Guns and Ammo Thread

I think both of us could be right... the record just shot was in the NBRSA and I don't know if McMillan's is in a different league or unaffiliated.

 

That is probably the case, I don't know much about league shooting. I just figured that was one category that would transfer between different shooting types so to speak but I can see it being broken down more into separate divisions.

 

Got some range time today to break in my new toy: Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357.

 

How do they measure those so accurately? How do they measure bullet holes down to a thousandth of an inch?

 

I have no idea how they actually do it in practice - but 1/1000 of an inch is about 0.02mm - you can buy precision calipers for that kind of measurement for about $30. Laser based precision measurement kit used in lots of technical industries would measure at that resolution without any dramas.

 

You can get free software online that very precisely measures a (photograph of the) group as you plot the center points of each bullet over the image and spits out results that you can analyze well. However, scootah got it. Precise calipers mounted in jigs with magnifying glasses specifically designed for the job are used by a national record scoring committee to measure potential record-breakers. They don't like photographs because they can be distorted.

When I'm at the range I use spent pistol casings I find to quickly estimate group sizes and then use my digital calipers back home.

 

Some amateur gun porn to kick off your weekend. My old crappy camera seems to be wearing out, but I got one to come out all right.

A sporterized Remington M1903-A3 made in 1943. Dad bought it at an auction in La Crosse. It had a crappy Tasco scope, but I replaced it with an old Weaver K4. Will probably take it to be bore-sighted tomorrow, as despite having Weaver rails, the mounts on the K4 don't want to sit straight on them.

 

That's a 90-lb heavy gun class rifle he's shooting at 1000 yards. 10 shots in 26 seconds with a precision-engineered 6mm. You can see wind flags downrange in front of the barrel. Wouldn't it be fun to be a gopher at that range...

 

Some gun porn, courtesy of yo's truly's dirty little shop.



That... is going on my friend's WASR AK-47.

 

More gun porn, of the sporterized service rifle variety. My 1898 US Krag-Jorgensen with Redfield peep sight. I shot it last week, and at 50 yards I was still able to get all 5 shots I had time for in the black. Not bad for a 113 year old deer rifle.

 

Slick action? I hear Krags are known for that. At some point I'd love to build up a Mauser 98 rifle but it will hardly resemble the original rifle. I like the finish and the stock color on yours... that is something you will never want to change.

 

Very smooth action, but that's due to the single locking lug. I would like to make a substitute stock with similar dimensions, but with a semi-grip and straight comb for more comfortable shooting. That way I could switch stocks as desired.

Something like this, but with a straight comb.

 

A little more gun porn, or at least what will be gun porn.

Spoiler

I've got a shit ton of gluing to do here. I estimate this will require a couple yards of carbon fiber fabric and over a quart of epoxy. Should end up as some spectacular rifles though.

 

I just got back from a 3-gun, 4-target match. I shot a Ruger 10/22 sporter, my Marlin benchrest rifle, and the same 10/22 with a benchrest stock/scope/barrel. My scores were too depressing to post.



Look carefully at the wind flags. Some are pointing in entirely different directions downrange. A steady 5 mph wind pushes the bullet 1/2", or even 3 points.

I don't shoot enough. Too much time in the shop. My bench was next to a Hall of Fame shooter today so he let me look over his wind flags too. He won today while I was all over the place... I was shooting X's and dropping into the 5 ring with the next shot. It was a "first" match for a lot of things but I just need to get my ass in gear. I'm ordering 2000 rounds of ammo on Monday and will be finishing up my Suhl rifles in a hurry so I can get the cash to upgrade some gear and get the Suhl in tune and competitive.

 

I love lurking in this thread, but this is my first post here.I've gotten in to guns/shooting in the last few years, and most recently in to hunting. I live in Illinois, have my FOID card, & am signed up to take gun/hunting safety courses. What I'm looking for help in is this: I'd like to buy a good deer & turkey hunting gun and ideally I'd like to cap my cost at around $800 for everything. What would you recommend? The whole idea of hunting is new to me (though I used to love fishing with my Dad and eating our catch). No one I've ever known (family, friends & co-workers) has ever hunted before, and while I think I have some idea, I know that I really have no knowledge of whats involved in a successful hunt. I would appreciate any advice or tips you more experienced hunters might have. Thanks.

 

Can y'all use rifles?

If not, easy choice... http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-870/model-870-express-slug.aspx.

 

I know rifles are allowed for deer, but haven't been able to find any info yet for turkey season. Thanks for the help, I'll look into that.

 

Do you want a bolt action, semi auto or single shot. A nice single shot and decent scope can be had for well under your total cap.

Last fall, I picked up a new Knight KP1 in 30-06 and a Redfield 3-9x50 (Leupold version) for less than $600. It's not a tack driver but it works well for deer hunting, especially in wooded areas.

 

I don't know of any states that allow rifles for turkeys. It wouldn't make sense.

But yes, the 870 express mag is an excellent gun that can serve multiple purposes if you get the slug barrel with it.

If you have a little extra dough sitting around, a Benelli Super Black Eagle II with an additional slug barrel is a pretty sweet rig. The Super Vinci is the Cadillac of shotguns, but I don't know if the slug barrel is an option. You also don't need to have a slug barrel for deer hunting. I've taken deer at 100 yards with a slug through a bird barrel. Slug barrels are only necessary if you plan to use rifled slugs.