BassCliff
Hellcat
Hey there!
This is the fourth consecutive time these pistols have visited the range with me. I'll get them all cleaned up tonight but none of them gave me any issues today at my quick range session. The range was busier than usual today but I got my favorite lane for a whole hour.
Once again we have the Ronin 9mm, XDM Elite 5.25, and VP9. Today I used some Blazer Brass and PPU, both 124 grain. I put 100 rounds of BB through the XDM, and 50 rounds of PPU through the Ronin and VP9.
Since I did not have a lot of time, the whole session was rushed. Even my "slow fire" was only a second or so between shots. I started with the XDM. This first target alternated between the top and bottom 3x5 cards, a magazine with 20 rounds, just about as fast as I could transition.
I had a couple of mediocre groups and a few outliers. But the transitions are fun. Next I'll try some 8" reactive stickers, a 20 round mag, alternating between targets, quick transitions.
Again, a few outliers but at least they are all on the silhouette. Yay me. For this next target I did not alternate. With the 20 round mag I put 10 on the top then 10 on the bottom.
Only a couple of outliers. I guess I should work on transitions more, and start slowly.
Next up was a good ol' B-8 center upon which I practiced double-taps. It seems half were OK and the other half not so much.
At least they are all on this silhouette, barely. And besides, this is not a full size silhouette and it's 10 yards away. It's a challenge for these old eyes.
Actually, I just need to pay more attention to the sight alignment at the end of my arm, ya know? OK, one more B-8 with the XDM, about one second between shots, 20 rounds.
Maybe next time I won't be so rushed and I can do some real marksmanship with this pistol. I know it shoots better than I do. Next up is the Ronin 9mm. I loaded up all the magazines with 50 rounds and pounded this target about as quickly as I could.
Dang, I like shooting the Ronin. I'll make you proud with this pistol one day soon. Last, but not least, is the VP9. I put 50 rounds in 3 magazines and pounded this target as quickly as I could.
With the very last round I tried a head shot. I wanted to hit the neck area just below the bullseye because I did not want to damage my target carrier. But I pulled it left. Bleh.
Then as I left, I noticed this display. I though of you guys who shoot hogs, @TEXASforLIFE, @KillerFord1977, and all you lot.
The "tumble upon impact" copper ammo struck me as interesting, maybe just a little gimmicky.
I don't know who the "leading competitor" is, but this was the comparison gel on display.
So I bought a couple of tins to try out.
The Fort Scott Munitions seems a legit USA company. On their website is a page with video.
fortscottmunitions.com
And they have some cute products.
But I digress. Hopefully next time I'll be able to slow down and tighten up my groups. I also want to check out the computerized scenarios that have been programmed into the carriers. You can send the targets out to various distances then have them rotate between shoot and no-shoot presentations. It looks like fun. Anyway, until next time, be blessed!
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
This is the fourth consecutive time these pistols have visited the range with me. I'll get them all cleaned up tonight but none of them gave me any issues today at my quick range session. The range was busier than usual today but I got my favorite lane for a whole hour.
Once again we have the Ronin 9mm, XDM Elite 5.25, and VP9. Today I used some Blazer Brass and PPU, both 124 grain. I put 100 rounds of BB through the XDM, and 50 rounds of PPU through the Ronin and VP9.
Since I did not have a lot of time, the whole session was rushed. Even my "slow fire" was only a second or so between shots. I started with the XDM. This first target alternated between the top and bottom 3x5 cards, a magazine with 20 rounds, just about as fast as I could transition.
I had a couple of mediocre groups and a few outliers. But the transitions are fun. Next I'll try some 8" reactive stickers, a 20 round mag, alternating between targets, quick transitions.
Again, a few outliers but at least they are all on the silhouette. Yay me. For this next target I did not alternate. With the 20 round mag I put 10 on the top then 10 on the bottom.
Only a couple of outliers. I guess I should work on transitions more, and start slowly.
Next up was a good ol' B-8 center upon which I practiced double-taps. It seems half were OK and the other half not so much.
At least they are all on this silhouette, barely. And besides, this is not a full size silhouette and it's 10 yards away. It's a challenge for these old eyes.
Actually, I just need to pay more attention to the sight alignment at the end of my arm, ya know? OK, one more B-8 with the XDM, about one second between shots, 20 rounds.
Maybe next time I won't be so rushed and I can do some real marksmanship with this pistol. I know it shoots better than I do. Next up is the Ronin 9mm. I loaded up all the magazines with 50 rounds and pounded this target about as quickly as I could.
Dang, I like shooting the Ronin. I'll make you proud with this pistol one day soon. Last, but not least, is the VP9. I put 50 rounds in 3 magazines and pounded this target as quickly as I could.
With the very last round I tried a head shot. I wanted to hit the neck area just below the bullseye because I did not want to damage my target carrier. But I pulled it left. Bleh.
Then as I left, I noticed this display. I though of you guys who shoot hogs, @TEXASforLIFE, @KillerFord1977, and all you lot.
The "tumble upon impact" copper ammo struck me as interesting, maybe just a little gimmicky.
I don't know who the "leading competitor" is, but this was the comparison gel on display.
So I bought a couple of tins to try out.
The Fort Scott Munitions seems a legit USA company. On their website is a page with video.
About Tumble Upon Impact®
Fort Scott Munitions’® monolithic, solid copper projectiles are specially engineered to tumble when striking water-based tissue. This Tumble Upon Impact® TUI® design ensures that the distribution of damage primarily occurs internally instead of at first contact with skin.
fortscottmunitions.com
And they have some cute products.
But I digress. Hopefully next time I'll be able to slow down and tighten up my groups. I also want to check out the computerized scenarios that have been programmed into the carriers. You can send the targets out to various distances then have them rotate between shoot and no-shoot presentations. It looks like fun. Anyway, until next time, be blessed!
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
” moment if you are using 9mm on big pigs .
