Range Report

The_Rifleman · 04-18-2010, 11:46 PM

Good thing I was sidetracked yesterday with the AR15 people calling me a liar; because yesterday I had missed by an inch, today I hit!

I came to the conclusion I hadn't written down my settings the last time I got my absolute zero at 400 yards; because the setting I had recorded were 4 inches low and I had no lateral settings at all, (which should have been my first clue.)

But I have them written down now and all is back to normal in my, (400 yard,) world.

Howa 1500 30-06, 3" Target, 400 Yards, HIT

I am really liking this powder, I've only had one flier since the change and it was only about 3 inches off at 400 yards... Which could have been my fault.

Howa 1500 30-06
Nikko Stirling Diamond scope, (came with)
Burris Signature Zee rings
Hornady 190gr SPBT
IMR 4831
Primer: CCI 200
Case, Winchester

Suicide*Ride · 04-19-2010, 01:24 AM

I've made cold bore shots w/ a 7.5" 44mag revolver that those guys @ AR-15.com would've had to see to believe.

Don't sweat the small stuff Rifleman..... if you know you made the shot & can do it when it counts......

S*R

The_Rifleman · 04-19-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicide*Ride

Don't sweat the small stuff Rifleman.....

It just gets my goat when people call me a liar from afar; thinking they are safe in the comfort of their precious circle-jerk. At least they should have had the guts to take their issues with the shot to me.

And it especially got my goat when that post was the first search result on Google for my shot, I could not let those comments stand unchallenged.

woolleyworm · 04-19-2010, 04:30 AM

I like this quote off the ar15 board "If you don't think some one can get lucky with a lever gun, Then you would NEVER believe what they were accomplishing in the 1800's with black powder metallic cartridges."

Think they're a little tight in the britches; Ya made a nice shot and congrats are in order, thanks for sharing it. I see no reason whatsoever to try to discredit the shot, other than jealousy !!

Was a little luck involved...... yes, but you have to have a great deal of skill and testing coupled with that wee bit of luck in order to hit a single shot deadcenter like that with a 30-30 at 550. Like I say with my pool shots, if I make it, it's skill, if I miss it, it's just bad luck.

zfk55 · 04-19-2010, 07:45 AM

You know what you did, Rifleman. ARFcom is a tough audience. Even tougher is Snipershide. Try posting about a SH not-approved rifle and long shots there.
These different specialty boards have their cliques and if you haven't done the appropriate bowing and scraping first you're going to be doubted, ridiculed and slammed despite your best efforts.
On one board if you don't have a split-camera setup you're going to be accused of all kinds of chicanery.
Great shot, and if your world is 400 yards then who's to doubt you?

JLA · 04-19-2010, 02:12 PM

I wouldnt sweat those guys. They are the very definition of internet commandos. Great shootn rifleman, as always

The_Rifleman · 04-19-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zfk55

Try posting about a SH not-approved rifle and long shots there.

I didn't post it, I stumbled upon it while searching for that shot on google. I never seen the site until 2 days ago, and now they are sorry I did.

And thanks everyone!

Zane71464 · 04-20-2010, 03:31 AM

Hey Rifleman, that was a heck of a shot in anyones book!
Keep up the great shooting! And thanks for posting them here, I know I look forward to "now what in the heck is he gonna pull off this time?" And then you do it!

04-18-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	Range Report Good thing I was sidetracked yesterday with the AR15 people calling me a liar; because yesterday I had missed by an inch, today I hit! I came to the conclusion I hadn't written down my settings the last time I got my absolute zero at 400 yards; because the setting I had recorded were 4 inches low and I had no lateral settings at all, (which should have been my first clue.) But I have them written down now and all is back to normal in my, (400 yard,) world. Howa 1500 30-06, 3" Target, 400 Yards, HIT I am really liking this powder, I've only had one flier since the change and it was only about 3 inches off at 400 yards... Which could have been my fault. Howa 1500 30-06 Nikko Stirling Diamond scope, (came with) Burris Signature Zee rings Hornady 190gr SPBT IMR 4831 Primer: CCI 200 Case, Winchester __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said. -->

04-19-2010, 01:24 AM	#2
Suicide*Ride Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 1,340	Re: Range Report I've made cold bore shots w/ a 7.5" 44mag revolver that those guys @ AR-15.com would've had to see to believe. Don't sweat the small stuff Rifleman..... if *you* know you made the shot & can do it when it counts...... SR __________________ "The price of FREEDOM can be seen here"* ******(the sign outside every VA hospital)****** In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. When something is trying to eat you, it is hard to get off a good shot! "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Twain

04-19-2010, 04:30 AM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,882	Re: Range Report I like this quote off the ar15 board "If you don't think some one can get lucky with a lever gun, Then you would NEVER believe what they were accomplishing in the 1800's with black powder metallic cartridges." Think they're a little tight in the britches; Ya made a nice shot and congrats are in order, thanks for sharing it. I see no reason whatsoever to try to discredit the shot, other than jealousy !! Was a little luck involved...... yes, but you have to have a great deal of skill and testing coupled with that wee bit of luck in order to hit a single shot deadcenter like that with a 30-30 at 550. Like I say with my pool shots, if I make it, it's skill, if I miss it, it's just bad luck. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

04-19-2010, 07:45 AM	#5
zfk55 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lost Prairie Montana Posts: 237	Re: Range Report You know what you did, Rifleman. ARFcom is a tough audience. Even tougher is Snipershide. Try posting about a SH not-approved rifle and long shots there. These different specialty boards have their cliques and if you haven't done the appropriate bowing and scraping first you're going to be doubted, ridiculed and slammed despite your best efforts. On one board if you don't have a split-camera setup you're going to be accused of all kinds of chicanery. Great shot, and if your world is 400 yards then who's to doubt you? __________________ Latigo A Montanan and an actual American with a real American Birth Certificate.

04-19-2010, 02:12 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: Range Report I wouldnt sweat those guys. They are the very definition of internet commandos. Great shootn rifleman, as always __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-20-2010, 03:31 AM	#8
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Range Report Hey Rifleman, that was a heck of a shot in anyones book! Keep up the great shooting! And thanks for posting them here, I know I look forward to "now what in the heck is he gonna pull off this time?" And then you do it! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!