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Target Shooting Matches, Discussion & Events => The Long Range Club => Topic started by: rsterne on May 31, 2017, 08:26:17 PM

Title: Request for Upgrade
Post by: rsterne on May 31, 2017, 08:26:17 PM

While I was shooting for the 2nd 2017 Match today, I had one target with a better score and another with a smaller group.... Here is the target with the smaller group, which should qualify me for an upgrade to Expert....

(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo221/rsterne/Targets/May%2031%2025%20cal003_zpsrdgdt6p1.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/user/rsterne/media/Targets/May%2031%2025%20cal003_zpsrdgdt6p1.jpg.html)

Here is a photo of my range....

(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo221/rsterne/Targets/100%20yd_zpskffzsoak.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/user/rsterne/media/Targets/100%20yd_zpskffzsoak.jpg.html)

and here is my shooting bench and setup....

(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo221/rsterne/Targets/Bench_zpsqzjvyqln.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/user/rsterne/media/Targets/Bench_zpsqzjvyqln.jpg.html)

I am using my Vanguard Steady-Aim rest, which I have modified by lowering the legs and removing the rear leather stock cradle so that I can place the butt against my shoulder.... The front of the rifle sits in a V-shaped bag, held down with a Velcro strap, but not clamped to it.... At the rear I use a shot-filled bag sitting on the rest to support the weight of the stock.... I have added a swivel mount on the left side for my 20-60 x 60 Cheapo spotting scope.... It makes for a nice, compact, self-contained unit that is reasonably steady to shoot from....

Here is the target with a ruler overlaid to show the 4" bull, and another photo showing the group size....

(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo221/rsterne/Targets/May%2031%2025%20cal002_zpssh9hmikw.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/user/rsterne/media/Targets/May%2031%2025%20cal002_zpssh9hmikw.jpg.html)

(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo221/rsterne/Targets/May%2031%2025%20cal001_zpstg4br9aj.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/user/rsterne/media/Targets/May%2031%2025%20cal001_zpstg4br9aj.jpg.html)

I am pleased with the combination of power and accuracy of this rifle.... It really smacks Varmints spitting out the JSB Heavies at 70 FPE....

Bob

Title: Re: Request for Upgrade
Post by: marty2 on May 31, 2017, 09:28:36 PM

Congrats Expert Bob. I moved you up.

Title: Re: Request for Upgrade
Post by: rsterne on May 31, 2017, 11:41:58 PM

Thanks, Marty, much appreciated....

Bob

Title: Re: Request for Upgrade
Post by: pcp_Dave on June 01, 2017, 01:54:56 PM

Congrats Bob......

Title: Re: Request for Upgrade
Post by: jhm757 on June 02, 2017, 01:02:58 PM

Nice Shootin Expert Bob!!!

Congratulations on the upgrade!

Jim - jhm757

Title: Re: Request for Upgrade
Post by: Deckard1973 on June 02, 2017, 04:13:47 PM

Good shooting Bob!

Title: Re: Request for Upgrade
Post by: Tims229 on June 02, 2017, 07:10:46 PM

Great shooting Bob