The Unofficial BT Non-Postal shoot

[jak]

Since it's seems unlikely that Tim will hold a postal shoot this year, I decided to start a FUN shoot. There are no entry fees. There are no prizes. There are no losers....only winners. You are a winner because you got your fat butt out of the house, went to the range and shot some holes in a piece of paper. All you have to do is to post a picture or pictures of your targets.

Since we have over 380 BT members, we should be able to post plenty of pictures

The rules will be the same as Tim's postal shoot except for the distances.

You get 8 shots from any M1 Garand receivered weapon with open sights.
You may have a front rest ONLY and NO rear rest.
You can use any ammo you like.
The recommended distance is 100 yds, If you only have access to a 50 yd range, then shoot at 50 yd. If you want to shoot from 200yds, go ahead. Just let us know what distance you are shooting at.

You will use and can print out the target on a 8.5"x11" piece of paper

Here is link to Shuff's postal shoot that has the .pdf and .doc to print out the targets

http://forum.shuffsparkerizing.com/showthread.php?346-Shuff-s-Summer-2011-Postal-Shoot



Any and all excuses for less than stellar shooting will be accepted.
Examples of acceptable excuses are....barrel must be bent......hurricane force winds were blowing....playboy bunnies were sunbathing at the range.

Shoot as many times you want, with as many garands you have and post as many targets you want
Remember this is suppose to be a FUN shoot.

Good Luck and Good Shooting

[jak]

I got to the range with two of my garands that were reparked by Tim. I got the rifles sighted in at 100 yds and shot 5 clips with each rifle. Here are the 2 best from each rifle.

This is my February 44 garand.
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/jkunig/postal/000_0088.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/jkunig/postal/100_2305.jpg


This is my September 53. The target is on the right is one of the best groupings I ever shot. The flyer that went into the ten-ring, ruined it.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/jkunig/postal/000_0085.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/jkunig/postal/100_2306.jpg

[howie]

Love the stock on your '53! That thing is gorgeous!!!

[cuppednlocked]

Nice rifles and good shooting!

[Orlando]

Looks good
When I get to the range again I'll take some of your targets with me and post results

[Prince Humperdink]

Dang it,Our range was just closed Yesterday until the weather cools and gets wetter.It could be "forever" until I get to shoot again.:(

[Orlando]

jak, your target in the photobucket link isnt printing full size and I have computer issues and cant print anything pdf.
Can you check the Photobucket target?
Thanks

[Orlando]

Just got back from the range, these are SR-1 targets which I beleive the black ring are the same size as Shuffs just has a bigger x and 10 ring
I will shoot again when I can print the right target
100 YDS 1967 hxp
Shot this one with my latest WRA Rack Grade ,darn flier
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/Garandlover/misc/Picture078.jpg
This one was same distance, same ammo but with the rifle I just assembled with a VAR Barrel
Another stikin flier!!! I'm sure they are both my fault
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/Garandlover/misc/Picture079.jpg

[jak]

Good shooting Orlando. I put a link in my original post to Shuff's postal shoot that has the targets I used.

[Orlando]

jak
How big across is the black measure on the target you are using?
I am having computer issues and cant download DOC or pdf files and the photobucket link target is printing only 3 5/8 inches and I know its supposed to be bigger than that

[jak]

The black measure 6 inches across. The 10 ring is 2 inches across.

[Prince Humperdink]

Bill,
Nice groups!I seem to always ruin an otherwise excellent group with a flyer.Perhaps it is caused by a first in cartridge,or last out?That seems to be My problem with the last of a clip.

[tljames]

Ok just found the post today, it's a little late for a trip but Ill break out one of my Garands and go run a few. In fact I've never fired the SA Correct Grade I bought a couple years back, so I may just as well sight her and see how she shoots! Thomas

[timshufflin]

Well, today is a me day. I got drunk as a skunk last night on hard apple cider and am currently nursing a ginormous hangover. When the grass gets dry, I'm mowing it and then setting up to do my shoot. I'll be using my BM14 for this shoot and I've never shot it except for 20 test rounds for function.

[timshufflin]

Okay, here's the story. 10 shot group fired at about 4pm August 17th. Breeze may have been 7mph and the sky was sunny. Temperature was 73 degrees and my hot bitch took the pictures with my Iphone.

Equipment
Shuff's BM14 with the following

Standard parts .308 tanker barrel ME of .5 I think it shot pretty damn well. The target says it must have cost a lot of money.
Standard parts drop down BM59 gas cylinder
Standard parts BM59 bipod
Standard parts BM59 Butt Pad
Standard parts BM59 side sling stock ferule
Ultimak scout rail because I said so
5" BM59 tricompensator
Nutmeg laminate stock gifted to me by my bro Stu, Thank you Stu!
Shuff's M14 modified CAI M1 Garand receiver, had to mill out the oprod track and make a mod to bottom of the lug area
Old rusty oprod modified straight
Shuff's M14 modified M1 Garand trigger group
Shuff's M14 mod active bolt stop
Schuster special gas lock screw hand adjustable special made for me by Matt Schuster
Shuff's M14 Garand mod kit
Ammunition
Buzz prepared my ammunition. It is M80 surplus spec reloads. Thank you Buzz!


Now, without further a-due, here are the photo's.


The rifle in all its splendid glory


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Frontend.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Buttpad.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Fingergroove.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Top.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Side.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Serial.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Schuster.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Heel.jpg

Loading up

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Loadingmag2.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Loadingmag.jpg

Shooting

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shootingtopview.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shoot2.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shoot1.jpg


Some shells flying

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shell7.jpghttp://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shell5.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shell4.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shell3.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shell2.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shell1.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Shel6.jpg


Now the results

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Presentingtarget.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/Target.jpg

[timshufflin]

It appears my group is 3.5" wide at it's widest. I have no idea if there is a way to average a group size or not?

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/Timmypoo52/Garand/IMG_0581.jpg

[dannybritton]

Finally got to the range to shoot a couple of targets with my Winchester FG as promised.
Stepped off 50 yards, I'm working on getting out to 100 yds, she did well after warming up.

First group using 1962 HXP CMP ammo....
http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s4/v68/p1126638118-4.jpg

Second group, same ammo, after barrel warmed up, group really came together....
http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s4/v69/p1126638498-4.jpg

I moved the rear sight 4 clicks to the right. I also noticed the rear set was set to 11 up so I moved it 1 click up.

Not too shabby for me. Anxious to get it out to 100 yds and more!

[jak]

Nice shooting. It will be even more fun at 100 yds with Shuff's target.

[dannybritton]

Thanks jak!
That's what I'm thinking too!
That target is SMALL at 50!
Should be interesting at 100!

[jak]

I took the 6 mil I just received out to the range last Friday. It will probably be the last nice warm day for a while.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/jkunig/postal/100_2346.jpg

[timshufflin]

It was a nice day Sir.