Thread: NZHS Hunter Challenge and Long Range Day - 7/8 Sept; Sparrowhawk

Cool, thanks for that.

Pork for Saturday dinner is taken care off.

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Nice work ^^^^

Looks like there will some wind on Saturday to keep us on our toes

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Nice work ^^^^

Looks like there will some wind on Saturday to keep us on our toes

Yeah, the forecast looks about the same as it was in January, but with the addition of 5-10mm of rain !

Yeah weather looks like it will be challenging. I couldn't leave well enough alone and since I only had 25 factory vmax left and wanted some ammo to shoot I did decide to empty the brass and load up some 75 elds for the 223. Hopefully they shoot decent I've got 100 of them. Hopefully I can sneak out this evening to do a quick validation. I guess 100 rounds is more fun than 25

Originally Posted by Stocky

Yeah weather looks like it will be challenging. I couldn't leave well enough alone and since I only had 25 factory vmax left and wanted some ammo to shoot I did decide to empty the brass and load up some 75 elds for the 223. Hopefully they shoot decent I've got 100 of them. Hopefully I can sneak out this evening to do a quick validation. I guess 100 rounds is more fun than 25

Only a first round hit per target scores... !

Was more for redemptions and Sunday. I'm not fazed about score obviously I'd like it to be good but I'm in it for a fun day and a baseline. Hopefully a few more of these down the road the scores a bit better and I can validate improvement.

Originally Posted by Stocky

Was more for redemptions and Sunday. I'm not fazed about score obviously I'd like it to be good but I'm in it for a fun day and a baseline. Hopefully a few more of these down the road the scores a bit better and I can validate improvement.

It's a real good course. Great fun

Yes looks mint are you down for it? Saw in the doubters thread your up Northland.

Originally Posted by Stocky

Yes looks mint are you down for it? Saw in the doubters thread your up Northland.

Yep, flying in this evening. Will be crashing at a mates place in Kimbell tonight.

Checked my zero this morning all set to go if I miss it will be cause my dope is wrong or conditions The rifle is on
Practiced a few shots rested but not loaded up on the bipod to confirm p.o.i, I intend to use this opportunity to practice shots I wouldn't take in the field, so rested off terrain, packs, walking sticks etc, in the field the bulk of my shooting is prone off the bipod especially at extended ranges, will be a fun challenge.
Also my 308 is not my long range rifle, it's definitely capable enough out to the ranges I would use it in ideal conditions, but not my first choice.
On animals If I'm not 100% comfortable and confident I won't take the shot, this event will definitely put me outside of that comfort zone.......yep I'm making excuses before we even get there

Originally Posted by dannyb

Checked my zero this morning all set to go if I miss it will be cause my dope is wrong or conditions The rifle is on
Practiced a few shots rested but not loaded up on the bipod to confirm p.o.i, I intend to use this opportunity to practice shots I wouldn't take in the field, so rested off terrain, packs, walking sticks etc, in the field the bulk of my shooting is prone off the bipod especially at extended ranges, will be a fun challenge.
Also my 308 is not my long range rifle, it's definitely capable enough out to the ranges I would use it in ideal conditions, but not my first choice.
On animals If I'm not 100% comfortable and confident I won't take the shot, this event will definitely put me outside of that comfort zone.......yep I'm making excuses before we even get there

If I miss its probably cause I suck.

Originally Posted by Stocky

If I miss its probably cause I suck.

Yup me too

Unfortunately ive had to pull the pin, hopefully you guys have a good weekend, be keen to hear how everyone gets on

Best of luck folks.hope you all have an awesome weekend.