Took a Tundra 45 caliber
to the range today. Here's a few targets.
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These were both shot with Barnes Raptors
@ 50 yards. These were 215 grain versions @ approx. 810 fps. with
this particular rifle setting.
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First one is an 80 yard group with
280 grain Barnes Bishops. Second is an 80 yard group with 215
grain Barnes Raptors.
I never have time to get too familiar
with a particular rifle. I clamp a scope on it and go shoot. I
did so today. Was gonna clamp on a big Tasco Side Wheel custom
shop, but; the big front bell was juuuuuuuust a smidge too large
for the set-up. So, I clamped on an old 6 by 18 by 40mm Trophy
shop scope. I don't shoot up tons of lead to just sight in. I
get close with a few slugs - note the "hold off", and
shoot. Note the spot at 7 O'clock. I noted the hold off on another
target. Rather than burn ten slugs dialing in the scope, I just
drew the spot for the hold off and shot. I'm displaying the accuracy
potential. You hold the same POAim, a good rifle will hit the
same POImpact.
A day at the range is good for ya!
2-14-02
I took two PCP rifles. The re-built
Ranger 32 project rifle, and my prototype test rifle - the Ranger
2002/25 caliber. I grabbed my 6 by 12 shop scope and stuck it
on each in turn. Didn't go through alot of scope fiddling - just
noted the POI and "held off" for these groups. This
is why the group centers vary so much.
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The Ranger 32
is ready to ship. Final range proof
testing was carried out yesterday.
This is the Ranger 32 shooting my new
Falcon 70.6 grain slug at 50 yards
Ranger 2002/25 Super Magnum
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I also took the Ranger 2002
for additional testing. Here, firing the 50 grain 25 caliber Barnes
Bishops @ 50 yards early in the session.
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Couple of 75 yard three shot groups
with the Ranger 2002 and the 50 grain Bishops in 25 caliber.
The 25 "Daisycutter" is a
new slug. 60.6 grains in 25 caliber. Takes a special rifle to
shoot such a slug. Here, @ 50 yards. The Ranger 2002 will break
100 foot pounds with the Daisycutter.
Now, something illustrated yesterday.
A topic I've covered in some detail before. It takes "Energy"
to project to distance. Look at these following two targets.
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Here's two 100 yard targets I shot
yesterday. (Top Ranger hole is a double - but it could not be
followed up). Now, these were first attempts with both rifles
and both new slugs. I can clean this up some with more work. However;
it illustrates my point. Both of these rifles are shooting right
around 100 foot pounds at the muzzle. They are expected to tire
some at 100 yards. Wind currents will effect the trajectory more.
When I make long range PCP target rifles, I always recommend more
energy than this for 100 yard work.
My experience is quite different than
the stories I read in the press. I read, recently, about the reported
phenomenal accuracy of a new rifle. Shooting only 8 point something
foot pounds at the muzzle, "Group" sizes were quoted
for 50 yards! Good group sizes - under an inch. (While no targets
were produced of same). What could the remaining energy be after
lobbing 50 yards? I'd expect the pellet to bounce off the paper.
We know the pellets from FT rifles @ 20 foot pounds are blown
all round by the mere hint of a breeze. These reports just confuse
people. When they are told they can accurately shoot 50 yard targets
with 8 or 9 fpe of muzzle energy, then I have to spend hours explaining
why a 100 fpe PCP isn't a Dragon Slayer.
My experience has shown me that 100
foot pounds is minimal for 100 yard work. Yes, @ 100 yds, the
100 fpe slug still penetrates the 3/4" ply backer ... but;
the slugs don't "drill" across the distance and buck
wind currents as well. 75 yards is a much better range for a 100
fpe PCP, as demonstrated by the above range targets of yesterday.
You must have the equipment to cleanly
perform the expected task. This is why I honestly promote energy
in my target rifles. You are just shooting paper, I know. But
you want a clean trajectory and a breeze resistant slug. I won't
lead you to believe you can perform unrealistic tasks in order
to make the rifles look good. And, what I tell you, I'll show
you.
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