Outdoor Range Day

[Keystone19250]

The place, knob Creek gun range in Bullitt County Kentucky.
350 yard range.

The gun, M1A .308 Standard Model

22 inch barrel, Sig Sauer 4.5-14X44 Sierra3BDX scope.
50 rounds of 150 grain Sig Sauer FMJ
80 rounds mixed Winchester soft lead tipped, federal and Hornady red tip. Due to being unboxed rounds grain weight unknown.
4 splatter targets 100 yards, each target has two hot range shot groups.

First two targets second hot range, unknown grain weight rounds and scope set to 150 yards, my bad.

Targets 3+4 scope set to 100 yards 150grain Sig S. FMJ better groupings.

Target #4 first 5 shot, 120 shots later my shoulder started to get sore so I had some fliers high left.
Overall a good day and I had a blast shooting that rifle.
I had about 15 rounds left and tried doing rapid fire without aiming at a target, 5 rounds standing but my (support) left arm was just too tired and sore, 10 rounds on bench, I can’t imagine shooting that gun full auto.
The gun, all 130 rounds shot.
No failure to feed.
No failure to eject.
No failure to fire.
That M1A is a beast.

 

[Old_Me]

yeah my states free open range started April 3rd. but for me, it's still too dang cold to be standing outside, and in the shade to boot.

in a few more weeks, i'll start going

 

[KillerFord1977]

The place, knob Creek gun range in Bullitt County Kentucky.
350 yard range.
View attachment 26947
The gun, M1A .308 Standard Model
View attachment 26948
22 inch barrel, Sig Sauer 4.5-14X44 Sierra3BDX scope.
50 rounds of 150 grain Sig Sauer FMJ
80 rounds mixed Winchester soft lead tipped, federal and Hornady red tip. Due to being unboxed rounds grain weight unknown.
4 splatter targets 100 yards, each target has two hot range shot groups.
View attachment 26956
First two targets second hot range, unknown grain weight rounds and scope set to 150 yards, my bad.


View attachment 26957
Targets 3+4 scope set to 100 yards 150grain Sig S. FMJ better groupings. View attachment 26958
Target #4 first 5 shot, 120 shots later my shoulder started to get sore so I had some fliers high left.
Overall a good day and I had a blast shooting that rifle.
I had about 15 rounds left and tried doing rapid fire without aiming at a target, 5 rounds standing but my (support) left arm was just too tired and sore, 10 rounds on bench, I can’t imagine shooting that gun full auto.
The gun, all 130 rounds shot.
No failure to feed.
No failure to eject.
No failure to fire.
That M1A is a beast.

Nice !!!
Time outdoors with an M1A is a great day !!!

 

[SimonRL]

yeah my states free open range started April 3rd. but for me, it's still too dang cold to be standing outside, and in the shade to boot.

in a few more weeks, i'll start going

Uhhhh……

 

[Annihilator]

The place, knob Creek gun range in Bullitt County Kentucky.
350 yard range.
View attachment 26947
The gun, M1A .308 Standard Model
View attachment 26948
22 inch barrel, Sig Sauer 4.5-14X44 Sierra3BDX scope.
50 rounds of 150 grain Sig Sauer FMJ
80 rounds mixed Winchester soft lead tipped, federal and Hornady red tip. Due to being unboxed rounds grain weight unknown.
4 splatter targets 100 yards, each target has two hot range shot groups.
View attachment 26956
First two targets second hot range, unknown grain weight rounds and scope set to 150 yards, my bad.


View attachment 26957
Targets 3+4 scope set to 100 yards 150grain Sig S. FMJ better groupings. View attachment 26958
Target #4 first 5 shot, 120 shots later my shoulder started to get sore so I had some fliers high left.
Overall a good day and I had a blast shooting that rifle.
I had about 15 rounds left and tried doing rapid fire without aiming at a target, 5 rounds standing but my (support) left arm was just too tired and sore, 10 rounds on bench, I can’t imagine shooting that gun full auto.
The gun, all 130 rounds shot.
No failure to feed.
No failure to eject.
No failure to fire.
That M1A is a beast.

Nice shootin there goose, I would love a range like that, glad you got out and enjoyed yourself

 

[SimonRL]

Nice shooting @Keystone19250! I really enjoy watching the progression of someone shooting and their wheels going round from shot to shot. I do a lot of work with the Mantis system and I do a lot of mental gymnastics when it comes to maximizing my performance. I do a lot of overthinking, but it works for me.

 

[Old_Me]

Uhhhh……
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uhhh........yeah, but, i live in New England.

we are still having 35 to 45 degree nights.....and have to have the heat on, and many mornings no more than low 50's......and having to drive with the heater on.. the "gas man" is very happy we are still turning on our heat.

 

[Bassbob]

uhhh........yeah, but, i live in New England.

we are still having 35 to 45 degree nights.....and have to have the heat on, and many mornings no more than low 50's......and having to drive with the heater on.. the "gas man" is very happy we are still turning on our heat.

On behalf of my comrades, I thank you sir. Since I am the gas man.

 

[Bassbob]

Incidentally, it's still heater on weather here too, but I shoot all year round, strictly outside.

 

[mikep]

Looks like a nice day. Good way to spend a Saturday.
To shoot at my county outdoor rifle range one has to have a valid hunting license. I do no hunt but may get my license to go to there. I’d like to get my .22’s out beyond the 40 yards at my indoor range. I also have a Winchester 54 that i’d like to try out to 100.

 

[nmedge]

Wanted to go today but windy and hot with low humidity. I didn't want to start another fire

 

[Bassbob]

Wanted to go today but windy and hot with low humidity. I didn't want to start another fire

I considered going today too. It rained earlier, but it has been warm and sunny since. I'll let it dry up a little more and go in the morning.

 

[Kodiak Cowboy]

The place, knob Creek gun range in Bullitt County Kentucky.
350 yard range.
View attachment 26947
The gun, M1A .308 Standard Model
View attachment 26948
22 inch barrel, Sig Sauer 4.5-14X44 Sierra3BDX scope.
50 rounds of 150 grain Sig Sauer FMJ
80 rounds mixed Winchester soft lead tipped, federal and Hornady red tip. Due to being unboxed rounds grain weight unknown.
4 splatter targets 100 yards, each target has two hot range shot groups.
View attachment 26956
First two targets second hot range, unknown grain weight rounds and scope set to 150 yards, my bad.


View attachment 26957
Targets 3+4 scope set to 100 yards 150grain Sig S. FMJ better groupings. View attachment 26958
Target #4 first 5 shot, 120 shots later my shoulder started to get sore so I had some fliers high left.
Overall a good day and I had a blast shooting that rifle.
I had about 15 rounds left and tried doing rapid fire without aiming at a target, 5 rounds standing but my (support) left arm was just too tired and sore, 10 rounds on bench, I can’t imagine shooting that gun full auto.
The gun, all 130 rounds shot.
No failure to feed.
No failure to eject.
No failure to fire.
That M1A is a beast.

Right on Keystone! Glad to hear and see about your range time! Looks like a fun and awesome day with your M1-A! I love to hear about how much other people love to shoot their M1-A because I know exactly how they feel. So there is a "show off your AR" thread on this forum. Is there a "show of your M-1A" thread? Being a SA forum there should be! I was in pretty good with the Gunners Mates on my ships in the Navy. I was fortunate enough to be allowed to fire the M14 while at sea often! Unless you've done it your self. I can't describe it! It's a pretty awesome experience to say the least! Once again. Glad to hear you got to go fire your weapon!

 

[mikep]

Shot my first M1A last week. Needless to say… i now want one.

 

[Kodiak Cowboy]

Shot my first M1A last week. Needless to say… i now want one.

Of course you do! I highly recommend it. In my opinion the M1A is funner to shoot than the AR in .308. The feel, the sound, the look, all of it! I won't start an argument on witch is more accurate. That, you need to decide for yourself!

 

[SimonRL]

uhhh........yeah, but, i live in New England.

we are still having 35 to 45 degree nights.....and have to have the heat on, and many mornings no more than low 50's......and having to drive with the heater on.. the "gas man" is very happy we are still turning on our heat.

I get it. I used to live in Upstate New York.

Used too.

I won’t be long before it’s too hot to shoot outdoors here!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I get it. I used to live in Upstate New York.

Used too.

I won’t be long before it’s too hot to shoot outdoors here!

That 84 degree you posted is to hot for me. I'll take 20-50 degrees in a tank-top and shorts weather.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

On behalf of my comrades, I thank you sir. Since I am the gas man.

You will never be cold or need electricity

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Nice shooting @Keystone19250! I really enjoy watching the progression of someone shooting and their wheels going round from shot to shot. I do a lot of work with the Mantis system and I do a lot of mental gymnastics when it comes to maximizing my performance. I do a lot of overthinking, but it works for me.

Just say no to mathematics! It keeps me up at night.

 

[Bassbob]

You will never be cold or need electricity

There are no gas mains where I live. All electric and a 100 lb propane tank for my stove.