don hepler
58 Cal.
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2010
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Beautiful, rifle!! Shoots as good as it looks.
I've been in the small caliber/long range, discussions before. I have no problem with shooting paper, or targets at any distance. But, some of the hunting guys, start getting a little defensive, when shooting at game animals, at long distance, and rightfully so. Your test example, actually proves the point. You, did your research, and knew the approximate velocity, increased your normal charge to achieve that velocity, knew the yardage, sand bagged the rifle, superimposed a target above the intended target, and knew, that there was very little wind. This is a lot of fun, and your shooting, was great. But, I understand "you" were just seeing what the capabilities, of your rifle at long range was. My problem is when people want to use animals, as targets. I think that is what turns these discussions, into arguments.
I just bought a 36.cal. built by some unknown, in 1980. It's not a very pretty rifle, but has a Douglas barrel, and early test, shows it might shoot as well. You got me interested, and next range trip, I'll see what she does. I might have to use, your idea of a secondary target above the intended target, because I doubt if I will be able to see a 2" target at 100 yards.
Thanks for sharing the information and photos. One of the nicest rifles, that I've ever seen.
I've been in the small caliber/long range, discussions before. I have no problem with shooting paper, or targets at any distance. But, some of the hunting guys, start getting a little defensive, when shooting at game animals, at long distance, and rightfully so. Your test example, actually proves the point. You, did your research, and knew the approximate velocity, increased your normal charge to achieve that velocity, knew the yardage, sand bagged the rifle, superimposed a target above the intended target, and knew, that there was very little wind. This is a lot of fun, and your shooting, was great. But, I understand "you" were just seeing what the capabilities, of your rifle at long range was. My problem is when people want to use animals, as targets. I think that is what turns these discussions, into arguments.
I just bought a 36.cal. built by some unknown, in 1980. It's not a very pretty rifle, but has a Douglas barrel, and early test, shows it might shoot as well. You got me interested, and next range trip, I'll see what she does. I might have to use, your idea of a secondary target above the intended target, because I doubt if I will be able to see a 2" target at 100 yards.
Thanks for sharing the information and photos. One of the nicest rifles, that I've ever seen.