Squirrel Sniper

Joshua M. Smith · 01-15-2008, 11:14 AM

Hello, Last night I drilled and tapped my M1969.

Here's the setup I have on it now. It's 19*F and I'm going to try to site it in. Can't find my bore sighter, but that's ok. If I do well, I'll post groups here. Josh

Earl Easter · 01-15-2008, 11:36 AM

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Those oldie but goodies are always a pleasure to get back outside. Let us in on how she does.

mk70ss · 01-15-2008, 11:53 AM

Sweet setup.

Joshua M. Smith · 01-15-2008, 02:20 PM

I just got in from sighting it in. It seems to like Remington subsonics the best. I tried CCI subsonics, but they seem to shoot to a way different point of aim than everything else. But, by the time I got through with the Remington and Federal stuff, I was pretty worn out. I shot one huge group with CCI Mini-Mags, then settled down and shot almost as well as with the Remingtons. I think that if I started out fresh, the CCI Mini-Mags would tie for accuracy with the Remington subsonic. I really need to get more CCI Mini-Mag Hollowpoint to try - I found I'm almost out, not enough to sight in, and I don't feel like running back into town. I really hope I'm wrong about the CCI subsonics shooting funky, because I do want a subsonic HP load that shoots well, and someone on another board says that according to his tests, the Remington stuff doesn't expand - and it's the only subsonic that doesn't. Any more info on them expanding or not, anyone? Here are the pics, both Remington subsonic HP 40gr loads at 50 yards:

Not quite sighted in...

... and BINGO! Not bad for leaning over a truck hood...

I think it's like a law of nature or something that when you're shooting for accuracy, three out of five rounds will touch and two will fly. I don't like this and really have to get it figured out. My Mosin does the same thing. The 'scope is something in and of itself. I've never heard of the company - FM - but it seems to be a quality product. I'm hoping it's a relatively unknown company that's selling their products cheaply (about $50 for this fixed 4x lighted reticle version) that will end up doubling in price once a good reputation is established. I'm also looking forward to trying out this lighted reticle. I have my choice of green or red, with five intensity settings on each. I put a 'scope on nearly every .22 I owned - heck, Dad 'scoped my first Daisy BB gun for me! - and there have been several times when a lighted reticle would have been handy. I've never had a 'scope where there was a manual adjustment for yardage either. Parallax adjustment, or what? Anyone? Hopefully I'll get to shoot some more .22 ammo tomorrow, and find an reliable expander that this rifle likes. Josh

01-15-2008, 11:14 AM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	Squirrel Sniper Hello, Last night I drilled and tapped my M1969. Here's the setup I have on it now. It's 19F and I'm going to try to site it in. Can't find my bore sighter, but that's ok.* If I do well, I'll post groups here. Josh __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

01-15-2008, 11:53 AM	#3
mk70ss Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 69	Sweet setup. __________________ Life is a contact sport, play hard.

01-15-2008, 02:20 PM	#4
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	I just got in from sighting it in. It seems to like Remington subsonics the best. I tried CCI subsonics, but they seem to shoot to a way different point of aim than everything else. But, by the time I got through with the Remington and Federal stuff, I was pretty worn out. I shot one huge group with CCI Mini-Mags, then settled down and shot almost as well as with the Remingtons. I think that if I started out fresh, the CCI Mini-Mags would tie for accuracy with the Remington subsonic. I really need to get more CCI Mini-Mag Hollowpoint to try - I found I'm almost out, not enough to sight in, and I don't feel like running back into town. I really hope I'm wrong about the CCI subsonics shooting funky, because I do want a subsonic HP load that shoots well, and someone on another board says that according to his tests, the Remington stuff doesn't expand - and it's the only subsonic that doesn't. Any more info on them expanding or not, anyone? Here are the pics, both Remington subsonic HP 40gr loads at 50 yards: Not quite sighted in... ... and BINGO! Not bad for leaning over a truck hood... I think it's like a law of nature or something that when you're shooting for accuracy, three out of five rounds will touch and two will fly. I don't like this and really have to get it figured out. My Mosin does the same thing. The 'scope is something in and of itself. I've never heard of the company - FM - but it seems to be a quality product. I'm hoping it's a relatively unknown company that's selling their products cheaply (about $50 for this fixed 4x lighted reticle version) that will end up doubling in price once a good reputation is established. I'm also looking forward to trying out this lighted reticle. I have my choice of green or red, with five intensity settings on each. I put a 'scope on nearly every .22 I owned - heck, Dad 'scoped my first Daisy BB gun for me! - and there have been several times when a lighted reticle would have been handy. I've never had a 'scope where there was a manual adjustment for yardage either. Parallax adjustment, or what? Anyone? Hopefully I'll get to shoot some more .22 ammo tomorrow, and find an reliable expander that this rifle likes. Josh __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

01-15-2008, 11:36 AM	#2
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 669 Images: 20	[b]JMS[/B Those oldie but goodies are always a pleasure to get back outside. Let us in on how she does.