Ryushin
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I used to shoot small bore pistol steel silhouettes some 30 years ago when I was in my teens. I had a Ruger Mark II with a 10" bull barrel that I used to do quite well with so long ago.
I went to the range a few days ago to sight in two new scopes on his and hers Anshutz 1517 rifles and to and try out 1979 Browning BL-22 and a absolutely mint Winchester 9422M that I bought just before Christmas.
I've been meaning to try out my Kimber Eclipse 1911 in 10mm at a 100 yards but each time something comes up before I can get it done. I had previously worked up a published 10mm load with 12.9gr of Blue Dot and 155gr XTP bullets. I read that Blue Dot's pressure actually increases when it gets cold, so I brought my chronograph again to the range again to see if that was true. Normally I would see just a bit over 1450fps with this load. But today with it only being a bit above freezing I was seeing an average 1496fps (775 ft/lbs of energy) Inspecting the brass I found no more pressure signs then during normal temperatures (which is essentially, none to begin with)
The normal shooting position I use to use when shooting silhouettes was to lay on my back with my left arm bent back behind my with hand on the floor and my head resting against it, my knees bent with my pistol braced against my right leg. Well, considering there was snow on on the ground, that was not going to happen. So I braced my wrist on bag and went to my task. Considering it was chilly, a bit windy, and my eyes where watering, I was fairly pleased with my results.
I was actually impressed that the fixed iron sights where actually probably pretty spot on. I feel I did pretty good considering. Only a 5" barrel compared to the 10" I used to shoot. 10mm vs .22 is another big difference.
The 155gr bullet and 12.9gr Blue Dot is smoking fast. According to the Hornady Ballistics calculator the bullet is still moving at 959fps at 200 yards and is still carrying 315ft/lbs of energy and it's only dropped 26.5 inches. BTW, this load is now my EDC since I've been carrying this pistol for the last month.
Looking forward to warmer weather when I can really see what I can be done with a proper shooting position. Looking at this I feel I should be able to be 10 shots in under a foot with a bit of practice. Maybe it's time to start looking at a longslide 1911 in 10mm. Had a great time to say the least.
The lever actions 22's where also a lot of fun. Cold weather and the wind sure does put a damper on being outside though.
I went to the range a few days ago to sight in two new scopes on his and hers Anshutz 1517 rifles and to and try out 1979 Browning BL-22 and a absolutely mint Winchester 9422M that I bought just before Christmas.
I've been meaning to try out my Kimber Eclipse 1911 in 10mm at a 100 yards but each time something comes up before I can get it done. I had previously worked up a published 10mm load with 12.9gr of Blue Dot and 155gr XTP bullets. I read that Blue Dot's pressure actually increases when it gets cold, so I brought my chronograph again to the range again to see if that was true. Normally I would see just a bit over 1450fps with this load. But today with it only being a bit above freezing I was seeing an average 1496fps (775 ft/lbs of energy) Inspecting the brass I found no more pressure signs then during normal temperatures (which is essentially, none to begin with)
The normal shooting position I use to use when shooting silhouettes was to lay on my back with my left arm bent back behind my with hand on the floor and my head resting against it, my knees bent with my pistol braced against my right leg. Well, considering there was snow on on the ground, that was not going to happen. So I braced my wrist on bag and went to my task. Considering it was chilly, a bit windy, and my eyes where watering, I was fairly pleased with my results.
I was actually impressed that the fixed iron sights where actually probably pretty spot on. I feel I did pretty good considering. Only a 5" barrel compared to the 10" I used to shoot. 10mm vs .22 is another big difference.
The 155gr bullet and 12.9gr Blue Dot is smoking fast. According to the Hornady Ballistics calculator the bullet is still moving at 959fps at 200 yards and is still carrying 315ft/lbs of energy and it's only dropped 26.5 inches. BTW, this load is now my EDC since I've been carrying this pistol for the last month.
Looking forward to warmer weather when I can really see what I can be done with a proper shooting position. Looking at this I feel I should be able to be 10 shots in under a foot with a bit of practice. Maybe it's time to start looking at a longslide 1911 in 10mm. Had a great time to say the least.
The lever actions 22's where also a lot of fun. Cold weather and the wind sure does put a damper on being outside though.