Got to the Range

[DeputyVaughn]

Made it out to Swan Creek today to dial in the scope I picked up in Birmingham at the Gunshow yesterday. It's a NcStar 3-9X42E. I got it for $50.00. What a deal! Anyway I took off the old Leapers and installed the new scope. I took it to the range with 100 rounds of Silver Bear 62 gr .223 ammo. After getting it dialed in at 50 yds I figured I could find paper at 100. At 100 it started out a little high but dialed in easily. Then it lost it's zero. I checked it and the single bolt and nut attaching it to the carry handle was getting loose. After tightening it as much as I could with my fingers (forgot my pliers) I shot this group.

I did mess up agian however. Ater I got home, I tried to tighten the nut with pliers and broke the bolt. Now I'll have to find a mounting bolt. The original had a hole drilled through it for a pin. The bolt didn't have enough strength left. Being that the pin is to hold the bolt in place while installing I think I can do without it on a replacement. Hopefully this will give it enough strength to properly tighten. Other than that I like the scope.

Scott

 

[Dan Morris]

Scotty, that is one nice group! Glad you like your new toy! Kids n myself went out this morning and busted a few rounds. Dad hasan't lost the touch.
Dan

 

[DeputyVaughn]

I also ran 100 rounds through my new Cetme rifle. It functioned flawlessly. I'll have to get a tool to adjust the elevation as it printed about 10 inches high. I shot a rapid fire (20 rounds in less than 20 seconds) group measuring 5 inches at 100 yards with it. I was impressed with the rifle. I'll really have to test it after getting it adjusted for elevation.

Scott

 

[jobu07]

I like the ruler

 

[KaceCoyote]

Thats very tactical...

 

[pdt203]

Next you will need to try your CETME at the 200m range in Skyline. PM me when you would like to meet up there.

Johnny in Huntsville

 

[DeputyVaughn]

PDT203,

It may take a few weeks but I'll take you up on that. I don't get to try shooting over 100 yds very often.

Scott

P.S. jobu07, the ruler was my daughters. I borrowed it because I knew my grid target didn't print to scale. I didn't want anyone thinking I shot a half inch group. 3/4 inch was miracle enough for me. I've alway said that Bushmaster could do more than I could. After I fix my scope mount I'll have to try to duplicate the effort.

Scott