BassCliff
Hellcat
Howdy Buckaroos!
Some of you may recall that Mrs. BassCliff was leaving this morning to visit her Mom for a few days. That means an extra range day for me this week. So as I enjoy a plate of leftovers, let me regale you with tales of yours truly, the 147th fastest gun in the Upper Midwest.
I made the 15 minute trip to the newer facility because I like the change of scenery. It wasn't too busy so I was able to secure my favorite lane, #4.
Speaking of dirty pistols, this is the third time these two have been to the range with me, without a cleaning. The TX22 has never been cleaned, even when new. Shame on me. I'll do both this weekend.
Despite my abuse, the Echelon performed flawlessly for 100 rounds. The TX22 had no malfunctions at all with the Federal Champion, almost 200 rounds. I ran 60+ rounds of the Aguila Super Extra and had three FTF with bent cases. This ammo usually works pretty well. I'll try it again with a clean pistol.
The range wasn't busy when I first arrived. I had a change to run a cold 10-10-10 drill. It's been a while since I've tried this drill and the first time using the Echelon. My time was good but I had a couple really wild ones.
You see 1.42 as the first shot and 7.09 for the last. My score was only 83, with line breaks. With a one second penalty for everything out of the black my time did not make par. Oh well, maybe next time. OK, let's slow down a little and try some pure marksmanship. Here is the next 10-shot string.
That's better. It looks like I hit the same hole a couple of times. I shot a bunch of these B-8 centers today. Here's #3.
Hits are starting to creep left again. I've really got to pay attention to the sight picture on this pistol. I'm still struggling a bit with the U-notch on the rear sight. Here's target #4.
That's a little better except for the three bad flyers. I shot target #5 a little quicker, hence the spread.
Target #6 is starting to come back together.
I was really trying to pay attention to target #7. Only two out of the black on this one.
Even though I'm not shooting all that great, I did want to practice with more distance today. I sent the next couple of targets out to 15 yards. Here's #1.
Yeah, I think my trigger pull or finger position is upsetting the muzzle. Let's try one more at 15 yards to see if I can pull the group back toward the center.
Alright, that's no too shabby for this old noob, a little less left. I have 10 more rounds of S&B 124 grain and saved my favorite target, hoping it would inspire me. I sent it out to 15 yards and it came back like this.
There ya go, dangerously close to being average. I'm going to patch this one a few times and toss some .22LR at it. We'll just start at 15 yards with the TX22. Here's a couple of magazines on the target.
Let's patch it again and put a couple more mags through it. I got a few low on this one.
Tell you what, just so I can feel a little better about myself, let's pull the target back to 10 yards for the next couple of magazines.
Actually, that looks like three mags. I forget. But the group is tightening up. Let's try some real precision work. I'm going to use a couple of the 1/3 size USPSA targets. I'll try to put one mag (16 rounds) in the A box.
Drat, I let three out. I'm gonna try that again. This pistol is really fun to shoot.
Hey! I let only one hit get out of the A box that time. Now I'll patch that up with a stick-on bullseye and try another magazine.
Drat, I let one get high just off the target. I'll patch this one more time, send it out to 15 yards and put two magazines on it, the 22-round and the 16-round.
Oh, phooey. Out of 38 rounds I let 10 hits get off the bullseye. I think the TX22 will shoot better for me once I get it cleaned up, right? Maybe they both will. Now I've got to pack up my kit and get home so I can let the dog out.
I used to think that was such an "old man" excuse to go home early. Now I realize it's a real thing. I'm not one for staying out late to party anyway. When it comes to choosing the lesser of two evils, I will chose the one that get me home earlier.
I think I'm going to try the optic that came with the Echelon. If that doesn't help me I'm going to upgrade the iron sights. But I'll shoot it a few more times before making any permanent decisions. I love the way it feels and shoots. With a little more practice maybe I can stop upsetting the sight picture. Thanks for putting up with me. You guys are the best.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Some of you may recall that Mrs. BassCliff was leaving this morning to visit her Mom for a few days. That means an extra range day for me this week. So as I enjoy a plate of leftovers, let me regale you with tales of yours truly, the 147th fastest gun in the Upper Midwest.
I made the 15 minute trip to the newer facility because I like the change of scenery. It wasn't too busy so I was able to secure my favorite lane, #4.
Speaking of dirty pistols, this is the third time these two have been to the range with me, without a cleaning. The TX22 has never been cleaned, even when new. Shame on me. I'll do both this weekend.
Despite my abuse, the Echelon performed flawlessly for 100 rounds. The TX22 had no malfunctions at all with the Federal Champion, almost 200 rounds. I ran 60+ rounds of the Aguila Super Extra and had three FTF with bent cases. This ammo usually works pretty well. I'll try it again with a clean pistol.
The range wasn't busy when I first arrived. I had a change to run a cold 10-10-10 drill. It's been a while since I've tried this drill and the first time using the Echelon. My time was good but I had a couple really wild ones.
You see 1.42 as the first shot and 7.09 for the last. My score was only 83, with line breaks. With a one second penalty for everything out of the black my time did not make par. Oh well, maybe next time. OK, let's slow down a little and try some pure marksmanship. Here is the next 10-shot string.
That's better. It looks like I hit the same hole a couple of times. I shot a bunch of these B-8 centers today. Here's #3.
Hits are starting to creep left again. I've really got to pay attention to the sight picture on this pistol. I'm still struggling a bit with the U-notch on the rear sight. Here's target #4.
That's a little better except for the three bad flyers. I shot target #5 a little quicker, hence the spread.
Target #6 is starting to come back together.
I was really trying to pay attention to target #7. Only two out of the black on this one.
Even though I'm not shooting all that great, I did want to practice with more distance today. I sent the next couple of targets out to 15 yards. Here's #1.
Yeah, I think my trigger pull or finger position is upsetting the muzzle. Let's try one more at 15 yards to see if I can pull the group back toward the center.
Alright, that's no too shabby for this old noob, a little less left. I have 10 more rounds of S&B 124 grain and saved my favorite target, hoping it would inspire me. I sent it out to 15 yards and it came back like this.
There ya go, dangerously close to being average. I'm going to patch this one a few times and toss some .22LR at it. We'll just start at 15 yards with the TX22. Here's a couple of magazines on the target.
Let's patch it again and put a couple more mags through it. I got a few low on this one.
Tell you what, just so I can feel a little better about myself, let's pull the target back to 10 yards for the next couple of magazines.
Actually, that looks like three mags. I forget. But the group is tightening up. Let's try some real precision work. I'm going to use a couple of the 1/3 size USPSA targets. I'll try to put one mag (16 rounds) in the A box.
Drat, I let three out. I'm gonna try that again. This pistol is really fun to shoot.
Hey! I let only one hit get out of the A box that time. Now I'll patch that up with a stick-on bullseye and try another magazine.
Drat, I let one get high just off the target. I'll patch this one more time, send it out to 15 yards and put two magazines on it, the 22-round and the 16-round.
Oh, phooey. Out of 38 rounds I let 10 hits get off the bullseye. I think the TX22 will shoot better for me once I get it cleaned up, right? Maybe they both will. Now I've got to pack up my kit and get home so I can let the dog out.
I used to think that was such an "old man" excuse to go home early. Now I realize it's a real thing. I'm not one for staying out late to party anyway. When it comes to choosing the lesser of two evils, I will chose the one that get me home earlier.
I think I'm going to try the optic that came with the Echelon. If that doesn't help me I'm going to upgrade the iron sights. But I'll shoot it a few more times before making any permanent decisions. I love the way it feels and shoots. With a little more practice maybe I can stop upsetting the sight picture. Thanks for putting up with me. You guys are the best.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
