NightStalker Posted May 6, 2023 Report Posted May 6, 2023 Took my AR308 to the range and met some family there. We took them out to 700 yards with know issues except carrying all the gear to the line, I find I need a cart. I wasn’t sure mine would be sighted right since I had removed the scope and replace it after some work to it, but was hitting steel at 200 within a couple rounds. Then took it out 300,400,500,700. The more I shoot it the more I’m impressed. Great way to start a weekend.
Cunuckgaucho Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 A lot drier and sunnier than my weekend, looks like a fun day out
MtnMike Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 14 hours ago, NightStalker said: I find I need a cart. That's where I'm at now. Planning to take 4 guns (2 AR308s, TC muzzle loader & a 10/22) up to the lake next weekend to sight in after putting new or different optics on each. Lots of associated gear to set up a temporary range. Hell, it's going to be challenge to find cases to transport just the guns with the optics in the truck. Got one nice Pelican hard case custom fitted for one of the 308s, and one nice soft case that'll fit anything. Think there are a couple Flambeau & Plano hard cases up in the attic that'll do just fine. Folding table. Duck blind seat. Shooting sled. Good binoculars. Targets. And need to make a target stand that'll stand up to the 308s and .50. This is adding up to a lot of poop to pack for a relaxing weekend ... luxury problem for sure.
Magwa Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 It is a shooting weekend for sure the Boomer shoot is going on this weekend Fri,Sat. and Sunday (dynamite shoot) and the gong shoot is going on this is the final weekend championship shoot I was in fourth till yesterday fell down the board a bit (wind) but I have a chance to win yet the championship shoot weekend you can shoot both days but can only choose one of them for score so I got to get busy today.....
Sisco Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Magwa said: It is a shooting weekend for sure the Boomer shoot is going on this weekend Fri,Sat. and Sunday (dynamite shoot) and the gong shoot is going on this is the final weekend championship shoot I was in fourth till yesterday fell down the board a bit (wind) but I have a chance to win yet the championship shoot weekend you can shoot both days but can only choose one of them for score so I got to get busy today..... Good luck. Know you will do well.
NightStalker Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Posted May 7, 2023 15 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Looks like the BLM Range out near Lake Pleasant. Yep that’s where we were. I shot my first 47/70, belong to my brother. Heck of a gun “I WANT ONE” lol. I didn’t want to run him out of ammo with it but it hit everything I shot at. Good family fun.
98Z5V Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 Nope, let's get it back on track, man - I love me some 45-70s, and mine is a thumper. Now you need one.
NightStalker Posted May 8, 2023 Author Report Posted May 8, 2023 That round is like artillery and just lobs it in. I can see one in my future just not sure which maker.
98Z5V Posted May 9, 2023 Report Posted May 9, 2023 Mine is the Marlin 1895 GBL, the 18" barrel and big loop. I love the thing. Tossed on an XS sight rail, and a red dot, and it's perfect for me.
NightStalker Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Posted May 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: Mine is the Marlin 1895 GBL, the 18" barrel and big loop. I love the thing. Tossed on an XS sight rail, and a red dot, and it's perfect for me. That what my brother has in SS, it’s def a shooter.
sagebrush Posted May 9, 2023 Report Posted May 9, 2023 killed an elk one year with my old trapdoor 45/70
DNP Posted May 9, 2023 Report Posted May 9, 2023 9 hours ago, NightStalker said: That what my brother has in SS, it’s def a shooter. That’s the one I have. It’s my favorite gun to shoot, by far. Get the Hornady Leverlution 325 FX rounds for it. They’re screamers at 2100or 2300 fps…can’t remember…but faster than most rounds for that caliber.
NightStalker Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Posted May 9, 2023 That’s what he was shooting the lever evolution. It definitely will ring a still target even at 500 yrds
DNP Posted May 9, 2023 Report Posted May 9, 2023 I’m still running the ghost rings. Don’t think I’ve hit better than 200 out. 500 is a hell of a shot. I keep that thing loaded for home protection. A message to intruders: Go ahead…wear plates.
NightStalker Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Posted May 9, 2023 He’s got a SS shot gun scope on it. Works great
NightStalker Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Posted May 9, 2023 Ive got a sweet win mod 94 trapper in 44 mag I keep handy. It’s rated for bear it says and not as offensive as my black rifles.
DNP Posted May 9, 2023 Report Posted May 9, 2023 I thought the AR15 might offend the intruder, officer…so I used the 45/70 instead.
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