Thinking of starting postal matches?

[chasdicapua]

Now that's a nice 10 shot group with the 10.3's. Yeah, the 12 groove doesn't shoot them so well. Seems like that barrel (12 groove) is for the 8.44's only in LV. Let's see some groups with the Monsters from your poly barrel. 

 

[nomojo65]

Maybe later today w/poly shooting monster’s? Wind is picking up now!, also maybe storms later?, cherry picking a little shot these early today no wind whatsoever- no boil- nothing! Dew starting to burn off now also...

 

[chasdicapua]

Damn, .199 with the 10.3's! That's the new bar!! 

 

[nomojo65]

Only 5- shots! reread absolutely no conditions... but I’m noticing a trend 2- points of impact, that’s why I changed Scopes to known (proven) scope? Might get 2 in same hole then 2 in different area then 1- back to original poi?, this combo of shots can vari., 3-2, 1-4 etc. you can see that in my 1st group 4- in .256 - 2- in same hole?, maybe I’m not sorting pellets well enough?

 

[nomojo65]

Ok Chas, promised some 13.4’s @ 50yds from my poly TM @ about 806-810fps, not pretty, actually I’m happy BUT..., can’t wrap my head around these unexplainable flyers? As u can see one in every group... I have to say it’s my pellet sorting skills( or lack of! ) it’s not conditions, velocity fluctuations, scope or me... I say that with all honesty, cause I shot some control groups w/10.3’s no flyers?

 

[chasdicapua]

Yeah, the day I shot those nice groups, I would get 4 in almost one hole and inevitably, the fitth shot would open up the group. As I've said before, if we were measuring 4 shot groups, I would be world champion. LOL!

 

[nomojo65]

Ya, it’s a little discouraging, your flyers can barely be called that!. Mine are very pronounced & seem to be very close to same POI from group to group? Your groups are excellent!, and I aspire to reach that level of shooting skill and knowledge of ones equipment, I’ll keep at it...

 

[Stefanjan]

Well this is only at 25 yards but my absolute best 5 shot group ever. Hatsan at44 using HN Barracuda Matches in 4.51mm head size. Slight (3 to 5 mph) blowing directly at me. Ignore the sighter to the upper left.

 

[chasdicapua]

Stefanjan, isnt it great when we break into new territory. Congrats on your best group ever. 



Chas

 

[Stefanjan]

Its funny becuse I didnt believe it when it was happening. I put the first 2 into the same hole and had to walk down and inspect the target as I couldn't believe it. 3rd one went a bit to the right and I was sure the group was going to open up. 4th one went into the 3rd. The wife was waiting to water the plants and I made her wait until after the 5th. She didnt understand all the excitement.

 

[Exitpupil]

Only 5- shots! reread absolutely no conditions... but I’m noticing a trend 2- points of impact, that’s why I changed Scopes to known (proven) scope? Might get 2 in same hole then 2 in different area then 1- back to original poi?, this combo of shots can vari., 3-2, 1-4 etc. you can see that in my 1st group 4- in .256 - 2- in same hole?, maybe I’m not sorting pellets well enough?

When I see two distinct groups the first thing I think is stock bedding issues.

Will Piatt

 

[nomojo65]

I thought this also?, but with 10.3’ haven’t seen this extreme, even @ 50yds! I have resisted this as none of my RAW guns are ( had them all out of stocks) bedded from factory, I tried different shooting rests bag positions etc.( for isolating Harmonics- vibs.) this can help bring this to light in some center fires I’ve worked with & have bedded many of these! Just don’t want to go down that road unless absolutely necessary!

 

[nomojo65]

Nice group stefanjan! That is a awesome accomplishment I know it’s very satisfying when it comes together

 

[nomojo65]

Groups for September! ( I know it’s early but had a good opportunity to shoot this morning + will be busy W/work most of the month ) one is 5- shots left group, Right group is 10-shots with 1 DAMN flyer! This is 52yds, 10.3 jsb’s! 5=.191 ,10=.455, 9=.207

 

[chasdicapua]

Very nice groups. Sorry to hear you'll be working so much you won't be able to shoot. 

I'll see what I can do with the 10.3's and post them. 

Chas

 

[nomojo65]

Thanks Chas, busy month!( outages always planned for fall in electrical generating facilities!) will be shooting in a 25m USARB event Sat. Though! Been experimenting with 10.3’s again?, might give them a try in one of the relays, if not doing well with the 13.4’s? Depends on some of the conditions experienced? Weather looks ominous for Wkend...

 

[chasdicapua]

I'll be at a USARB match this weekend as well. I just don't have enough time spent (and therefore confidence) with the 10.3's to shoot them in a match. I'm going to stick to my trusty 13gr pellets. 

Hope the weather holds for you. For once the weather looks good for our match. Let us know how you do. 

Chas

 

[nomojo65]

Good luck Chas!, I’ll keep you posted, hopefully weather holds I really want to shoot. The 10.3’s shoot very accurately from my gun but I don’t think I would really have the confidence to try them either, my ability to read the conditions is still being acquired?, those lighter pellets sure aren’t forgiving! I think the head- tail winds give me the most trouble right now? My range at home I deal with mainly a crosswind scenario!

 

[nomojo65]

Match 1, 738-8x, Match 2, 732-12x Did not shoot as good as I should of!, impatience & not reading conditions well... simple, The nutt behind the butt! not doing his job & let his equipment down..., hope you did better?

 

[chasdicapua]

I can't remember exactly. Which is telling about how good shot! I shot HV for match 1 and LV for match 2. I think the results should be up on this site and/or bench rest central soon. The wind would blow steady for a row or so and then ger very switchy. Good fun though. 

Chas