Elliott 436 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Had a cracking bit of fun with the 1517 on the farm today. Weather was gorgeous here in Lancashire, around 20 degrees C and with a slight wind on the hills where I shoot, possibly around 8mph. Having not shot my HMR for a while I thought I'd stretch it's legs a bit and have a play at over 200 yards, shooting at a golf ball. Well, after three shots I managed to whack it with my fourth From a 100 yard zero on 10x mag I aimed 1.5 mil dots high at the golf ball set out at 204 yards. I gave 2 mil dots to the right to account for the wind. My first three shots missed by around 1" as I was only giving 1.5 mil dots for windage. The HMR is very much affected by the wind at 200 yards (at 100yds it doesn't seem to make any odds) but if you are experienced in reading the wind you can certainly make the most of this rimfire.All good fun on a nice day and a great way to relax! Edited September 28, 2013 by Elliott 3 Quote Link to post
The Seeker 3,048 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nice bit of shooting although I have to question your idea of a safe backstop. Top of a stone wall with gaps in it?? Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nice bit of shooting although I have to question your idea of a safe backstop. Top of a stone wall with gaps in it?? Thanks seeker, our family owns the 300 acres around it which includes the wall and the 20 acre sloping field behind the target which I was shooting at from a raised position Quote Link to post
air gun ant 1,666 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Good shooting mate Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Did the ball survive ? Quote Link to post
squab 2,875 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 never eaten golf ball myself Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 never eaten golf ball myself Its alright but its a pain in the a$$ the morning after. Quote Link to post
Keeper96 2 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Good shooting mate Quote Link to post
Psyxologos 2 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Impressive shooting! And yes, Lancaster had one of its best summers for years, did it not? Edited October 3, 2013 by Psyxologos Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Impressive shooting! And yes, Lancaster had one of its best summers for years, did it not? Yes it has been a great year. I notice you're a member lf MRPC, unfortnately I didn't renew my membership this year due to lack of funds. It's a bit of a trek for me too for the 25m of indoor range where I can only use my air rifle. A great place to get zero'd up though and if you're into .22LR target shooting it's bob on. Good people and a nice friendly atmosphere 1 Quote Link to post
Lewdan 17 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Had a cracking bit of fun with the 1517 on the farm today. Weather was gorgeous here in Lancashire, around 20 degrees C and with a slight wind on the hills where I shoot, possibly around 8mph. Having not shot my HMR for a while I thought I'd stretch it's legs a bit and have a play at over 200 yards, shooting at a golf ball. Well, after three shots I managed to whack it with my fourth From a 100 yard zero on 10x mag I aimed 1.5 mil dots high at the golf ball set out at 204 yards. I gave 2 mil dots to the right to account for the wind. My first three shots missed by around 1" as I was only giving 1.5 mil dots for windage. The HMR is very much affected by the wind at 200 yards (at 100yds it doesn't seem to make any odds) but if you are experienced in reading the wind you can certainly make the most of this rimfire. All good fun on a nice day and a great way to relax! good shooting mate.. what scope you using?? LD Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi Lewden, it's a Hawke Nite-Eye Digi 4-16x50. Usually never move it off x10 Quote Link to post
OzTerrier 21 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nice shooting mate, bunnies are in some strife if they poke their heads out of their warren at 200. Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Nice shooting mate, bunnies are in some strife if they poke their heads out of their warren at 200. Only if they're playing golf! Nice shooting though. Normally I wouldn't advocate shooting against a wall but as you own 300 acres around it, any mishapen ricochet is unlikely to leave your land. Edited October 3, 2013 by Alsone Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nice shooting mate, bunnies are in some strife if they poke their heads out of their warren at 200. Only if they're playing golf! Nice shooting though. Normally I wouldn't advocate shooting against a wall but as you own 300 acres around it, any mishapen ricochet is unlikely to leave your land. Quote Link to post
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