Finally got a chance to burn some powder today using Wolf 123 grain black box. At 25 yards the first group, as you can see, was high and to the right. I brought the next 4 rounds high into the chest area and the last four were more or less centered around the bullseye.
I guess the trigger group was refurbed too (like new) as it still has most of the blueing on the face of the hammer, it has obviously seen very little use. But the trigger was a joy to work with, it was smooth as glass and let off quickly. Is this common with the Russian carbines as opposed to the nightmare Chinese triggers?
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There is a pretty good spread in each group but I was having an off day, with a steadier hand I believe I can tighten them up a little. I plan on some hunnert yard shooting tomorrow!
Meh... Just blame the sweat factor. I hate shooting when its hot!!
Looks like you got her dialed in. thumb1
When I shoot at those humanoid targets I like to aim at the crotch. I like to imagine I'm bursting Himmler's nuts to smithereens. Far more pleasing than a head shot.
I think you got lucky with the trigger. There's nothing extraordinary about my Russians.
Nice shooting! Glad you could spend some time with the new rifle.
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 12, 2015, 06:28:22 PM
Meh... Just blame the sweat factor. I hate shooting when its hot!!
Looks like you got her dialed in. thumb1
Thanks Cannon...yeah I picked the hottest time of the day, it was 91 and summer isn't here yet. I think I got it close enough it would ruin somebody's day.
Quote from: Blicero on May 12, 2015, 06:30:29 PM
When I shoot at those humanoid targets I like to aim at the crotch. I like to imagine I'm bursting Himmler's nuts to smithereens. Far more pleasing than a head shot.
I think you got lucky with the trigger. There's nothing extraordinary about my Russians.
Nice shooting! Glad you could spend some time with the new rifle.
Geez Blicero, I hope I never make you mad at me bro' ;) Well maybe my luck is changing but I was surprised when I squeezed that trigger, thank you sir!
Congrats Danny and good shooting, You'll Get to know it well and we'll see even better next time I bet. thumb1
Thanks hippie, you're too kind! Most of you old hands could shoot groups this size at 100 yds but Im working on it!
We need to have an SKS shootout for bragging rights.
50 & 100 yards, offhand and rested.
Unmodified.
Factory or hand loads.
Average group size after 5 groups of 10 shots each.
Blicero we might have to check L}{C 's targets for powder burns rofl rofl2
By the way Blicero, I think your "shootout" suggestion is a good idea! thumb1
Anyone else game?!
I'll dust off a carbine and show you blind paraplegics how to shoot. One time I went to the range with Armedhippie, he put the muzzle into his shoulder and pointed the butt downrange. I can't lose.
I'm in! I've been needing to shoot off some of the worthless Golden Tiger rejects that Blicero traded me in exchange for Ugly Betty. I managed to scrape enough powder for 10 or 20 complete rounds off the bottom of the box that the Amish dude flung onto the doorstep before he left in a cloud of dust with his horse team galloping away.
Amish Worldwide Delivery Express Service thrives on quality, not speed. Ask about the expedited horse-on-amphetamine service if you're in a rush.
Well alrighty then!!!
LOL...running-man you aint right! ;)
Runningman's just jealous that he practically gave away a Smithsonian condition Yugo SKS, paramount in rarity and desirability, to me for a song. But it's strange, he told me he has no use for a Yugo because he feels emasculated by the grenade launcher. It adds so much length to the rifle that it towers over him.
Uh oh! :o. Looks like game on!
Smithsonian Yugo... hmmm. I thought that was an sks hanging next to the Spirit of St.Louise. think1
And the short jokes start, I'm surprised Kevin hasn't pulled this one out, it's been like 6 month since he used it last:
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Thanks for the range report. I've been waiting for one.
I find it both hilarious and an honor that you saved my "must be 34 inches..." graphic. I try to save it for special occasions, like a fine sav blanc.
Good going Danny, glad you got her broken in thumb1
Quote from: Blicero on May 12, 2015, 09:16:41 PM
We need to have an SKS shootout for bragging rights.
50 & 100 yards, offhand and rested.
Unmodified.
Factory or hand loads.
Average group size after 5 groups of 10 shots each.
"100 yds off-hand", hmm, I might be heard to say: "hey fellers, I hit the berm 8 of 10 times, it's a good day" rofl
"There's a berm at 100 yards?"
Quote from: Blicero on May 12, 2015, 11:33:21 PM
"There's a berm at 100 yards?"
:)) Yeah, more like a wall at my range. The 200-500 yd gongs are up the flank of a hill from there. I've never been to the high power range (out to 1000 yds). Come to think of it, I'm pretty lucky to have such a range just 12 highway miles from my house.
Im confused... You dont place paper targets at 200 or 300? :)
:)) Nope, I'm a lightweight fart1
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Anything over 100 yards, we may as well be talking about a fathom or a league or a parasang or some such unconscionable measure. I'm a mountain boy, dammit. 65 yards is long distance to me.
Fired at my steel plate at 100 yards this afternoon, here are five shots with a 4 inch spread. I haven't built a shooting bench yet, I was resting on a corner post for these shots. I believe this carbine has the potential to out shoot our three Chinese carbines!
(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh618/smithdblueDannyboy53/2015051395204646_zpsknj898go.jpg)
Nice... Looks like your liking the guns performance. 8)
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 13, 2015, 09:45:27 PM
Nice... Looks like your liking the guns performance. 8)
Thanks...I'm lovin it Cannon, gotta build a shooting bench soon though. I'm stringing shots all over the target!
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 13, 2015, 09:45:27 PM
Nice... Looks like your liking the guns performance. 8)
He should! Those 3 shots nearly ripping one clean hole are a great indicator of the rifle's capability. That's better than what I do with the Russians. Nice work Danny! Was that factory ammo?
That looks great! I usually get about a 4-5" ten round group at 100yards off the bench. Honestly though, I think my eyes are more of a factor than the rifle...
Thanks Blicero, that carbine demonstrated today that it's a far better shooter than I am! I knew that I "threw" one of the other two when it left the bore. And it is factory ammo Kevin, Wolf black box (WPA) 123 grain FMJ.
The bore looks very good, sharp and clean so it's gonna be a good shooter. Hopefully I'll soon be able to build a bench and that will improve my shooting.
Thanks Power Surge, my eyes are definitely the major factor in my wild shots! I had some shine on the rear sights, I usually blacken them with a wooden match but had no matches available.
Quote from: Dannyboy53 on May 14, 2015, 12:10:10 AM
Thanks Blicero, that carbine demonstrated today that it's a far better shooter than I am! I knew that I "threw" one of the other two when it left the bore. And it is factory ammo Kevin, Wolf black box (WPA) 123 grain FMJ.
The bore looks very good, sharp and clean so it's gonna be a good shooter. Hopefully I'll soon be able to build a bench and that will improve my shooting.
Thanks Power Surge, my eyes are definitely the major factor in my wild shots! I had some shine on the rear sights, I usually blacken them with a wooden match but had no matches available.
One very interesting observation I've made shooting SKS's open sights.... the "enclosed circle" does more harm than good for focus, IMO. I've noticed that if I look at my target at 100yards away ABOVE the slight circle, it's pretty clear, but when I move the target into the circle it immediately blurs inside the circle. Move it back outside the circle, and it's clear again.
I've seen AK FSBs with the top of the circle cut out. I'm pretty someone else back then figured that issue out too.