07-15-2012, 10:59 PM
First off,
I'd like to say hello to everyone on the the forum as this is my first post! I recently finished my rifle about two weeks ago and was invited out to an NBRSA 1000 yard competition as a guest in Tucson Arizona Yesterday.
The conditions were low 80's, rain (which is odd for AZ) and high winds (10-15mph gusts).
I was shooting my 20" Schneider barreled AR15 with a head spaced AA bolt and factory Hornady 123gr AMAX.
First off, I am by NO means, a professional shooter. This was my first time shooting past 300 with this particular rifle. I had it fitted with a U.S Optics SN-3 and a 0 MOA riser.
For some reason I was tapped out on elevation adjustment and still holding over 18-18.5 MOA on the reticle by the end of the day. Shooting from prone using a sandbag up front and a bunny bag in the back.
Most of the day I spent trying to figure out my elevation issues because we were unable to see bullet impacts in the dirt due to soggy ground conditions and unknown bullet drop.
Long story short, I was able to post a 21" group (it was by far the Indian and not the bow) which I guess I'm happy with.
After my less than amazing performance yesterday I am really looking forward to going back next month and hopefully posting a better group!
The reason I'm posting is because I would like to start loading up some custom loads for these 1000 yard meets and I was wondering if anybody has some tips/tricks they don't mind sharing with me.
Any other advice for a newbie would be HIGHLY appreciated.
PS: Pictures of rifle and target below
Dave
I'd like to say hello to everyone on the the forum as this is my first post! I recently finished my rifle about two weeks ago and was invited out to an NBRSA 1000 yard competition as a guest in Tucson Arizona Yesterday.
The conditions were low 80's, rain (which is odd for AZ) and high winds (10-15mph gusts).
I was shooting my 20" Schneider barreled AR15 with a head spaced AA bolt and factory Hornady 123gr AMAX.
First off, I am by NO means, a professional shooter. This was my first time shooting past 300 with this particular rifle. I had it fitted with a U.S Optics SN-3 and a 0 MOA riser.
For some reason I was tapped out on elevation adjustment and still holding over 18-18.5 MOA on the reticle by the end of the day. Shooting from prone using a sandbag up front and a bunny bag in the back.
Most of the day I spent trying to figure out my elevation issues because we were unable to see bullet impacts in the dirt due to soggy ground conditions and unknown bullet drop.
Long story short, I was able to post a 21" group (it was by far the Indian and not the bow) which I guess I'm happy with.
After my less than amazing performance yesterday I am really looking forward to going back next month and hopefully posting a better group!
The reason I'm posting is because I would like to start loading up some custom loads for these 1000 yard meets and I was wondering if anybody has some tips/tricks they don't mind sharing with me.
Any other advice for a newbie would be HIGHLY appreciated.
PS: Pictures of rifle and target below
Dave