Welcome to my corner of the rimfire world. Thanks for stopping by! This channel is dedicated to the timeless .22LR cartridge. Rifles, gear, ammunition testing, reviews, competition, tips and tricks for better performance and accuracy. I'm a competitive shooter and I want to share my passion for this sport with you. We might learn something from each other!
Definitely cool of you to address the SNAFU from last month. I want to also mention that the magazine retrieved from behind the firing line should not be able to be used because it is gear that was in hand upon the start. This was called out at recent NRL22X match when a squad mate forgot their pump pillow behind the line and was not allowed to retrieve it.
You make a very valid point about the mag left on the table, it was out of play. In hindsight, I guess I should’ve just re-filmed that stage, it was an option.. but, on the other side of the coin I think it’s good to show mistakes. Everything doesn’t always go as planned, and we’re all only human after all.
@@jessestarkey4024 thanks for your support homie! We’re out here just trying to help the good folks of this community crush it at their matches, and not making you watch ads in the process. 🫡
Great video. This helps a hacker like me a lot. Thank you very much for making these videos, gives me a much better idea of how to set up for every stage.
@@justinmcbee8881 sure enough! Did you find the Zane Poptart? The Missus and I were talking about doing these Easter egg hunts in future videos! We feel it’s a fun way to engage with the community.
Hey, great video as always. I did notice what looked like a box of ammo with a photo on it stuck in the cider block. On the last stage it looked like a drink coaster with a buffalo on it was leaned up against the roof post.
Tell me your honest opinion of that optic if you would. They look like a great scope to me but you never see these in PRS. Whats the drawback. I now shoot a Razor fyi
@@user-fn8lu1yj9k I have nothing bad to say about the Razor! That is a top tier optic for this discipline. I chose the Burris XTR Pro for the reticle, and the race turret primarily.. but, also these optics are made at a facility that I drive by every day on my way to work by people who I know personally. I’m supporting local business, and to me that’s important! Around the Rocky Mountain region, you’ll see a lot of XTR Pro’s out on the firing line. At the NRL22 Finale, I saw dozens of them out there.
@@22LimaRomeo Ok. Well all the things you say good about it is exactly why I think I’d like it better than the Razor Been shocked I haven’t seen them in center fire Made me wonder if they had a bad flaw Thanks
Ole fella is just trying to introduce someone to guns. That’s what the range is for. Didn’t bother me since your voice overs in the presentation is what I’m really looking for.
Great video! Appreciate the time you put into this. Can shooters complete in multiple matches in the same month? There are 2 clubs about an 90 minutes from me, both in opposite directions, on different weekends. Is NRL22 scoring impacted by shooting COF twice?
@@Nickpo21 nope. None at all. After some abuse at the range, the fabric breaks in and it becomes perfect right from the factory. I do wax it, both when the occasion calls for some added stickiness, and periodically to keep the bag supple.
Awesome walk through as always! As for the orientation of the tank trap tips, is that up to the MD, unless CoF specifies a specific orientation? Always a big discussion when where setting up at our club. Thanks
Some of the comments brings up a thought I’ve had on occasion. If we all are chasing maximum accuracy, but environmental conditions easily erase any little accuracy advantage, it might be significant to analyse ballistic coefficient differences. I don’t suppose the BC difference would be great, but as long as we are obsessing, knowing which bullet is more stable in the wind might be at least interesting.
Talk about an expensive rabbit hole… 99% of us would be better off making rational choices first. What brand and grade of ammo is commonly available to me? How much of my family’s financial future am I willing to spend on this frivolous nonsense? How much of my limited time am I willing to steal away from my family, and the other aspects and commitments in my life, to obsess about group sizes? Theoretically, a person should extensively lot test every match grade ammunition available. For instance, I might test a single box of Eley Match, a single box of Lapua Center X, and a single box of RWS R50. In those single samples the RWS may shoot the best in my rifle. But if I got 10 different lots of each of those same brands, I may find that several of the lots of both Eley and Lupua shot way better in my rifle that any of the lots of RWS. 🤯
@@clarson2916 I really wanted to race cars as an adult. Unfortunately, I’m not wealthy enough to afford that hobby. This sport/hobby is pretty affordable when compared to other hobbies out there. Ultimately, you’re the only one who can answer many of the questions posed above. I was just hoping to illustrate the value of lot testing purely for the competitive edge.
Furthermore, for us.. rimfire competition is a family pastime. We compete together, we share the experience as a family unit. We share in each others commitment, in each others success, and failures as a family. We choose a sport that allows us to be “in it” with the kids, not just sitting on the sidelines cheering from afar.
@@22LimaRomeo I didn’t mean to put you personally on the spot. It’s kind of your job, as a content creator, to give us information like this. Spending time and money on your job, part time job or full time job, is something you are supposed to be doing. My comment was more meant for us, your viewers. It’s just an attempt to keep the rest of us rational. :)
It’s not your job to put limits on your viewers in order to keep them from making bad choices. But, maybe you could do a video on how good is good enough in this sport. If there is such a thing as good enough :) I’m retired and my kids are adults. Money is not really a problem for me, but I still put limits on myself. The ability to put rational limits on myself is why money is not a problem for me. 🤔
@@dennisthogersen6329 Thank You so much! We always aim to make content that is enjoyable to watch, even when things aren’t perfect.. we’re glad it’s still meeting the expectations of the viewers. Thanks for watching.
@@cliffhaynes4265 Happy to see you’re interested in this kind of marksmanship training. I primarily use the Armageddon Gear Schmedium w/ heavy fill as my main support bag, and the WieBad Strapless Behemoth as a plump fill bag for my body or the rear of the stock. Thanks for watching!
Nice job. But that timed stage was a bit on the slow side. With a COF that might be tight at the top (our local club has 5-6 guys that can win every month) you might want to add some giddyup to that one. :) Thanks for the shout out and good seeing you at the Nationals.
@@precisionmatchtimer it was a bit on the slow side for sure, but I’d rather be slow than miss. 😉 With grass taller than our target stands, it made target acquisition a little more difficult than normal.. honestly, I was just happy that it impacted after cutting through all that vegetation.
😂 Our videos aren’t shot for score; they are slowed down to emphasize positions, strategy, and techniques. He’ll shoot it much faster and probably use holdovers come match day.
@@22LimaRomeo agreed. I tell people all the time you can't make up a miss, so only go as fast as you can. I could see the grass was an issue for you. I just know what you have in you! Good job.
Damn good 👍 wish they had these competitions closer to home. Dont think there are any in southern Illinois. I'd have fun getting my butt handed to me on this 😂
Looks like a fun COF from Mike Dame. Love the movie reference! And the second sentence "John has a long mustache" has an even older history. Look it up, kids, it's pretty interesting stuff! If anyone finds the connection to Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, let me know and you'll get a gold star. :)
