Range day at MCGAC, Jan 25 <Madisonville area>

[Glockster69]

Forecast now clear, 64F, 9mph winds.

 

[Major Kong]

Gotta check with Boss Lady tonight and will let y'all know of I am cleared for takeoff or grounded with honey-do's.

Sent from a B-52 flying over Russia.

 

[benenglish]

Forecast now clear, 64F, 9mph winds.

Better and better. I'm looking forward to it (barring family health problems, of course).

Unfortunately, I'm having a bit of a problem getting my act together. All sorts of stuff has popped up this week. I'll probably be travelling lighter than usual. The main thing I want to do is get a good zero with my .45. After that, the rest is gravy.

BTW - I will be bringing a proper front benchrest with a generic top and a pillow bag. If anyone is having trouble understanding how well their rifle shoots and is frustrated by just stacking up the range-provided sandbags (like happened last time), this should help.

 

[HandgunHTR]

BTW - I will be bringing a proper front benchrest with a generic top and a pillow bag. If anyone is having trouble understanding how well their rifle shoots and is frustrated by just stacking up the range-provided sandbags (like happened last time), this should help.

I will be bringing one of these: Rock Shooting Rest

I also have two Caldwell flat bags that I will be bringing. They work well for both rifle and pistols.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Forecast now clear, 64F, 9mph winds.

White people and weather. Quit Punkin out gunfire in any weather is good sigh

 

[benenglish]

I will be bringing one of these...

Mine's a bottom-of-the line Sinclair from a couple of decades ago, so I guess we're set up for rests. I'm sure not planning on shooting my XP out of creedmoor; my back's too bad for that. Getting old really sucks.

 

[Glockster69]

http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14732-c88-g8-b0-p0-VersaCradle_Shooting_Rest.aspx

Has anyone used the VersaCradle? SUPER slick ball pivot/lock mechanism. He makes it look much easier in the video compared to my fiddling with one in the store though. I'm not sure how to justify the two fiddy since I wouldn't use it often.

 

[subseashooter]

Are you planning on bringing a chrono, Ben?

If not, you just gave me justification....


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[smittyb]

How long do you think it'll last this time? I might be able to make it about 1:00 or 1:30, but I know in the past we have broke off around 2 or so. I don't really want to drive up there to only spend an hour shooting.

 

[benenglish]

http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14732-c88-g8-b0-p0-VersaCradle_Shooting_Rest.aspx

Has anyone used the VersaCradle?

Haven't used it. Based on everything I've ever learned about proper bench technique, though, it looks to me like a complete waste of money for critical work. I see a bunch wrong with it, even for casual work. If you want me to list everything I see wrong, let me know. I'm headed out for errands this morning but I should be able to get to it this afternoon or tomorrow.

 

[benenglish]

Are you planning on bringing a chrono, Ben?

I don't have a convenient chrono; my Shooting Chrony got, well, shot. However, I can bring my Oehler if you have any need. Just say the word.

 

[Glockster69]

How long do you think it'll last this time? I might be able to make it about 1:00 or 1:30, but I know in the past we have broke off around 2 or so. I don't really want to drive up there to only spend an hour shooting.

Changes each time so hard to say. I think we left between 3 & 4 last time which was too early IMO.

 

[Glockster69]

Haven't used it. Based on everything I've ever learned about proper bench technique, though, it looks to me like a complete waste of money for critical work. I see a bunch wrong with it, even for casual work. If you want me to list everything I see wrong, let me know. I'm headed out for errands this morning but I should be able to get to it this afternoon or tomorrow.

I tried hard and can't come up with a good reason to ask you to write out how I'm a DA. Maybe you can just tell me about it Sunday.

 

[Major Kong]

I still can't confirm. I got a yellow light from the tower, but other factors are pointing to me not making it.

So I am going to officially bowing out now.

Sorry guys. Next time.

Sent from a B-52 flying over Russia

 

[Glockster69]

Forecast now clear, 66F, 8mph winds.

Sorry to hear that MK. Looks like only one friend/local will join us.

 

[Tejano Scott]

I'm still a maybe as well. Grandma's funeral is Saturday and not sure if I'm staying over another night or not. I really want to make it, just not sure.

 

[Glockster69]

Do what is right for the family, I'm sure we'll have another meet soon.

 

[benenglish]

Do what is right for the family, I'm sure we'll have another meet soon.

Absolutely right on both counts.

 

[Glockster69]

As the crow flies I'm about 30 miles from the range. In the past 7 days I've had over 6" rain including 2" since yesterday and as I type, there are flood warnings in the Madisonville area. I recommend you bring an extra pair of shoes you don't mind getting muddy just in case. No change since the last forecast report.

Looking forward to it guys.

 

[MetalCutter]

Green light, deck is clear! My son & I will be there (barring any last minute disasters). We'll drag along an assortment of stuff & ammo. Anything special we need to bring?