Mirage Shields

[DirtySteve]

I have never used one before. However I now think it is long over due. I shot a 20 round group a few days ago using the 223 Rem that Terry made for me. (Group was .84" for all 20 if I remember correctly.) Anyway I had a nice single one five shot group and as the barrel heated up it started growing. I don't think it was from the barrel heating up as much as it was from the mirage I was experiencing. As a result I believe it is time for me to buy a mirage shield or two in order to help my shooting.

Question. Who do you all buy your shields from?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Dusty Stevens]

From the blind store in your neighborhood. You can also tape an old target strip on your barrel or get a battery powered fan

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I think a fan is more effective but I use both.

 

[jimmymac]

Steve at Benchrite sells them

 

[Herzo]

AR-15 comes with a shield at no extra cost.

 

[Mulligan]

I have never used one before. However I now think it is long over due. I shot a 20 round group a few days ago using the 223 Rem that Terry made for me. (Group was .84" for all 20 if I remember correctly.) Anyway I had a nice single one five shot group and as the barrel heated up it started growing. I don't think it was from the barrel heating up as much as it was from the mirage I was experiencing. As a result I believe it is time for me to buy a mirage shield or two in order to help my shooting.

Question. Who do you all buy your shields from?

Thanks,

Steve

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Flying Fish Fundamentals homepage

www.flyingfishfundamentals.com

Cheap and really good

CW

 

[B Nettesheim]

I wrap my barrels with a nomex sleeve and it works great! One theory is that it is a consistent weight on the barrel rather than taking a mirage shield on and off the rifle which changes harmonics. Think of a tuner (your moving a weight forward and back). Another reason is that it keeps it warm throughout the day rather than letting it cool after a match and again warming it up on the next match. I have noticed less firecracking and have reason to believe it actually makes the barrel last longer. The only thing I don’t like is that it is kinda ugly.

 

[243winxb]

Made one. Took a 50 yard slow fire pistol target, folded it. Glued on to rings to hold on barrel.

Dont let it slip forward while firing. Muzzle blast will make confetti of it

 

[DirtySteve]

From the blind store in your neighborhood. You can also tape an old target strip on your barrel or get a battery powered fan

I guess you have not been to Forsyth MT. Population 1,754. Two gas stations and a Dairy Queen. We do have the Quigley match which draws 600 shooters. So it is just better to order one online.

 

[DirtySteve]

AR-15 comes with a shield at no extra cost.

Yes but accuracy is not included

 

[jimmymac]

I guess you have not been to Forsyth MT. Population 1,754. Two gas stations and a Dairy Queen. We do have the Quigley match which draws 600 shooters. So it is just better to order one online.

Steve is your guy. It's cheap and he includes the velcro.

https://benchrite.com/barrel-mirage-shade/

 

[JMayo]

I cut a political sign strip and use velcro on barrel or rubber band on scope and barrel end

 

[urbanrifleman]

Picatinny Mounted Benchrest, F-Class, PRS, Varmint Rifle Mirage Barrel Band Kit

Precision Rifle Shooting Accessories

theurbanriflemanstore.com

 

[wvlongshot]

I guess you have not been to Forsyth MT. Population 1,754. Two gas stations and a Dairy Queen. We do have the Quigley match which draws 600 shooters. So it is just better to order one online.

Is the food good at the Dairy Queen?

 

[DirtySteve]

Is the food good at the Dairy Queen?

The Blizards are good.. "The Joesph" restaurant (The side door to the Iron Horse Saloon) has good food.

 

[wvlongshot]

I'm always up for a good meal on a road trip.

 

[woodbooger]

I cut a political sign strip and use velcro on barrel or rubber band on scope and barrel end

no wonder you shoot crooked.

 

[Gabe22BR]

I’m with benchrite, Velcro included, and a DeWalt fan...

 

[DirtySteve]

Thanks everyone for the input. I have two on the way..

 

[Shooter13]

I guess you have not been to Forsyth MT. Population 1,754. Two gas stations and a Dairy Queen. We do have the Quigley match which draws 600 shooters. So it is just better to order one online.

That is 3 times bigger than the town I come from!! LOL POP 600 (on a Saturday with the county fair in town!)