Rob1
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So I have Finally managed to get my build completed and set how I was wanting.
Decided to try out the new Shroud at the range and see how if at all it impacted my shooting.
I fired 300 rounds of Eley Club. Not an expensive round but by no means the cheapest.
I will try some of the AR Tactical and the mini mags and other CCI when I get the chance, I have tried and used Winchester and Remmington Subs and other brands such as American Eagle bulk which all run pretty well.
I may even treat the rifle to some of that super expensive Lapua though I think only a box or two at those prices....
Only draw back for me was the thin oil like film that covers the whole of the Eley round, made the mag filling a slippery process but hey ho, all part of the fun.
The ammo itself functioned flawlessly in the rifle, not a single FFE, FTF or misfeed and hold open device functioned perfectly with every mag emptied.
Had some interest from several "greys" who has seen the rifle previously but who mentioned that it "sounded" different. No idea myself as I was "eared up".
Some nice comments on the set up and look that I have achieved and 1 guy was very keen to "have a mag" when offered.
He had seen some of the inferior AR15 type 22 platforms at other ranges but had never seen the Smith, so he was keen to try it and after 25rds he said he loved it.
Will see if he rocks up in the near future with a shiny new one
have put up a shot of the shooting table/firing point as this time I tried supporting/resting my forearm against my go-bag, which is not something I would normally do but thought I would try it instead of my normal off hand shooting.
Target is of 3 X 25rd in various groups fired not in any particular hurry but not trying to take forever. Just a nice steady rhythm of 1 round every couple of seconds or so (not precise as wasn't timing myself just having some fun).
shot at 50mts with a little side wind (again no measured as only time I have ever bothered with wind speed was as I exited an aircraft door at several thousand feet)
I love having the option to swap out the shroud for the flash hider or the Sound Mod, (sorry guys for those of you in the US)
any how, I like this rifle a bunch, I have spent a bunch so now I just have to go and shoot a bunch
Have a look and hopefully enjoy.
Rob
Decided to try out the new Shroud at the range and see how if at all it impacted my shooting.
I fired 300 rounds of Eley Club. Not an expensive round but by no means the cheapest.
I will try some of the AR Tactical and the mini mags and other CCI when I get the chance, I have tried and used Winchester and Remmington Subs and other brands such as American Eagle bulk which all run pretty well.
I may even treat the rifle to some of that super expensive Lapua though I think only a box or two at those prices....
Only draw back for me was the thin oil like film that covers the whole of the Eley round, made the mag filling a slippery process but hey ho, all part of the fun.
The ammo itself functioned flawlessly in the rifle, not a single FFE, FTF or misfeed and hold open device functioned perfectly with every mag emptied.
Had some interest from several "greys" who has seen the rifle previously but who mentioned that it "sounded" different. No idea myself as I was "eared up".
Some nice comments on the set up and look that I have achieved and 1 guy was very keen to "have a mag" when offered.
He had seen some of the inferior AR15 type 22 platforms at other ranges but had never seen the Smith, so he was keen to try it and after 25rds he said he loved it.
Will see if he rocks up in the near future with a shiny new one
have put up a shot of the shooting table/firing point as this time I tried supporting/resting my forearm against my go-bag, which is not something I would normally do but thought I would try it instead of my normal off hand shooting.
Target is of 3 X 25rd in various groups fired not in any particular hurry but not trying to take forever. Just a nice steady rhythm of 1 round every couple of seconds or so (not precise as wasn't timing myself just having some fun).
shot at 50mts with a little side wind (again no measured as only time I have ever bothered with wind speed was as I exited an aircraft door at several thousand feet)
I love having the option to swap out the shroud for the flash hider or the Sound Mod, (sorry guys for those of you in the US)
any how, I like this rifle a bunch, I have spent a bunch so now I just have to go and shoot a bunch
Have a look and hopefully enjoy.
Rob
