What did you do at the range today?

[Q_Sertorius]

I took the Sauer 100 6.5 CM back out to the range yesterday since it just got back with its new stock. I sighted it in again and tried out a few factory loads to try to get a feel for what it likes. It definitely prefers 140-grain bullets, but it doesn't shoot those as well as I would like. Not terrible though. In between groups, I shot my Tikka T1X offhand.

The two 129-grain loads were pretty ugly. 2753 FPS, SD of 11.1.

2700 FPS, SD of 12.1

I think I will use the Hornady 140-grain ELDMs I have on hand until I run out, then reload them. 2606 FPS, SD of 10.8.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

The Federal Blue Box load shot about like I expected. 2650 FPS, SD of 16.

The Norma 140-grain loads were decent too. 2572 FPS, SD of 22.5

 

[Q_Sertorius]

The Nosler 140-grain Ballustic tips looked like the load until shot #4 (marked as 10 below) blew up the group. 2644 FPS, SD of 26.6. Shot #4 was approximately 53 FPS faster than the average for the rest of this group.

I wanted to see if that “flyer” was on me, so I shot the rest of the box. 2656 FPS, SD of 17.6.

The wind was fierce and ripped the 143-grain ELDX target off the backer before I could go downrange. But it wasn’t spectacular.

The 147-grain ELDM target wasn’t worth recording. Neither of my 6.5 CMs has shot that load worth anything.

 

[1000yards]

Went out to sight in my 7x57 Husqvarna after adding three new variables to the system: switched out a credo 3-9 for a SWFA 3-9, changed the Omega 300 for an OG, and a batch of 150 eldx handloads since the prior load of 120 TTSX never did better than 2 MOA on the best days. All credit to rokslide for this. The scope and suppressor were bought used here for good prices, and the handloads were put together using Form's painless load development method. Life gets easier when you keep things simple.

 

[Austin Kaufman]

Did some load development for my 6mm arc with Varget, lever, some 108 ELDMs, 105 hybrids, alpha brass, and CCI 450s. Loads ranging from 2587 fps through 2815 fps. Found some winners for sure.

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[Dale264]

Shot my first ever pistol competition after 12 years of ownership. Timed 5 target steel shoot.

 

[JMundy84]

Had the mounting screws shear on my pic rail today and caught an NXS with my face.
Also found a pretty good group for my daughter's 243.

 

[1000yards]

Had the mounting screws shear on my pic rail today and caught an NXS with my face.

How are you going to fix that?

 

[JMundy84]

How are you going to fix that?

Have a smith remove the broken screws and then go ahead and upgrade to #8 screws

 

[RockAndSage]

Stopped at another range to check velocity on some 44's. 240's @1200 through a 4-5/8" ruger and @ 1060 through a 2.75" S&W. Plenty enough juice for my needs. Still trying to find grips for that bisley that work for me.
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Then ran around and worked on my offhand shooting Pretty decent day. Right outta the gate I smacked that rat with the 45 at around 30yrds. Got me cocky enough I couldnt hit shit with that gun after that

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Those Ruger Bisleys are pretty appealing...

 

[RockAndSage]

So that was a super blackhawk. Bisley grip frame, trigger, and hammer off midway IIRC. Couple evenings drinking beer and holding a file and it was done. First an probly the only time I have been happy I had stainless as you can carve on it all you want and it still looks the same..

Honestly though. For my needs. That model 69 is my favorite of the two. I really do think the 4" m69 might be the perfect revolver. Its on my list

That's awesome, wasn't aware you could get swapable frames/hammers, etc.

Just saw this Model 69 come up for sale yesterday, I think. Definitely cool guns:

WTS Thread 'S&W M69 44 Mag'

Mar 14, 2026

Selling pistol FFL to FFL. Maybe 200 rounds through it. Do have a safariland hip holster for it as well that sits down a few inches so carry with backpack is easy. Shows wear from holster and very slight site corrosion on front site only from an Alaskan moose hunt, otherwise 9/10 condition. Listed locally as well. Possible trades could be rifle in 22-250, 22CM, 25CM, 7PRC; Tikka action

$725 plus FFL fees

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[waspocrew]

Had the mounting screws shear on my pic rail today and caught an NXS with my face.View attachment 1037208View attachment 1037209
Also found a pretty good group for my daughter's 243.
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Yikes! I had that happen once as well. You might want to look into a pic rail with a lug to prevent that from happening (even with larger screws).

Remington 700 Long Action Improved Scope Rail (ISR-LA)

At Area 419 we decided that there were no scope bases on the market that really met our requirements for quality, so we made our own. Its all in the little details that set this base apart from the competition. These are machined in house on our 4-axis HAAS VMC from 7075 Aluminum. Straight...

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[Walker6]

Did some load development for my 6mm arc with Varget, lever, some 108 ELDMs, 105 hybrids, alpha brass, and CCI 450s. Loads ranging from 2587 fps through 2815 fps. Found some winners for sure.

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Austin, what barrel length on your 6 Arc?

 

[JMundy84]

Yikes! I had that happen once as well. You might want to look into a pic rail with a lug to prevent that from happening (even with larger screws).

Remington 700 Long Action Improved Scope Rail (ISR-LA)

At Area 419 we decided that there were no scope bases on the market that really met our requirements for quality, so we made our own. Its all in the little details that set this base apart from the competition. These are machined in house on our 4-axis HAAS VMC from 7075 Aluminum. Straight...

www.area419.com

I actually just ordered that area 419 rail last night and the one I had on there already had a lug on it but it sheared off too.

 

[Wprinkle]

My fast 6mm at 720 with 20 MPH sustained winds and 40-50MPH gusts.. Was across a canyon and either got a funny downdraft or I just suck as usual on the low shot. Small impacts are the RSS at 720 the day before with just a slight breeze.. 12X17 inchish target.

 

[Austin Kaufman]

Austin, what barrel length on your 6 Arc?

20” barrel


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[Walker6]

20” barrel


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Thanks. Thinking about cobbling together a 6Arc just so I have an excuse to get some of that Alpha brass.

 

[Austin Kaufman]

Thanks. Thinking about cobbling together a 6Arc just so I have an excuse to get some of that Alpha brass.

No problem! Definitely a fun little cartridge and the alpha brass is awesome!


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[justinspicher]

Finally got back out to the range yesterday evening. Did a slow roll through my lower portion of the walk through course with a couple of buddies. We worked on positional shooting and shooting on lower magnification settings. Overall it was a good time and everyone shot pretty well.

 

[justinspicher]

Took the kids out for a pistol fam this evening. That was a good time.