TargetTalk

I nearly forgot... If you are a re-loader you very likely use crushed walnut shells or almond shells as brass polishing media. This stuff works pretty well in kneeling rolls too - it's heavier than cork, less compressible, and does not seem to break down or rot. I think I'd stay away from treated po...

http://www.jelinek.com/ They sell bulk crushed cork. I prefer the finer grade as opposed to the larger chunks - to each his/her own. Best to place a nylon stocking into the kneeling roll first - then fill the stocking while it's in the roll and compact patiently until comfortably full. You might wei...

Is this a picture of YOU? From my view - this sling position appears too low - below the wrist - and I would expect it to be somewhat painful. Somehow - I'm guessing that someone will point out that this picture is of some highly regarded prone shooter (somewhere) and this will serve to prove the po...

The rifle should rest over the fleshy part of the palm below the thumb. The sling should lay FLAT accross the back of the hand - you need to put a twist in the sling in order to have the sling lay flat. A RH shooter should twist the sling - at the connection point swivel - 1/2 turn CCW (this is very...

Haps list is great!! The 'pavilion", I think, is a shelter gizmo. Many types to choose from - the EZ UP type worked very well for us last year. Remove the roof/cover when you pack up for the day - the frame won't catch the wind by itself, more likely the whole thing won't end up akimbo ten poin...

...are absolutely essential for new shooters who DON'T shoot on single bull or electronic target boxes, and may not even have access to or use spotting scopes - yet. sorry - can't resist a comment on this topic.......and I have none of the cachet of most of the posters here...... Keeping sighting sh...

There are so many different plugs for rifle - rule books too - that I have to summarize them to keep things straight. In doing so it appears that the NRA and USAS/ISSF have DIFFERENT dimensions for the INWARD (or what i consider the traditional etc.) .22 gauge. NRA = .2225" to .2240" (5.65...

GREAT RIFLE! Bad (rare) sight arrangement. The 540XR came with a special REDFIELD rear sight that is commonly called a dog leg - it has an upward turn in the vertical portion of the sight that raises the line of sight. Think RISER BLOCKS - but no where near as handy. As I understand this unique arra...

First off -if you are a new shooter - don't waste a minute testing ammo...... You are far better off spending your time dry firing, or actually shooting, than wasting time testing ammo in a rest or some other device. The money you will have to invest in a proper rest, the time required to set it up ...

I think, hope, that every shooter wants to win knowing that every opponent put forth their very best effort. What is the point of competing if we don't try to do our best. I hope that Mat feels that he (even with his last shot) put forth his best effort too. I don't know Mat, but I think he would no...

You are welcome to come by the San Jose Municipal Firing Range any Saturday between 10:30 and 2 pm. I'll assume that you are an experienced adult shooter - if not, then you are welcome to come and learn! www.SCVRC.com You may not get an opportunity to shoot right away - kids have the priority - but ...

The handling comments are 100% important. However, it's been my experience that once these lights are hot and running the filiment is extremely delicate. We used to have them in our range - but they were a constant source of maintenance. I think the concussion from pistols, PPC -Action etc- as well ...

Albert, Great info. Thank You!!! The Benchrest shooters have VERY elaborate personal wind indicators - unfortunately these are NOT appropriate for our sport. Most ranges that I am familiar with (California) provide only very marginal (no disrespect - and at least they provide some form of flag)range...

I am searching for a source for international style smallbore rifle wind flags. I've been using grosgrain ribbon - and it works well enough, but I'm pretty certain it is NOT the proper weight. I can't find grosgrain in 2" widths anymore -so I'm sort of stuck. 2" wide x 15" long - the ...

I think you may find that for ANY 3P work, an adjustable front aperature will be VERY helpful. Many shooters will use a slightly larger front aperture for OH than they will for prone etc. And, it is very handy to just dial in your specific size, or even make changes as conditions change etc etc. Wit...

I find it sad that a top athlete might feel that the national championships might be beneath him(her) simply because of the target choice. I think any number of us have attempted to suggest that one target or the other is NOT any more or less challenging than the other. I've been sort of hoping that...

I agee with your point about too much focus on score - I've fired some terrible scores (hasn't everyone), but walked away very pleased with the way I've coped with whatever the challenges were. I've also had some wonderful socres that did not satisfy me in other ways, so your point is very well made...

First of all - I must admit that I have NEVER attended Camp Perry, I hope to one day. I've fired far more rounds on the A-50 target and I really enjoy that target. Aside from that we ALL need to get over the idea that one TARGET or the other is MORE or LESS challenging than the other. It's the condi...

I could be very wrong on this topic.... but I can't help to wade in anyway. Heat drops the vapor pressure of C02 - I think. Hot cylinder = low pressure. I don't think that the heat increased the pressure in the cylinder - it dropped the pressure. Venting the cylinder would have chilled it - and retu...

What is the appropriate lube for the threads on a Ans. 2002 CA cylinder?

What lube for the 0-ring, ie. cylinder and loading port o-rings?

Thanks,