Author Topic: Cutting it Close (Read 2484 times)

warf73 · « **on:** May 12, 2005, 05:03:01 AM »

Got my rifle ordered yesterday should be in next Wednesday.

I'm cutting it close on this one.

Finally ordered a SB2-833 ( .223Rem. 24" Bull barrel)
I'll only have 15 days to find the sweet spot and load 500 rounds for it.

I'll finish on the .204 Monday if all goes well. Had to order 600 bullets for it today along with 500 .224 bullets.

Still working on my shooting bench (well kind of haven't really started yet) need some welding done to it.

Go my shooting rest in the mail yesterday.

Have to make a powder/primer run tommarow.

Still need to load shotgun shells tommarow, I have big sporting clays shoot this weekend.

So many things going on I'm chasing my tail like a crazed dog.

Anyone else going to be cutting it close on getting everything done on time?

Warf

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2005, 06:09:32 AM »

Man I'm so far behind I almost think I'm ahead.

I've shot both of the .223 rifles I'll be bringing and know both like a couple of old loads I had laying around. I guess I'll just go with those as I really just don't have time to find more accurate ones. I need to lighten the trigger pull on one of them tho. The .17 HMR still hasn't been sighted in and I need to order more Burris Signature offset inserts as the 10s I have just ain't gonna get it there.

I started to trim some brass I got for this trip this morning but the sizer the guy used sure must have been a tight one. So tight in fact I can barely force the pilot on my trimmer in the case mouth. Just too much work and all of them are gonna need trimming so I've scrapped the idea of using them now.

I did locate a stock of my LC92 cases which I dearly love and began loading them up. I'm gonna order 500 new RP cases in addition to them. Will be loading up both 40 and 50 grain Nosler BTs and Hornady V-Max bullets over Varget for the 50s and H335 for the 40s. Dunno if time's gonna run out before I get it all done or not.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2005, 06:52:10 AM »

Ya'll better get ready....Got all the ammo I'm going to bring ready...I am going to go to the range and check the zero on my 225 Winchester...I changed scopes and need to confirm where it's shooting again BEFORE I get there...which brings up another question.... :? is there going to be a spot where one could zero their rifle or make last minute adjustments before having everyone laughing at ya for missin by a mile and makin all kinds of adjustments while shootin?

:roll: Man...you guys are going to do some blastin huh???

Wlscott · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2005, 03:12:40 AM »

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is there going to be a spot where one could zero their rifle or make last minute adjustments before having everyone laughing at ya for missin by a mile and makin all kinds of adjustments while shootin???

Yep. We've got a range out at the place where we'll be meeting in the evenings. It's only a hundred yard range, but it'll get you zeroed.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2005, 04:56:19 AM »

Excellent...you da man Wes!!!

hellacatcher · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2005, 05:19:00 AM »

I have all my loading done some of my guns packed. The only fly in the ointment right now is my dang leg it is still messed up been to five doctors and they can't really tell me any thing had a test yesterday where they shocked it and a MIR this morning. At least every day it fells better, so I am still planing on making it. At least I can put my friend Jimmy driving and I can lay back.

mitchell · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2005, 05:36:47 AM »

well i think i'm a little ahead of warf and graybeard but i still got a lot of work to do . i need to load up an other 300 204's (of which i bought 600 of the 32 V-max hoping they would shoot good and i can't get them to shoot worth a crap), i still have to find a load for my 22 hornet (i'm using a new bullet in this as well) and then load up every case i can find for it , then i've got the rest of my big boys , thats about 50 more for the 308 and 25 for the 45-70 (i want to that open site thing a wack) oh and i have to buy one more scope (really two but i'm just buying one) and then some how i have to find enough money for gas money.

warf73 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:26:53 AM »

As I'm typing this drinking a beer(done reloading for the day) thinking that its been a long day.

I've been all over town tracking down the last of my goodies.

I won't have powder until next Wednesday :evil: there was only 2lbs of H335 in town that was under $21.00 lbs. So I have to wait until my order comes in (just don't feal like a road trip of 80 miles to my supplier) Wednesday I got 8lbs of H335 on the way that might get me threw this hunt. And at $14.25 lbs. it's worth the wait.

Good thing is the rest of my bullets showed up today while I gone.

It's bound to get better soon or later.

Warf

Graybeard · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:32:18 AM »

No fair, you guys are cheating. IT's too dang early for a good procrastinator like me to be even close to ready. I have at least loaded up about 100 rounds of ammo so far. I have some more cases trimmed but ran out of juice in the cordless screw driver that provides power so had to charge it back up. I sized a bunch of cases today and ordered 500 more new ones since those dang LC87 ones are not gonna be easily loaded in the time I have left. They better NOT need much prep when they get here or I'll not have my ammo loaded.

I did locate a shade that looks good and ordered it from Cabela's. It's 12'x12' and weights less than 9 pounds. Looks to be easy and fast to set up for shade over me as I shoot and rest.

Still haven't figured out a bench yet. I'm too dang fat and old and stiff to lay down to shoot like Wes says he does. When I get down I can't get back up without help. So iffen ya'll hear someone say "help I've fallen and I can't get up" you'll know it's me.

I got the extra Burris Signature offset inserts on order so I should be able to sight in the dang POS Savage .17HMR rifle. It's the first and last Savage I'll ever own and won't own it long after I return no matter how accurately it might shoot. Iffen anyone wants a bargain on it and whatever ammo I don't shoot up at the event just let me know. I'd just as soon not even bring it home. Maybe I shouldn't got a handi instead. :eek:

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:55:19 AM »

It'll all come together Bill just don't work up too big a lather over it....you don't need to be plum worn slap-dab out by the time ya get there!! I got one of the 17HMR handi-rifles but don't even think I'm bringing it.....mostly going to shoot the .225 Winchester and the 223 Handi....thinkin of maybe takin my long barrel 22 pistol for Mitchels lil open sight shoot out...thats it for me...( for right now anyway.. :roll: )

De41mag · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2005, 01:49:50 PM »

Man, I'm still not even close to being ready.
Let's see, where do I start. OK, been shopping for a large mowing tractor to do my place and two lots I have in town. Well the price range is $10,000 to $12,000 for the tractor. But nobody has what I want. Sold my late fathers tractor last weekend and sold my Murrey riding mower also. The wife is really mad, she has been wanting a chain link fence in the back to let the dogs out and don't have to worry about them getting run over. I can't get nobody out here in the last two months to put a fence in because it is a small job. Gotta get a gun safe before I go out west, looked one time then put it on the back burner. Got a new FA in 41 mag, had to order a smaller front sight for it because I had the orginal sight up so high it looked humped back. Waiting on more Win. white box stuff to come in for the 223. That's been back ordered. I don't know when I'll get caught up. :?

Dennis

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2005, 04:18:09 PM »

I'd put everything on the back burner except the guns and ammo stuff for the trip...you gotta get your priorities right.... :-D :-D :-D ( but I'm not married either... :wink: ) Better forget that advise... :roll:

Graybeard · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2005, 12:42:02 PM »

Spent the early cool part of the day today doing some loading chores. No that don't mean making ammo. I trimmed the last of my LC92 cases and they are now all ready to load. I sized a bunch of Federal cases I found. Can't recall who I got them from but they were deprimed but apparently not sized as bullets just fell into the case mouths. I tried neck sizing them but they wouldn't fit into either rifle NS only so all will need FL sizing. The bad part is they all seem to need trimming too. Dang I can't catch a break on trimming cases. I also located a large stash of LC90 and a slightly smaller stash of LC83 cases. Didn't check to see if they will need to be trimmed but if so they aren't gonna be any help as I'm about tired out on trimming cases. I'll just wait on the 500 new WW cases if they need trimming I guess.

I then went up to my range to do a little dirt work. We've been working up there with a backhoe and I need to do a bit of smoothing and leveling. But it rained hard last night and it was way too wet to do anything. So I just spread some grass seed and wheat straw and called it good for now. Got my shooting bench back in place. Matt knocked it out of place with the backhoe bucket while digging out a couple of big stumps. The good part is I now have that area about ready to pour a pad for a covered firing line which I might get to this year.

I'm slowing getting it together and I'm sure I'll have plenty of ammo when the time comes.

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2005, 01:31:45 PM »

Hey G B ; Don't worry about laying down to shoot and not being able to get up,they'll be a rattler come along and help you get up.It wouldn't suprise me to see you jump 6' straight up. Digger

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2005, 01:55:29 PM »

Well...I'm not shooting prone :x .....I hate Chiggers,snakes and sweaty mud on my elbows so will be bringing my shooting bench...not really stable as I'd like but I know I can hose down the ankles with OFF and not have to fight chigger bites while sweating in the heat the next day.... :eek: There will be a sun shade over that bench too!! ( to keep the ice in the ice chest holding the Gator-aid from meltin too quick):wink:

Graybeard · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2005, 04:18:53 PM »

The only thing that would move me 6' straight up is a stick of dynamite. :eek: My left leg is useless in helping me get up and the right one is barely strong enough to do the job and usually can't. So I have to have help from my arms pulling or pushing me to rise at all once down. At times the legs just cannot do it without pulling or pushing help. Snakes don't change it just make the need more urgent but don't add to my physical abilities.

I too will have bench and shade and something cold to drink whether I do any shooting or not.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2005, 02:56:05 AM »

Quote:"I too will have bench and shade and something cold to drink whether I do any shooting or not...."

I'm with ya on that mind set Bill....these days my main mission in life is convinience and comfort!! :wink: :-D :-D :-D

warf73 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2005, 01:33:52 PM »

Still no progress but I did pick this up today.

Look out Pdogs.

Warf

hellacatcher · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2005, 01:43:09 PM »

Looks like that just mite do the job, tell us about it.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2005, 02:58:35 PM »

:eek: Sweet!! I guess I'm going to have to break down and get me some of those lam.stocks...

Datil · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2005, 01:11:12 AM »

2 weeks and I will be packing the dodge for the trip to hooker Ok.
still have to load more ammo.

Hope to see all you people in Ok.
Datil

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2005, 05:03:41 AM »

What part of the ole Lone Star State are you from Datil???

Gulf Coast between Houston and Corpus for me.....see ya there!!

mitchell · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2005, 06:44:50 AM »

oh boy more texas boys some body hide me (steeler fan)

Datil · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2005, 11:19:15 AM »

Deadeye, I'm up Between Tyler and Paris, we will hit US287
some where between Paris and Sherman, Run US 82 till we hit US 287
Thence at Starferd hit US 54. Datil

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2005, 01:28:15 PM »

Ok...well your close than me then...I'm stoppin in Dallas at my sons and let him feed me for the evening and then on to Hooker in the AM...see ya there!!

Mitchell...I'm not a big Cowboy fan don't worry too much....

But ...Hook-Um Horns anyway.... :cb2:

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2005, 04:34:49 PM »

I'm thinking about the 82 to 287 route myself, but will probably take 35 into Ok city and hit I 40 and on out there. I'll leave Fri. morn. and should make it in about 7 1/2 to 8 hrs. pulling my trailer. Its only about 450 miles from Durant. So if you guys spot a Dodge dually pulling a 34' cargocamper trailer with a old man driving it and another guy with a terrified look on his face,its probably Liktohunt and me. Digger

Datil · « **Reply #26 on:** May 19, 2005, 06:05:42 PM »

Hey Digger and Lik2hunt, My son and I are leaving Thur Morn,
Be able to kill all the dogs Fri. so need for you come wont be any
shooting after we wind Fri night. You might go out kill yote or two,
that dining on our kill :-D :-D :-D Datil

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 19, 2005, 06:21:46 PM »

mental note to self: :idea: Don't forget to bring my hip waders to this shin-dig.... :-D :-D :-D

warf73 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2005, 08:31:05 PM »

Well things just hit the fan. My H 335 is back ordered until next Wednesday.
I have enough powder now to finish load development.
So I guess Ill be reloading over Memorial weekend.

On the good side the H&R is a keeper.
Shot a really good group with the Hornady bullet the Remington bullet needs a little work.

First load :
Federal Brass
Win. SR
H-335 25.0gr.
Rem. 55gr. PSP
Group 1.137" 3 shot group.

Second load:
Federal Brass
Win. SR
H-335 25.0gr.
Hornady 55gr. SX
Group .547" 3 shot group.

But yet another down fall is the Federal brass is gone.
I'm sick of fighting military crimp on the primer pockets.
I ordered 500 Winchester brass from MidwayUSA.

I'll be at the range this weekend working on loads with the new brass.

Things are going to get better right?

Warf

hellacatcher · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2005, 02:57:45 AM »

Will boys I am still laid up with a bum leg, finely after 6 doctors and 4 weeks off from work they figured out I have a damaged nerve. They are going to give me a maject shote monday that is sopped to take care of the problem. So far I still plane on coming. Started talking about a P.D. shoot 3yrs ago then this came up, if any way possible I don't want this to pass by. My buddy Jimmy said with enough pills in me he would drive out put me at a shooting bench and even put a gun in my hands, but may not give me any ammo. ain't that a friend. :grin: This is the first time in 4 wks I have been able to set this long even to type. :-)