Madhouse

I went shooting Friday after work, took my Sig 522 and ran 150 rounds through it. Shot the LR-308 today. Tomorrow is pistols day. <thumbsup> <thumbsup>

We have a local Houston distributor for HSM. I've bought .45 ACP and my buddy bought .45 LC and .308 from him.

Glad to hear she appreciated it!! <thumbsup>

I forgot to mention ammo!! :-[ I had 4 boxes of American Eagle 150gr soft points that I bought from a friend for $10/box. I ran through those 80 rounds at 100 yards. Then I went trough 3 boxes of PRVI Partizan 168gr, mostly at 200 yards. Once I saw what my buddy was grouping at 300 yards with his HSM stuff, I think I'm going to get some of that!

Well, I finally got this monster out for a test drive. What a blast, I love it. I went out with my buddy who also has an LR-308 (2 identical ones, actually, one never fired). I started out at 100 yards, just to get a zero. First shot was high and right, but on paper. <thumbsup> I made a few adjustments and worked it down to a pretty solid zero. I stuck some 5.5" shoot-n-see's on the paper target and was grouping pretty well so I moved over to the 200 yard range. My buddy went to 300 yards when I went to 200, he's a really good shot - he had a 3-shot group of HSM ammo inside 2". I was shooting off the bi-pod, no rear bag, so my 200 yards groups used almost all of the 5.5" stick-on targets, and I had some strays too. Next time I go out to 200 I will use 2 bags and go for some tight groups. Then I'll shoot 300 yards and qualify for the long ranges. All you need is a five-shot group inside the 10-ring on a 300-yard target, I think it's 6". So, for review... Man, the trigger is not great. It's exactly as I expected, but felt real dry and crumbly, and is probably 5+ lbs. It is what should be on an AR-10 but I really think with a Gisselle or Timney the rifle would perform way better. Both my factory mags and P-Mags functioned perfectly, no feed issues. I put 80 rounds through it, ran the bore snake through it 3 times, then put another 62 rounds through it. (my shoulder is going to feel that on Monday!) The scope is awesome, just like I was told it would be. Even when the sun came out full force and the mirage got bad I still had a clear picture. It's a very nice piece of glass for $250. Suffice it to say, this is a keeper and I can't wait to get it out again. Attached is a pic of 2 of my 200-yard sets.

Guess where I'm headed this morning, win a free range report! <lmao> <laughs>

Sweet!!!!

Yeah, I just use those long narrow pockets on the front side.

Maybe we need to list an acronym glossary.

LOL! If the weather cooperates, this weekend is the weekend.

I'm jealous that you go to shoot yours! I've had mine since 01/05 and haven't taken it to the range yet. :P

Dang man, that looked like real trauma to your shoulder! :o 8)

Matt, was this prone off the bi-pod, or were you on rests? What ammo did you run through it?

Damn Drew, you're going to make me start missing New England! ;D

GE is our vendor, right there on Broadmoor.

Always work, but we mix some pleasure into every trip. ;D We have a division office down near Metcalf and 110th, and our major software vendor is over in Mission around Metcalf and Shawnee Mission.

Welcome aboard! I spend a lot of time in KC, usually in Overland Park, or Mission. We almost always use hotels on the plaza though. :)

welcome taj!

Welcome aboard!

Botach Defense has a variety of kits here, ranging from under $10 to $300. Adventure Medical Kits has many variations online here, and sell items (such as quik-clot) individually as well. Zee Medical is one of the biggest first-aid companies (our company uses them) and they have kits here that fit about any need. As for info, see this site for some very comprehensive information on kits.

Awesome Matt!

Man, that language just never stuck in my brain. I also did MDL (Microstation Development Language), which is C-based, but never went very far with it. I'll stick with VB, the simple step-child of programming. ;D

This has (coincidentally) been a topic of discussion within the instructor ranks at my self-defense school lately. Some of the real basic things are 4x4 gauze pads, tape, gloves, etc. These can be found in the basic kits available anywhere, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.. Some extra things I carry in my truck kit are an isreali bandage (like an ace wrap with built-in gauze pads for a through-and-through gunshot, etc), either a SWAT or a CAT tourniquet, a good pair of scissors, quick-clot, etc. Quick-clot has become way more available recently, and it is good stuff to have handy.

I use BreakFree CLP almost exclusively. I "liberated" some one-ended q-tips from the first-aid station at the office. I use the cotton end where I can, and the wood end with a cleaning patch in tight spots. For the bore, I use BoreSnakes - got one in every caliber I own.

I use these Shooters Ridge bi-pods from MidwayUSA. Nice quality, sturdy construction, very decent price.