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(From an ex Australian Commando WO2): If you can't get to within 800m of your target, then you aren't trying. The go-to sniper rifle still is the Accuracy International ATXSR in 338 Lapua Mag. We gave up on the 308 due to inconsistent performance. And as 90% of our shots were against equipment, not personnel, that makes sense. But by far the most accurate rifle we still use is the AI Sporter with a timber Churchill stock, Zeiss Conquest in 6-20 x 50, heavy barrel in 338 LM. It still beats the newer modular rifles out there. It should. It took a week to just make the barrel and we have one spare. It uses a modernised Mauser 98 Square Bridge action.
I laughed so hard Erik. "Nice trial run" Erik's trying to get in Jason's head. I'm loving all the excuses Erik came up with. I was laughing the whole time. Bantering head to head.
Love the good-natured banter. It was in the low 30’s here this morning with ~15mph full value when I left to go let some freedomseeds fly. Coincidentally, when I got home, my ECTuner was waiting in the mailbox. Thanks for giving me another good excuse to go again soon. Glad to see Jason is team tiger blood, you picked a good one there, Erik.
Awesome video, much appreciated, the group dynamics with you two is phenomenal, great shooting from you both and lots of jocularity, keep them coming and shoot straight!
First time here and man this makes me smile! Long or short quick or slow with whatever platform with friends is what it is all about. I wish people could see the big picture of what shooting is about. They only see the extreme small picture of it...
Just came across this great video. Biggest difference between the two shooters I noticed was how the first shooter moved to the next target, no discernable movement in the upper body at all. The second shooter was obviously picking the rifle up and moving it, you can see his shoulders an torso rise between each shot.
Know-your-Limits targets are great fun, shooting these weekly at 600 yards at my local range. Now add a time limit makes it more competitive. Start at 45 seconds reducing time each of the following shoots. Some can complete shoot in about 10 seconds. This exercise builds skill and focus.
I'm from N.D. This time of year especially 29F above zero would mean I could dress light. Maybe you should have an episode of warm weather vs. cold weather shooters, in 3 temperatures, hot (at least 100F) Moderate (70's) & cold (single digits or lower).
Fun video, interesting to see the difference between combat trained and civilian in grip and intensity. Neither is wrong it was just an observation. Great video, thanks!
I have some hypotheses for the velocity variation: 1) The time of load development was in colder weather 2) barrel has been broken in more since velocity was last recorded 3) atmospheric pressure is lower since last velocity recording 4) ammo was shaken up excessively from a long car trip 5) a combination of 1-4 What's your guess Jason? I've been doing a lot of research this last year and I want to do some load development for my .308 and .300 WM this spring, and I'm trying to figure all of this out ahead of time so I'm not wasting components.
Load development has been in consistent conditions. Barrel is cut from a used 32” Fclass barrel Always a possibility different atmospheric conditions No Not likely The dope for the hold was around 2.9. Based off my first shot I held the adjustment in my scope for the rest of the shots without telling Erik. This is the cause of the variance in holds.
Whataburger - Texas original!! I love the back-and-forth about the windage settings. Man, I am originally from closer to the Houston area, what county in Texas is this?
As a veteran I could tell who the sniper was just by the speed and accuracy of the shooting. Doesn’t matter how long you been out of the services get behind a weapon and it all comes back. No disrespect but a pro shooter ain’t got a chance but then again we all have our off days. Love how you guys can just go out and shoot we here in the UK can’t unless you belong to a shooting club and even that’s restricted heavily.
I have to brag now, in the USMC , I hit 10 bulls out of 10 shots with Iron-sights at 500m ( 545 yards ) with an M-14 , 225 score for my Expert badge ....Semper Fi ...!
Jeepers, how large was the target? At 300 meters the man-size silhouette target was smaller than the front sight post on my M-16A1. Even with birth control glasses I’m not sure I’d hit a 500 meter target more than once out of 10.
I was a Marine grunt for 4yrs 16yrs ago. I remember a couple years ago a couple army snipers came to a 1000yd benchrest match at Williamsport with their stuff. They did not do to well, and had a lot of questions after. I too remember getting my ass kicked my first match by an old guy in his 80's
made it look easy. but it's not. i also knew the second one was gonna miss the last. i kept saying, "it's getting low,; it's getting low!" after the second shot.
Awesome video guys. Super great to follow your content and learn how you guys think and how you approach shooting. On track following your load development process Erik. Will be shooting on Monday at a local range and testing some loads for the rifle. If I may ask, why did you guys choose the 7x47 in particular? Is there any specific reason?
I’ve always wondered how the we’d do in competitions if we did this. We go to the gun store, pick out a weapon from their stock, take rounds off the shelf then shoot over iron sites. How would the pro’s do?
I think I better get yall a job a the old VELA Saddle Shop in Floresville,TX.. A TEXICAN Mexican eating at Whataburger before a Good homemade Taco..Erik you let me down man..I knew the Yankee Sniper wouldn t have one..But you..Oh Man!!! Great Funny Video..ENJOYED IT..Erik you could not have picked a better man for that job..He also has the best Personality.
What a stud shows the muscle memory and yeara of training paid off wow that was amazing im always more impressed with first round hits then almost anything
What is the size of the small target? I would shoot the big target first, just to foul the barrel. And then the smallest Target next and work my way back up from small to big. Rifle gets less accurate after every shot because of the Heat. I can get 1-1/2" grouping with 3 shots @ 300 yards. My next two shots (4 & 5) never group as tight. Remington 700 .308 VTR
Jason; " I did my job " , BOOM Eric ; "what , ? you gave me the wrong dope ! " Jason; " we used the same dope !" I think ya both did beautifully ! cantaloupe head shots all the way! who knows Erik, your last shot that missed by a gnats pecker maybe kissed a fly at 380 yds!! that was a nice rig Jason
