N50 at 100 “In The Rings” Slug Challenge

[igolfat8]

Very impressive Dana!

 

[jeffhernandez]

Today was first time ever trying to shoot my Thomas slug gun at 100 yards. I decided to use the standard N50 target. It took awhile to sight in then learn the holds from my normal 50 yards shooting, but than was ready to shoot a target. I don't know how you score this target to convert to RMAC targets, but was pretty happy with the result. The slugs were the same one's I make to shoot N50.
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Wow this is pretty good.
Congrats

 

[davelarson]

First time at 100 yards and it’s spectacular. What special rifles they are.
That would get addicting in a good way.

 

[tommyb]

truly remarkable Dana!!

 

[tommyb]

Dana, 40g slugs?

 

[dmw6455]

Dana, 40g slugs?

Mine are coming out 38.9 using Roto wire. They were 38.6 using Nielsen wire.

 

[tommyb]

Mine are coming out 38.9 using Roto wire. They were 38.6 using Nielsen wire.

wow - they are making nice holes. Shooter is not bad either!

 

[tommyb]

It has been a while since I have posted N50 'in the rings' 100 yard targets. Today was windy and I brought the Anschutz 1907 .22LR to the range. I did forget my 'tuner' and that's unfortunate because I have the tuner really dialed in for this 100y challenge.

Rifle:Anschutz 1907, 54 action single load .22LR
Ammo: Lapua Long Range 40g
RWS 100 40g
Scope: Sightron fixed 45x EV
Distance - 100 yards
Flags- 15y and 75y
Wind: 2-7 mph, head wind mostly and tail wind too

I could not catch either Mike or Dana with their 'fancy pellet guns.'

Only had 'two' 500 scored bulls and about '10' misses including two Zero point box lines. Shot (4) cards and best I could muster was 2175. Those 50 point ring line hits kill ya!

 

[igolfat8]

Nice shooting Tom. Can you see the 22 holes clearly with the 45x scope? I’ve got a 36x and can’t see the holes. I recently bought a 45X but haven’t had a chance to use it yet.

 

[tommyb]

Nice shooting Tom. Can you see the 22 holes clearly with the 45x scope? I’ve got a 36x and can’t see the holes. I recently bought a 45X but haven’t had a chance to use it yet.

Hi Tim, thanks. Shooting was so-so for that rifle, esp. without the tuner. I need to play around with light vs. firm shoulder hold a bit.

Yes, I can clearly see the holes at 100 yards. I will say that the sight picture is a little darker than I expected, but maybe the sun shade caused that. However, the magnification is fine for me at 100y.

 

[tommyb]

Tim - let me know if your Sightron 45x seems a bit darker at either 50 or 100y. Also, the clicks on using the elevation or windage knobs are not real crisp. I really like Sightron scopes, just curious what you or others reading this thread, think about those two minor points. Perhaps the fixed higher magnification scopes are darker for some reason?

Just as a point of reference, the Athlon Midas Tac 6-24X50 FFP scope I use for shorter 30/40 y target challenges is very crisp when I use either the elevation and windage knobs. The clicks are very precise and audible. Much brighter also.

 

[thomasair]

I guess I'll resurrect this old thread. Here's 6 tries with the slug gun. Pretty good average.

Wind was my old nemesis, the fickle headwind. Big vertical jump from one side to the other. 5-12 mph

Mike

 

[tommyb]

I guess I'll resurrect this old thread. Here's 6 tries with the slug gun. Pretty good average.

Wind was my old nemesis, the fickle headwind. Big vertical jump from one side to the other. 5-12 mph

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“Yeah, but these were all shot at just 50 yards, right?”

Ha ha - just want to make sure your paying attention Mike. I think this is the best six scoring card average you have shot since starting this challenge in February 2022. Those slugs shoot well in wind.

Thanks for the reminder, as I haven’t done this in a while and want to try again. Maybe in the next couple of weeks.

Good shooting!

Tom

 

[manabeknives]

This feels like going to Sherwood Forest to shoot against Robin Hood
but then again, how many time have you received the chance to shoot against Robin Hood?
No slugs for now, maybe later
Fine looking groups!
Stuff you do at 100!! Just Awesome!
Mike

 

[Solo1]

While not a n50 target I’m getting good results with my ghost and 28” 177 barrel with 13 gr jsb ko slugs. These targets were shot @ 100 without wind flags and are 1&9/16” to outside circle

 

[thomasair]

If you want to draw your circles at 1.315 OD....that's what the n50 are. Those look good.

 

[Solo1]

If you want to draw your circles at 1.315 OD....that's what the n50 are. Those look good.

I’ll have to see if I can trim that washer. It’s a 1/2” fender washer I trace

 

[thomasair]

Although I haven't see one in 40 years...a compass would do the trick.

 

[Solo1]

Although I haven't see one in 40 years...a compass would do the trick.

That’s too slow I’ll just trim a fender washer and trace around it!

 

[tommyb]

While not a n50 target I’m getting good results with my ghost and 28” 177 barrel with 13 gr jsb ko slugs. These targets were shot @ 100 without wind flags and are 1&9/16” to outside circle
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100 yards is a loooooooong way especially for a .177, and a 13.4 light slug. Those two groups look pretty darn good.

Two. Questions: What velocity and what was the wind like?