So you think you may want to try long range Benchrest?

[RO JO]

Success in viewing!! Newbieshooter sent a "link" and I've viewed Alex's video of Tom's relay! I felt like I was there!! I now better understand the process, but I know Tom knows what is going on and I have a lot to learn! thanks!! RJ

 

[RustyMetal]

I won't watch the video 'cause I'm skeerd I'll get the bug, and that's an expensive hobby. I'm in the middle of remodeling projects, not to mention getting the new factory up and running and back under production. I'm a feerin' if I go to one the wife will tell me not to come back.

I'll just stick to personal grudge matches for short-stacks of mula. At least that way I've got some money coming back in to justify the ghetto rifles I put some money into. But thanks for posting, I'll bookmark the video for the day I scrape up some guts. haha

 

[joshb]

Thanks for posting that. You'll laugh at this. I don't know the rules on timed "sighter shots" and then "record shots". I was watching the vid and he was shooting his sighters. I'm on the edge of my seat, saying "hurry up" When the 2 minute call was made and he was still putzing around, I'm getting upset! Shoot, man, SHOOT!! Then the guy called for "record shots"! Now, I understand. Thanks!

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I won't watch the video 'cause I'm skeerd I'll get the bug, and that's an expensive hobby. I'm in the middle of remodeling projects, not to mention getting the new factory up and running and back under production. I'm a feerin' if I go to one the wife will tell me not to come back.

I'll just stick to personal grudge matches for short-stacks of mula. At least that way I've got some money coming back in to justify the ghetto rifles I put some money into. But thanks for posting, I'll bookmark the video for the day I scrape up some guts. haha

If you trade the wife for Benchrest you will be dollars ahead! LOL Just kidding, its no fun you wouldnt get hooked

 

[rebel]

Watching him set the bags, getting the rifle running straight and then firing fast to get the same condition says enough.
The left feed, right eject custom action ran like a sewing machine. Don't have the $$$ to play that game and be competitive but I can damn sure appreciate it!

 

[RustyMetal]

If you trade the wife for Benchrest you will be dollars ahead! LOL Just kidding, its no fun you wouldnt get hooked

You ain't a kidding there! Wives are an even more expensive hobby! This one's a keeper though. She thinks like a man, is mechanically minded, speaks 4 languages, and has the sexiest French accent I've ever heard. So I really hate to lose her!

But seriously, I don't have the high dollar rig to target shoot 1000 yards. I have a 300 WinMag but it's got a thin barrel for deer/elk hunting. Same with a custom .30-06.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I will have a rifle next year at our matches for anyone who want to try the sport. Just rsvp so I know to load some ammo. It will be just like the one Tom is running. At least you can try it out and decide if you like it. I am looking to get more people to show up to matches because it truly is a great hobby you can do for a lifetime. Plus it transfers to so many other things. Want to know who has the best shooting long range hunting rifles as well????

 

[RustyMetal]

That sounds great! But the sixty four thousand dollar question is, is there ever a match in the Houston/Galveston area?
Btw, Thanks!

 

[ballisticdaddy]

I shoot F-class and F-open but dang shooting that 10 shot string in 28 seconds has to warm the barrel up huh? Thanks for sharing Alex!

 

[dogdude]

Tom's rifle tracked like mine !! (in a dream)

 

[Alex Wheeler]

That sounds great! But the sixty four thousand dollar question is, is there ever a match in the Houston/Galveston area?
Btw, Thanks!

I dont think there is any long range Benchrest in Tx.

 

[Hal]

Enjoyed the show,

I dont think there is any long range Benchrest in Tx.

I don't think they have enough room for a 1000 yd range.

 

[Judd]

That sounds great! But the sixty four thousand dollar question is, is there ever a match in the Houston/Galveston area?
Btw, Thanks!

I dont think there is any long range Benchrest in Tx.

Alex - We shoot harder stuff down here

Rusty - Not exactly Galveston but the Huntsville guys are as good as they come. They have short range stuff and clay matches...Check out TexasBenchrest.com and Walker County Benchrest...they have clay matches. Another place to look is Mike Cockcroft is going to run an Australian Fly Match first one is in September. Only reason I miss the Huntsville stuff is if I have to work...I really enjoy shooting with the group down there and we shoot stuff that is fun to shoot. Clays, shatterblasters, aspirins, poker chips, bottle caps...just about anything that does something besides putting a hole in paper.

I'm just messing with you guys...it's all fun when you can use your booger picker on a bang switch

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Alex - We shoot harder stuff down here

Rusty - Not exactly Galveston but the Huntsville guys are as good as they come. They have short range stuff and clay matches...Check out TexasBenchrest.com and Walker County Benchrest...they have clay matches. Another place to look is Mike Cockcroft is going to run an Australian Fly Match first one is in September. Only reason I miss the Huntsville stuff is if I have to work...I really enjoy shooting with the group down there and we shoot stuff that is fun to shoot. Clays, shatterblasters, aspirins, poker chips, bottle caps...just about anything that does something besides putting a hole in paper.

I'm just messing with you guys...it's all fun when you can use your booger picker on a bang switch

You guys dont want to shoot BR because the group sizes get published! LOL I like f-class and Br, they are 95% the same sport to me. To be honest the reason I will probably never get serious about F-class is the amount of ammo you have to load. I am lazy, loading 40 for record was bad enough for me

 

[swd]

To be honest the reason I will probably never get serious about F-class is the amount of ammo you have to load. I am lazy, loading 40 for record was bad enough for me

LOL, that's one of the reasons I'm not as interested in bench rest, you guys don't shoot enough.

 

[X-Caveman]

You guys dont want to shoot BR because the group sizes get published! LOL I like f-class and Br, they are 95% the same sport to me. To be honest the reason I will probably never get serious about F-class is the amount of ammo you have to load. I am lazy, loading 40 for record was bad enough for me

You are exactly right. I'm scared shitless about this fly match. Groups/ scores being published...

I'd better hide all of my barrel engravings as to not embarrass more than myself.

Don't forget Dr Martin's 600yd shoot in Huntsville starting again this winter (I hope).

 

[savagedasher]

I can say their I some interest in long range shooting
A week ago I helped two shooters to shoot at 1000 yards . Furnished the gun and the rest along with bullets. The shot 1018 yards at a 8" steel gong. They are now checking on a guns and equipment . We are going to do it again this weekend at 600 yards .
They ask about paper I told the gun will let them only heavy class . When I told them what it wold take to make weigh to be competitive . The said they had no interest .
Many will shoot if you take competive competition out of it . Just make it FUN .
Larry

 

[ShootDots]

I can say their I some interest in long range shooting
A week ago I helped two shooters to shoot at 1000 yards . Furnished the gun and the rest along with bullets. The shot 1018 yards at a 8" steel gong. They are now checking on a guns and equipment . We are going to do it again this weekend at 600 yards .
They ask about paper I told the gun will let them only heavy class . When I told them what it wold take to make weigh to be competitive . The said they had no interest .
Many will shoot if you take competive competition out of it . Just make it FUN .
Larry

Hey Larry, just shooting for "fun" without any competition involved is not fun for me. I am quite sure many people go out "shooting" just to shoot, and that is the end of their plan>>>to just shoot. However, the "fun" for me is derived from the competition I have with others in my discipline. I love "State Championships" and "Regionals" and the like. That is where the competition is fierce, I RARELY win>>BUT I always have loads of fun!

 

[savagedasher]

Hey Larry, just shooting for "fun" without any competition involved is not fun for me. I am quite sure many people go out "shooting" just to shoot, and that is the end of their plan>>>to just shoot. However, the "fun" for me is derived from the competition I have with others in my discipline. I love "State Championships" and "Regionals" and the like. That is where the competition is fierce, I RARELY win>>BUT I always have loads of fun!

Are they wrong for doing what they enjoy. I think not .
I feel the same about shooting paper .
My self if we want to keep the game alive provide something for every one . Larry

 

[ShootDots]

Are they wrong for doing what they enjoy. I think not .
I feel the same about shooting paper .
My self if we want to keep the game alive provide something for every one . Larry

No they are not wrong for dong what they want to do.. I never said they were wrong. However, whatever discipline they shoot in, they need to abide by the rules. If they just want to shoot there is plenty of "room" for that too! OR they may even decide to start a loose form of some competition so they can shoot and somehow keep score. That is entirely up to them and there is absolutely nothing wrong with any of it. BUT I was just saying that with many people, competition IS the driving force..