Woodsmoke
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Obviously a 'more expert' expert
Don't really know why he's here, to be honest. He claims to be here to learn, but from what I've seen he appears to know everything already . . . .
Shooting freehand
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Obviously a 'more expert' expert
Don't really know why he's here, to be honest. He claims to be here to learn, but from what I've seen he appears to know everything already . . . .
Astounding nonsense.
I know it's not nice for me to say so but, hey, you are calling me an idiot.
I shoot off hand ("free hand", in the video) 3-4 times a week with CF rifles at 100 yards. In this season I shoot a 7" x 9" steel plate.
This is from one of my last outings. The cartridge is 2.25 inches long so I guess that puts pretty close to a 4" , five shot group. This was from a Ruger bolt action but I most often shoot my Tikka 308 T3 as practice for my identical 7mm-08. Four inches is not that difficult if you practice.
Tikka 308, off hand.
Tikka 308, off hand (on a very good day) witnessed by a SD Member, btw.
Again. Tikka 308 off hand on an average day. All 100 yards, standing.
So don't give me that crap about it can't be done. To hunt in my country you better be able to shoot off your own hind legs or stay in the truck and wait for the hunters to come back. ~Muir
Woodsmoke
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I couldn't agree more!
100 yards (ish), offhand, .270 Abolt, 3 with 2 shots, and witnessed. In fact, I believe that to this day campfire ballads as still sung about the funny-talking feller who performed this feat
There are far too many 'experts' in life who are brilliant at spouting nonsense, but can't back up their claims. I think the SD massive is pretty good at both spotting them, and weeding them out
I shot 15 rounds this morning at 100m off hand with my cz 452 in .22LR
Now I can make all the excuses under the sun (20 kn wind etc ) but it is still not great
This after thousands of rounds of practice
It ain't easy
Now I can make all the excuses under the sun (20 kn wind etc ) but it is still not great
This after thousands of rounds of practice
It ain't easy
Woodsmoke
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Twenty-twos are their own study. Any kind of a breeze is a killer.
Follow through is especially important with a .22 which is why it makes ideal practice for center fire shooting. I shoot off hand .22 at every opportunity. The Tikka T1X I bought makes shouldering any of my T3's second nature.~Muir
Follow through is especially important with a .22 which is why it makes ideal practice for center fire shooting. I shoot off hand .22 at every opportunity. The Tikka T1X I bought makes shouldering any of my T3's second nature.~Muir
@bowji john I think that's a pretty good try, I count 15 holes on a sheet of A4.
As @Muir says .22 at that range offhand is pretty unforgiving. Right now I've not got anywhere that I can shoot 100 yards offhand since I've only got 50 metres available at my local place and the 100 metre full bore range is bench and prone only. I'm itching to have a go but I think I would be hard pushed to match or beat what you've done.
As @Muir says .22 at that range offhand is pretty unforgiving. Right now I've not got anywhere that I can shoot 100 yards offhand since I've only got 50 metres available at my local place and the 100 metre full bore range is bench and prone only. I'm itching to have a go but I think I would be hard pushed to match or beat what you've done.
It is great fun isn't it
It shows up the slightest error in the basics (trigger control etc)
When bench and off sticks becomes a bit routine it makes for a challenging alternative
if you only have 50m to play in then perhaps make your target circle smaller.
Shoot to a count of 3
Build in a change of position - anything to broaden the skill set
I suspect .22LR into a 2" target @ 50m will easily approximate to a centre fire 4" at 100m
It shows up the slightest error in the basics (trigger control etc)
When bench and off sticks becomes a bit routine it makes for a challenging alternative
if you only have 50m to play in then perhaps make your target circle smaller.
Shoot to a count of 3
Build in a change of position - anything to broaden the skill set
I suspect .22LR into a 2" target @ 50m will easily approximate to a centre fire 4" at 100m
foxdropper
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Excellent mate and shows the standard required to shoot deer offhand with none of the flyers as in previous dreamers posts .
Not sure I agree with your last comment though .Time to fess up lol .Was told its very easy to get you lot spitting nails and the lad was right .
Point proven you can calm down now Woody lol .
When time allows ill get a few down range and you can take the **** all you want .
By the way ,your raccoons look like roadkill to me !.
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foxdropper
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Get a thermal mate and push that to 90.
Woodsmoke
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@Muir Your Tikka 308, off hand (on a very good day) is exceptional. Well done that man.
@bowji john Out of interest I just dug a target out that I shot last Autumn as a warm up for the 50 yard .22 sporting rifle offhand comp that I do, it's a PL8 and the 9 ring is a touch under 4" the group size is 2" x 1 3/4" so a bit more work needed there. Can't remember what the conditions were like at the time. I used to shoot the same target at 50 metres with a Free Pistol as in the Olympics and at one time I could generally group within the 8 ring, a tad under 6".
@bowji john Out of interest I just dug a target out that I shot last Autumn as a warm up for the 50 yard .22 sporting rifle offhand comp that I do, it's a PL8 and the 9 ring is a touch under 4" the group size is 2" x 1 3/4" so a bit more work needed there. Can't remember what the conditions were like at the time. I used to shoot the same target at 50 metres with a Free Pistol as in the Olympics and at one time I could generally group within the 8 ring, a tad under 6".
Thanks. I wouldn't have posted it if one our SD members wasn't spotting my shots! Sometimes the Gods of Shooting smile upon me....~Muir
And the more you practice the broader the Gods smile
PS - note the absence of the 'double thumbs up'
windygun
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You know where I am, have a run over, 100 yards and big s#itpile to shoot into.
Now there's an offer I can't refuse, thanks. I'll be in touch after the 22nd March, a lot on up until then.
Cheers mate
I love it when every now and then someone comes along with an absolute game changer
A whole new level to aspire to
I'm sure the wide angle lens exaggerates the perceived distance a bit - but even so, that is outstanding marksmanship
... and the amount of barrel bend when it gets hot
... and once again an example of excellent offhand shooting.
mchughcb
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And go to jail. No thanks.
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