-
Posts
511 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Profiles
Events
Store
Everything posted by BobS761
-
My rifle reloads are a little slow.
BobS761 replied to Bryan 45's topic in Rifle & Shotgun - Technique
Bryan, I think some of us would like a Garand division once in a while. I'm feeling we got something going on for at least once a season. We are going to try it at Owensboro, with a heads up to the MD. Just a thought. -
Soliciting recommendations on best shotgun barrel length for 3 Gun
BobS761 replied to Paul49's topic in Shotgun - Technical
It may be because I'm not very skilled, but after the beep, I can't tell the difference between 24" or 26" barrel. But getting the stock to fit correctly, that's huge. -
Here's my take on it. They just don't feel right....
-
Looking at an 870, worried about reloading speed
BobS761 replied to BoHeck's topic in Rifle & Shotgun - Technique
+1 for the Super Nova. And I think Patrick Kely was fooling around with the Stoeger pump gun. Maybe he can chime in as well. -
I'm terrible with a shotgun. There, I said it....
BobS761 replied to SERVED_USMC's topic in Shotgun - Technical
I'm no expert, but I think you should consider how your shotgun fits you. My advice is worth what you paid, but for me some shotguns just feel right. My JM Pro was just awesome to mount, and the bead was right where I needed it. But I'm not going into what ever became of that gun. Enter the M3000. Felt horrible, long LOP, had to really concentrate every time I shouldered it. Lopped about 3/4" off the stock, and it became a joy. BTW, I'm sight focused, too. Probably why trap is tons easier than skeet or sporting clays for me. Patrick Kelly also has a great article on shotgun fit. -
For matches where I shoot AR stuff, I like the typical CR Speed belt set up. For heavy metal, I like a battle belt with suspenders because, well, it's heavy. I'm going to investigate buckling the battle belt in the back though. As CJW said, real estate is limited.
-
If the hammer fell far enough to strike the primer, it tripped the shell release. There is either a mechanical issue in the shell release/ shell latch interface (gunk or burrs), or the end of the latch where the shell rests at the magazine mouth is rough (it is a cast part), or it has excessive magazine spring tension. The last is not likely if the failure occurred with a partially full magazine. There really isn't any trigger technique you can use that will prevent the shell release latch from functioning. If the hammer falls, there should be a shell on the lifter. Period. After trying unsuccessfully trying to recreate the malfunction at home, and shooting another match with the same lot of shells, I have come to the conclusion the malfunctions were due to an unfortunate planetary alignment, coupled with an unusually strong lunar tidal pull, and major match bad luck.
-
I don't know where you are in Indiana, but if your are in the south, Borden IN, has regular HP and CMP matches. Google Southern Indiana Rifle and Pistol Club
-
Here is a source for 100 yard reduced targets. Nice thing is they fit on regular 8.5x11 paper. http://bisonballistics.com/downloads
-
Historical 3 Gun Match?
BobS761 replied to atomicferret's topic in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration
That solves the pumpkin fees, but you don't get to shoot with pumpkin guts all over your stock after the butt stroke to the pumpkin! LOL!! -
Historical 3 Gun Match?
BobS761 replied to atomicferret's topic in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration
M1A is perfectly acceptable for me. Just no bayonet lug to slash pumpkins. :-) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk -
Historical 3 Gun Match?
BobS761 replied to atomicferret's topic in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration
I even have a stage idea! Run 20 yards through a lane, butt stroking and bayoneting pumpkins, then another 15 yards to a prone position, load staged ammo, and engage flashers out to 300 yards...I guess I can dream.... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk -
Historical 3 Gun Match?
BobS761 replied to atomicferret's topic in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration
It doesn't even have to be historical for me. Just a match with a practical heavy option, wood and steel iron sighted rifle, pump 12ga, and a .45 1911. Preferably on a natural terrain venue. -
Trying to think of a stage when my plan didn't go to sh*t....
-
Historical 3 Gun Match?
BobS761 replied to atomicferret's topic in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration
I would be in my height of glory! Old guy, old gun, crustiness, real bullets, iron sights, actual aiming! Use Horner rules! Target with heads and maybe even helmets! Gonna go take something for my elevated heart rate now... -
Interesting. I just need to investigate it further, I could have been doing something wonky on the trigger in the heat of the moment. Never had an issue before. I may need to just clean the trigger group.
-
I'm wondering about the whole inertia gun vs. mounting thing. I never thought about it, just mounted the gun and pulled the trigger. But, at my last match I had about 4 failures with ammo that previously was 100%, (Federal WalMart pack, 3 dr, 1 1/8 oz 7 1/3 shot). I don't know if I was holding differently, of maybe some dirt somewhere, or maybe mag tube spring. But here is the question, and I don't think I've seen it answered. Does one hold tight, or light? Best I can describe the malfunction is the gun failed to put a round on the lifter. I don't know if it ejected the hull after firing, or I racked it out, but I had to release a round onto the lifter and rack it a second time. I did change mag spring, and used better shells to finish with no more issues.
-
I started shooting matches with my dad, like a lot of kids...He was 76 and I was 51. LOL!