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The woes of (sort of) long range shooting in the mountains. (Photos)
May 14, 2019, 05:08 PM
sigfreundThe woes of (sort of) long range shooting in the mountains. (Photos)
There's still
snow on the ground!
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”
— Plato May 14, 2019, 05:18 PM
RHINOWSOThe woes of seeing all sorts of stuff you CAN'T hit because it's too far away!
Sweet terrain!
May 14, 2019, 05:22 PM
NikonUserWhy is the spotting scope so far from the rifle? It should be right next to you so you can read the conditions with it.
May 14, 2019, 05:29 PM
sigfreundquote:
Originally posted by NikonUser:
Why is the spotting scope so far from the rifle? It should be right next to you so you can read the conditions with it.
That was just during the setup. And my spotter hadn't arrived yet.
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”
— Plato May 14, 2019, 09:23 PM
BrotherLooks like a Beautiful day. How was the shooting?
May 14, 2019, 09:33 PM
LDDquote:
Originally posted by NikonUser:
Why is the spotting scope so far from the rifle? It should be right next to you so you can read the conditions with it.
Cardio, man. Cardio.
May 14, 2019, 09:47 PM
fritzLooks like it was a massive day.
May 14, 2019, 10:03 PM
sigfreundThe shooting was good as well. The course is not particularly difficult as compared with the ones I read about here, but involves shooting from different positions at various distances and sometimes the results have been less than satisfactory with this rifle. Several little things seemed to all come together this time to make a perfect run seem almost easy.
I’ve had the Tikka (308) for several years, but just married it with a KRG chassis, and precision seems to be better than with the original polymer stock. Leupold replaced the windage and elevation mechanism of the scope after my complaint that the adjustments were mushy. I had also spent time confirming zero and trajectory data, but perhaps the most important factor was remembering and applying changes in my technique that I had learned from members here and elsewhere. Even my wind calls in 9-12 mph breezes were accurate.
Beautiful location + good shooting = happy day.
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”
— Plato May 14, 2019, 10:04 PM
sigfreundquote:
Originally posted by fritz:
Looks like it was a massive day.
Oh, boo!
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”
— Plato May 14, 2019, 10:53 PM
NikonUserquote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
quote:
Originally posted by NikonUser:
Why is the spotting scope so far from the rifle? It should be right next to you so you can read the conditions with it.
That was just during the setup. And my spotter hadn't arrived yet.
May 14, 2019, 10:58 PM
sig239dlehrquote:
Originally posted by fritz:
Looks like it was a massive day.
I see what you did there!
May 15, 2019, 10:59 AM
NikonUserquote:
Originally posted by LDD:
quote:
Originally posted by NikonUser:
Why is the spotting scope so far from the rifle? It should be right next to you so you can read the conditions with it.
Cardio, man. Cardio.
That's too funny.
I would be exhausted getting up and down for every shot. Especially at 10,150 feet ASL. I would probably be passed out after the second shot.
May 15, 2019, 11:18 AM
valkyrie1quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
There's still
snow on the ground!
looks familiar,where is that?
May 15, 2019, 11:31 AM
ShneaSIGLet me tell ya, I feel really bad for you!
-ShneaSIG
Oh, by the way, which one's "Pink?" May 15, 2019, 01:12 PM
bendableit makes me gasp for air , just looking at it.
tried to live in Dever /littleton for 18 months,
never had a single day that i felt great.
I am one serious flat lander
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
May 16, 2019, 09:51 AM
sigfreundquote:
Originally posted by valkyrie1:
looks familiar, where is that?
quote:
Originally posted by fritz:
Looks like it was a massive day.
Mount Massive, south of Leadville.
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”
— Plato May 17, 2019, 07:13 AM
offgridThe woes of long range shooting in the mountains....I was expecting something about the wind!
Private or public land?
May 17, 2019, 08:56 AM
NikonUserquote:
Originally posted by offgrid:
The woes of long range shooting in the mountains....I was expecting something about the wind!
Private or public land?
Yeah, I think it's so high up the wind has no effect on the bullet, which if flying at muzzle velocity all the way to the target.
May 19, 2019, 10:15 PM
sigfreundquote:
Originally posted by offgrid:
Private or public land?
Sorry I missed that question earlier:
County property.
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”
— Plato May 21, 2019, 08:33 PM
valkyrie1quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
quote:
Originally posted by valkyrie1:
looks familiar, where is that?
quote:
Originally posted by fritz:
Looks like it was a massive day.
Mount Massive, south of Leadville.