Rockrivr1
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Well today I went to the Reading Rifle & Revolver club here in Mass and did a 20 rnd offhand 200yrd practice match. Lets just say that I had a great time. Second, I have to thank Cold (Mike) for inviting me up to the club to practice with him. He showed me some proper mounting techniques, shooting posture, match procedures and how to fill out the scoring sheet. He also spotted me and let me shoot his M-14 (very nice rifle) after we were done. He also walked me through some basic pit instruction as well. It was a lot of fun.
Ok, to the practice match. Now remember that this is the first time shooting the AR and the only time I've shot at something over 100 yrds. When it was all said and done I scored a 136-0x with 5 misses. I figure it's not to bad a start, but a lot of practice will be needed. I was concentrating so hard on aiming that I accidentally shot Mike's target, not just once but twice. He was kind enough to let me score it. I know, in a real match I'm basically out of luck if that happens. I didn't realize I was aiming at the wrong target until he told me. There were even damn huge signs below the targets indicating the lane number you were in. I'll remember to pay better attention to that going forward. I definately don't want to screw up someone's score in a real match.
I can't wait to shoot again. John Holliger's RRA Upgrade Upper and the NM lower worked without a flaw.
Thank you to everyone who's got me this far. I'm definately hooked now.
Troy
Ok, to the practice match. Now remember that this is the first time shooting the AR and the only time I've shot at something over 100 yrds. When it was all said and done I scored a 136-0x with 5 misses. I figure it's not to bad a start, but a lot of practice will be needed. I was concentrating so hard on aiming that I accidentally shot Mike's target, not just once but twice. He was kind enough to let me score it. I know, in a real match I'm basically out of luck if that happens. I didn't realize I was aiming at the wrong target until he told me. There were even damn huge signs below the targets indicating the lane number you were in. I'll remember to pay better attention to that going forward. I definately don't want to screw up someone's score in a real match.
I can't wait to shoot again. John Holliger's RRA Upgrade Upper and the NM lower worked without a flaw.
Thank you to everyone who's got me this far. I'm definately hooked now.
Troy