The CZickness XXXIX Waiting on what's next.

[MindfulMan]

Cookies, brownies, ice cream and donuts make a person much happier when they are on the inside.

But this (yesterday's lunch), is what has a chance of winning the diet contest !

 

[RustyHornet]

But this (yesterday's lunch), is what has a chance of winning the diet contest !

I just hope that you will indulge yourself after you win!!!

 

[MindfulMan]

@MindfulMan , don't hate my terrible photography. Its a cellphone. Lol. I need to start bringing the telescope for the truck bed maybe.

A spotting scope, or a nice pair of binoculars are very nice to have handy !
.....but the important thing is that you're out with your daughter enjoying nature.

This daughter of mine is now 37 years old, and does the programming for BBC America's online channel (including nature shows).
We took many, many hikes and camping trips together !
You never know where today's efforts might lead.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Who knew coots were cranes?

Not this guy. I wanna see them do the chicken walk now.

 

[Benp]

Who knew coots were cranes?

I know that old coots will crane their necks when there are owls around.

 

[gmcttr]

Speaking of old coots, I swapped scopes today and did some dry frying after bore sighting was done. A bench rest provides a more steady sight picture than a bipod, but not by much. I can mostly break the "shot" on the same spot with ~1/4" variation occasionally at 75yds.

What I've mostly been working on at the range is aiming the rifle without inducing forces on it that will cause varying recoil reactions.

 

[wtburnette]

Speaking of old coots, I swapped scopes today and did some dry frying after bore sighting was done. A bench rest provides a more steady sight picture than a bipod, but not by much. I can mostly break the "shot" on the same spot with ~1/4" variation occasionally at 75yds.

What I've mostly been working on at the range is aiming the rifle without inducing forces on it that will cause varying recoil reactions.

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Is that the refurb Viper PST Gen II you picked up? What do you think so far? I'm digging mine, but of course haven't actually shot with it on yet.

 

[mcapo]

Nice visit with another CZicko today....

 

[RustyHornet]

Since everyone getting their long range rigs and new scopes out... I’ll play. Just finished mounting this scope up to my long range hunting rifle.

 

[gmcttr]

Is that the refurb Viper PST Gen II you picked up? What do you think so far? I'm digging mine, but of course haven't actually shot with it on yet.

Yes. I have several of the refurbs and this is the first one I could tell had been mounted before. Sort of a shining up of the finish where the rings were. It's a refurb right?

My first impression outside today was very good. Clear glass and sharp focus. I really like the parallax/focus range. On the diamondback it goes from 100yds straight to infinity with little additional movement. Left me searching for the best focus sometimes. The Viper PST has a wide range between 100 and infinity. Much easier to get it right for me.

The eyebox is tight at full magnification but I expect that. I need to refresh my memory on setting the zero stop before going to the range.

 

[TJ Kackowski]

Since everyone getting their long range rigs and new scopes out... I’ll play. Just finished mounting this scope up to my long range hunting rifle.


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you better double check the recommended torque on that tape ... bend the tube and your shots will be fubar'd

 

[MindfulMan]

Since everyone getting their long range rigs and new scopes out... I’ll play. Just finished mounting this scope up to my long range hunting rifle.


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Ohhhh, I really like that front rest. I need one of those ! And do tell ... what is the magnification of that magnificent brass scope ???

 

[MindfulMan]

Speaking of old coots, I swapped scopes today and did some dry frying after bore sighting was done. A bench rest provides a more steady sight picture than a bipod, but not by much. I can mostly break the "shot" on the same spot with ~1/4" variation occasionally at 75yds.

What I've mostly been working on at the range is aiming the rifle without inducing forces on it that will cause varying recoil reactions.

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And now, for a serious response .... please tell me who makes that rear bag, Tarzan.
It looks like the cat's meow !

 

[RustyHornet]

you better double check the recommended torque on that tape ... bend the tube and your shots will be fubar'd

I’m gonna keep an eye on it, instructions said I may have to use a penny shim.

 

[RustyHornet]

Ohhhh, I really like that front rest. I need one of those ! And do tell ... what is the magnification of that magnificent brass scope ???

That front rest is only found at the bottom of the bed of a 1965 Chevy truck full of old aluminum beer cans! Quite a rare model, might throw it up on gunbroker later. That scope is .5x magnification. From the book I read it was recommended for the .40 Magnum.

 

[Bennettjh]

Since everyone getting their long range rigs and new scopes out... I’ll play. Just finished mounting this scope up to my long range hunting rifle.


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You'll be able to reach out and touch.... something.

 

[gmcttr]

And now, for a serious response .... please tell me who makes that rear bag, Tarzan.
It looks like the cat's meow !

That is a Wiebad Mini Fortune Cookie. Very well thought of bags. I've had it a couple of years. I originally got it for NRL22.

 

[MindfulMan]

That front rest is only found at the bottom of the bed of a 1965 Chevy truck full of old aluminum beer cans! Quite a rare model, might throw it up on gunbroker later. That scope is .5x magnification. From the book I read it was recommended for the .40 Magnum.

Ahhh, that rest sounds like a family heirloom .... you'd better hang onto it !

 

[MindfulMan]

That is a Wiebad Mini Fortune Cookie. Very well thought of bags. I've had it a couple of years. I originally got it for NRL22.

Thanks ! ..... I shall buy one pronto !

 

[MindfulMan]

Actually, for my (non-competitive) usage, they might have a bag that is better suited to my need.
My gosh, they have so many ! .... I'm going to study that Wiebad website for a while.

Patience0830 had a 'monster' bag, that I borrowed one time for a front-rest.
I swear, that thing was more stable than my bipod !