit it shot after shot. I had brought my new 460 along so he could touch it off a few times. Before today I've got 8 shots down the pipe. Anyway, we were wrapping up and I made the comment that after I get my scope in I'd like to try to hit steel that far out. He suggested I try without it. Why not? Grabbed gun and the ammo and we got it ready to go. He was behind me, I was shooting from a bench with the run resting on the sandbag. Fired my first round and he said oh man you just missed by inches, shoot again. I put one more in, let fly, and kapow the steel rang out. We both gave a whoop and the two people that saw it were impressed. Heck, I was very impressed! So....was it cold bore? It was my 2nd shot but c'mon....it was only my 10th shot out of the gun ever! Yeah, it was fairly lucky to hit it but I did. Hit it good!
Post by: coop2424 on January 07, 2017, 04:41:57 PM
No video, no hits! :rolleyes:
Assuming that it really happened though, that's good shooting. Did either of you spotters try a couple shots too?
Was just getting drop chart for the new 6.5. Next time out should have my drops to give it a go..
Post by: 7mmfan on January 07, 2017, 04:58:44 PM
I have a cold bore.....kinda cold bore......shot to either enter into the contest or simply brag about.
460 S&W XVR, Iron Sights.
260 gr Fusion factory ammo, Box says 1600fps at the muzzle
Location was Marysville Rifle Range
1-7-17, Witness was Seth Bullock of Titan Firearms and two random people
Range 250 yards. Target was appox 12x12 steel plate
Now...there is a "but" in the entry of this shot. I'll tell the tale. Went out with Seth to shoot my new 308AR build and it shoots lights out, love it. They have steel at 250 and it is almost simple to hit it shot after shot. I had brought my new 460 along so he could touch it off a few times. Before today I've got 8 shots down the pipe. Anyway, we were wrapping up and I made the comment that after I get my scope in I'd like to try to hit steel that far out. He suggested I try without it. Why not? Grabbed gun and the ammo and we got it ready to go. He was behind me, I was shooting from a bench with the run resting on the sandbag. Fired my first round and he said oh man you just missed by inches, shoot again. I put one more in, let fly, and kapow the steel rang out. We both gave a whoop and the two people that saw it were impressed. Heck, I was very impressed! So....was it cold bore? It was my 2nd shot but c'mon....it was only my 10th shot out of the gun ever! Yeah, it was fairly lucky to hit it but I did. Hit it good!
Works for me. Good shootin Tex!
Post by: h20hunter on January 07, 2017, 05:04:42 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on January 07, 2017, 05:07:39 PM
I have a cold bore.....kinda cold bore......shot to either enter into the contest or simply brag about.Non-scoped revolver at 250 - if I even scared what I was shooting at in that situation I'd be happy. Good shot!
460 S&W XVR, Iron Sights.
260 gr Fusion factory ammo, Box says 1600fps at the muzzle
Location was Marysville Rifle Range
1-7-17, Witness was Seth Bullock of Titan Firearms and two random people
Range 250 yards. Target was appox 12x12 steel plate
Post by: 7mmfan on January 07, 2017, 05:08:14 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 07, 2017, 05:15:06 PM
I have a cold bore.....kinda cold bore......shot to either enter into the contest or simply brag about.I'll allow it. :tup:
460 S&W XVR, Iron Sights.
260 gr Fusion factory ammo, Box says 1600fps at the muzzle
Location was Marysville Rifle Range
1-7-17, Witness was Seth Bullock of Titan Firearms and two random people
Range 250 yards. Target was appox 12x12 steel plate
Now...there is a "but" in the entry of this shot. I'll tell the tale. Went out with Seth to shoot my new 308AR build and it shoots lights out, love it. They have steel at 250 and it is almost simple to hit it shot after shot. I had brought my new 460 along so he could touch it off a few times. Before today I've got 8 shots down the pipe. Anyway, we were wrapping up and I made the comment that after I get my scope in I'd like to try to hit steel that far out. He suggested I try without it. Why not? Grabbed gun and the ammo and we got it ready to go. He was behind me, I was shooting from a bench with the run resting on the sandbag. Fired my first round and he said oh man you just missed by inches, shoot again. I put one more in, let fly, and kapow the steel rang out. We both gave a whoop and the two people that saw it were impressed. Heck, I was very impressed! So....was it cold bore? It was my 2nd shot but c'mon....it was only my 10th shot out of the gun ever! Yeah, it was fairly lucky to hit it but I did. Hit it good!
Post by: yorketransport on January 08, 2017, 08:39:31 AM
I have a cold bore.....kinda cold bore......shot to either enter into the contest or simply brag about.
460 S&W XVR, Iron Sights.
260 gr Fusion factory ammo, Box says 1600fps at the muzzle
Location was Marysville Rifle Range
1-7-17, Witness was Seth Bullock of Titan Firearms and two random people
Range 250 yards. Target was appox 12x12 steel plate
Now...there is a "but" in the entry of this shot. I'll tell the tale. Went out with Seth to shoot my new 308AR build and it shoots lights out, love it. They have steel at 250 and it is almost simple to hit it shot after shot. I had brought my new 460 along so he could touch it off a few times. Before today I've got 8 shots down the pipe. Anyway, we were wrapping up and I made the comment that after I get my scope in I'd like to try to hit steel that far out. He suggested I try without it. Why not? Grabbed gun and the ammo and we got it ready to go. He was behind me, I was shooting from a bench with the run resting on the sandbag. Fired my first round and he said oh man you just missed by inches, shoot again. I put one more in, let fly, and kapow the steel rang out. We both gave a whoop and the two people that saw it were impressed. Heck, I was very impressed! So....was it cold bore? It was my 2nd shot but c'mon....it was only my 10th shot out of the gun ever! Yeah, it was fairly lucky to hit it but I did. Hit it good!
I guess we can let that one slide. Now you need to do it consistently! :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on January 08, 2017, 08:45:46 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 08, 2017, 02:23:33 PM
I do not believe i saw anywhere about repetition?right! It's like the guy with the 1/2 moa gun. They had two bullet holes touching one time so by God its legit half minute gun :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on January 08, 2017, 02:27:13 PM
Post by: yorketransport on January 08, 2017, 05:29:08 PM
I do not believe i saw anywhere about repetition?
My game, my rules! :chuckle:
Post by: JJB11B on January 08, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
Post by: huntnnw on January 08, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on January 09, 2017, 06:19:51 AM
Shot Info:
970 yards
4475' elevation
Cant remember the exact temp, pressure, and RH iit was hot that day probably 90 degrees
Gunwerks LR1000- 6.5x284
Nightforce G7 - 5.5-22x50
Gunwerks ammo- 140 VLD @ 3005 fps
Prone off bipod
Post by: h20hunter on January 09, 2017, 07:05:22 AM
Post by: Browndawg on March 02, 2017, 12:30:19 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on March 02, 2017, 04:30:04 PM
Post by: Browndawg on March 02, 2017, 08:19:42 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 12, 2017, 09:15:24 AM
@jackelope
@bknilvr00
Text sent to bkni, pm sent to 7mm, shout out to wonkylope....
Up for a cold bore challenge?
Post by: jackelope on June 12, 2017, 09:19:26 AM
Post by: bknilvr00 on June 12, 2017, 09:22:30 AM
@7mmfanIm in!
@jackelope
@bknilvr00
Text sent to bkni, pm sent to 7mm, shout out to wonkylope....
Up for a cold bore challenge?
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Post by: 7mmfan on June 12, 2017, 12:14:18 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 12, 2017, 12:55:28 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 16, 2017, 08:47:26 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 16, 2017, 08:55:25 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 16, 2017, 09:00:44 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 16, 2017, 09:01:57 AM
Post by: hogslayer on June 16, 2017, 09:24:52 AM
Find a spot as I am wanting to do the same. I can't shoot Sunday morning but I can tomorrow.
Post by: Rainier10 on June 16, 2017, 11:09:56 AM
We are...im scouting location tomorrow am. Pm me a cell and ill update you more this evening. Planning to still shoot Sunday am. 'Lope is out....something about family blah blah I quit paying attention. :chuckle:Google "family man" and he is on page one of the search. :tup:
Of course if you Google "rabbit" anything he comes up on the first page also.
@jackelope
Post by: Timberstalker on June 16, 2017, 11:12:27 AM
Post by: timberghost72 on June 23, 2017, 07:02:07 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 23, 2017, 07:34:33 PM
@timberghost
Post by: h20hunter on June 23, 2017, 07:37:45 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 23, 2017, 07:38:38 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on June 23, 2017, 08:15:40 PM
Post by: jasnt on August 11, 2018, 06:22:24 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on August 11, 2018, 08:26:53 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 11, 2018, 08:41:13 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on August 11, 2018, 10:07:37 PM
Going out in the morning for some cold bore 1000 yard rounds touched off at some fresh painted steel. See how that retumbo pushes those 300 grainers. First shots this morning were 1-2" off at 300 yards cold bore. Retumbo is a lot slower than RL-33 for me but just seems more consistent.
Retumbo is good stuff! Great in the .338 Edge and it shoots very consistent, cooler and spooky accurate in my 30” 7mm WSM.
Post by: Reidus on August 15, 2018, 07:53:42 PM
Going out in the morning for some cold bore 1000 yard rounds touched off at some fresh painted steel. See how that retumbo pushes those 300 grainers. First shots this morning were 1-2" off at 300 yards cold bore. Retumbo is a lot slower than RL-33 for me but just seems more consistent.
Retumbo is good stuff! Great in the .338 Edge and it shoots very consistent, cooler and spooky accurate in my 30” 7mm WSM.
what bullet you shootin in the 7wism?
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
I was just thinking I need to get out and stretch the ol 7mag out a bit.
Yes to that.
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2018, 08:15:40 PM
Post by: cougforester on August 15, 2018, 09:06:13 PM
Anyone that has a long range capable spot in the greater snoho county area by all means shoot me a pm. Would love to find a safe place locally or drivable to get to 1k.
Guess you’ve graduated from Nisqually now :(
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2018, 09:24:41 PM
I bet you got some forester spots up your sleeve!
Post by: 7mmfan on August 18, 2018, 09:27:49 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 18, 2018, 09:32:54 PM
Post by: jasnt on August 21, 2018, 07:35:42 PM
735 yards with the 338/375 ruger. First shot of the evening
Hoping the video works
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Post by: Angry Perch on August 21, 2018, 10:49:27 PM
Nothing spectacular but this is my 2 nd shot from this barrel at rangeThat is SO cool to watch.
735 yards with the 338/375 ruger. First shot of the evening
Hoping the video works
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Post by: fillthefreezer on August 21, 2018, 11:07:48 PM
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Post by: jasnt on August 22, 2018, 05:22:16 AM
recording in slow mo with my iphoneNothing spectacular but this is my 2 nd shot from this barrel at rangeThat is SO cool to watch.
735 yards with the 338/375 ruger. First shot of the evening
Hoping the video works
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Post by: 7mmfan on August 22, 2018, 08:20:44 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 22, 2018, 10:10:32 AM
Seriously just recording in slow mo with your phone? I need to do this.well threw my spotting scope. But yes slow mo with iPhone 7
Post by: 7mmfan on August 22, 2018, 10:20:43 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 22, 2018, 09:13:50 PM
I see a phone scope in my future.im using nova grade phone scope. It will work on every spotter you could possibly have. It’s a bit heavy so a decent tripod is a must. I’m using the smallest vanguard tripod and it’s ok.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 22, 2018, 09:43:43 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on August 22, 2018, 10:12:13 PM
Why the heck am I not seeing anything in that video ? I see the moth flying but no shot. Blind ?
If yoiu're talking about jasnt's video, the "moth" is a bird downrange after the shot. Shot comes from top right corner of the screen.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 22, 2018, 10:50:49 PM
Why the heck am I not seeing anything in that video ? I see the moth flying but no shot. Blind ?
If yoiu're talking about jasnt's video, the "moth" is a bird downrange after the shot. Shot comes from top right corner of the screen.
Ok see it now ! thx.
Post by: Angry Perch on August 23, 2018, 08:19:34 PM
Post by: yorketransport on August 23, 2018, 08:47:01 PM
I'm just amazed that you can see the projectile. Err, I mean bullet!:chuckle: Come on man, get it right!
Post by: jasnt on August 24, 2018, 05:17:06 AM
Post by: jasnt on October 04, 2018, 03:10:30 PM
338/375 ruger
Wind at 7mph from 3 o’clock
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Post by: 7mmfan on October 04, 2018, 05:03:53 PM
Post by: yorketransport on October 07, 2018, 08:06:44 PM
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I'm testing a new load in the 338/375 Striker and this is the first shot after zeroing at 100 yards. I decided to try the 230gr Hornady ELD-x to see if I can gain a couple fps by dropping down a bit in bullet weight. I typically shoot a 250gr bullet at about 2750 fps so I gained 100 fps with this load. I'm also testing out the RWS 8x68s brass with this load, so I'll have to try and work up to the same velocity using 375 Ruger brass to see what the difference in charge weight is between the two cases.
Post by: jasnt on October 07, 2018, 09:17:23 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on October 07, 2018, 09:40:09 PM
Proceeded to practice long range hunting scenario shots out to 400 off shooting sticks, stumps, knees, etc... was great practice. Finished the day with a boiler room shot at 425 off shooting sticks. Felt good. Everything but my shoulder anyway.
Post by: jasnt on October 09, 2018, 06:37:19 PM
Post by: yorketransport on October 09, 2018, 08:07:36 PM
Went to my fav half mile spot today looking for grouse. Only thing I got was a bunch of 6-8” rocks set up to shoot at a later date. Got a good spot picked out to shoot 1700 yards. Looking forward to busting rocks latter this year after notching a tag
I did the same thing yesterday, and actually got a grouse at 225 yards with the 338/375 Striker. I didn't want to ruin it by going for a body shot so I got the great idea to shoot the rocks in front of it, hoping that the rocks would kick up and pepper the bird like buckshot. It actually worked!
(https://i.imgur.com/fnHxvN2.jpg?1)
Post by: jasnt on October 09, 2018, 08:15:05 PM
thats awesome!Went to my fav half mile spot today looking for grouse. Only thing I got was a bunch of 6-8” rocks set up to shoot at a later date. Got a good spot picked out to shoot 1700 yards. Looking forward to busting rocks latter this year after notching a tag
I did the same thing yesterday, and actually got a grouse at 225 yards with the 338/375 Striker. I didn't want to ruin it by going for a body shot so I got the great idea to shoot the rocks in front of it, hoping that the rocks would kick up and pepper the bird like buckshot. It actually worked!
(https://i.imgur.com/fnHxvN2.jpg?1)
Post by: Angry Perch on October 09, 2018, 08:39:40 PM
Went to my fav half mile spot today looking for grouse. Only thing I got was a bunch of 6-8” rocks set up to shoot at a later date. Got a good spot picked out to shoot 1700 yards. Looking forward to busting rocks latter this year after notching a tag
I did the same thing yesterday, and actually got a grouse at 225 yards with the 338/375 Striker. I didn't want to ruin it by going for a body shot so I got the great idea to shoot the rocks in front of it, hoping that the rocks would kick up and pepper the bird like buckshot. It actually worked!
(https://i.imgur.com/fnHxvN2.jpg?1)
All my hunting stories suck now. >:(
Post by: jasnt on January 24, 2019, 03:59:21 PM
Cci mini mags 36gr hp’s
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Post by: Alchase on January 24, 2019, 04:48:38 PM
Went to my fav half mile spot today looking for grouse. Only thing I got was a bunch of 6-8” rocks set up to shoot at a later date. Got a good spot picked out to shoot 1700 yards. Looking forward to busting rocks latter this year after notching a tag
I did the same thing yesterday, and actually got a grouse at 225 yards with the 338/375 Striker. I didn't want to ruin it by going for a body shot so I got the great idea to shoot the rocks in front of it, hoping that the rocks would kick up and pepper the bird like buckshot. It actually worked!
(https://i.imgur.com/fnHxvN2.jpg?1)
Nice,
I shoot them with my 300WM all the time. Just put it next to their head the shock will stun them. And if you are real good, you just take the head off. They do get a bit messy if you underestimate your range though.
:chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on February 01, 2019, 05:04:11 PM
Post by: N7XW on February 01, 2019, 05:10:43 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 01, 2019, 05:24:06 PM
I found out how expensive it was when I was shooting hundreds of rounds a month. To mitigate that somewhat, I've moved to shooting 22LR more. Obviously not the same but the same marksmanship skills apply. Plus it's a ton of fun trying to shoot steel plates at stupid long distances for the 22. You just have to listen reallyyyyy close for the ding.i too have been shooting a lot of 22 this winter. I’m ready to go back to work