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AZ PewPewPew Meet aka @Mike330R shooting diary

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by Istan, Mar 11, 2018.

  1. Dec 14, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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    azshooter40

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    Loaded up some Acme 185 SWC to go test out. This Dillon is going to cost me money! Need more supplies already.
     
  2. Dec 14, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    Both 1911's did not like the SWC's! Not happy as I have another 400 of them but the HK did!
    That Bulleye's powder shoots a nice flame at near top loads! Made it fun!
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    Found a guy that wants to give me a little cash and a Desert Eagle 44 for my Vepr 12.
    Always wanted to try a DE in 44 and I load for 44 already although they are lighter loads.
    Tempted but not sure.
    Anyone shot one of these? Opinions?
     
  4. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    I have shot the 50AE but never the DE in 44. I say take the deal! They are pretty nice guns, just big and bulky but easy to shoot.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    Awesome!
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Didn't happen :)

    I hear ya on the distances. I'm just doing it from a bench but last time 300 & 400 was boring with a AR.

    Going to do 1K tomorrow with the .260 and may set up a 500 for the AR.
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Shooting w/ a bipod and rear rest is a different world from shooting standing w/ your rifle resting on a wobbly wooden block on a table! I missed a lot. Definately need more practice


    Sounds like a good time!
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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    1060 yards with the Larue .260. I did just OK. Some strings of 10 I'd get 1 or 2 hits, some 6 or 7.
    Not great but fun.
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    Target on the small hill:
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    I then decided to try tripod shooting at 268 yards with a 5.56 AR. Been wanting to for a long time but don't have a hog saddle so just tried a bag. It was a solid foundation but still lots of movement in the rifle without it in some sort of clamp. I pretty much sucked.
    While firing the 1st mag something dropped on my foot. I figured it was brass. Then noticed the charging handle was moving during firing. Then something else dropped onto my foot. Figured out the PRI charging handle came apart. Looks like it sheered the pin holding it all together. I used a BCM from my truck gun to continue.

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  9. Dec 17, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    Mr Propane Accessories: I saw one of those recently on the hide forsale. Can't seem to find it again though. Would like to try one at some point.
     
  10. Dec 17, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    That'd be awesome, thanks!
    Why are the hog saddles so much more, are they that better?
     
  11. Dec 17, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    love my hog saddle and its made by a veteran!
     
  12. Dec 18, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    Well what's the story?
    We see lots of copying in a wide range of industries.
     
  13. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    Bitch move indeed.
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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    Mixed feelings on all of it.
    I'd still vote R over D.
     
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  15. Dec 19, 2018 at 4:11 PM
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    Whatever makes you feel like you did the right thing :)
     
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  16. Dec 20, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2018 at 6:43 AM
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    Dude it looks like Triclawps is located in downtown Gilbert!

    Though I pass Ross going to the office.
     
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  19. Dec 21, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    Bruno's is always an expensive trip!

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  20. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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    I was there friday.
     
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