Guns & Gun Related Stuff

If you can think of something to talk about that is not related to knives, discuss it here.
sam eib
Posts: 214
Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:52 pm

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by sam eib »

Camillus wrote:I was able to zero my Colt AR 15 Match Target HBAR today,
Shooting range is only 25 yards.
Started out with .223 55 grain with twenty shots.
Finished with 5.56 55 grain four shots.

Very pleased so far and hope to get out to 300 yards next.

Camillus ::tu::
If you zeroed at 25 yards your going to be way off when you start going for distances. That caliber isn't a flat shooter. If you keep to 25 yards you'll be deadly.
User avatar
fergusontd
Posts: 1821
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:03 pm
Location: West Central Ohio

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by fergusontd »

::hmm:: Looks like your shooting low @ 25 yds. You'll need to be above the bullseye to be on target at a distance. I think there's a chart to sight in at the distances you need@25 yds. for longer distances. ftd
"A pocketknife is a man's best friend!"
User avatar
rangerbluedog
Posts: 3589
Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:42 pm
Contact:

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by rangerbluedog »

sam eib wrote:
Camillus wrote:I was able to zero my Colt AR 15 Match Target HBAR today,
Shooting range is only 25 yards.
Started out with .223 55 grain with twenty shots.
Finished with 5.56 55 grain four shots.

Very pleased so far and hope to get out to 300 yards next.

Camillus ::tu::
If you zeroed at 25 yards your going to be way off when you start going for distances. That caliber isn't a flat shooter. If you keep to 25 yards you'll be deadly.
Depends on if the rear sight elevation was set at 8/3 , 6/3, or 'Z' mark when zeroing at 25 yards.
Cam, I think you'll be O.K. at 300.
If set at the 8/3 or 6/3, then you want to be about 1.5" low at 25 yards. If zeroing at the 'Z' mark, you want to be dead on at 25 yards.
This guy 'splains it pretty well.
https://azrifleman.com/basic-rifle-mark ... your-ar15/
-Blue
Click the link below to order your copy of the Boker book!
https://TheBokerBook.com
User avatar
Camillus
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 1439
Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:16 pm
Location: Michigan

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by Camillus »

You are correct blue,
I was on paper the first two shots at 300 yards...
More fine tuning needed but still happy with my shots
8/3 plus one click zero at 25 yards

Camillus ::tu::
User avatar
WelderBob
Silver Tier
Silver Tier
Posts: 1104
Joined: Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:49 am
Location: missouri ozarks

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by WelderBob »

Since we are on the subject of AR's and 45's I'll brag a little more... :)

Mine is a Colt M4 carbine with EoTech sight. This rifle likes 62gr green tip AP.
I'm a little high at 50 yards but dead on at 200 and that I consider my limit
with this one.

Bob
Attachments
20160918_091923.jpg
Bob

"To Ride, Shoot Straight, And Speak The Truth" - Jeff Cooper
sam eib
Posts: 214
Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:52 pm

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by sam eib »

rangerbluedog wrote:
sam eib wrote:
Camillus wrote:I was able to zero my Colt AR 15 Match Target HBAR today,
Shooting range is only 25 yards.
Started out with .223 55 grain with twenty shots.
Finished with 5.56 55 grain four shots.

Very pleased so far and hope to get out to 300 yards next.

Camillus ::tu::
If you zeroed at 25 yards your going to be way off when you start going for distances. That caliber isn't a flat shooter. If you keep to 25 yards you'll be deadly.
Depends on if the rear sight elevation was set at 8/3 , 6/3, or 'Z' mark when zeroing at 25 yards.
Cam, I think you'll be O.K. at 300.
If set at the 8/3 or 6/3, then you want to be about 1.5" low at 25 yards. If zeroing at the 'Z' mark, you want to be dead on at 25 yards.
This guy 'splains it pretty well.
https://azrifleman.com/basic-rifle-mark ... your-ar15/
. Wish I knew that, could have saved me a lot of time and money, thanks for the lesson.
User avatar
Camillus
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 1439
Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:16 pm
Location: Michigan

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by Camillus »

Very nice rig you have Bob,
Love the Eo Tech sight
Thanks for sharing.

Camillus ::tu::
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

Day #7 -- Finished my Winchester 94 stock refinish project * & got her re-assembled -- turned out pretty well for my first time and only worked the stock with Tru-Oil -- could not get the cold blue to take on the receiver,but it cleaned up a little --- I may do another stock,while I'm in the mood,and deer season is still 10 weeks off ::hmm:: _______ have a great day guys,Monk ::tu::

And a Gerber too!!!!!
Attachments
IMG_2043 (2).JPG
IMG_2046 (2).JPG
IMG_2051 (2).JPG
IMG_2054 (2).JPG
IMG_0002 (2).JPG
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
User avatar
Quick Steel
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 16953
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
Location: Lebanon, KY

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by Quick Steel »

Good work Monk. The stock looks great. ::tu::
User avatar
treefarmer
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 12846
Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:53 am
Location: Florida Panhandle(LA-Lower Alabama)

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by treefarmer »

Looks great, Big Monk! ::tu:: What else you gonna' redo?
Only 10 weeks? We have till Thanksgiving morning in this part of Florida. :(
Treefarmer

A GUN IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN A COP ON THE PHONE.
User avatar
Camillus
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 1439
Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:16 pm
Location: Michigan

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by Camillus »

Fine job on the stock !

Camillus
User avatar
Camillus
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 1439
Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:16 pm
Location: Michigan

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by Camillus »

Fine job on the stock !

Camillus
User avatar
garddogg56
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 9021
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:18 am
Location: Maine Aya up North

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by garddogg56 »

BEAUTIFUL job on that 94 Monk ::tu:: ::tu::
"On the Road Again"Willie Nelson
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

treefarmer wrote:Looks great, Big Monk! ::tu:: What else you gonna' redo?
Only 10 weeks? We have till Thanksgiving morning in this part of Florida. :(
Treefarmer
Thanks guys for all the ::tu:: comments !!! ::tu::

Hey Phil -- just broke down a 1977 Remington 788 in 308 cal. -- before I got it, someone did a refinish with varnish / polyurethane and left runs in the finish -- it is a tac-driver and all metal in great shape,so after seeing how the Tru-Oil finish looked on the Winchester, I'm gona' do the same to the Remington -- This 788 is one of a few, I've seen with some pretty grain to the wood ( may be walnut ?? ) -- most are birch wood,with little to no grain**___ will post some pictures,when Bryan gets all the "new server" bugs worked out ( thanks,Bryan for all you do !!! ::nod:: )
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
User avatar
treefarmer
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 12846
Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:53 am
Location: Florida Panhandle(LA-Lower Alabama)

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by treefarmer »

big monk,
I'm interested in how your 788 turns out. We have a 788 .243 with the carbine length bbl. and it too is a tack driver. My son killed his 1st deer with it using the factory iron sights about 30 years ago. I'm pretty sure our 788 doesn't have a walnut stock, it's kinda' raggedy lookin' but it'll do a number on Bambi! ::tu::
Treefarmer

A GUN IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN A COP ON THE PHONE.
User avatar
FRJ
Posts: 15173
Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 1:43 pm
Location: Ct.

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by FRJ »

Very nice looking stock, monk. ::tu:: Looking forward to the other one. ::tu::
Joe
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

treefarmer wrote:big monk,
I'm interested in how your 788 turns out. We have a 788 .243 with the carbine length bbl. and it too is a tack driver. My son killed his 1st deer with it using the factory iron sights about 30 years ago. I'm pretty sure our 788 doesn't have a walnut stock, it's kinda' raggedy lookin' but it'll do a number on Bambi! ::tu::
Treefarmer
Hey Phil / Joe -- Day #1 Remington 788 --- got the Remington 788 started today --- found out right away,that not only did the previous try at a finish use ( varnish or polyurethane ?? ) but didn't remove the original finish either ?? ( seems it was just rough sanded then painted over* ), even had dry / aged, polyurethane on the seated under side of the barrel**___________made for a bit more sanding on my part !!!!! --- got it cleaned up,washed,and the first coat of ""blended Mineral Spirits & Tru-Oil"" -- will put another coat or two of the blend, with good drying time in between -- thanks for all the comments & support _______I'll update as I progress**________ Monk ::tu::
1. the start
2. & 3. -- stripped,sanded & prepped
4. & 5. -- first coat of blended Tru-Oil after drying 4 hours
Attachments
IMG_2039 (2).JPG
IMG_2064 (2).JPG
IMG_2065 (3).JPG
IMG_2071 (2).JPG
IMG_2072 (2).JPG
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
User avatar
treefarmer
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 12846
Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:53 am
Location: Florida Panhandle(LA-Lower Alabama)

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by treefarmer »

That stock does have some pretty grain, especially the left side. Do you still think it is Birch? We used to buy Birch veneered classroom doors and some of them were just plain beautiful.
Treefarmer

A GUN IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN A COP ON THE PHONE.
User avatar
FRJ
Posts: 15173
Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 1:43 pm
Location: Ct.

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by FRJ »

Monk, it's nice to see a work in progress. I think it's going to be a real success. ::tu::
Joe
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

treefarmer wrote:That stock does have some pretty grain, especially the left side. Do you still think it is Birch? We used to buy Birch veneered classroom doors and some of them were just plain beautiful.
Treefarmer
don't really know -- seems light for Walnut, but does have a lot of grain on the one side ?? --- reading up on the production years, most think only a few of the"early" rifles had limited numbers with Walnut stocks,all others had some type of ""hardwood"" but I can't narrow a certain type down* -- the rifle I have is a 1977 and they started producing the .308 in 1969 -- most of the Birch Wood,does not have a lot of grain to it ( most that you see, are like the two pictured below** ) I think Birch Wood, is what most of the 788 stocks are made of ?? -- I'm hoping, mine will darken up as I progress with the oil rubs,and really highlight the wood grain -- we will see** :)
Attachments
Remington 788 Rifles.jpg
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

FRJ wrote:Monk, it's nice to see a work in progress. I think it's going to be a real success. ::tu::
Thanks Joe --- I'll try to keep you guys with me, on this ""roller coaster ride"" as I continue with this project** :)
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

Day #3 progress, on the Remington 788 :) -- starting to make some progress ::hmm::
Attachments
IMG_2075 (2).JPG
IMG_2077 (2).JPG
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
User avatar
FRJ
Posts: 15173
Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 1:43 pm
Location: Ct.

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by FRJ »

Well, it did darken up and it looks great. ::tu::
Nice job Monk!
Joe
User avatar
RobesonsRme.com
Posts: 9886
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:44 pm
Location: The Heart of Dixie.
Contact:

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by RobesonsRme.com »

Very nice, Monk. ::tu::

We had grain matched Birch doors in my high school. All were very pretty, but in a few one with a vivid and prurient imagination could see sexually oriented displays.

Just saying. ::shrug::

Charlie Noyes
DE OPPRESSO LIBER

"...Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons ___but they are helpless against our prayers. "

Sidlow Baxter
User avatar
big monk
Posts: 5690
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:53 am
Location: Ninety Six,South Carolina

Re: Guns & Gun Related Stuff

Post by big monk »

RobesonsRme.com wrote:Very nice, Monk. ::tu::

We had grain matched Birch doors in my high school. All were very pretty, but in a few one with a vivid and prurient imagination could see sexually oriented displays.

Just saying. ::shrug::

Charlie Noyes
Now that you mention it Charlie ::hmm:: I do have some different type ""feelings"" for the stock ?? ________ especially,when I'm rubbing in the finger layers & stroking the ""grain"" ___ maybe that's them vivid & prurient type imagination type things,you speak of ::shrug:: ::paranoid:: ::paranoid::
I'm not young enough,____to know everything !!!!!!!!!!!!

MONK****
Post Reply

Return to “General Off Topic Discussion”