range report

R5CYA · 03-11-2008, 11:11 AM

i gotta ask, how the he#% are you supposed to get tight groups when you can't even see the black at 100 yards? gonna see the optometrist this week to see if glasses are in order.

these are from my m44 with 1954 bulgarian yellow-tip heavy.
shots with x's are with the bayonet in. all the rest are with it affixed.

ArkansasHunter · 03-11-2008, 11:18 AM

LMAO ! Is there a Mossin machine gun ?

toolman · 03-11-2008, 11:30 AM

You sound like me, I can't see squat with open sights anymore. The best thing I've ever done was putting the scope on my M-44. It's not really optimal for target work as it has a center dot with tapered posts but it's fine for minute-of-deer out to 200-250 yds.

billy · 03-11-2008, 11:33 AM

the only way i can do it is to have my spotting scope right next to me and put my rifle in a benchrest.
squeeze one off.
look
repeat
and thats with my new glasses

and i hate black targets!
i use the other side and put an orange paster on it.

R5CYA · 03-11-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

LMAO ! Is there a Mossin machine gun ?

LOL! i was being kinda frugal shooting fifty rounds at the same target, huh?

ArkansasHunter · 03-11-2008, 11:38 AM

R5CYA Thank you for haveing a since of humor...LOL ...A.H

samuel · 03-11-2008, 11:40 AM

That is fine shooting.What does the house look like on the inside?Dont pay any attention to AH,I am down to 00buck at 10paces.By the way,Midwayusa has printable targets on the right hand side.It says free download. sam.

Deersniper · 03-11-2008, 11:44 AM

Yeah, the eyes are getting old. I can't see things close up, looks like I'm on that list too. Try lighter colored targets, that may help.

SwedeSteve · 03-11-2008, 02:42 PM

For years I've pushed for legislation requiring deer to wear orange, not US !!!!

Geo M44 · 03-11-2008, 03:05 PM

Steve, with the possibility of dems in the whitehouse you could probably get the "deer identification and safety marking bill" through as an addnedum to the wildlife protection act. heh heh.

For me it's a scope required for everything beyond 50 yards... ok 25 yards... ok feet. Yards, feet, what's the difference?

LefthandShooter · 03-11-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo M44

For me it's a scope required for everything beyond 50 yards... ok 25 yards... ok feet. Yards, feet, what's the difference?

What did you write? I can't see to find my glasses to read it?

I've found a target with a bigger bullseye really helps. Like about 6 feet across!!!

texnmidwest · 03-11-2008, 04:34 PM

I have always worn glasses but now I can't see a 30 cal bullet hole at 25 meters on a white and red target. Sad but true. Am going to scope one of my Mosins just have not decided which one to scope. It will be one of my M44s but need to get them all three out and shoot them to see which one shoots the best.
Why is it so hard to pay more for a darn scope than I paid for the rifle?

R5CYA · 03-11-2008, 07:16 PM

if your grouping looks like a shotgun test pattern like mine. it makes it hard to tell if the gun is worth a scope!

Geo M44 · 03-11-2008, 08:30 PM

The 2-7 x 32 scout scope has done wonders for my 100 yard target accuracy.

Mooseman684 · 03-11-2008, 08:37 PM

No wonder you couldnt see it...You were using a 25 Yard Pistol target at 100 Yards !!!

texnmidwest · 03-11-2008, 09:06 PM

I told you Moose had all the answers!!

AKHunter · 03-11-2008, 09:10 PM

You might want to try some new ammo. That stuff did'nt even penetrate the door !

texnmidwest · 03-11-2008, 09:13 PM

Them doors must be reinforced!!

R5CYA · 03-11-2008, 10:59 PM

lol! too funny!

i'll stop by the gun store tomorrow for some better targets than the range gives out. maybe i can see a silhouette from 100 yds? a really tall silhouette.

Mooseman684 · 03-11-2008, 11:41 PM

Get a can of Flourescent Orange paint and a cheap package of 9 inch paper plates !!! Paint em.....staple em and shoot !
Rich

03-11-2008, 11:11 AM	#1
R5CYA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Bruno, Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (0)	range report i gotta ask, how the he#% are you supposed to get tight groups when you can't even see the black at 100 yards? gonna see the optometrist this week to see if glasses are in order. these are from my m44 with 1954 bulgarian yellow-tip heavy. shots with x's are with the bayonet in. all the rest are with it affixed.

03-11-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,310 Trader Rating: (0)	You sound like me, I can't see squat with open sights anymore. The best thing I've ever done was putting the scope on my M-44. It's not really optimal for target work as it has a center dot with tapered posts but it's fine for minute-of-deer out to 200-250 yds. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

03-11-2008, 11:33 AM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (0)	the only way i can do it is to have my spotting scope right next to me and put my rifle in a benchrest. squeeze one off. look repeat and thats with my new glasses and i hate black targets! i use the other side and put an orange paster on it. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya! Last edited by billy; 03-11-2008 at 11:34 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-11-2008, 11:40 AM	#7
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,050 Trader Rating: (0)	That is fine shooting.What does the house look like on the inside?Dont pay any attention to AH,I am down to 00buck at 10paces.By the way,Midwayusa has printable targets on the right hand side.It says free download. sam. Last edited by samuel; 03-11-2008 at 11:53 AM.

03-11-2008, 02:42 PM	#9
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 8,875 Trader Rating: (0)	For years I've pushed for legislation requiring deer to wear orange, not US !!!! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-11-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,466 Trader Rating: (0)	LMAO ! Is there a Mossin machine gun ?

03-11-2008, 11:38 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,466 Trader Rating: (0)	R5CYA Thank you for haveing a since of humor...LOL ...A.H

03-11-2008, 11:44 AM	#8
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,316 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, the eyes are getting old. I can't see things close up, looks like I'm on that list too. Try lighter colored targets, that may help.

03-11-2008, 03:05 PM	#10
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 1,980 Trader Rating: (0)	Steve, with the possibility of dems in the whitehouse you could probably get the "deer identification and safety marking bill" through as an addnedum to the wildlife protection act. heh heh. For me it's a scope required for everything beyond 50 yards... ok 25 yards... ok feet. Yards, feet, what's the difference? Last edited by Geo M44; 03-11-2008 at 03:08 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-11-2008, 04:34 PM	#12
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 2,964 Trader Rating: (0)	I have always worn glasses but now I can't see a 30 cal bullet hole at 25 meters on a white and red target. Sad but true. Am going to scope one of my Mosins just have not decided which one to scope. It will be one of my M44s but need to get them all three out and shoot them to see which one shoots the best. Why is it so hard to pay more for a darn scope than I paid for the rifle? __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-11-2008, 07:16 PM	#13
R5CYA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Bruno, Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (0)	if your grouping looks like a shotgun test pattern like mine. it makes it hard to tell if the gun is worth a scope!

03-11-2008, 08:30 PM	#14
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 1,980 Trader Rating: (0)	The 2-7 x 32 scout scope has done wonders for my 100 yard target accuracy.

03-11-2008, 08:37 PM	#15
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,200 Trader Rating: (0)	No wonder you couldnt see it...You were using a 25 Yard Pistol target at 100 Yards !!! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-11-2008, 09:06 PM	#16
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 2,964 Trader Rating: (0)	I told you Moose had all the answers!! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-11-2008, 09:10 PM	#17
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 903 Trader Rating: (0)	You might want to try some new ammo. That stuff did'nt even penetrate the door !

03-11-2008, 09:13 PM	#18
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 2,964 Trader Rating: (0)	Them doors must be reinforced!! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-11-2008, 10:59 PM	#19
R5CYA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Bruno, Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (0)	lol! too funny! i'll stop by the gun store tomorrow for some better targets than the range gives out. maybe i can see a silhouette from 100 yds? a really tall silhouette. Last edited by R5CYA; 03-11-2008 at 11:03 PM.

03-11-2008, 11:41 PM	#20
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,200 Trader Rating: (0)	Get a can of Flourescent Orange paint and a cheap package of 9 inch paper plates !!! Paint em.....staple em and shoot ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!