shooting in the rain - Page 2

DonR101395 · August 31, 2006, 08:46 PM

All the time, the only thing that stops me is lightning.
If it ain't raining we ain't training.

Big Mac · September 1, 2006, 02:34 AM

When I was in Basic there was a storm that was predicted to come that day. So the DSes got us into the cattle buses and hauled us to the range to train in the rain and other nasty weather. Like the other posters have said, war doesn't wait for weather. In fact rain is good, to me at least. It keeps you cool, it makes it harder for the enemy to notice your movement (though this is a two-way street) and the rain is relaxing to me.

odessastraight · September 1, 2006, 07:11 AM

Being a guy I like playing in the rain and mud as much as anyone else (OK, lots of gals like that stuff, too), but it's just not a good thing for your fine weapons. It mostly depends on what I'll be shooting. I wouldn't think of intentionally getting my glass bedded, National Match M1A drenched, but have shot matches in the rain with my M1 Garand because it can be easily field stripped and cleaned. Same with a 1911 pistol, but I'd hate to soak one of my fine Colt or S&W revolvers.

TexasCop · September 1, 2006, 08:25 AM

Yes, just like I shoot on 110 degree days in the summertime

August 31, 2006, 08:46 PM	#26
DonR101395 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2005 Location: NWFL Posts: 3,031	All the time, the only thing that stops me is lightning. If it ain't raining we ain't training.

September 1, 2006, 02:34 AM	#27
Big Mac Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2006 Posts: 196	When I was in Basic there was a storm that was predicted to come that day. So the DSes got us into the cattle buses and hauled us to the range to train in the rain and other nasty weather. Like the other posters have said, war doesn't wait for weather. In fact rain is good, to me at least. It keeps you cool, it makes it harder for the enemy to notice your movement (though this is a two-way street) and the rain is relaxing to me.

September 1, 2006, 07:11 AM	#28
odessastraight Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Posts: 199	Being a guy I like playing in the rain and mud as much as anyone else (OK, lots of gals like that stuff, too), but it's just not a good thing for your fine weapons. It mostly depends on what I'll be shooting. I wouldn't think of intentionally getting my glass bedded, National Match M1A drenched, but have shot matches in the rain with my M1 Garand because it can be easily field stripped and cleaned. Same with a 1911 pistol, but I'd hate to soak one of my fine Colt or S&W revolvers.

September 1, 2006, 08:25 AM	#29
TexasCop Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2006 Posts: 396	Yes, just like I shoot on 110 degree days in the summertime