Author Topic: FINALLY...got a chance to fire my Russian today. (Read 14080 times)

Dannyboy53 · « **on:** May 12, 2015, 06:24:23 PM »

Finally got a chance to burn some powder today using Wolf 123 grain black box. At 25 yards the first group, as you can see, was high and to the right. I brought the next 4 rounds high into the chest area and the last four were more or less centered around the bullseye.

I guess the trigger group was refurbed too (like new) as it still has most of the blueing on the face of the hammer, it has obviously seen very little use. But the trigger was a joy to work with, it was smooth as glass and let off quickly. Is this common with the Russian carbines as opposed to the nightmare Chinese triggers?

There is a pretty good spread in each group but I was having an off day, with a steadier hand I believe I can tighten them up a little. I plan on some hunnert yard shooting tomorrow!

Loose}{Cannon · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:28:22 PM »

Meh... Just blame the sweat factor. I hate shooting when its hot!!

Looks like you got her dialed in.

Blicero · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:30:29 PM »

When I shoot at those humanoid targets I like to aim at the crotch. I like to imagine I'm bursting Himmler's nuts to smithereens. Far more pleasing than a head shot.

I think you got lucky with the trigger. There's nothing extraordinary about my Russians.

Nice shooting! Glad you could spend some time with the new rifle.

Dannyboy53 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:16:07 PM »

Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 12, 2015, 06:28:22 PM

Meh... Just blame the sweat factor. I hate shooting when its hot!!

Looks like you got her dialed in.

Thanks Cannon...yeah I picked the hottest time of the day, it was 91 and summer isn't here yet. I think I got it close enough it would ruin somebody's day.

Quote from: Blicero on May 12, 2015, 06:30:29 PM

When I shoot at those humanoid targets I like to aim at the crotch. I like to imagine I'm bursting Himmler's nuts to smithereens. Far more pleasing than a head shot.

I think you got lucky with the trigger. There's nothing extraordinary about my Russians.

Nice shooting! Glad you could spend some time with the new rifle.

Geez Blicero, I hope I never make you mad at me bro'

Well maybe my luck is changing but I was surprised when I squeezed that trigger, thank you sir!

armedhippie · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:55:43 PM »

Congrats Danny and good shooting, You'll Get to know it well and we'll see even better next time I bet.

Dannyboy53 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:00:09 PM »

Thanks hippie, you're too kind! Most of you old hands could shoot groups this size at 100 yds but Im working on it!

Blicero · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:16:41 PM »

We need to have an SKS shootout for bragging rights.
50 & 100 yards, offhand and rested.
Unmodified.
Factory or hand loads.
Average group size after 5 groups of 10 shots each.

Dannyboy53 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:20:15 PM »

Blicero we might have to check L}{C 's targets for powder burns

Dannyboy53 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:41:17 PM »

By the way Blicero, I think your "shootout" suggestion is a good idea!

Anyone else game?!

Blicero · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:56:42 PM »

I'll dust off a carbine and show you blind paraplegics how to shoot. One time I went to the range with Armedhippie, he put the muzzle into his shoulder and pointed the butt downrange. I can't lose.

running-man · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:05:09 PM »

I'm in! I've been needing to shoot off some of the worthless Golden Tiger rejects that Blicero traded me in exchange for Ugly Betty. I managed to scrape enough powder for 10 or 20 complete rounds off the bottom of the box that the Amish dude flung onto the doorstep before he left in a cloud of dust with his horse team galloping away.

Blicero · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:10:17 PM »

Amish Worldwide Delivery Express Service thrives on quality, not speed. Ask about the expedited horse-on-amphetamine service if you're in a rush.

Dannyboy53 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:10:59 PM »

Well alrighty then!!!

LOL...running-man you aint right!

Blicero · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:33:52 PM »

Runningman's just jealous that he practically gave away a Smithsonian condition Yugo SKS, paramount in rarity and desirability, to me for a song. But it's strange, he told me he has no use for a Yugo because he feels emasculated by the grenade launcher. It adds so much length to the rifle that it towers over him.

Dannyboy53 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:37:25 PM »

Uh oh!

. Looks like game on!

Loose}{Cannon · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:40:10 PM »

Smithsonian Yugo... hmmm. I thought that was an sks hanging next to the Spirit of St.Louise.

running-man · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:51:18 PM »

And the short jokes start, I'm surprised Kevin hasn't pulled this one out, it's been like 6 month since he used it last:

Redstate · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:23:10 PM »

Thanks for the range report. I've been waiting for one.

Blicero · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:26:34 PM »

I find it both hilarious and an honor that you saved my "must be 34 inches..." graphic. I try to save it for special occasions, like a fine sav blanc.

Phosphorus32 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:30:16 PM »

Good going Danny, glad you got her broken in

Quote from: Blicero on May 12, 2015, 09:16:41 PM

We need to have an SKS shootout for bragging rights.
50 & 100 yards, offhand and rested.
Unmodified.
Factory or hand loads.
Average group size after 5 groups of 10 shots each.

"100 yds off-hand", hmm, I might be heard to say: "hey fellers, I hit the berm 8 of 10 times, it's a good day"

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