Took my Thompson to the range today!! - The Firearms Forum

BlueTic · 03-27-2004, 10:31 PM

Finally getting better -
50 grn V-Max, 100 yrd 5 shot group, 18" barrel with 2x Nikon

BlueTic · 03-27-2004, 10:32 PM

dang picture thingy

BlueTic · 03-27-2004, 10:33 PM

Had to shim for the harris bipod

SouthernMoss · 03-27-2004, 10:40 PM

Good shootin', Blue Tic!

Remington597 · 03-27-2004, 10:41 PM

That gun is a thing of beauty, the shooting is not too shaby either. Thanks for sharing it.

Remington597 · 03-27-2004, 10:43 PM

At what elevation did you position the bipod when you shot that group?

BlueTic · 03-27-2004, 10:48 PM

The bipod is a little long - I wanted the 9-13" shorty, but my cousin had this one 12-20". It was sitting at 12" off the bench, which was not bad for me, but my boy had to set a piece of wood on the chair to fire it

He liked it though, once he got the hang of it...

Remington597 · 03-27-2004, 10:58 PM

I like the 9-13 myself also. I am 5'10 in height, but have relatively short arms for a man my height, so it becomes even more important.
Again, that is one gorgeous Thompson.!!!!

Remington597 · 03-27-2004, 10:59 PM

Also, if you love Thompsons, this month's Rifleman magazine has a great article on early Thompsons. Enjoy it.

glocknut · 03-28-2004, 01:07 AM

What caliber Bluetic ?

mike

BlueTic · 03-28-2004, 08:39 AM

.223 - I was using Blackhills 50 grn V-Max moly coated. I haven't reloaded for .223 (yet) it is sooooo plentifull

Remington597 · 03-28-2004, 01:54 PM

Tell me more about the ammo. Do you have pictures of it.?

thanks
Brian

Crpdeth · 03-28-2004, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Remington597
Also, if you love Thompsons, this month's Rifleman magazine has a great article on early Thompsons. Enjoy it.

Shame on me, I haven't even read it yet, think I'll go curl up with it in a bit.

Remington597 · 03-28-2004, 02:09 PM

Let us know how you like it.

BlueTic · 03-29-2004, 08:18 PM

Bad pic -

Remington597 · 03-29-2004, 10:21 PM

Actually its a very nice photograph.

glocknut · 03-30-2004, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlueTic
Bad pic -

Thats different lookin ammo?

What'd you say it was "moly" coated?
That a lube or something? Or just a type material...?

mike

glocknut · 03-30-2004, 03:00 AM

I don't recognize the brand either....?
Blue box.....

mike

BlueTic · 03-30-2004, 07:33 PM

BlackHills ammo - the moly coating is a dry lube, it is supposed to give a little higher velocities and keep your barrel cooler due to less friction....

Remington597 · 03-30-2004, 09:42 PM

I've heard of Blackhills, everything I've heard is excellent and positive. I'll have to try it.

03-27-2004, 10:31 PM	#1
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	Took my Thompson to the range today!! Finally getting better - 50 grn V-Max, 100 yrd 5 shot group, 18" barrel with 2x Nikon __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country! -->

03-27-2004, 10:32 PM	#2
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	dang picture thingy Attached Images __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

03-27-2004, 10:33 PM	#3
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	Had to shim for the harris bipod Attached Images __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

03-27-2004, 10:40 PM	#4
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Good shootin', Blue Tic! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

03-27-2004, 10:48 PM	#7
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	The bipod is a little long - I wanted the 9-13" shorty, but my cousin had this one 12-20". It was sitting at 12" off the bench, which was not bad for me, but my boy had to set a piece of wood on the chair to fire it He liked it though, once he got the hang of it... __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

03-27-2004, 10:41 PM	#5
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	That gun is a thing of beauty, the shooting is not too shaby either. Thanks for sharing it.

03-27-2004, 10:43 PM	#6
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	At what elevation did you position the bipod when you shot that group?

03-27-2004, 10:58 PM	#8
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	I like the 9-13 myself also. I am 5'10 in height, but have relatively short arms for a man my height, so it becomes even more important. Again, that is one gorgeous Thompson.!!!!

03-27-2004, 10:59 PM	#9
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Also, if you love Thompsons, this month's Rifleman magazine has a great article on early Thompsons. Enjoy it.

03-28-2004, 01:07 AM	#10
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	What caliber Bluetic ? mike __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-28-2004, 08:39 AM	#11
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	.223 - I was using Blackhills 50 grn V-Max moly coated. I haven't reloaded for .223 (yet) it is sooooo plentifull __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

03-28-2004, 01:54 PM	#12
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Tell me more about the ammo. Do you have pictures of it.? thanks Brian

03-28-2004, 02:09 PM	#14
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Let us know how you like it.

03-29-2004, 08:18 PM	#15
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	Bad pic - Attached Images __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

03-29-2004, 10:21 PM	#16
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Actually its a very nice photograph.

03-30-2004, 03:00 AM	#18
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	I don't recognize the brand either....? Blue box..... mike __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-30-2004, 07:33 PM	#19
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	BlackHills ammo - the moly coating is a dry lube, it is supposed to give a little higher velocities and keep your barrel cooler due to less friction.... __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

03-30-2004, 09:42 PM	#20
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	I've heard of Blackhills, everything I've heard is excellent and positive. I'll have to try it.