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Old 08-12-2013, 05:41 PM
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Next time out I'll take it to 100 yards and probably 125. But I may need some 6" bulls to get a good sight picture for that.
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Old 08-12-2013, 05:58 PM
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Semi - Instead of a larger bull, when I take my .58 out I made up a sight with a very thick "V" with the point in the center of the paper. I believe that will give me a more consistent hold/aim point than a 6" bull would.
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Old 08-12-2013, 06:19 PM
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Bronko, I tried this one a year or two ago. It didn't work as well as a round bull for me.

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Old 08-12-2013, 06:50 PM
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Just made this one with a 5" bull. I think it will work out to 125 yards, maybe even 150.

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Old 08-14-2013, 04:29 PM
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I just put up an 8" paper plate with brown cardboard backer for contrast for a target and found I could hit it quite regularly of the bench.

Here's a 3" bull at 100yd



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Old 08-31-2013, 09:48 AM
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Semi,

I don't have any Liquid Wrench but I do have some Lloyds Moovit. same idea it's a penetrating oil.

My question is how are you applying the lube to the patch? Are you soaking them then wringing them out or just a light spray? Pre-lubed or at the range?

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Old 08-31-2013, 10:27 AM
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Semi, could you post a pic of the gun with the sight your talking about. Thinking about getting a traditional ML for next season. Trying to learn all I can from you guys. Thanks, Joe. Great shooting by the way.
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Old 09-01-2013, 01:14 PM
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HuntAway, I make a stack of however many patches I think I'm going to use, squirt on some Liquid Wrench, massage the stack with my fingers to get it evenly distributed to all patches, wrap the stack in a paper towel and squeeze the bundle to take up any excess oil. The patches will feel almost dry and be pleasant to handle. The .50 GP seems to like them a tiny bit wetter than my .54. The .58 Renegade doesn't seem to care if they are on the dry side, or more wet.
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Old 09-01-2013, 01:16 PM
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Here ya` go jsk.









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Old 09-01-2013, 02:04 PM
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Thanks Semi. Very nice gun. I want one. Never saw one with a sight like that. Can you recommend an online dealer for the gun and the sight setup. Thanks, Joe
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