Long Range shooting

In the '70s one of the owners of Studio 54 in New York had an ejaculation contest for his bartenders. The one who could shoot the furthest got to accompany the owner on a trip to Mexico.

In the '70s one of the owners of Studio 54 in New York had an ejaculation contest for his bartenders. The one who could shoot the furthest got to accompany the owner on a trip to Mexico. Originally Posted by theaustinescorts

From what I’ve heard about Steve Rubell, that IS something he would do.

Thanks for the info, I will certainly be checking this out, but first I must tend to some new Lake City Brass and a bunch of Sierra 69gr HPBTs.

Has anyone here used the Dragunov?

Shot one in 1985 with the Army in Germany during an OPFOR class and in 2005 in Iraq. Not the most accurate weapon around IMHO. Of course much like their American counterparts, they're designed to shoot best with specific sniper ammunition, ammunition which most countries like Iraq and others don't seem to have an abundance of. I've shot them with regular 7.62X54 and couldn't wring more than 2 1/2 to 3 MOA out of them.

Another issue I've noticed, a lot of the young soldiers carrying the Dragunov like to "play" with the quick detatch scope. I asked a young Iraq soldier to look through his scope and he popped it right off the rifle and handed me the scope. He used it as a monocular so he wouldn't have to point his rifle at people and objects he wanted to check out. He was constantly popping that thing on and off. Can't be good for the accuracy.

While home on leave I found a new Gun Range that has long distance shooting out to 1000 yds. It's called Best of the West and is located in Liberty Hill, Tx, just a short drive outside of Austin. You can shoot up to 50 cal rifles here but the range also offers a Pistol range, Skeet Range, Archery Range and of course a rifle range with paper targets at 100 yds, steel targets at 250, 500, 750 and 1000 yds. They charge 20 dollars per day without membership or you can sign up for a membership depending on how much you shoot. I used the range numerous times while home and enjoyed it. No distracting overhang like at Eagle Peak, cement benches and plenty of shooting lanes. Here's the link:http://texasshootingrange.com/
Enjoy! Originally Posted by DTorchia

Great, my best reason for not getting an AR-30 in .338 Lapua was nowhere to really let it all hang out. Well that and the $4 round ammo..... damn it man!!

Hi All,

I live near Liberty Hill, and have to say that Roxanne is right on all counts !!!

What we may be lacking in "Hobby" related activities, we can make up with shooting range, and a few really good restaurants.... Dahlia's, my personal fave.!!!! Just watch your speed on Rte. 29 around Liberty Hill...no speed traps, just "diligent enforcement".

Stay Safe !!!

Great, my best reason for not getting an AR-30 in .338 Lapua was nowhere to really let it all hang out. Well that and the $4 round ammo..... damn it man!! Originally Posted by Defman

I didn't know about the AR-30 until you just mentioned it. Have you had any experience shooting one? I was actually looking at the Remington 700 in .338. I have a few friends that just tried a few of the Remington's out and they seemed to like them. The price is right too, for the rifle at least...around $1200....of course that IS expensive ammo. Still....nothing like reaching out to 1500yds+ in a package not much bigger than standard Remington 700.

Anyone been out there recently. I heard they were building a 3D archery range and wanted to see if anyone has seen it.

My 98 Bravo should be here right after the 1st. This is the rifle that the Canadian sniper (unnamed) used to pop a couple of Talibanis at (ready?) 2451 meters! (2451? Well, the do laser measurements before and after.) Currently the world record. We'll see if I can do 1 MOA at 500 before I try something like 1000 :-)

DTorchia, I have two t-shirts that I've always enjoyed but am discouraged from wearing in public (probably offend someone).

.308 holes make invisible souls

.50 BMG, Reach out and touch someone.

Also have one a Warthog pilot gave me after the storm. It has a picture of your stereotypical Arab on a camel with a full HUD aiming display, and below it it says "I'd fly a thousand miles to smoke a camel"

</non-PC>

I didn't know about the AR-30 until you just mentioned it. Have you had any experience shooting one? I was actually looking at the Remington 700 in .338. I have a few friends that just tried a few of the Remington's out and they seemed to like them. The price is right too, for the rifle at least...around $1200....of course that IS expensive ammo. Still....nothing like reaching out to 1500yds+ in a package not much bigger than standard Remington 700. Originally Posted by DTorchia

I have not, just read about the round and that rifle, the Model 700 looks to be a very nice piece as well.

My 98 Bravo should be here right after the 1st. This is the rifle that the Canadian sniper (unnamed) used to pop a couple of Talibanis at (ready?) 2451 meters! (2451? Well, the do laser measurements before and after.) Currently the world record. We'll see if I can do 1 MOA at 500 before I try something like 1000 :-) Originally Posted by austin_voy

You may be referring to Rob Furlong. If so, he has been bettered by a guy in the British Army named Craig Harrison.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_H...n_%28sniper%29
That's the info on the newest record holder. I'm glad the record has finally been set straight. At first they reported 3 shots, 3 hits, no misses. I said to myself, no way, no how, not at that distance. Now on Wiki they report that it took him 9 ranging shots to get the distance right. That makes more sense. It's still an incredible accomplishment, as were the hits by the Canadian team who walked their rounds in too. My hat's off to all of them. I just think it's important for the sniper community to know the true facts which we now do.
@ austin_voy- You sir, are a better man than me with the restraint you show not wearing those shirts. I wear mine all over Austin. Personally I've found that those who may be offended, never have the gumption to come up and tell you so. Love the Camel shirt! Besides, anyone that judges you on a T-shirt without knowing you personally, well, they should get a life. Just my little take on that.

Speaking of Canadian snipers, there are three or four (can't remember the exact number) who essentially saved about two dozen Americans by shooting probably two dozen Talabanies over a course of two days (and nights). They have been awarded the Silver Star (or Bronze, again, brain fade). Highest award for a none American.

Well, the Canadians consider snipers to be "dirty" and sniping to be "unfair" and won't let them receive the awards. The US will not release their names at any point, before or after. These guys deserve the award. They apparently took some fire themselves. Until one of the snipers "convinced" the guy to permanently retire from the business. The rule of thumb is "do not take shots from 1000 meters at guys who can shoot 2000"

Not sure if you're talking about Rob Furlongs sniper unit. In their case, after the U.S. Military had made the decision to award them Bronze stars, one of their own filed a complaint saying that some members had cut off a "souvenir" from a dead Taliban. An investigation was launched against the 6. Four eventually left the military, one with severe PTSD. Ragsdale's father ( the soldier with severe PTSD) filed an official complaint with the Canadian military resulting in an Omnibudsman investigation. Here's part of what the Omnibudsman's report stated:
"The investigation determined that the snipers were recognized for their outstanding performance. Specifically, they received two distinctions over and above most of the members of the Battle Group: a Mention in Dispatches and a Bronze Star from the United States.
However, there were significant delays in the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation, the Mention in Dispatches and the Bronze Star. Twenty-one months elapsed between the actions for which they were recognized and the presentation of these awards. Such a delay is too long.
Proper recognition involves more than medals and awards: it is the timely and responsive recognition of achievements or services, particularly those implying valour. The current military process for recommending, approving and bestowing awards is neither timely nor responsive. Therefore, the report recommends that:
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces review their awards and honours policies and practices in order to ensure that Canadian awards and recognitions be diligently submitted to the chain of command by Commanding Officers for consideration and that, where approved, they be bestowed within six months of the recommendations being submitted."