White Lightning at the range
05-15-2014, 11:58 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 12
White Lightning at the range
Finally got a chance to make a target that I'm not embarrassed to post.
I replaced the factory rear buckhorn sight with a WGRS peep. I was shooting with the standard aperture which I think is .093. I left the factory front sight, but will probably change it at some point as it seems a bit flimsy. First time with a peep, and I found the .093 a bit too big for my eyes. I was, however able to see the target with my almost 50 year old eyes.
I know what Sabotloader means when he says the "slide and glide" sights are tougher to get in line. It took me too many bullets to sight the thing in. I was making big adjustments and probably missing the paper (at 25 yards!). But once it started to come together, it felt really good.
Attached is the last target (Can't figure out how to embed it in the post). My range is only 50 yards, and I set it to shoot high at that distance. The lowest shot was after I made the last adjustment to the peep. It's a good thing - my shoulder was starting to complain - 60grains RS with the No Excuses 460grain.
I'm starting to like this rifle. Also the No Excuses bullets that I was worried were too loose are great. I tried Cayugad's suggest to load and tap the muzzle to see if they would come loose and there was no problem. I also really like the 350g FPB, but I haven't played with loads yet - and I assume they'll be easier on my shoulder.
I replaced the factory rear buckhorn sight with a WGRS peep. I was shooting with the standard aperture which I think is .093. I left the factory front sight, but will probably change it at some point as it seems a bit flimsy. First time with a peep, and I found the .093 a bit too big for my eyes. I was, however able to see the target with my almost 50 year old eyes.
I know what Sabotloader means when he says the "slide and glide" sights are tougher to get in line. It took me too many bullets to sight the thing in. I was making big adjustments and probably missing the paper (at 25 yards!). But once it started to come together, it felt really good.
Attached is the last target (Can't figure out how to embed it in the post). My range is only 50 yards, and I set it to shoot high at that distance. The lowest shot was after I made the last adjustment to the peep. It's a good thing - my shoulder was starting to complain - 60grains RS with the No Excuses 460grain.
I'm starting to like this rifle. Also the No Excuses bullets that I was worried were too loose are great. I tried Cayugad's suggest to load and tap the muzzle to see if they would come loose and there was no problem. I also really like the 350g FPB, but I haven't played with loads yet - and I assume they'll be easier on my shoulder.
05-15-2014, 12:28 PM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,703
Dante231
Man you can not complain about those last three! Awesome! And it will only get better for you.
I was in the Rock Pit yesterday completing a sight in project with my Western Edition Mountaineer - shoot clay pigeons at 100 - that is really from when you get instant feedback on your shot as the pigeon busts all to heck!
Man you can not complain about those last three! Awesome! And it will only get better for you.
I was in the Rock Pit yesterday completing a sight in project with my Western Edition Mountaineer - shoot clay pigeons at 100 - that is really from when you get instant feedback on your shot as the pigeon busts all to heck!
