The Infamous Wooden Block Strikes Again

[K22]

Was at the rifle range today enjoying the marvelous weather and working out my 223 Rem Tikka T3X Lite with 60 Vmax's.

A fellow shooting next to me was unsuccessfully attempting to sight in his deer rifle for the upcoming season. He was having a difficult time, so I offered help. I saw the problem right away; he was resting the rifle barrel directly on a series of stacked wooden blocks that the range has laying around for "sight in" assistance (translation - sight in chaos.)

After setting him up with a proper front and rear rest and properly positioning the rifle stock on the front rest, he proceeded to produce some adequate groups that he was able to center. It felt good to help the fellow especially since he was a really nice guy. I really enjoy doing this.

I wish the range officers would burn those wooden blocks.

 

[Riesel]

Was at the rifle range today enjoying the marvelous weather and working out my 223 Rem Tikka T3X Lite with 60 Vmax's.

A fellow shooting next to me was unsuccessfully attempting to sight in his deer rifle for the upcoming season. He was having a difficult time, so I offered help. I saw the problem right away; he was resting the rifle barrel directly on a series of stacked wooden blocks that the range has laying around for "sight in" assistance (translation - sight in chaos.)

After setting him up with a proper front and rear rest and properly positioning the rifle stock on the front rest, he proceeded to produce some adequate groups that he was able to center. It felt good to help the fellow especially since he was a really nice guy. I really enjoy doing this.

I wish the range officers would burn those wooden blocks.

Nobody takes those wooden blocks home

 

[std7mag]

I see that all the time.
I try to help out when I can.
Some people just don't listen though.

 

[K22]

Nobody takes those wooden blocks home

The video cameras at the range would nail such an effort placing the offender in jeopardy of losing their range privileges. The range committee is convinced that these blocks are an asset.

 

[jds holler]

I have in fact used the 2x wooden blocks before UNDER one or the other of my sandbags to achieve a good height or angle -- or to get enough elevation to get an AR off the bench far enough to clear the freakin extended mag and grip.

However, I'm kind of philistine in many ways, and have been known to make sandbags from the cut-off legs of jeans, and even wear the resulting shorts while shooting. jd

 

[Bill Norris]

I have in fact used the 2x wooden blocks before UNDER one or the other of my sandbags to achieve a good height or angle -- or to get enough elevation to get an AR off the bench far enough to clear the freakin extended mag and grip.

However, I'm kind of philistine in many ways, and have been known to make sandbags from the cut-off legs of jeans, and even wear the resulting shorts while shooting. jd

Yep, these are good bait but you have to be careful about the block sliding sideways.

 

[joshb]

While at the range on Friday, I saw the same thing. Guy shooting an old scoped 03 off wooden blocks . I always bring an extra set up, so I offered it up. I got him all set up, but told him to remove the sling to get it out of the way. I went back to my shooting. I looked over after a 5 shot group and saw the sling under the fore end on the front rest and wedged between the ears of the rear bag. I mentioned again, but he did nothing.
I gave up on my suggestions. The Range Officer jumped in and tried again. He couldn’t get thru to the guy either.

 

[J_idaho]

If it wasn’t that block it would have been a backpack or a log. You taught him a good life lesson.

 

[1shot]

If it wasn’t that block it would have been a backpack or a log. You taught him a good life lesson.

Even though I was never ask, I feel the need to clarify the last statement. You afforded him an opportunity to learn a valuable lesson. From the previous statement, I don't believe the lesson stuck. His loss, your frustration

Lloyd

 

[cwebster]

If I'm asked for help I am more than happy to do so, if not I keep my trap shut. Lots of guys get offended if you offer them help.

 

[Bill K]

The blocks were not the problem. It was the fact of him resting his barrel on them, which he probably would have done with any item. Funny how so many don't understand too not rest the barrel on something, just the forearm. Heck I even see some doing it on some of the hunting shows on TV when in tree stands, blinds, etc. Good you came along to show him the errors of his way.

 

[divingin]

Was at the rifle range today enjoying the marvelous weather and working out my 223 Rem Tikka T3X Lite with 60 Vmax's.

A fellow shooting next to me was unsuccessfully attempting to sight in his deer rifle for the upcoming season. He was having a difficult time, so I offered help. I saw the problem right away; he was resting the rifle barrel directly on a series of stacked wooden blocks that the range has laying around for "sight in" assistance (translation - sight in chaos.)

After setting him up with a proper front and rear rest and properly positioning the rifle stock on the front rest, he proceeded to produce some adequate groups that he was able to center. It felt good to help the fellow especially since he was a really nice guy. I really enjoy doing this.

I wish the range officers would burn those wooden blocks.

My buddy made up a bunch of semi-primitive rests - plywood, maybe 14" wide, in a T-shape, with two leather-lined notches (different heights) to rest the forearm in. They work much better than the plastic Hornady rolling triangle things the range supplies (the wood ones are much less slippery.) They've been around since before 2015, and nobody's stolen any of them yet (as far as I know.)

Lumber pieces are handy to have around for rudimentary pistol rests, elevating insufficient bags, elevating height-challenged shooters, and beating on things (or people, I suppose.)

 

[jds holler]

Lumber pieces are handy to have around for rudimentary pistol rests, elevating insufficient bags, elevating height-challenged shooters, and beating on things (or people, I suppose.)

Yeah, those chunks of 2x4 are perfect for beating the bolt open after a really hot load. jd

 

[buckeye68]

Please don’t throw away or talk bad about my 2x4 because they are great when you forget your rear beg. I shot this group off a couple 2x4 and a rolled up bath towel. 5 shot group with my muzzleloader @ 100 yards.

 

[jds holler]

Please don’t throw away or talk bad about my 2x4 because they are great when you forget your rear beg. I shot this group off a couple 2x4 and a rolled up bath towel. 5 shot group with my muzzleloader @ 100 yards.
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Yeah, but that's a "smoke pole". They're designed to be rested across the carcass of a dead buffler. I'm kinda surprised that your group was that big -- pilgrim. jd

 

[rjtfroggy]

Was at the rifle range today enjoying the marvelous weather and working out my 223 Rem Tikka T3X Lite with 60 Vmax's.

A fellow shooting next to me was unsuccessfully attempting to sight in his deer rifle for the upcoming season. He was having a difficult time, so I offered help. I saw the problem right away; he was resting the rifle barrel directly on a series of stacked wooden blocks that the range has laying around for "sight in" assistance (translation - sight in chaos.)

After setting him up with a proper front and rear rest and properly positioning the rifle stock on the front rest, he proceeded to produce some adequate groups that he was able to center. It felt good to help the fellow especially since he was a really nice guy. I really enjoy doing this.

I wish the range officers would burn those wooden blocks.

The last time I offered to help a younger guy at the range, I was told with nothing left to the imagination " that if I wanted help from an old EFFIN Man I would have asked". So I walked away and watched him blow 2.5 boxes of 270 down range and he hit the paper 1 time.
As he walked away he was telling his friend they needed to stop at the gun shop to drop off the rifle for the gunsmith to fix because there was something wrong with it.
I smiled and said to myself waste more money you fool, there was nothing wrong with the gun it was printing beautifully in the berm about 2' left and a little high.
I haven't offered my help since, about 3 years now.

 

[jds holler]

The last time I offered to help a younger guy at the range, I was told with nothing left to the imagination " that if I wanted help from an old EFFIN Man I would have asked".
I smiled and said to myself waste more money you fool, there was nothing wrong with the gun it was printing beautifully in the berm about 2' left and a little high.
I haven't offered my help since, about 3 years now.

Well, you're just not persistent enough. I usually don't let up until they threaten to whip my ass. jd

 

[Riesel]

If I'm asked for help I am more than happy to do so, if not I keep my trap shut. Lots of guys get offended if you offer them help.

Ain't that the truth! !

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Yes Jenga at the gun range , use to see it all the time. I threw all the blocks in the target burn barrel on day. The blocks have never returned. No complaints so far.

 

[Doug Casner]

I offered advice to a guy one time. He grabbed his rifle ,walked to the truck ,and left. So much for me trying to help. Doug