First And Last Groups of the Day - Prone This Time

Joshua M. Smith · 01-11-2008, 04:11 PM

Hello, I thought you might like to see this. I tried the Mosin M44 prone for the first time. I've always shot it standing. The reason for this was that, last time I went prone with anything, it was in grass and I got chiggers really bad. Not an excuse I know, but it has been a deterrent!

I am especially proud of this group. I didn't think the rifle was capable of this, but it plunked three of the five rounds into one hole. The one on the far left was a first shot flyer from a slick bore (didn't patch it before shooting) and the one a bit further up is my fault. It seems my carbine really likes S&B FMJ. It definitely likes the heavier bullets.

This is a 10 round group. The hole on the lower left has two in it, but I'm also missing two. Ammo was 203gr Barnaul SP, and I was wearing down when I shot it. Though I can't prove it, I don't think the SP ammo is as accurate as FMJ simply because of the slightly deformed lead on the end. I did drift the front sight a bit to the left before I started cleaning the rifle as I was shooting to the left, but I've not tried shooting it again. Maybe tomorrow. I also need to rig up a better rest for prone shooting. I rolled up two towels and just used them. I didn't like the way they shifted. Josh

texnmidwest · 01-11-2008, 04:38 PM

Dat's some good shootin'! I hope to get out and shoot my two new Mosin's soon. Will probably have my 91/30 ready to shoot before the weekend is out. The M44 should be ready in a couple weeks. Just taking time to clean and reclean. I hope to find some good cheap ammo on order here before long as well.

samuel · 01-11-2008, 05:04 PM

Great shooting!Sand bags are much better than anything that gives real easy. sam.

SwedeSteve · 01-11-2008, 07:56 PM

I agree with Sam! Get some sandbags or make some...

Joshua M. Smith · 01-11-2008, 08:20 PM

My denim has all gone to my handgun bullet tests... I'll have to figure out where to find some around here. Then again, I was toying with the idea of taking one of my jack stands and padding it... Josh

troy2000 · 01-11-2008, 09:04 PM

You can make good ones out of old blue jeans legs, and smaller ones from the arms of old denim jackets. I vandalized a perfectly good jacket a couple of years ago, and turned it into a vest by swiping the arms. My wife said it was a !@#$ good thing it wasn't one she bought me...

chainmailleman · 01-12-2008, 04:56 AM

Wow, I haven't seen anyone get a shot group that tight for some time. I haven't grouped with any gun set aside from an M-16 when I went through basic, and that group is as tight as mine was. Very impressive. I know every mosin is accurate, just depends on the shooter and ammunition.

SwedeSteve · 01-12-2008, 08:30 AM

Hey- You guys just gave me an idea on what to do with some of my old BDU's!!!
Thanks !

jerry · 01-12-2008, 09:07 AM

Nice groups, but your going to loose your gravy.

Joshua M. Smith · 01-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry

Nice groups, but your going to loose your gravy.

I don't understand that expression, Jerry. Never heard it..? Josh

toolman · 01-12-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua M. Smith

I don't understand that expression, Jerry. Never heard it..? Josh

You've got holes in your plate!

texnmidwest · 01-12-2008, 11:18 AM

ROFL!!! Just put a slice of cornbread down first!

Joshua M. Smith · 01-12-2008, 12:08 PM

Ah, gotcha'. I was thinking "gravy" as in "gravy train!" I was born blond. Mostly grew out of it though. Mostly.

Josh

01-11-2008, 04:11 PM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0)	First And Last Groups of the Day - Prone This Time Hello, I thought you might like to see this. I tried the Mosin M44 prone for the first time. I've always shot it standing. The reason for this was that, last time I went prone with anything, it was in grass and I got chiggers really bad. Not an excuse I know, but it has been a deterrent! I am especially proud of this group. I didn't think the rifle was capable of this, but it plunked three of the five rounds into one hole. The one on the far left was a first shot flyer from a slick bore (didn't patch it before shooting) and the one a bit further up is my fault. It seems my carbine really likes S&B FMJ. It definitely likes the heavier bullets. This is a 10 round group. The hole on the lower left has two in it, but I'm also missing two. Ammo was 203gr Barnaul SP, and I was wearing down when I shot it. Though I can't prove it, I don't think the SP ammo is as accurate as FMJ simply because of the slightly deformed lead on the end. I did drift the front sight a bit to the left before I started cleaning the rifle as I was shooting to the left, but I've not tried shooting it again. Maybe tomorrow. I also need to rig up a better rest for prone shooting. I rolled up two towels and just used them. I didn't like the way they shifted. 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

01-11-2008, 04:38 PM	#2
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,035 Trader Rating: (0)	Dat's some good shootin'! I hope to get out and shoot my two new Mosin's soon. Will probably have my 91/30 ready to shoot before the weekend is out. The M44 should be ready in a couple weeks. Just taking time to clean and reclean. I hope to find some good cheap ammo on order here before long as well. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

01-11-2008, 07:56 PM	#4
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,169 Trader Rating: (0)	I agree with Sam! Get some sandbags or make some... __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

01-11-2008, 08:20 PM	#5
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0)	My denim has all gone to my handgun bullet tests... I'll have to figure out where to find some around here. Then again, I was toying with the idea of taking one of my jack stands and padding it... 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

01-11-2008, 09:04 PM	#6
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,132 Trader Rating: (0)	You can make good ones out of old blue jeans legs, and smaller ones from the arms of old denim jackets. I vandalized a perfectly good jacket a couple of years ago, and turned it into a vest by swiping the arms. My wife said it was a !@#$ good thing it wasn't one she bought me... __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

01-11-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,054 Trader Rating: (0)	Great shooting!Sand bags are much better than anything that gives real easy. sam.

01-12-2008, 04:56 AM	#7
chainmailleman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, Wyoming Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0)	Wow, I haven't seen anyone get a shot group that tight for some time. I haven't grouped with any gun set aside from an M-16 when I went through basic, and that group is as tight as mine was. Very impressive. I know every mosin is accurate, just depends on the shooter and ammunition.

01-12-2008, 08:30 AM	#8
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,169 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey- You guys just gave me an idea on what to do with some of my old BDU's!!! Thanks ! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

01-12-2008, 09:07 AM	#9
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice groups, but your going to loose your gravy. __________________

01-12-2008, 11:18 AM	#12
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,035 Trader Rating: (0)	ROFL!!! Just put a slice of cornbread down first! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

01-12-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0)	Ah, gotcha'. I was thinking "gravy" as in "gravy train!" I was born blond. Mostly grew out of it though. Mostly. 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