Dad's Apex shootin weird

[MountainDevil54]

Dad took his Apex out on the range yesterday. Shooting his normal load of 100gr Blackhorn209, CCI 209M primers, 295gr Hollow Point Powerbelt @ 100 yards. It was 70* yesterday and so we had to put the guns in the shade for a few minutes in order for the barrels to cool down properly. The 270gr Platinum Powerbelts shoot darn close to this group so we're going to work a bit more with the 270s and see if more cool down will match this group.



Im not taking him shooting anymore! That or just loosen up his scope mounts! LOL.

[gregrn43]

Wow thats a good group MD, impressive

[cayugad]

that really is impressive shooting. And I think your cooling the barrels like you do is an excellent idea. I know of one shooter that takes a cooler with ice water and towels, and actually wraps the barrels in an ice cold towel to cool them faster and even lower in temperatures.

With that kind of shooting at 100 yards it would be interesting to see how those same bullets do at say 150 or 200 yards.

[MountainDevil54]

I just finished setting up a 153 yard shooting range out back! Couldnt believe i was able to stretch it that far but i got it.

Taking my Optima out now as a matter of fact LOL.

[Chasam60]

Originally Posted by cayugad

that really is impressive shooting. And I think your cooling the barrels like you do is an excellent idea. I know of one shooter that takes a cooler with ice water and towels, and actually wraps the barrels in an ice cold towel to cool them faster and even lower in temperatures.

With that kind of shooting at 100 yards it would be interesting to see how those same bullets do at say 150 or 200 yards.

I saw a plan somewhere of a barrel cooler. A length of 6 or 8" PVC pipe,capped and filled with ice.This guy had 1/2" aluminum rods in the ice,and would insert one in the bore after firing.I have to believe it would cool a barrel pretty fast.

Charlie

[builder459]

Originally Posted by MountainDevil54

I just finished setting up a 153 yard shooting range out back! Couldnt believe i was able to stretch it that far but i got it.

Taking my Optima out now as a matter of fact LOL.

Ok those are excellent groups.. now what so weird lol... Ray

[MountainDevil54]

LOL its weird cuz i didnt shoot the rifle!

I will have to loosen up his scope mounts the next time i take him out shooting

[flounder33]

Jon, when you use one of them lead sled gizmos does it even matter who pulls the trigger?

[MountainDevil54]

Originally Posted by flounder33

Jon, when you use one of them lead sled gizmos does it even matter who pulls the trigger?

In truth, you'd think that the lead sled would make ANYONE shoot good groups, Not so! My brother in law on saturday was talking trash, Ohhh yeah let me shoot that gun! When i shoot and they all are touching, you have to go onto your forum and tell them that i am a better shot than you!

3 shots later and an 8" string pattern, he was going, SOB! How the hell do you shoot these muzzle loaders like that? Why cant i do it?

Theres a learning curve, plain and simple. The lead sled doesnt turn a poor shooter into a great shooter, it takes practice and patience.

[builder459]

Originally Posted by MountainDevil54

LOL its weird cuz i didnt shoot the rifle!

I will have to loosen up his scope mounts the next time i take him out shooting

Awwwwww, i see your being showed up by the old man ehhh