I'm good with that fee. Tell the owner we appreciate the discount.
If I am available that weekend, I'll be there.
Thanks for settting it up GET.
I’m not really the one setting it up- this isn’t my thread. Just looking to help out.
I meant setting things up at the range. Pretty sweet to get a half off deal and I love trying out new ranges.
I don't have experience in distances far enough out to need any of that. I've always wanted to take some classes and learn it though. I'm looking forward to going just to try and soak up some knowledge!
You guys are overthinking it.
Just go shoot.
Post pics.
Talk smack about those who didn't.
LoL
So, the experience isn't a pre-requisite to good data collection and analysis. It is merely creating a starting point where you can control and/or account for as many variables as possible. This gives you a good platform to work on fundamentals from. Essentially fundamentals work is troubleshooting- drawing a correlation between either effect on target or what you observed through your sight movement and placement before, during and after the firing process and determining what you did behind the weapon and account for it. The more we can rule out, the simpler that process is. Most of your time spent is grouping at your zero distance, which can vary depending on the platform and application. So, if we can calculate the most effective zero distance that works for both requirements from the start- you will have fewer adjustments to true the zero at distance.
I pretty much chalk up data collection and analysis as standard with any other pre-firing checks I perform, like checking optics mounts/ handguard/ upper and lower receiver for appropriate tightness, weapons maintenance, and serviceability, functions check, battery testing, etc. I normally collect during a 10 round slow fire warm up string so it doesn't really take much additional time. The added value is that you get to monitor your lots of ammo for consistency to make sure you're getting what you pay for and also when you record the data with the environmental conditions, you can then later start to develop a powder temp table to see how temperature will affect your velocity and what range it is most sensitive to (since the relationship isn't linear). If you are running a rifle platform with a non-scope setup (red dot or irons), you can then make intelligent decisions as to what temperature you want to zero at.
You guys are overthinking it.
Just go shoot.
Post pics.
Talk smack about those who didn't.
LoL
Don't let the technical side put you off.
Assuming I make it, you're welcome to put a few rounds through my .308. Best to get the hook set before the hard part begins, lol.
With some basic info and a working knowledge of ballistics you can get a fair idea of where the bullet will go. Throw in a $80 chronograph, quality ammo that the rifle likes, and a little environmental data and you can get a real good idea.
I'm running a $900 rifle with a $900 scope at to 1k. Could do the same with a $300 scope that I might like a little bit more. It doesn't have to break the bank.
Well I wouldn't chalk myself up as the ringleader of this (even though I am the one that suggested it) Is December 2nd ok with everyone?