I went to a new range for the first time yesterday. I don't own any land that I can shoot on, This is only eight miles from the house so driving is not a problem (gas wise). The owner only charges $100.00 per year. He built it for himself, but deceided to let others shoot for road maintence. He has a 100 yard set up with benches, roof, target holders, etc... Also a 25 yard range for rimfime and pistol.
So I go over there, and the 25 yard range is so muddy that I skipped it. So I go to the 100 yard range. The shooting position, and the target position are level and nice. But there is a deep valley between. You have to walk down, then cross a bridge, and climb a steep hill to the target area. I hung my home made paper targets and came back.
I started shooting my M&P, and couldn't tell where the shots were hitting. So I had to walk over and look. After about 3 times I said screw it. I always keep some balloons in the bag, and carried 5 over. Stuck them up, and hiked back. I have my sigths that came on it, along witth a red dot(No Mag)..
It took a full 25 rounds to bust all 5 of the balloons, but what the heck with the rain and wind, and a .22 with open sights at 100 yards- I felt OK.
Lessions learned?
Need a spoting scope.
Need some sand bags, or something.
Need better targets.
Need to start teaching a kid how to shoot, and then go get the targets.
I had a good time!!!
My wife said " The exercise will do you good!
Yup - Our kill me.
Guy22
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So I go over there, and the 25 yard range is so muddy that I skipped it. So I go to the 100 yard range. The shooting position, and the target position are level and nice. But there is a deep valley between. You have to walk down, then cross a bridge, and climb a steep hill to the target area. I hung my home made paper targets and came back.
I started shooting my M&P, and couldn't tell where the shots were hitting. So I had to walk over and look. After about 3 times I said screw it. I always keep some balloons in the bag, and carried 5 over. Stuck them up, and hiked back. I have my sigths that came on it, along witth a red dot(No Mag)..
It took a full 25 rounds to bust all 5 of the balloons, but what the heck with the rain and wind, and a .22 with open sights at 100 yards- I felt OK.
Lessions learned?
Need a spoting scope.
Need some sand bags, or something.
Need better targets.
Need to start teaching a kid how to shoot, and then go get the targets.
I had a good time!!!
My wife said " The exercise will do you good!
Yup - Our kill me.
Guy22
.
