Not cherry picking a single unicorn target

[igolfat8]

Took my Thomas HPX to the range today to check my zero before tomorrow’s N50 match. The weather forecast for tomorrow is going to be pretty windy so I wanted to zero a heavier pellet. I normally shoot 25.4 MRDs but when it’s windy sometimes I opt for heavier 28 grain Grands. Is shot a few sighters with MRDs and even tried 34 Jumbo’s but my gun certainly doesn’t like those so I went back to Grands. The last bull is 5 Grands @ 50 yards.

 

[Ranchibi]

Tim! Those are some fantastic 50yd groups but especially the UNICORN group! Doesn't get any better than that! Good luck tomorrow .

 

[igolfat8]

Thanks Randal. I figured I better stop while I was ahead.

 

[manabeknives]

Looking tuned up and dangerous!
Best of luck tomorrow

 

[RobBonnell89]

I usually cherry pick a nice group. Then tell guys I shot it in my rocking chair off my knee . Nice shooting and good luck.
Rob

 

[dmw6455]

Took my Thomas HPX to the range today to check my zero before tomorrow’s N50 match. The weather forecast for tomorrow is going to be pretty windy so I wanted to zero a heavier pellet. I normally shoot 25.4 MRDs but when it’s windy sometimes I opt for heavier 28 grain Grands. Is shot a few sighters with MRDs and even tried 34 Jumbo’s but my gun certainly doesn’t like those so I went back to Grands. The last bull is 5 Grands @ 50 yards.
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What velocity are you shooting the grands at?

 

[igolfat8]

My tune on 25.4’s is 970 and I didn’t adjust anything. Last time I checked I think it was around 930/940-ish for the Grands? I haven’t cronoed them since last year.

 

[dmw6455]

My tune on 25.4’s is 970 and I didn’t adjust anything. Last time I checked I think it was around 930/940-ish for the Grands? I haven’t cronoed them since last year.

I shoot 25.4’s at high 930’s. I should probably try grands again.

 

[tommyb]

Took my Thomas HPX to the range today to check my zero before tomorrow’s N50 match. The weather forecast for tomorrow is going to be pretty windy so I wanted to zero a heavier pellet. I normally shoot 25.4 MRDs but when it’s windy sometimes I opt for heavier 28 grain Grands. Is shot a few sighters with MRDs and even tried 34 Jumbo’s but my gun certainly doesn’t like those so I went back to Grands. The last bull is 5 Grands @ 50 yards.
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Yeah, those 28g JSB Grands are nice Tim! Good luck with the Meeker winds.

I’m guessing that they would be too heavy for either or both my RAW HM1000x .22 or my new Taipan Vet 2 .22 700mm barrel. My concern would be velocity might be too slow for the Grands. Don’t know though.

 

[igolfat8]

You should try them Tom and Dana. You just never know?

 

[tommyb]

You should try them Tom and Dana. You just never know?

Yeah, I think you’re right Tim. I will order a couple of tins.

Although my two rifles already have some great shooting pellets, it wouldn’t be the first time “lower velocities” achieved better accuracy for my 50Y and under paper target challenges.

It’s pretty well known higher velocity doesn’t always equate to better accuracy. Plus, the wind factor ( heavier pellet bucking wind) is a plus if they shoot well.