204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Well I went out just before dark and shot my target. It was harder than I expected, especially since it was too dark to see where I was hitting. The sighter and tiebreakers were easy to see but the dog was impossible. To make matters worse, I used the wrong bolt in my rifle and got a hang fire on the last shot. Just as I decided to move off the target to check it out, it went off. It didn't kill me too bad but I didn't know till I got down there. I expected to find a 2" group but it wasn't terrible, considering. Thanks for putting it together WrzWaldo.
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Just back from shooting my target.First tried about 5 weeks ago,but as seen on the sighter target,the berger load i tried went all over the place.Dont know why!It was real good when i tried it before.
Still went back to my 32g V-MAX over BL-C(2),fox shooting load and tried again today.Was hoping to shoot prone(not having a bench),but as it was so wet i shot it off this old water tank,that i sometimes use.Still hit the praire dog 15 out of 15 so i suppose it could have been worse.Anyway will send the target off tomorrow so everyone can have a laugh,and many thanks to WrzWaldo for putting all this together,and giving people the opportunity to try something diffrent.
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Still went back to my 32g V-MAX over BL-C(2),fox shooting load and tried again today.Was hoping to shoot prone(not having a bench),but as it was so wet i shot it off this old water tank,that i sometimes use.Still hit the praire dog 15 out of 15 so i suppose it could have been worse.Anyway will send the target off tomorrow so everyone can have a laugh,and many thanks to WrzWaldo for putting all this together,and giving people the opportunity to try something diffrent.
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
I finally shot my PD targets this evening. I wanted to shoot tomorrow, but the predicted 30mph winds changed my plans. I wish I would have packed my spotting scope. Even with my 35 power Leupold I couldn't see my shots at 200.Only the noggin shots were slightly visible. I wasn't liking that one bit, and it was killing me not knowing.Others were at the range so walking up after every shot wasn't possible."THAT" was the hardest part!!! I guess you could say I kinda stunk it up also. I did however shoot one tiny group to redeem myself a little. Can't wait to see what's next. A rematch on Skippy would be nice, as he has me a little peeved tonight. Good show Kevin!! I'll be mailing them in the morning.
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
i got my targets shot today
i think i need a new scope
with my burris blackdiamond i was having problems seeing my group on the brown and its getting a lot darker at all backgrounds
will get them in the mail tomorrow
i think i need a new scope
with my burris blackdiamond i was having problems seeing my group on the brown and its getting a lot darker at all backgrounds
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will get them in the mail tomorrow
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Well I could probably come up with a million excuses as to why I shot so badly at my P-Dog target but I wont blame my rifle. It was mainly a severe lack of trigger time and rushing to get it done before the deadline.
I WILL say that the reason I completely missed the Tiebreaker circle is because of a Sucking Vortex which was produced by a guy firing his HDR, 3 feet from me 2 miliseconds before I pulled my trigger, thus producing a leftward horizontal low preasure zone which was enough to pull my bullet off it's mark by 2".
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I WILL say that the reason I completely missed the Tiebreaker circle is because of a Sucking Vortex which was produced by a guy firing his HDR, 3 feet from me 2 miliseconds before I pulled my trigger, thus producing a leftward horizontal low preasure zone which was enough to pull my bullet off it's mark by 2".
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I hate those sucking vortex's! I've been the victom of many.
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
I think we all had the same problemRobert harrel wrote:i got my targets shot today
i think i need a new scope
with my burris blackdiamond i was having problems seeing my group on the brown and its getting a lot darker at all backgrounds![]()
will get them in the mail tomorrow
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Well, do or die tomorrow. Have the ammo loaded.
Have had snow, rain, and always wind for the last 2 months.
Going to bat with my new 204. Built this using a Savage model 12 stainless single shot action (NOT an LRPV), factory Savage SS fluted 204 barrel, BVSS stock, and topped with a, new to me, Bushnell Legend in 5-15 with mildots. My N 8-32/56 Nightforce will not work with this - seems that there is 20 MOA built into the scope????
Have had snow, rain, and always wind for the last 2 months.
Going to bat with my new 204. Built this using a Savage model 12 stainless single shot action (NOT an LRPV), factory Savage SS fluted 204 barrel, BVSS stock, and topped with a, new to me, Bushnell Legend in 5-15 with mildots. My N 8-32/56 Nightforce will not work with this - seems that there is 20 MOA built into the scope????
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
I shot the targets yesterday and got them sent off via "pony express". I made a tactical error as I should have shot the 200 yard targets first before the wind picked up and the sun came out
. Those little critters certainly came alive at 200 yds. with all the mirage that was present. I think my 200 yard factory looks as if it were shot with 4 buck from a 12 gauge!!
Thanks, Kevin, for your efforts putting this together; I learn something each time we do these PSs.
Carl
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Thanks, Kevin, for your efforts putting this together; I learn something each time we do these PSs.
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Wish me luck...heading out in 15 minutes (in the wind!) ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Just by the hair on my chinny chin chin I shot up my P-dog and sent it back in.
My groups were quite bad I'm sorry to say. The rats are all snickering across the country today.
I have no excuses, of that I am sure. Irregardless of that theres only one cure.
I'll buy two more barrels I'm thinking with glee. A new 204 and a 243.
The economy is slouching but I'll do my part. If I ever see a real P-dog I think I'll just fart!!!
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My groups were quite bad I'm sorry to say. The rats are all snickering across the country today.
I have no excuses, of that I am sure. Irregardless of that theres only one cure.
I'll buy two more barrels I'm thinking with glee. A new 204 and a 243.
The economy is slouching but I'll do my part. If I ever see a real P-dog I think I'll just fart!!!
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Results in....I suck when shooting in the wind.
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I just plain old suck when I'm shooting!!
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Whew....JUST made the post office.....not that either was worth sending in.
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Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
WrzWaldo
Getting may returns?
From some of comments............Not to many happy campers?
The targets were great and a challenge to say the least.
I think I need to spend more time with my No. 1 for it to shoot better. But I quess thats the problem with one tooo many rifles!
Nope sorry guys and girls out there I'm not sellen any yet.
Thanks again WrzWaldo for doing the work.
Later
Ray P
Getting may returns?
From some of comments............Not to many happy campers?
The targets were great and a challenge to say the least.
I think I need to spend more time with my No. 1 for it to shoot better. But I quess thats the problem with one tooo many rifles!
Nope sorry guys and girls out there I'm not sellen any yet.
Thanks again WrzWaldo for doing the work.
Later
Ray P
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