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08-08-09, 22:01
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Shot of a Lifetime
I just got back from shooting my new Colt LE Carbine and had to take a picture of this. I probably couldn't do this again to save my life.
I think I'm going to get it framed. Here are the details:
Distance lasered to target: 167 yards
Zeroed rifle at 15 meters, re-checked windage at 50 yards, practicing adjusting point of aim with this zero setting.
Fired approimately 40 rds through the gun and let it cool off for about 1 1/2 hours and tried a cold bore shot at a random distance.
Fired one shot, at a random distance that lasered 167 yards
Shot was fired using iron sights on a carbine-length gas system (using small peep sight). I was shooting from a bench of course.
And best of all, I have a witness, and he is a preacher to top that!!! I should have played the lottery today!
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08-08-09, 23:41
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Very nice!
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08-08-09, 23:57
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Nice! Good to see folks out shooting their guns.
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08-09-09, 00:31
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Wow!!! What a shot! Although I'm more impressed that you could see the target at 167 yds. with iron sights than the actual shot itself  . My 48 yr. old eyes sure couldn't.
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08-09-09, 08:56
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That was an awesome shot!
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08-09-09, 11:25
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@167 yards... I woudn't know there's even a target lol 
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08-09-09, 12:21
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Very nicely done. 
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08-09-09, 17:40
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I never have liked you goodoleboy. Wait...I don't even know you,...but I'm sure I wouldn't like you if I did!!
Kidding aside, not much can match a great day at the range, and YOU oughta know!
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08-09-09, 19:32
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Nice shot!
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08-09-09, 19:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skipper49
I never have liked you goodoleboy. Wait...I don't even know you,...but I'm sure I wouldn't like you if I did!!
Kidding aside, not much can match a great day at the range, and YOU oughta know!
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Hadn't had a day at the range that can beat that since I got out of the Army.
Anyway, even a bad day at the range beats a good day at work. 
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08-09-09, 23:24
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Good Shot
At least you quit while you were ahead. That's how it's done.
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08-09-09, 23:59
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At 167 yds, your rifle should be shooting less than 2" groups, with standard ammo.
So while the shot is good.... and a little lucky.
NOT a shot of a lifetime there bro
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08-10-09, 00:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by they
At 167 yds, your rifle should be shooting less than 2" groups, with standard ammo.
So while the shot is good.... and a little lucky.
NOT a shot of a lifetime there bro |
unnecessary.
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08-10-09, 00:38
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unnecessary.
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Agreed. Buzz kill.
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08-10-09, 09:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by they
At 167 yds, your rifle should be shooting less than 2" groups, with standard ammo.
So while the shot is good.... and a little lucky.
NOT a shot of a lifetime there bro |
no kidding, no reason to be a dick
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08-10-09, 13:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by they
At 167 yds, your rifle should be shooting less than 2" groups, with standard ammo.
So while the shot is good.... and a little lucky.
NOT a shot of a lifetime there bro |
That may be true but c'mon, let 'em enjoy it, it was a great shot
I remember when i was exstatic because I shot a 1" group or less at 50yds w/ Irons or that i can kill clays at 100 w/ irons
That was a great shot man!
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08-10-09, 15:19
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I agree - nice shot...perfectly centered in the square! Frame it! 
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08-10-09, 15:23
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Reminds me of the first time I fired a 12ga shotgun as a kid. It was a contest at the Parris Island ranges. Only 2 pellets hit the target, but 1 was dead center in the bull. Won a turkey as a 12 yr old novice.
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08-10-09, 15:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fdxpilot
Reminds me of the first time I fired a 12ga shotgun as a kid. It was a contest at the Parris Island ranges. Only 2 pellets hit the target, but 1 was dead center in the bull. Won a turkey as a 12 yr old novice.
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Sounds like great memories.
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