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Use a borrowed rifle, borrowed 2 piece rest in a discipline never shot before
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With ammo unknown to the gun and wind up winning! I won a sporter class IR 50/50 match. I have always heard that if you give monkeys enough paper they will eventually write a book. I am living proof of that.
The rifle I shot was 7.5 pound max, no tuner allowed. It has a 10X right bolt left port action and a funny looking skinny barrel with an enlarged hollow muzzle by Shilen. Max scope power is 6.5X, shot at 50 yards. I shot Eley Match ammo.
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I had no clue what that was , so had too look it up , sounds pretty interesting , nice job on your part to get a win using a strange setup
Congrats! I've shot a few of the benchrest 50 targets but it has been 10 or 15 years. Challenging and fun but can be frustrating as well. It takes a lot of concentration and skill to win a match, so ya done good! Bob
Good for you!
Good show!
I really enjoy it. You are right on the frustrating part. The wind generated by a fly farting will move your bullet a long ways from where you want it to go. Learning to read the wind flags and having a 22 match grade (Lapua or top Eley pickings) ammo with a gun able to consistently shoot it is key to doing well. I just got lucky for sure, all the stars aligned and I hit the trigger when the wind socks and flags favored me doing so.
Wow Bruce! Sounds like you're the magic in that setup!
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Good job, congratulations.
That is great Bruce. Way to go. Your ready to do a fly by now😁
Congratulations
I know zero about bench shooting but sounds like a challenge with what you were using and to win on top of it has to be a proud moment
Yep. Time to buzz the tower, Goose.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I just had to give you a Promote Bruce for your fine shooting! Well done!
Ah shucks. That is really appreciated.