ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Took it out today. No wind perfect. Really enjoyed myself. I had the rifle shooting great at 35 Yards, grouping well within a 50 pence peice. Then moved out to 125 yards (and this is where being a newbie got the better of me) was firing but then could not see where I had hit I took binoculars with me but I really needed by spotting scope. Without that it became obvious to me very quickly that I did not stand a chance. That or I would get very fit walking back and fourth. So, next time out I will take my scope on a tripod Lesson Learnt. One good thing though more luck I think than judgement. the last shot I fired at 125 was dead center on those bisley targets. It actuallu made the same size hole through the number 6 in the center Great day though. I guess next time I will have it zeroed, then I can bunny bust. I did not put the trigger kit on as I am **** at doing things like that. I dont spose there is anyone local who can give me a hand? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Well done but 125 yrds is along way and not as easy as everyone says don't loose your confidence and stick with it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Will not loose the confidence. I love it too much. Got Ricochet of off the 1st round fired. That was scary. Seemed to go on forever. It was going from the target to the right of it, so not back toward me. I hope the sheep down that way are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Ricochet ,what ammo where you using the only time ive had a ricochet was with 20 grn gamepoints never with bt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Then moved out to 125 yards (and this is where being a newbie got the better of me) was firing but then could not see where I had hit I took binoculars with me but I really needed by spotting scope. Without that it became obvious to me very quickly that I did not stand a chance. That or I would get very fit walking back and fourth. cheers although quite expensive these are well worth it http://www.targetsports.co.uk/product_info...products_id=383 You want to be looking around 100yds for a zero but your probably best focusing on finding out if you / ammo and the rifle can perform consistantly @ 50yds befroe stretching the legs . A good tip is to eliminate yourself from the equation by using a front and rear rest taking all the wobble out as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Federal V-Shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Then moved out to 125 yards (and this is where being a newbie got the better of me) was firing but then could not see where I had hit I took binoculars with me but I really needed by spotting scope. Without that it became obvious to me very quickly that I did not stand a chance. That or I would get very fit walking back and fourth. cheers although quite expensive these are well worth it http://www.targetsports.co.uk/product_info...products_id=383 You want to be looking around 100yds for a zero but your probably best focusing on finding out if you / ammo and the rifle can perform consistantly @ 50yds befroe stretching the legs . A good tip is to eliminate yourself from the equation by using a front and rear rest taking all the wobble out as well . Good tip Dead eye. I was just using the Bipod, no other rest. 35 Yards I was rock solid. I have no doubt that I will be the same at 50. 125 was a Different matter cos I could not see what the round was doing, thats where i needed the scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Federal V-Shock never had a ricochet off them or any other bt ammo , but the 20 grn gamepoints were scary you live and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 I've had a Remmy BT richochet .............Was shooting off sticks as well All bullets (or whats left of them after impact ) have the potential to richochet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 I've had a Remmy BT richochet .............Was shooting off sticks as well All bullets (or whats left of them after impact ) have the potential to richochet B) Agreed just never had it happen with ballistic tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Can you guys reccomend a way of holding the targets up? I was using drawning pins in a target against a wooden telephone pylon. I want something I can stick in the ground. Also I am after a rucksack/backpack. i am taking a whole load of gear with me as I always take my shotty too. Suggestions would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Can you guys reccomend a way of holding the targets up? I was using drawning pins in a target against a wooden telephone pylon. ............Understand where your coming from but it's not ideal and I'm not surprised you've had a richochet .You need a better backstop and seeing has I don't know the lie of the land I would reccomend a earth mound .Anything other than a telephone pole Has for the issue of wieght I would ditch the Shotgun ,concentrate on one thing only until your happy with your new Toy B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Don't shoot at a hard cylindrical object such as a telegraph pole. If you clip the side of it you are almost certain to get a ricochet. As Ive says, shoot into an earth mound. If possible, shoot down into it from an elevated position. I zero my rifle against a bloody huge great bit of whitewashed plywood, and I staple various targets on it. I've got all the distances for rimfire and centrefire pegged out on a field, as I can leave the board up permanently against the earth bank. If plywood isn't practical, staple a sheet of canvas between two pole that can be rammed into the earth, with the fabric spanning the gap. Much more portable. And take your time. If the barrel starts to over-heat from over-zealous use, the shots will start stringing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 dont worry Lee, next time ill hold the target for ya , im tied up the next few weekends but ill get out with you soon mate, ill be your spotter.. you could try to get hold of some sand bags and leave them on the farm somewere, they should make good backstops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Nice backstop must holdunder 24" next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Whilst over there i did find a really good backstop that I will use next time. there is a railway track that goes through the land, its rarely used to transport cement from a cement work. There is a portion of it that had a 10-15Ft steep earth embankment. I will use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 One on the left was the 35Yard shots. The one on the right was the 125 Yard shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Now then. I am not one to have a go and Cupraman don't take this to heart. This is the second post I have read in quick succession where somebody was shooting a rifle without an adequate back stop. Now here is me going for my FAC and deciding to get some range work done and learn the calibres and safety etc and I am a little worried that people are getting ahead of themselves and not remembering that its always SAFETY FIRST. Not a pop, but seriously gents lets just think about it and stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Not taken as a pop a all, rather stupid of me really. It would not have one anywhere if it missed the back stop, just into a railway embankment, but the cylindrical bit did not even cross my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoole76 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I was there with Lee yesterday, I should have thought more carefully too. Just waiting for my FAC to arrive in approx 3 weeks ! It's very easy to get ahead of ones self and not think things through properly, especially when you have just picked up a new toy. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 are you sure it was a rocochet, it could have been a stone the round hit or a lump of wood, with the .17 bullet by the time its hit something the bits usually don't go very far. However an earth bank will make a better backdrop, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Certainly sounded like one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yes the HMRs can ricochet like any other projectile can. Also on 1 occasion I've had a ricochet of animal it knocked the rabbit clean over then went zinging off. There was no damage anywhere on the Bunnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 ricochets happen, we do our best to prevent them, however we cant in 100% of instances, how to prevent them is a case of knowing when they happen, which we discover through trial and error or shooting at different materials/angles. Its done now, just try and stop it happening again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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