The CZickness XXIV In The Afterglow.

[WebSnyper]

I may head out to the range this morning early myself to test out the SBA3 on my FX-9. I'd normally probably be going fishing today, but having something installed on a gun and not running it after for a bit drives me nuts.

Man, MCF&G was busy for a Sunday morning. I didn't stay long. The bays were crowded and I generally don't like shooting with people in the same bay that I don't know. I could meet more people if I did, I guess. I usually try to go during the day during the week if I can to avoid any crowds. Put 100 more rounds through the FX-9 post SBA3 install (Kenny aka Simon6101 was kind enough to install it for me yesterday) just to make sure all was good and it was.
Definitely more enjoyable to shoot with the SBA3 as compared to the KAK brace. Was going to try and play with the MBUS I put on it a bit to see how close they were after putting the front sight even cowitness with the red dot, but didn't take the time since I was sharing the bay.


That said, I did stop by the main range to meet WTB as I saw the Mazda over there. He was putting some rounds through the new rifle, and the guy next to him had a nice Ruger precision rimfire. Introduced myself and talked a bit and then rolled out. Turns out we know some of the same folks. I haven't been into the precision stuff in some time myself (I'm more addicted to the sound of lead hitting steel these days), but was good to get to meet WTB. Maybe one day I'll play in that precision space again.

 

[Birds Away]

I speak CZ ..... and I speak it from deep in the woods this morning.
It's a glorious day, no matter what you choose to do. Get you some life !

I need to get some life. Haven't had much in a while.

I also speak a little CZ.

 

[gmcttr]

...I haven't been into the precision stuff in some time myself (I'm more addicted to the sound of lead hitting steel these days), but was good to get to meet WTB. Maybe one day I'll play in that precision space again.

FWIW, NRL22 is the combination of steel and precision...little lead hitting little steel up to 100 yards.

 

[MindfulMan]

I need to get some life. Haven't had much in a while.

I also speak a little CZ.

You speak CZ from an elevated stance, Master Chief !

 

[Birds Away]

You speak CZ from an elevated stance, Master Chief !

I'm so poor now I can only whisper CZ.

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm so poor now I can only whisper CZ.

But you have wealth of knowledge and friends.

 

[Birds Away]

But you have wealth of knowledge and friends.

Yes, I am blessed.

 

[patience0830]

There isn’t one. Some barrel brands will claim their 16.5” are the most accurate other say it’s the 18” and others say it’s the 20”.

Anything over about 16" costs you velocity. For iron sights it increases your sight radius but 16" burns all the powder in lr ammo.

 

[MindfulMan]

Yes, I am blessed.

This is an Ommmm...... moment.
I wish you tranquility from the woods !

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[Birds Away]

This is an Ommmm...... moment.
I wish you tranquility from the woods !

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Thank you, my friend.

 

[Areoflyer09]

Anything over about 16" costs you velocity. For iron sights it increases your sight radius but 16" burns all the powder in lr ammo.

True, but velocity doesn’t equal accuracy with 22s though. You can have very slow rounds that group very well.

It will come down to your rifle, your barrel, your ammo choice and your ability with all those.

 

[gmcttr]

I split the difference and went with an 18" bull barrel for the build I have coming up.

 

[wtburnette]

Have fun, be safe.

I did and was. Great range trip

When I get mine back from WTB, you are welcome to give it a run.

Thank you.

Shot it this morning. Very nice rifle...

Man, MCF&G was busy for a Sunday morning. I didn't stay long. The bays were crowded and I generally don't like shooting with people in the same bay that I don't know. I could meet more people if I did, I guess. I usually try to go during the day during the week if I can to avoid any crowds. Put 100 more rounds through the FX-9 post SBA3 install (Kenny aka Simon6101 was kind enough to install it for me yesterday) just to make sure all was good and it was.
Definitely more enjoyable to shoot with the SBA3 as compared to the KAK brace. Was going to try and play with the MBUS I put on it a bit to see how close they were after putting the front sight even cowitness with the red dot, but didn't take the time since I was sharing the bay.


That said, I did stop by the main range to meet WTB as I saw the Mazda over there. He was putting some rounds through the new rifle, and the guy next to him had a nice Ruger precision rimfire. Introduced myself and talked a bit and then rolled out. Turns out we know some of the same folks. I haven't been into the precision stuff in some time myself (I'm more addicted to the sound of lead hitting steel these days), but was good to get to meet WTB. Maybe one day I'll play in that precision space again.

It was good meeting you sir!

 

[Areoflyer09]

I’m leaning towards a 20” Kidd heavy barrel for the wife’s bench 22. Weight is helpful for this one, helps slow down any unintentional movement.

 

[Areoflyer09]

Shot it this morning. Very nice rifle...

Glad you enjoyed it! How did it shoot for you?

 

[wtburnette]

Glad you enjoyed it! How did it shoot for you?

Decent, but not great. I think I need to get used to the trigger. I spent most of the morning with my RART, but brought out both Annie and your CZ for a few mags each. It got windy by the time I brought the CZ out, so the groupings for everything opened up a bit.

 

[wtburnette]

Oh, I loved working the bolt in that gun. So freaking smooth!

 

[gmcttr]

The rope is set and it's time for me to get all up in the woods...

 

[Areoflyer09]

I really need to sit and figure out what it likes. It has shown its potential several times, but I haven’t given it the attention to make it shine.

Just have had more fun lately tinkering with things than shooting them.

 

[mcapo]

The rope is set and it's time for me to get all up in the woods...

I type this with the utmost respect: you are insane.