Mail Call Mondays is our new weekly Question and Answer session. This week we answer questions about our name, my background, ballistics, night vision and mo…
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Mail Call Mondays is our new weekly Question and Answer session. This week we answer questions about our name, my background, ballistics, night vision and mo…
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800lb Gorilla says:
July 25, 2013 at 4:30 pm (UTC 0)
Definitely. Haven’t tried it myself yet but I’d like to work up a plot of how much error different BC measurement/reporting methodologies contribute to a firing solution between .5km and 2.5km. My guess is even under worst-case conditions the error component would be down in the 1/100s of MRAD, effectively transparent for most.
On the other hand I also wonder how it impacts various large caliber munitions that engage at 5-30km and utilize more sophisticated cross-wind/atmospheric inputs.
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 25, 2013 at 4:32 pm (UTC 0)
Sometimes. Other companies like Sierra will band the BC. Of course they will still market with the highest BC, but if you have a calculator capable of using a banded G1 it works pretty well.
800lb Gorilla says:
July 25, 2013 at 5:11 pm (UTC 0)
The most successful military snipers used 4x fixed scopes. You can save a lot of cash by getting a 4x or 10x scope instead of a variable magnification, plus it will be more rugged and a bit more crisp. For budget paper and hunting, I’d suggest you check out the newer Redfield scopes (now owned by Leupold) or Nikon.
800lb Gorilla says:
July 25, 2013 at 5:43 pm (UTC 0)
A comment about BC; it isn’t a constant, even for an individual projectile.. it is actually variable based on velocity (as air will adhere or flow across various projectile profiles differently depending on velocity, spin rate, etc).
The game manufacturers will play is to select a finite range (or peak value) of velocity (somewhere between Vo and V-MaxEff) that represents the most efficient flight for that projectile, and therefore the highest BC. Indeed, it’s sneaky marketing.
reallygruvin says:
July 25, 2013 at 5:59 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks I will take a look at those powers.. I like the thought of 3.2×17 for hunting. It would cover a wide range of hunting scenarios as well as some target fun. Thanks a bunch.
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 25, 2013 at 6:01 pm (UTC 0)
Newer optics are getting even better. The Leupold Mk8 3.5-25×56 looks like it would be an excellent “double duty” optic. However you are getting into some serious money.
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 25, 2013 at 6:59 pm (UTC 0)
There was a time when this was true. However, these days you can do double duty. The first high end optic I put on my rifle once I got back into tactical rifle shooting was the US Optics SN-3. It has a 3.2-17x magnification range, illuminated reticle and exposed turrets. It worked very well as an LE Sniper optic. When I upgraded to the AE MkII I topped it with a Vortex Razor HD which I also competed with. The 5x low end was a little much for LE work, but it still did fine on several call outs.
reallygruvin says:
July 25, 2013 at 7:22 pm (UTC 0)
John, Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us in advance. I’m just starting a budget 700 sps 308 and have questions about optics. I work in LE but no desire to be a sniper or compete. My goal is fun and be able to shoot paper and hunt with my son. The LE snipers that I know say you cant have an optic for both. I get the reasoning based on what they do but feel there has to be a gray area in yds. where you can do both. Obviously not 1000 yds and t turrets and thick brush don’t mix?
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 25, 2013 at 8:05 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks for watching!
Cameron McAndrew says:
July 25, 2013 at 8:50 pm (UTC 0)
A brave man can admit when he is wrong. A wise man can admit when he does not know. Very admirable to openly state that you do not know the answer yet did your utmost to find the answer. This is how one can learn whom to learn from.
dryfire fivepointfivesix says:
July 25, 2013 at 9:42 pm (UTC 0)
You are the BEST Instructor on the internet…!!! thank you for sharing all your knowledge…!!! please keep it up, i look foward to your vids every week.
Charles Crabtree says:
July 25, 2013 at 10:35 pm (UTC 0)
Many thanks!!!
A very quick response, I am very impressed
Not so lean, and not so lean, but Still a Marine!
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 25, 2013 at 11:10 pm (UTC 0)
I suggest flushing it out with Zippo Fluid and then blowing it out with compressed or canned air. In the field just flushing it with lighter fluid works. The lighter fluid leaves a very thin film of lubricant.
Charles Crabtree says:
July 26, 2013 at 12:05 am (UTC 0)
I am a new subscriber going over your previous videos.
I saw in #2 that you said Remington Triggers must be maintained properly… well of course they do, as with anything and everything else.
However I have never seen read or heard of any instructions, so my question is… what is proper maintenance of a pre-2006 Remington trigger?
All I do is spray it down with “Break Free” gun scrubber, followed by compressed air.
I love your videos, Keep up the Good Work… It’s Greatly Appreciated!!!
anthony burchett says:
July 26, 2013 at 12:31 am (UTC 0)
and what do you think about the savage axis bolt gun is it good or not
anthony burchett says:
July 26, 2013 at 12:55 am (UTC 0)
so you was a sniper i knda thought you was but i didnt know
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 26, 2013 at 1:38 am (UTC 0)
It in not a factor in selecting twist. 5R rifling seems to work well in offering a better seal. Some also claim less fouling, but that is difficult to test since they are usually comparing it to chrome moly barrels. I have seen some very accurate rifles with 5R rifling. I have also seen very accurate rifles with standard rifling. Barrel quality is what is important.
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 26, 2013 at 2:22 am (UTC 0)
Thanks
Shane Bennett says:
July 26, 2013 at 2:29 am (UTC 0)
Hey thank you for not taking any questions lightly, you really are a good teacher!
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 26, 2013 at 3:24 am (UTC 0)
Thanks for the kind comments!
Rick Carver says:
July 26, 2013 at 3:53 am (UTC 0)
What is your opinion of R5 rifling? Does it offer any special advantage and how does it factor in with twist rate selection?
Rick Carver says:
July 26, 2013 at 4:27 am (UTC 0)
This is one of the best series on You Tube. John is providing good information and separates fact from opinion well. I am learning a lot, and plan to watch each video he produces. Especially liking the precision reloading videos. I have been reloading for almost 40 years and still learning things.
LoneWolfUSMC says:
July 26, 2013 at 5:15 am (UTC 0)
I will usually run a ladder test at 200-300 yards depending on the load and it’s intended purpose.
carmas54 says:
July 26, 2013 at 5:54 am (UTC 0)
what is your preferred distance range when load testing 50 or 100 yds