I left the course set up and try to run it occasionally, it’s fun, but more fun w friends.
We tried to set it to mimic hunting situations, shooting through gaps in brush/trees, off hand, leaning on trees/fence posts, shooting off rocks, targets painted in different ways, some stations have...
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Did something similar this summer. Strongly suggest incorporating time in the scoring, Form describes how in the thread.
Scrap metal/chain is cheap, 1/4” plate is too thin.
TAC/LEVER/H4350/Varget have all dropped well for me, with the stick powder you can feel it cut a little powder. If you take the time to write down the settings it's supposed to be repeatable too for powder charges. It's quick to dial back in a charge so I haven't bothered with writing it down...
Harrels (basic model) powder dispenser. A little better with ball, but close enough for me on stick powder. Helluva lot faster than anything else, I hold fives cases in a hand and drop right down the line. To be transparent, if I'm within +/- 0.1gr I'm plenty happy, Harrels hasn't put me outside...
Picked up a pair a few weeks ago. Hunted a few days last week in them, short hikes 3-5 miles. Grip is legit. I didn’t love them in terrain where I was side hilling as I felt like my foot was rolling over the sides.
For trail hiking and day to day wear these moved to the top for now.
Wore...
Hopefully you have more time to chase them! Sounds like you found a honey hole.
I think this is where the Forms “hunting drill” has helped me tremendously, starting from carry each time. Not quite the scenario you described, but putting myself on a timer is eye opening.
To your point my...
Checking out the new garmin yesterday, I’m at 2656fps w 130gr TMK 41.5 gr h4350, lapua srp brass, 18” Tikka 6.5Cm.
Does altitude have an effect on velocity at the muzzle, didn’t think that was a thing?
I bounced around looking for acorns or berry patches (never really found any). I had a couple spots that were a waste of time r/t limited glassing ability, but feel like I built a good library going forward. I’d be hesitant to commit to a spot unless I knew there was a solid food source.
My...
Some great days exploring the area, not being a bow hunter I def appreciate having the month to chase game. Hopefully I can get time the first week next year and find acorns early.
Better lucky than good. Oak brush 8500ft. No acorns in sight. I've covered a lot of new country this week, lots of places to hit in years to come.
I must have pissed Ryan off, can't upload any pictures