98Z5V Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Got out yesterday, and took a buddy that hasn't been shooting in 2 years - he was due. Long story short, he moved to Hawaii and ended up moving back. Didn't take his hardware with him, over the hassles of it. So, we took Win Mags each, his 5.56, my Grendel, and my 700 AAC SD gun. Had Kim and her Mini-Me clone with us (Bug). Bug was on the Crickett Precision 22, and having a blast on a steel gong at 25 yards. We had one more small gong at 100, with zero-confirmation targets. Steel IPSC target at 500, and another one at 830 yards. Overall, it was a bad day for Win Mags and the Grendel. Confirmed their zeros at the 100, but the drop-dope I had with me was setup for 200-yard zero - so the data for mils and MOA dop at the 100 increments afterwards wasn't on. We were close, but we weren't on it. Disappointing. Out came the 700 AAC SD, though, and saved the day. We had some weird wind through the range distance, anywhere from nothing to 8-ish miles an hour, from our right (mostly). Once I got the hold on the wind at 500, that sucker was a victim. See below: Once we went out to retrieve the targets, I was surprised to see one Win Mag hit, one .308 hit, and one Grendel hit on the 830 target. I knew I smacked it good with the Win Mag, and it moved, but I didn't see it moving from the other 2 hits. It's a heavy bastard. Here's a composite pic that shows all the targets out there: In this one, it's only the 100 and 830. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Way to go and have some good ol fun 98 ! What kind of temps did yall have? our weather has been crappy ... Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 It was 80-ish out there. Kinda warm for this time of year. I think I got sunburnt a little. Shepp would have burned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) This is The Bug. She was ripping up that Crickett something fierce. She ended up bored with the 25, and was smacking the gong at 100 after she learned her hold. She ended up shooting prone. Kinda. Squat, maybe. I don't know what she was doing, but she was making hits... ^^^ She was on Momma's 5.56 at the end of it, and grinning like a miniature fool! Edited February 13, 2018 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 This is me and my buddy, up on the 10-foot berm. Overlooked all that scrub down there, so it wasn't in the way. We bored some holes in the earth all around that 830, and were damn close. Just couldn't get them right on the money. I'll have the scope dope straight next time out, that's for damn sure. Crunching numbers on the calculator, turning my mil drops into MOA for his scope: Settling in a little while he was sighting up. Going after it, position set. Must stay properly hydrated in the harsh desert environment... I was all around that 830, and got serious about it. One of these was just holding a mildot offset in the reticle, after getting close, and I smacked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) good times had by all! ? im thinking the bug needs a shorter rest? the 98 straight shooter should fix that. for the cricket seems to be gtg for the ar! Edited February 13, 2018 by sketch good shits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I told the little punk to roll that block and get the rifle lower, but she insisted on shooting from the bipod - because it has a bipod... . She's getting good at making hits, so I'll leave her to it for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 There's nothing like taking your children out to the range! Looks like a great day was had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 7 hours ago, 98Z5V said: She ended up shooting prone. Kinda. Squat, maybe. I don't know what she was doing, but she was making hits... Great fun when you can shoot with family! I find that's what counts with the kids, making hits equals having fun making for the desire to do it again! I try to teach them proper form but don't get anal on it, I figure some day they may just try some of my tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 What a great day, happy for you brother. making memories , that's what it's all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 You know I have to ask...what's that right leg doin..is that the modified prone..Ariza style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, unforgiven said: You know I have to ask...what's that right leg doin..is that the modified prone..Ariza style? Get the leg out (knee out, really) on the firing shoulder side. Take pressure off the abdomen and solar plexis. That way, your breathing doesn't have as much of an effect on the rifle. If you're laying flat on your stomach, your breathing affects your sights directly. If you get that knee out there, you're kinds forcing your torso up on your side - breathing still affects your sights, but indirectly, and much less. Rifle in right shoulder, right knee out, body rolled up on left side - support side has more contact with the ground. More support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I never thought of that or have I seen that position in use. I learn something everyday here. I can't wait to try that once the ground thaws a little. thanks brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, unforgiven said: I never thought of that or have I seen that position in use. I learn something everyday here. I can't wait to try that once the ground thaws a little. thanks brother. Come to the Fall Shoot and you'll get loads of 1-on-1 info like that, and get to implement it real-time with an expert on the subject matter. I've learned a metric ton of stuff on the shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 There is no doubt I could learn a lot from you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 15 hours ago, 98Z5V said: It was 80-ish out there. Kinda warm for this time of year. I think I got sunburnt a little. Shepp would have burned up. Next time I come down I gotta even out my lines my ass is alil to white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 3 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Get the leg out (knee out, really) on the firing shoulder side. Take pressure off the abdomen and solar plexis. That way, your breathing doesn't have as much of an effect on the rifle. If you're laying flat on your stomach, your breathing affects your sights directly. If you get that knee out there, you're kinds forcing your torso up on your side - breathing still affects your sights, but indirectly, and much less. Rifle in right shoulder, right knee out, body rolled up on left side - support side has more contact with the ground. More support. I am going to remember that trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 11:41 AM, unforgiven said: I never thought of that or have I seen that position in use. I learn something everyday here. I can't wait to try that once the ground thaws a little. thanks brother. Hey Brother, see these little guys below? Look at that one at the bottom of the group... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I had those guys. Any other prone position I saw was legs apart feet flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 800m? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Cali_Ed said: 800m? ALMOST!.... IT WAS ALMOST 800M!!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 10:40 PM, unforgiven said: I had those guys. Any other prone position I saw was legs apart feet flat. That is the drop and fire and prepare to crawl prone position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Sure is mrmack, that was a simpler time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 14 hours ago, 98Z5V said: ALMOST!.... IT WAS ALMOST 800M!!!... Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 5:35 AM, mineralman55 said: There's nothing like taking your children out to the range! Looks like a great day was had by all. That is right, mine even followed me back home! Should have taken them to the zoo....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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