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February 28, 2017, 05:28 PM | #1 |
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Today's Range results, sight in.
These are the the last 5 shots of the day after I spent a good while adjusting the iron sights on other targets. The sights were way off.
The two shots that are the farthest out are the first and last shots I took. The first I pulled the trigger too soon and the last, the range master made his "One more minute announcement and I hurried. This is the first time I was able to fire my rifle without having to learn how to make it fire, I could just focus on the targets and sights. I'm not sure what to think. I am wondering if these groups should be more 75-100 yard groups instead of 50 yards at bench rest. Is more sight adjustment needed or more practice or both? 50 Yards 50. CVA Frontier Patched round ball 85 grain shot load FFFG American Pioneer |
February 28, 2017, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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probably a little to the right.
Not a bad start for any new rifle. Did you recover any patches to inspect for holes in the patches? Also, what thickness of patch did you use?
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February 28, 2017, 06:30 PM | #3 | |
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I didn't know to recover the shot patches for inspection. I will definitely do that next time. I punched rear sight to the left a good ways cause it was hitting to the right. I probably went a little too far. |
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February 28, 2017, 10:47 PM | #4 |
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Wish I could go shoot BP on a Tuesday! Only decent outdoor range around here is open on the weekend... every other weekend! Nice groups.
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February 28, 2017, 11:51 PM | #5 | |
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March 4, 2017, 06:37 AM | #7 |
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I have that book and will say it is worth every penny even at full retail price. It contains a wealth of information
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March 4, 2017, 11:08 PM | #8 |
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With open sights, changing light conditions can move your point of impact. Just be aware of this when shooting on a partly cloudy day. Serious target shooters often hold their fire if a cloud shades the shooting area. They pay just as much attention to wind downrange. A mild cross wind can drift a roundball an amazing amount of distance at 100 yards.
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March 5, 2017, 12:53 AM | #9 |
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The thin commercial patches are not reliable fire walls. Try using a .015" Cotton drill from Walmart. I use the Hoppe's Black Powder patch lube. You groups will improve. I would not move the sights until I tried a tight weave patch.
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March 7, 2017, 11:33 AM | #12 |
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They look all dried out, you can relube them with bore butter
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April 9, 2017, 12:28 AM | #13 | |
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That cotton drill already comes cut? What section is it in? |
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