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Went to the range

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:25 pm
by caretaker
Met up with Mike243 this morning and took my new toy to the range. All I got to say is the rifle does a whole lot better than the operator. I let Mike have the honor of the first shot. Bulls eye. My first shot 4 inches low. My second shot bulls eye. This was at 50 yards. Moved on out to 100 yards. My first few shots scattered all over the paper. Mike take a shot bulls eye. I get ready to take another shot and notice Mike had adjusted the scope power up to between 8 and 9. I was still shooting with it set between 3 and 4. Started getting closer to bulls eye. Then I did what I usually do when I target practice. I started trying too hard tensed up and started getting frustrated with myself. Scattered shots everywhere. Walked away and smoked a cig. and cleared my head. Last three shots were in the kill zone. Mike took a couple of 200 yard shots while I was clearing my head. They were in the kill zone. I know I need range time with this rifle and will go back. This is a very nice shooter and the Nikon scope was good to go. Like I said the rifle will excel at it`s job if I do mine. It will be my go too this next season.

Re: Went to the range

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:53 pm
by MUP
Nothing like range time with a buddy, especially with a new toy!

Re: Went to the range

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:46 pm
by mike243
we didn't have to touch the scope settings believe it or not,it came bore sited,my smokeless was hammering the bulls eye at 100y and the scope keep getting blurry so I reckon it bit the dust ,25-30 year old tasco has been great so I cant complain,the Nikon will be going back soon for the 2nd time :cry:

Re: Went to the range

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:54 pm
by WG Taxidermist
Glad to hear you finally got to the range and put some rounds through it.

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