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Post by browning204 on Sept 18, 2006 22:07:52 GMT
I have a Bushmaster AR that has a Aimpoint Propoint on it for my thick stuff gun, I am not really happy with my groups @ 50 yards never mind beyond while shooting at coyote sized target. Although it is a thick stuff gun, I would like to be confident to shoot longer ranges if the need is there. Any suggestions on optics?? I don't need anything to much because I would like to keep the .204 for my long range gun and the AR for short, fast shooting stands. Thanks..
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Post by b4rifle on Sept 29, 2006 12:21:53 GMT
Go with an optic that you are comfortable with.
The AR is a difficult rifle to master. It looks all mean and everyone thinks that they are cool. The truth is, the little black rifle is a different beast than any other standard hunting rifle. If you factor in a 16in. barrel, light weight collapsible stock, and all of the cool guy gear people like to hang off of the front, you have many physical factors working against you.
Your best bet is to spend your money on ammo and range time than anything else.
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Post by meadowbrook on Sept 30, 2006 16:59:40 GMT
b-204 do not scope it , after being in the woods i realized how different it is from a wide open range even with a 3x9x40 at 3 pwr your field of view in the woods is small, never mind trying to hit a moving target i will shoot the dumb slow ones between 50-100 yards you shoot the runners from 0-50 yards
NEXT TIME DON'T FORGET THE TOILET PAPER
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Post by browning204 on Sept 30, 2006 17:21:21 GMT
ya, I will keep hittin the range with it and get more used to it. and I will put some TP in the pack!
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Post by regnar on Sept 30, 2006 23:17:33 GMT
Like b4 said it can be hard to master that rifle. I got VERY good at using the large apature rear peap to hit coyote sized targets out to 300m. I would say that if you are planning on getting them in close and fast, learn to shoot with both eyes open using the peep. WIth some practice you will be supprised at how qucik you can acquire and engage a target.
It is the same principle as the aimpoint but I still liked the iron sites better.
(b4, ever practice front site taret acquisition drills?? LOTS OF FUN)
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Post by b4rifle on Oct 3, 2006 11:23:26 GMT
I am just getting back into iron sight drills. It has been a while since I have shot with anything other than optics. Yesterday it took about 120 rds until I felt comfortable with the rifle. By that time my eyes were ready for a rest from focusing on that front post. That was my fifth time out on the range in a month, some where around 400-500 rds down range on targets 300-25 m away. I still am not at the level where I feel good about my shooting with iron sights.
browning, you are not alone, have fun an stick with the practice.
regnar; FUN is one word for it. It is all about muscle memory.
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Post by regnar on Oct 4, 2006 0:04:32 GMT
We used to do that drill witht eh mp5's. front sight target acquisition on plates doing double taps. Three lines, first line live, second line ready, third line reloading. When you finished you magazine you went to the back and reloaded.
I loved it. I would have spent 24-7 at the range if they let me.
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