After the last time at the range, I decided this time to use a heavier 62 grain bullet from IMI (M855). Also, to clear up the bolt cycling issue, it was recommended to use Break Free CLP, so the bolt is well covered in it.
Date: 7/4/10
Time: 6:30 PM CDT
Location: McLeansboro, Illinois
Temp: 88 F
Humidty: 75%
Winds: Light
Bullet: IMI 62 Gr M855
Rounds: 50
Ranges: 25 yd, 50 yd, 100 yd
Configuration Changes: None
Summary: Much better than the first time out. This time, I had some nice groupings at 100 yds after zeroing the scope at 25 yd then 50 yd. Tried the gun in the prone position and had no trouble hitting the bullseye. The last 10 rounds, I put the gun under my arm and pulled the trigger as fast as I could... and loved it!!!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Range Report 1
Well, this is my first range report. Took the gun out to the 100 yd range near McLeansboro, Illinois to give it its first break-in. For each range report, I'll try to list the date, time, environmental conditions (temp, wind, etc), the type of bullet I'm using, any configuration changes to the gun, and a breif summary of the outcome.
Date: 6/27/10
Time: ???
Location: McLeansboro, Illinois
Temp: 92 F
Humidty: 90%
Winds: Light
Bullet: PMC 55 Gr FMJ-BT
Rounds: 90
Ranges: 50 yd, 100 yd
Configuration Changes: None
Summary: Overall, it went well. The bolt had trouble cycling completely for the first 20 rounds or so, but loosened up nice after that and I had no issues. The scope was WAY off and needs to be zeroed, but I knew it wasn't going to be accurate with 55 grain bullets through a 1:7" twist rifle. Otherwise, had a great time shooting it and looking forward to putting a lot of lead down range with this gun.
Date: 6/27/10
Time: ???
Location: McLeansboro, Illinois
Temp: 92 F
Humidty: 90%
Winds: Light
Bullet: PMC 55 Gr FMJ-BT
Rounds: 90
Ranges: 50 yd, 100 yd
Configuration Changes: None
Summary: Overall, it went well. The bolt had trouble cycling completely for the first 20 rounds or so, but loosened up nice after that and I had no issues. The scope was WAY off and needs to be zeroed, but I knew it wasn't going to be accurate with 55 grain bullets through a 1:7" twist rifle. Otherwise, had a great time shooting it and looking forward to putting a lot of lead down range with this gun.
Gun Complete (Well... sorta)
As the title suggests, the gun is complete... but not complete. I've recieved and placed the last parts required to get the gun in a firing configuration, but there are still parts I want to buy for it. So, below are some pics of the finished gun.
What I still need is the following:
Red Dot optic (looking at a holigraphic Red Dot)
Flip Up Sights
Sling
The scope that I have on there is a cheapo from my Deer Slug Gun (which it will need back for Deer Season). The Forend grip that converts into a bi-pod is courtesy of my brother who gave this to me off of his M-4 that he used in Afghanistan.
I will start posting range reports once I get the gun shooting.
Thanks!
Mike
Red Dot optic (looking at a holigraphic Red Dot)
Flip Up Sights
Sling
The scope that I have on there is a cheapo from my Deer Slug Gun (which it will need back for Deer Season). The Forend grip that converts into a bi-pod is courtesy of my brother who gave this to me off of his M-4 that he used in Afghanistan.
I will start posting range reports once I get the gun shooting.
Thanks!
Mike
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