Joined a 250yd shoot at my club

[Carlos Hathcock]

Joined a local club early summer and they have a pretty good number of weekly and biweekly events. Decided to show up for the 250 shoot. Lots of obvious "ringers" but the practice is making me a much better shooter. Thought I was pretty good and now realizing how far I have to go.

My best score to date and I keep improving each week. Even managed a dead ringer. Will keep updating as weeks go on but season is just about over for this.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Keep it up

 

[ryguy]

Looks like fun! I’m out in Rochester, and wish I could find a range where I could shoot past 100 yards. Do you mind giving me a run down of your rifle specs?

 

[BDinPutnam]

Pretty cool, Carlos. Longest range around me is 200. I would like to get out to Sheepdog sometime but it's like an hour plus drive I think, which is hard to spare when you can only shoot on weekends.

 

[TestPost]

Looks like fun! I’m out in Rochester, and wish I could find a range where I could shoot past 100 yards. Do you mind giving me a run down of your rifle specs?

Brookes Gun club is 20 mins from Henrietta and has 100, 200, 300 yards. The Firing Pin is about 30 mins and just bought an outdoor plot and is currently creating a 400 yard range.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Nice targets for the 250 yard mark. Like the concrete for the floor and block base tables. I'm always chasing my brass in the gravel and grass at my club.

 

[speedkills27]

Hello from a fellow member! Didnt know that club had a 250 league! but honestly I haven't been spending much time there lately. Maybe ill pop in and start tuning up for winter trap leauge

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Looks like fun! I’m out in Rochester, and wish I could find a range where I could shoot past 100 yards. Do you mind giving me a run down of your rifle specs?

6.5 Grendel
LRB Arms Lower.
Model 1 upper, bull barrel 24" 1:9
Rise Arms trigger.
Luth adjustable stock.
Bullet Guy compliant extended trigger guard.
Laser works range finder.
28x scope. (Off brand, I forget the make)
Typically run Hornady Amax 123 gr. SST.

 

[Phauxtoe]

so what are you working on to improve, whats the game plan?
what are your weaknesses?

what do the best targets look like?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

That's probably my best thus far. I started with my Savage .223 and wanted to give this a try.

I think my biggest issue is maintaining a consistent cheek position and eye placement in the scope. Next is placement and position of the butt stock. Towards the end of the match I started to figure that out and a good number of the 10's & 9's on the practice target are from extra time at the end.

 

[Curmudgeon]

Nice. What club?

 

[ryguy]

Brookes Gun club is 20 mins from Henrietta and has 100, 200, 300 yards. The Firing Pin is about 30 mins and just bought an outdoor plot and is currently creating a 400 yard range.

That’s exciting news! Hopefully The Firing Pin gets the range up and going sooner than later. I would join in a heartbeat!

 

[TestPost]

6.5 Grendel
LRB Arms Lower.
Model 1 upper, bull barrel 24" 1:9
Rise Arms trigger.
Luth adjustable stock.
Bullet Guy compliant extended trigger guard.
Laser works range finder.
28x scope. (Off brand, I forget the make)
Typically run Hornady Amax 123 gr. SST.
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What mode handguard?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

What mode handguard?

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[Carlos Hathcock]

Hello from a fellow member! Didnt know that club had a 250 league! but honestly I haven't been spending much time there lately. Maybe ill pop in and start tuning up for winter trap leauge

Hey there. Yes, every other Monday afternoon. Check out the club website and they have a calendar page with all the events going on each day / week. Maybe I'll see ya around.

 

[71velle]

Joined a local club early summer and they have a pretty good number of weekly and biweekly events. Decided to show up for the 250 shoot. Lots of obvious "ringers" but the practice is making me a much better shooter. Thought I was pretty good and now realizing how far I have to go.

My best score to date and I keep improving each week. Even managed a dead ringer. Will keep updating as weeks go on but season is just about over for this.

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With a sweet rifle like that I would accuse you of being a ringer too......

 

[71velle]

Looks like fun! I’m out in Rochester, and wish I could find a range where I could shoot past 100 yards. Do you mind giving me a run down of your rifle specs?

Im in the Rochester area and belong to a range that goes out to 200 yards. I could bring you in as a guest if you wanted to try stretch it out a little.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

With a sweet rifle like that I would accuse you of being a ringer too......

The multi colored bolt action in the first post belongs to one of the "ringers". Not mine for sure. Don't have that kind of $$$ to spend!

 

[camper4lyfe]

Looks like fun! I’m out in Rochester, and wish I could find a range where I could shoot past 100 yards. Do you mind giving me a run down of your rifle specs?

GCL in Penfield has a 200 yd range.

 

[Nighttrain]

@TestPost

Any information about the firing pin range that you can post ?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

@TestPost

Any information about the firing pin range that you can post ?

Firing pin range?

 

[Nighttrain]

Firing pin range?

Home | The Firing Pin, LLC

 

[Nighttrain]

Home | The Firing Pin, LLC

There was a post saying the firing pin was putting in a 400 yard range , according to the owner, via e-mail , it's just a internet rumor.....

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

There was a post saying the firing pin was putting in a 400 yard range , according to the owner, via e-mail , it's just a internet rumor.....

I remember hearing the name in the other thread. I've never been there. Hope they do though.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I think I'm gonna put some pressure on the league ringers next year.....

 

[71velle]

If you keep posting these pictures I will need a new rifle too.

 

[Jaywmustang]

If you keep posting these pictures I will need a new rifle too.

I could post some picture for u, to help you over that ledge.

 

[GTN]

Brookes Gun club is 20 mins from Henrietta and has 100, 200, 300 yards. The Firing Pin is about 30 mins and just bought an outdoor plot and is currently creating a 400 yard range.

Sorry but no 300 at Brooks. Only 50,100,200

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

If you keep posting these pictures I will need a new rifle too.

I'm a helper. That's what I do.

I'm really stoked about this one. I've been very impressed by what I've seen in reviews by others. Hoping the weather cooperates Sunday.

 

[ECU Pirates]

Why don’t you ask the guy that was best friends with Carlos for advice?