We just got back what a great time. These birds were tough. Let's just say birds 8, Pete 0. My wife and I were into them until noon the first day and 10 AM the second. We chased a half dozen of these western birds in the woods but I couldn't close the gap. Day two we had a plan. I had a pretty...
Don't forget to remove all the other variables.
Temperature
Clean bore, or you have to have exactly the same fouled barrel each time.
Temperature of barrel.
Wind.
Absolutely no movement during the shot.
Use the same brass, each one fired the same time. Measure each one to ensure they are...
Hunting has to start with the respect for the animals you harvest, whether it is being used for food or predator control.
For me, doing something like this guy did is one of the lowest things you could do. He doesn't show hunters in a bad light. He shows humanity in a bad light.
Don't take any app as gospel though. I have been working on my drops using the exact scope and app. It was dead on at 200. At 300 yards I was 2 clicks or .5 MOA off. So I backed into things by adjusting my scope height slightly in the app. I chronoed every shot and had the BC, so I didn't want...
I'm thinking there is no way I could tell with my binos. Comparing it to a small tree or shrubbery seems way too arbitrary. I'm going to put out a large piece of cardboard, like six feet at 400 yards to see what it looks like compared to my reticle ( duplex). Not sure I would know what else to do.
Done. Made eight bags, four for me, four for my son in law.
Reduced overall weight of four bags by half pound compared to my old ones. Four bags have the bulk of one of the old ones, and they are larger. Should be much more durable. Have the ability to hang in a tree. Still quite breathable...
Prototype complete. Breathable but tightly woven ripstop. Long cinch cord which is strong enough to use for hanging out from a tree. 40 inches by 24 inches. Lightweight.