JWFilips
Well-Known Member
Hi Folks,
Just thought I would share with you what can happen on a "Friday the 13th"
Yesterday my Buddy ed and I decided to take the morning off from work , since it is the first true Spring day we have had here in NEPA since last Spring.
No Wind, Temps in the 50's Birds singing! Perfect.....except !!!!!
Was shooting my old worn out 1916 Mauser with my newest accurate load of 9.4 grains Red Dot and the long and lanky Lyman 287221 bullet that was PC 2x in Smoke's Clear These 2 coats get the bullet at the size that is near perfect for the very worn throat of this 7x57 mauser ( 1916 Spanish) with no sizing needed.
I had loaded 60 rounds ( 10 shots per each of 6 targets) Shooting at 50yds with William receiver rear and my modified aperture front sight the targets were 3.5 inch black bulls. The first 5 targets were about average for me at about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch groups with a number of shots touching. I noted at the sun got higher the groups improved. The 6th target was shot after a good 20 minute BS session with a few shooters on the range. The rifle had cooled down and the sun got higher.
Since it was my last 10 rounds and I knew I would be back to work within an hour I took extra time sighting each shot. After 6 shots a few of the guys wanted to go down range and pick up their targets, so I took a break and went down to my target to see my last string of 6 Wow now I was excited ....6 in a ragged hole from rifle that I thought would never shoot!
We got back to the benches and the range went hot so again I took my time with my last 4 shots................
this is where the "Friday the 13th" bad luck sets in! The next four shots had all the control and sight picture and let off of the last 6........they had to be in the same group! I packed up my Gun and shooting box and waited for the "all clear" to retrieve my target. As I got closer my heart sank......yes the last 4 shots were in a tight group but to the right of the first 6 shots!
What else can I say!
Jim
Just thought I would share with you what can happen on a "Friday the 13th"
Yesterday my Buddy ed and I decided to take the morning off from work , since it is the first true Spring day we have had here in NEPA since last Spring.
No Wind, Temps in the 50's Birds singing! Perfect.....except !!!!!
Was shooting my old worn out 1916 Mauser with my newest accurate load of 9.4 grains Red Dot and the long and lanky Lyman 287221 bullet that was PC 2x in Smoke's Clear These 2 coats get the bullet at the size that is near perfect for the very worn throat of this 7x57 mauser ( 1916 Spanish) with no sizing needed.
I had loaded 60 rounds ( 10 shots per each of 6 targets) Shooting at 50yds with William receiver rear and my modified aperture front sight the targets were 3.5 inch black bulls. The first 5 targets were about average for me at about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch groups with a number of shots touching. I noted at the sun got higher the groups improved. The 6th target was shot after a good 20 minute BS session with a few shooters on the range. The rifle had cooled down and the sun got higher.
Since it was my last 10 rounds and I knew I would be back to work within an hour I took extra time sighting each shot. After 6 shots a few of the guys wanted to go down range and pick up their targets, so I took a break and went down to my target to see my last string of 6 Wow now I was excited ....6 in a ragged hole from rifle that I thought would never shoot!
We got back to the benches and the range went hot so again I took my time with my last 4 shots................
this is where the "Friday the 13th" bad luck sets in! The next four shots had all the control and sight picture and let off of the last 6........they had to be in the same group! I packed up my Gun and shooting box and waited for the "all clear" to retrieve my target. As I got closer my heart sank......yes the last 4 shots were in a tight group but to the right of the first 6 shots!What else can I say!
Jim
