Experimentation with Steady Hold Factors and Equipment
So....I've earned every Appleseed (AS) qualification there is, not saying this to boast, but it is what it is.
I decided to do some things different yesterday at a one day AS event.
First, I shot the entire event without my high power shooting gear (coat and glove), to mimic CMP rimfire sporter rules.
I shot the entire event with my rifle scope at max magnification (9X). When your hold is tight (1-2 MOA), shooting at 9X can reveal a LOT of stuff, primarily, NPA issues. If you do not have NPA you may not even be on your target frame, let alone your target at 25 yards!
In prep during a practice stage, I felt my scope could be moved FWD some more. So....I grabbed my FAT wrench and removed the mount from the base and moved it FWD.
I only noticed a 1MOA down shift in elevation and less than 1 MOA in windage shift. What that really means....is that (This is not advised to do during an event....but....LOL) I still would have scored very well....were it a real AQT.
It is also a testament to a reputable/reliable scope base and scope mount system. I use a 20MOA EGW base and a Tactical Solutions one piece extended mount.
Almost a return to zero system!
It was a one day event, and we only shot 2 AQTs. I was really there to watch my daughter SMOKE the course of fire (which she did), so....I opted to do some experimentation.
For the first AQT, I shot standing without a sling (to mimic CMP Rimfire sporter), and used my sling for the remainder of the course of fire. I shot a 242.....not too shabby.
For the final AQT, I shot the entire AQT without a sling.
THAT was interesting. What that showed me, was good steady hold factors even in the absence of a sling, will still result in a Riflemans score! I shot a 218 on that AQT!
I did not clean the final redcoat, as I missed the Morgan's shingle.
My wobble in prone without the sling and the scope at 9X resembled my standing/offhand wobble on that Morgan's shingle.
Position, Position, Position! THAT is key....the sling will simply reinforce a good position!
Figured I would share....it was FUN trying some weird stuff....sometimes ya gotta shake things up a bit and simply enjoy the fun that comes with shooting!
R/
Chris
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Former Project Appleseed (AS) Designated Shoot Boss, AS 250 Club. NRA High Power Rifle Across the Course Master.
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