Through my lifetime of shooting and hunting, I've heard many people say that's not a lot of velocity when talking about different calibers. Now you'll know how fast that velocity is in mph. A while ago I was reading my winter 2012 edition of Varmint Hunters magazine and I came across a great article by Robert A. Rinker and I would like to pass on some of his article to you (see chart below).
f.p.s mph f.p.s mph
800 545 2000 1364
900 614 2100 1432
1,000 682 2200 1500
1,100 750 2400 1636
1,200 818 2600 1773
1,300 886 2800 1909
1,400 955 3000 2045
1,500 1023 3200 2182
1,600 1091 3400 2318
1,700 1159 3600 2454
1,800 1227 3800 2591
1,900 1295 4000 2727
If you want to figure your own calibers, take your fps and divide by 3, then multiply your answer by 2, your result will be within 3%. If you need to be dead on multiply your fps by 0.6818 to obtain mph. You can have some fun with this, I know I did. To learn a lot more and meet some great people join the Varmint Hunters in Pierre, SD.(800-528-4868)
Be safe and always know what's behind your target.
more to come......
Sunday, August 26, 2012
"CLARK CUSTOM & RUGER 77/22 MAG"
A while ago I ordered a new Clark Custom rifle in 22Mag. This is my fourth rifle from Clark, two are Ruger 10/22, one is a Ruger 77/22Lr and this new arrival is a Ruger 77/22mag. In my opinion Clark Customs makes the most accurate and well built 22 rifles and pistols on the market today (Clark Customs 1-318-949-9884).
I now have my rifle. It has a stainless match 20" Walther Bull Barrel, trigger job with over travel stop, crisp 1.5 pull, reliability package, Clark magazine release, and black laminate stock. Fit and finish are perfect. While getting ready to clean this rifle and mount a new Sightron SII 3-9x42 HHR (Hunter Holdover Reticle) scope, I had a problem with the bolt release. The problem was the bolt release spring. I called Clark Custom and talked with two guys, one being the rifle builder, two days later I had a new spring, now that's Custom service.
Now its off to the range with three boxes of ammo, CCI maxi-mag hp+v30gr, Remington premier 33gr accutemp-v and Hornady 30gr v-max. I zeroed the rifle at 50 meters with the Hornady ammo, then cleaned the rifle. Now I was going to try the different ammo's, starting with 5 shots of the Remington ammo, I thought this is great, a small group right away. Next was 5 shots of Hornady ammo with even a smaller group. Then 5 shots of CCI ammo, which this rifle did not like. After each ammo I cleaned the barrel and the bolt face. I completed this testing three more times with the same ammo. The target I received with the rifle from Clark Custom was 1/4" group shot with Fiocchi 40gr jsp at 1910 fps. I have to get a box of Fiocchi and try it next time.
Two weeks have passed and we are back at the range. The ammo's today are the Hornady and Remington I had from before and a box of that Fiocchi 40gr jsp. After 5 shot groups and cleaning with each of three boxes of ammo, the Hornady shot best at 100 meters, followed by the Remington, but at 50 meters the Fiocchi is as good as the other two. Never had a malfunction of any kind. Thank you Clark Custom.
Always be safe and know whats behind your target
more to come.....
I now have my rifle. It has a stainless match 20" Walther Bull Barrel, trigger job with over travel stop, crisp 1.5 pull, reliability package, Clark magazine release, and black laminate stock. Fit and finish are perfect. While getting ready to clean this rifle and mount a new Sightron SII 3-9x42 HHR (Hunter Holdover Reticle) scope, I had a problem with the bolt release. The problem was the bolt release spring. I called Clark Custom and talked with two guys, one being the rifle builder, two days later I had a new spring, now that's Custom service.
Now its off to the range with three boxes of ammo, CCI maxi-mag hp+v30gr, Remington premier 33gr accutemp-v and Hornady 30gr v-max. I zeroed the rifle at 50 meters with the Hornady ammo, then cleaned the rifle. Now I was going to try the different ammo's, starting with 5 shots of the Remington ammo, I thought this is great, a small group right away. Next was 5 shots of Hornady ammo with even a smaller group. Then 5 shots of CCI ammo, which this rifle did not like. After each ammo I cleaned the barrel and the bolt face. I completed this testing three more times with the same ammo. The target I received with the rifle from Clark Custom was 1/4" group shot with Fiocchi 40gr jsp at 1910 fps. I have to get a box of Fiocchi and try it next time.
Two weeks have passed and we are back at the range. The ammo's today are the Hornady and Remington I had from before and a box of that Fiocchi 40gr jsp. After 5 shot groups and cleaning with each of three boxes of ammo, the Hornady shot best at 100 meters, followed by the Remington, but at 50 meters the Fiocchi is as good as the other two. Never had a malfunction of any kind. Thank you Clark Custom.
Always be safe and know whats behind your target
more to come.....
Saturday, April 21, 2012
"SAVAGE F/TR MODEL 12 RIFLE"
We've all heard about out of the box accuracy, but we end up getting them bedded, trigger worked on and more. Until I bought a Savage Model 12 F/TR target rifle in 308 Win, I felt the same way. Some of the features are target accutrigger, over sized bolt handle, laminated stock, 30 inch extra heavy barrel, triple pillar bedding and a small ejection port to make it more rigid. On this single shot rifle I mounted a Leupold VXIII 6.5-20x40 Long Range with a Varmint Hunter Reticle.
After zeroing and barrel break in, I started to shoot for accuracy. The tolerances are so tight on this rifle, its hard to believe its a production rifle. Load a round, close the bolt slowly and fire. I used a "Dog-Gone-Good" bag and rear rest whenever I shoot. After trying different bullet weights, the rifle decided it liked Federal 175 gr Premium Gold Match Sierra Match King H.P. Shot after shot amazed me, shot groups were small and got smaller. With only 200 rounds through this rifle, I shot two three shot groups at 500 yards, both measuring less than 2 1/4 inches, not bad for a new rifle out of the box. I can hardly wait to take it prairie rat hunting this summer in Wyoming and Montana. Now with 500 more rounds shot through this F/TR my groups at 100 meters are 1/2 inch and at at 500 I'm under 2 inches. This Savage just keeps getting better.
If your a long range target shooter or a Varmint Hunter this is the rifle for you. Will this rifle out shoot a couple of my custom rifles? Yes. Thank you Savage. Your rifles are #1 with me.
Always shoot safe. Teach a young one to shoot and know whats behind your target.
After zeroing and barrel break in, I started to shoot for accuracy. The tolerances are so tight on this rifle, its hard to believe its a production rifle. Load a round, close the bolt slowly and fire. I used a "Dog-Gone-Good" bag and rear rest whenever I shoot. After trying different bullet weights, the rifle decided it liked Federal 175 gr Premium Gold Match Sierra Match King H.P. Shot after shot amazed me, shot groups were small and got smaller. With only 200 rounds through this rifle, I shot two three shot groups at 500 yards, both measuring less than 2 1/4 inches, not bad for a new rifle out of the box. I can hardly wait to take it prairie rat hunting this summer in Wyoming and Montana. Now with 500 more rounds shot through this F/TR my groups at 100 meters are 1/2 inch and at at 500 I'm under 2 inches. This Savage just keeps getting better.
If your a long range target shooter or a Varmint Hunter this is the rifle for you. Will this rifle out shoot a couple of my custom rifles? Yes. Thank you Savage. Your rifles are #1 with me.
Always shoot safe. Teach a young one to shoot and know whats behind your target.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
M1A/M14 BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Lets talk Springfield Armory and what they build best. The 308 Super Match M1A/M14. The features are over sized walnut stock, Douglas premium custom heavy match barrel 22 inch long 1-10 twist, national match front and rear sights(the rear sight is hooded), two stage national match trigger. Also, its glass bedded, with a national match gas cylinder and recoil spring, rear lugged receiver and flash suppressor. Everything about this rifle is the best. Function is superb, fit and finish are great.
You know what comes next, break in. I started with many brands of 308 ammo. The M1A favored a couple of brands of ammo, but I was taking this break in very slow. Then I went to Federal gold match 168 grams. Good grouping, but I knew it could be better. I decided to try Federal gold match 175 gram sierra matchking BTHP(the best). This M1A is now as accurate as my best bolt action rifle.
Now I wanted to see how the M1A would perform on a Varmint hunt out west in Montana, with my old eyes. Isn't it funny, how only your eyes get older(ha ha). I made a phone call to A.R.M.S. Inc and ordered a #18 scope mount. Now on top of that mount sets a Leupold tactical scope with mil-dot reticle.
I had to re zero when I got to Montana. At 200 yards it was easy to pick off prairie rats. We then moved to 500 yards and I had the same results. At 472 yards(the longest shot tried with the M1A)it took 5 shots to get a hit. I think on such a small target, with a military rifle, this is great accuracy.
Thanks Springfield Armory, keep up the good work. You put a lot of bolt actions to shame that day. It was a lucky day for me too. I know the M1A is more accurate than me.
"Always Shoot Safe"and know whats behind your target
You know what comes next, break in. I started with many brands of 308 ammo. The M1A favored a couple of brands of ammo, but I was taking this break in very slow. Then I went to Federal gold match 168 grams. Good grouping, but I knew it could be better. I decided to try Federal gold match 175 gram sierra matchking BTHP(the best). This M1A is now as accurate as my best bolt action rifle.
Now I wanted to see how the M1A would perform on a Varmint hunt out west in Montana, with my old eyes. Isn't it funny, how only your eyes get older(ha ha). I made a phone call to A.R.M.S. Inc and ordered a #18 scope mount. Now on top of that mount sets a Leupold tactical scope with mil-dot reticle.
I had to re zero when I got to Montana. At 200 yards it was easy to pick off prairie rats. We then moved to 500 yards and I had the same results. At 472 yards(the longest shot tried with the M1A)it took 5 shots to get a hit. I think on such a small target, with a military rifle, this is great accuracy.
Thanks Springfield Armory, keep up the good work. You put a lot of bolt actions to shame that day. It was a lucky day for me too. I know the M1A is more accurate than me.
"Always Shoot Safe"and know whats behind your target
Sunday, February 12, 2012
"SIG SAUER 1911 RCS NITRON"
This 45acp 1911 RCS comes from Sig Sauer custom shop where they put it through the anti-snag treatment. It has low profile night sights, slim rosewood grips and nitron finish. The specifications are match grade 4.2 inch barrel, hammer/sear set and trigger. Single action only trigger pull is 5 lbs. The height is 4.8 inches, so you have a seven round mag, width is 1.4 inches, so this is built for concealed carry. The checking on the front strap and main spring housing is great. The slide and frame are hand fitted to insure reliability and performance which I think is excellent.
Now its off to the range. I took along 110 rounds of 45 ammo, a mix of five brands. This is a good way to clean up those boxes with just a few rounds left. My idea was just to break in this Sig 1911 and check reliability. After 50 rounds, I gave the 1911 a quick cleaning. After all the rounds were fired, this Sig performed without any malfunctions. Now its home to give this Sig a complete cleaning and lube. Next week I will shoot for accuracy.
A week has past and the weather is bad, so I'm at an indoor range close to home. Its Debs Gun Range, and you can shoot 25 and 50 feet. Deb the owner and her husband Dennis are great people. Along with my Sig 1911 I had two boxes of ammo, Fiocchi Extrema 200 gr XTP JHP and Fiocchi Dynamics 230 gr FMJ. All ammo shot high and left. The Fiocchi 200 gr shot nice groups at 25 and 50 feet, but not to point of aim. This is the only 1911 I own with fixed sights. Everything about this Sig 1911 is A-1 with one exception, fixed sights. If it had adjustable sights it would be a real track driver.
Always shoot safe and know whats behind your target.
Now its off to the range. I took along 110 rounds of 45 ammo, a mix of five brands. This is a good way to clean up those boxes with just a few rounds left. My idea was just to break in this Sig 1911 and check reliability. After 50 rounds, I gave the 1911 a quick cleaning. After all the rounds were fired, this Sig performed without any malfunctions. Now its home to give this Sig a complete cleaning and lube. Next week I will shoot for accuracy.
A week has past and the weather is bad, so I'm at an indoor range close to home. Its Debs Gun Range, and you can shoot 25 and 50 feet. Deb the owner and her husband Dennis are great people. Along with my Sig 1911 I had two boxes of ammo, Fiocchi Extrema 200 gr XTP JHP and Fiocchi Dynamics 230 gr FMJ. All ammo shot high and left. The Fiocchi 200 gr shot nice groups at 25 and 50 feet, but not to point of aim. This is the only 1911 I own with fixed sights. Everything about this Sig 1911 is A-1 with one exception, fixed sights. If it had adjustable sights it would be a real track driver.
Always shoot safe and know whats behind your target.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
"SAVAGE MODEL 12 LRPV 223"
I've written about this Savage before a Model 12 LRPV in 223 with a 1-7 twist. This rifle has been a tack driver from day one with Federal Gold Medal Match 69 gr. Match King BTNP ammo. I've also used Remington 62 gr. HP Match which does not shoot well in this rifle, so with that said, if the wind is mild and I do my job, prairie rats go down.
I tried something with my Savage Model LRPV in 22-250 using Hornady Superformance Match ammo which worked great, so now with Hornady Superformance 75 gr BTHP in 223 we went to work. After some scope adjustment 1/2 inch groups were easy at 100 meters now.
The rifles are loaded in the truck and we are headed to Deadwood S.D.. Its a great town and our soon to be home and only 62 miles from Hulett Wy.
Later in the week we took a drive into Wyoming to meet our friend John at his ranch. The next morning we setup at a good prairie rat town. Even though it was a very windy day the Savage 223 with Hornady ammo did a great job. I did not get a shot past 500 yards that day, but my friend John with his Savage 6.5 Creedmore using Hornady was getting out past 600 yards.
The next three days were even windier than day one, so I didn't get to shoot past 600 yards, which is what I wanted to do with the Hornady 75 gr. ammo. I tried to get some long shots in but I think the high winds were following us. My wife and I had to get back to Deadwood, so after our goodbyes, we hit the road.
It seems to me my Savage likes the Hornady Superformance 75 gr. ammo. I'll keep you informed on further results.
Always shoot straight and know whats behind your target.
I tried something with my Savage Model LRPV in 22-250 using Hornady Superformance Match ammo which worked great, so now with Hornady Superformance 75 gr BTHP in 223 we went to work. After some scope adjustment 1/2 inch groups were easy at 100 meters now.
The rifles are loaded in the truck and we are headed to Deadwood S.D.. Its a great town and our soon to be home and only 62 miles from Hulett Wy.
Later in the week we took a drive into Wyoming to meet our friend John at his ranch. The next morning we setup at a good prairie rat town. Even though it was a very windy day the Savage 223 with Hornady ammo did a great job. I did not get a shot past 500 yards that day, but my friend John with his Savage 6.5 Creedmore using Hornady was getting out past 600 yards.
The next three days were even windier than day one, so I didn't get to shoot past 600 yards, which is what I wanted to do with the Hornady 75 gr. ammo. I tried to get some long shots in but I think the high winds were following us. My wife and I had to get back to Deadwood, so after our goodbyes, we hit the road.
It seems to me my Savage likes the Hornady Superformance 75 gr. ammo. I'll keep you informed on further results.
Always shoot straight and know whats behind your target.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
"MOSSBERG MODEL 590 PUMP"
Took a little time off to travel with the wife. Wow, can't believe how time flies when your having fun, but now I'm back to the old grind. Thanks for your patience.
This 12 gauge, 20 inch heavy-walled barrel with Parker finish also has a metal trigger guard and safety button, speed feed stock, tri-rail forend, XS Ghost Ring sight and a red glow stripe f/sight. The barrel has a cylinder bore and holds 9 shells of either 2 3/4 or 3 inch. I've used Federal 2 3/4 Barnes HP slugs, Federal 2 3/4 Fusion Sabot Slugs, and Fiocchi 2 3/4 Exacta Aero slugs. The Fiocchi slugs will shoot nice groups at 50 to 70 yards but after 70 they are not as accurate. Federal Barnes shoot best at 100 to 125 yards. I've also shot Federal Double OT buck to 50 yards with a nice cluster.
This Mossberg is very reliable, I've never had a problem in all my years of use. This shotgun is easy to clean, just remove the barrel and the action. This "590" still looks new after years of service. Mossberg, a great shotgun with a good price.
Always be safe and know whats behind your target.
This 12 gauge, 20 inch heavy-walled barrel with Parker finish also has a metal trigger guard and safety button, speed feed stock, tri-rail forend, XS Ghost Ring sight and a red glow stripe f/sight. The barrel has a cylinder bore and holds 9 shells of either 2 3/4 or 3 inch. I've used Federal 2 3/4 Barnes HP slugs, Federal 2 3/4 Fusion Sabot Slugs, and Fiocchi 2 3/4 Exacta Aero slugs. The Fiocchi slugs will shoot nice groups at 50 to 70 yards but after 70 they are not as accurate. Federal Barnes shoot best at 100 to 125 yards. I've also shot Federal Double OT buck to 50 yards with a nice cluster.
This Mossberg is very reliable, I've never had a problem in all my years of use. This shotgun is easy to clean, just remove the barrel and the action. This "590" still looks new after years of service. Mossberg, a great shotgun with a good price.
Always be safe and know whats behind your target.
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