Just a quick update on some things that I've been working on, some things that I NEED to work on, and an upgrade that I need to mention.
Some things that I've been working on....
1. Tinkering with the chronograph in different light conditions. I've learned that as great as it is to have a chrony, they are extremely light sensitive in their functionality. Low light/no work. Easy fix, but it is something to keep in mind.
2. I decided to take the bi-pod off of my XLR rifle and put it on the Mossberg .22 (which dictated that I install swivel studs for sling mounting into the stock, as well). Why? Well, the 7mm Rem Mag has a ton of barrel hop to it. Along with the barrel hop, the harmonics of the beasty don't mesh well with the bipod. It likes to harmonically collapse the telescopic legs. I've gotten much better results "locking in" with a sling and holding the stock and supporting forward of my hold on a pack than by shooting in a cross-arm position. I haven't gone into the "Art of the Shot" series yet, but some of the rifle shooters understand what I'm talking about.
3. I found a nice deal on a new scope for the Mossy and decided to go for it and test it out. It's a BIG winner in my book. Pursuit branded optics are the BassPro exclusive brand. I purchased this 3-9x/32 "tactical" .22 scope and it has performed flawlessly and has greatly improved my shot groupings at 30m. It is NASTY good in all of the right ways. How much is this nasty monster?? $40. Yep. It has "tactical" turrets, meaning you don't have to take the caps off and stick a coin or screwdriver in to adjust your scope. They work VERY well and index back to zero every time. Have a look, I very super highly recommend this as the value upgrade of the year for your .22 plinking rifle.
http://www.basspro.com/Pursuit-39x32-Tactical-Rimfire-Scope/product/1308141359/
4. New sling for the rifles. I can switch between the two in no time if I so desire but it currently resides on the 7mag.
5. Pistol Practice....I need it. BIG TIME. I have focused so much on the rifles lately that I haven't paid a bit of attention to my handgun fundamentals. This is a mistake, but one that I tend to rectify. Can you say, "Dry Fire Exercises"? Works with pistol fundamentals as much (or more) than with rifles.
6. Finishing up the A.R.M. series and getting into the Rifle Fundamentals series and how this works with the A.R.M. Series. I think that the Rifle Fundamentals series might be a mix of Video and this written blog. Should be fun!
7. I still want to take the .22 to the 100yd range and show the accuracy differences between subsonic and high velocity at different ranges, too. I actually had the opportunity to do it last weekend but got sidetracked with a sweet AR and some vicious trigger slap from an AK that my buddy brought to the range. Ha!
1st world problems...I got 'em.
Also...I have some fun and challenging targets in .pdf file for the .22 and also the air rifles if anyone is interested. I will try to highlight some of them in the upcoming blog installments. Until then...
