He's on Instagram, X and fakebook. Should be able to get in touch with him on one of those.
I want to try it myself but I haven't worked up the nerve to do it yet.
“Texas Plinking” 1 MOA/1K Yard Challenge Videos
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I want to try it myself but I haven't worked up the nerve to do it yet.
Thanks, I'm on his email list and get notices. I replied but with no result, I'll try the Fakebook.
The worst you can do is not get any hits, if youre camera shy, wear camo paint.
No shit. I took a class in San sab near there. At 500 you could watch a full value around 10 mph then at 650 or so you could see a 10mph full value in the other direction. Silhouettes werent bad but keeping 1MOA at 1000 would be tricky.
Thanks, I'm on his email list and get notices. I replied but with no result, I'll try the Fakebook.
The worst you can do is not get any hits, if youre camera shy, wear camo paint.
This was my last trip to South Texas. Missed the first two, there's two on the edge of the orange at 10 and 11 then three in the orange. 10" circle, target is 12x20.
I would have cold bored it had I trusted the kestrel. Kestrel said 2 moa left for wind but it didn't feel like it. Wind was coming from my 7 o'clock, 2-4 mph. Held left of center, put it in the dirt 2 moa right lol.
Held 2 moa left, put it in the dirt poa. What the heck.
Watched mirage, felt the wind and watched the vegetation around me (south Texas scrub doesn't tell you much) held left edge, hit.
Tried to shoot for the same condition and the next four were all hits. Think I was at 1,080 yards. Berger 215's out of a 300winmag.
Again, the southwest Texas wind making hopeful shooters its bitch.
Ep 21
Ep 21
Place I shoot you’re usually aiming next to the targets somewhere or at least right edge , always have crazy cross winds
@akmike47 To me, it's like the game of chess. when you are in the game, it can be hard to get perspective.
Watching the game, you can see things. So, I talk to the screen and say to the guy, you are almost at the IPSC steel. The wind is constant so adjust 1 MOA left and if that does not ring steel, favor left edge.
Most of them had good elevation but wrong on wind.
Watching the game, you can see things. So, I talk to the screen and say to the guy, you are almost at the IPSC steel. The wind is constant so adjust 1 MOA left and if that does not ring steel, favor left edge.
Most of them had good elevation but wrong on wind.
It’s always interesting to me how few of them adjust their turrets; it’s like they are afraid to touch them. When they do, half the time they adjust the wrong one. Also, the first guy up is on his own, but don’t the others watch? If they do, why don’t they make some wind calls for their round? They were all to the right in this episode.
My big takeaways from watching these is form, trigger control, and follow through matter, the guns are normally capable, the Indians not so much, and almost no one has any business shooting at a game animal at 1000 yards.
My big takeaways from watching these is form, trigger control, and follow through matter, the guns are normally capable, the Indians not so much, and almost no one has any business shooting at a game animal at 1000 yards.
According to the show his name is Daniel. He got the 10” in 5 shots and the 5” first try.
Of course he painted that AI in a totally gay paint scheme; it’s a 6.5 CM the gayest man bun cartridge ever made!
You should. Brandon made one of those channel update vids. In it, he says they accept requests to shoot from people who have shot at some distance of at least 300 to 500 yards, anything that shows that you know how to shoot past 100 yards.
I have watched all of them. Boils down to the shooter. 8k on a rig, 3k on a rig, they all can win.
Sometimes, a few shooters have admitted they had the wrong rifle profile in their kestrel. In this episode, one of the guys was shooting a 6.5 CM and way high. I was thinking to myself that even though his windage was pretty good, it was like he was dialed for .308 W. I bet he accidentally pulled up a .308 and got those numbers.
Anyway, There is no prize money but obviously you can have some fun and they spend the rest of the day off camera and shooting and sometimes do better because the pressure is off.
Boy, most people can’t even get one shot on the 10” target at 1000 yards; 10 shot groups with all ten in 1 moa at a 1000?! .
I haven’t looked at video, is he allowing a certain number of sighters to dial it in first before you start the 10 shot group?
. I haven’t looked at video, is he allowing a certain number of sighters to dial it in first before you start the 10 shot group?
You would first shoot the regular 1 MOA at 1K competition and then the best shooter from that group would shoot the 10 shot group. He does say that you get 1 sighter shot before shooting the group. So with all of that you in theory would have some idea.Boy, most people can’t even get one shot on the 10” target at 1000 yards; 10 shot groups with all ten in 1 moa at a 1000?!
I haven’t looked at video, is he allowing a certain number of sighters to dial it in first before you start the 10 shot group?
I saw that this morning before logging in here.
I think it will be great. It is a different situation, obviously. I also think it might be instructive. During the 1 MOA challenge, many is the time where they may not see the splashes to the side. I think most of the rifles are capable of 1 MOA but it could be a shooter problem. So, what is the dispersion size with the wind?
I think that is where I would learn and think others would learn, "okay, so elevation was good but wind was crap."
Or vice versa. "My windage was okay and I was shooting 6.5 Creedmoor but I was hitting high. Did I accidentally dial in for .308? It's like I had the wrong profile pulled up in my Kestrel." (The latter has happened a few times before from previous entrants talking about their performance.)
I think his money is pretty safe. Should be fun to watch.
My problem is that I need to spend some time stretching out farther than 100 yards. They expect shooters who have gone past at least 200 to 300 yards. You don't have to show proof of qualification to 1k yards, just that you have gone past 100. He is in my state, after all.
From where I live, it would take a huge chunk of the day just to get there. So, then, looking at a motel or hotel. Meals. Then the trip back. And my work schedule would not allow that unless he was doing this on a holiday weekend that chews up 3 days.
So.... I just shot this challenge in Episode 23. I'm the last shooter with the MPA. I have watched all of the episodes and thought a lot of the same thoughts others have posted here. I can definitely say that it is indeed a very tough challenge. The target appears no where near as big in your scope as it does in the zoomed in footage. It can be difficult at times to spot your splash. I definitely didn't see every one.
And that wind.... It'll definitely kick your butt! I was trying to just make very small wind hold adjustments, but kept hitting in relatively the same spot. Very frustrating.... And round #8 was definitely hot. I run a Garmin Xero mounted on the side of my rifle and immediately noticed that it was about 40fps faster. Don't know how I messed that up as I'm normally really careful with my powder measurements.
As far as spotting and using others wind call info, I flew in from out of town and couldn't bring my normal spotting scope, binos, etc. Only one guy had decent binos on a tripod that he was using. You can't see crap with the naked eye at that distance. I'm basically seeing everyone's shots for the first time as I watched the video just now.... I'm definitely not making excuses for anything, just answering some of the comments/questions I've seen in this thread.
Anyway, it was definitely fun to go shoot, but more challenging than some of you give credit for. We did get some fun shooting time after filming and of course I was able to hit the 10" multiple times and even managed to connect with that 5" as well. Wish I could've done that on camera! If you get a chance to go out, I highly recommend it. Brandon is a very nice guy and a gracious host.
How were you able to sign up? I've emailed Brandon at the email address in episode 2 two weeks ago, but haven't heard anything back.
And you had a nice grouping, as well. Are you going to try the grouping challenge and would you use that rifle for that challenge?
Oh well, maybe you can do your own challenge at some range you can get to and post that. Even if it is not official, it would be cool, I think. Of course, finances allowing. From where I live, it's at least a couple of hours in any direction to get to a range that is past 100 yards. Not a lot of long range people near where I live, with the exception of Red River West. But they are only open a few days of the business week and are primarily for training military and LE.
Other end of the state from where the 1 MOA at 1k challenge. I am a few towns south of the Oklahoma.
I do not dispute that many are capable of 1000 yard shots at game animals- good on em. For me being a bow hunter (the amount of bow kills is classified) and a year round varmint hunter - a text book shot at 50 yards can result in no blood trail of one that doesn’t start for several yards - like when fat plugs the hole of they bleed into the chest cavity- or you spent an hour walking back and forth looking for a blood trail and you’re goi g in the right direction but 30 yards off the x of where the animal went and the shot was 120 yards from a tree stand . Or ya shoot a wood Chuck 220 yards out in a been field and walk Past it or 50 yards to the right farther than where it’s laying dead between rows . So to bring my ramblings to a close - where does on start to look for a blood trail once you travel the 1000 yards across terrain- trees hills dips valleys rocks . Even with a spotter at point of shot it would be a task- and I’m also gonna guess - at 1000 or even 800 not every animal is hit perfect and bang flop over dead .
But to the point of the thread - I’ve watched this challenge for a while now and have seen some real decent shooters - some fantastic rifles - and some bad wind calls . Very cool and a salute to all those who are willing to run their gun and not their mouth and go a video and take the challenge!
Awesome reply. That is, to me, the problem of shooting game animals that far. They can move a lot and if the first shot didn't drop them, it is not going to be easy to guess which way they move and lead the target.
As for blood trails, that is why that little crow guy prefers copper mono, even at 300 yards and in. Because they tend to cause an exit wound and that helps with lung collapse and exsanguination. He has said that he has seen ELD-X bullets enter and not leave and the bull (elk) saunters off.
And deer have been wounded at less than 100 yards. I may never shoot past 400 yards and 300 yards is my comfort zone, for now.
But you are right. Even with the practice of going to where the animal was when you shot it and then track in the direction he ran, It is still quite a task. But I get, out west, the shots are longer. Even in my state, in the western part, they have mule deer hunts and you are advised to be able to shoot at least 200 yards and you will be dealing with cold and winds in a canyon.
Yes sir, agree- on edible game 300-400 is my comfort zone - on vermin’s sky’s the limit cause I don’t really care if I find them as long as they are no longer eating livestock/ poultry or digging up or eating crops .
Sounds like you’ve shot some deer/elk maybe - how many haven’t started to bleed for 50-100 yards or you find a dead animal without ever finding a drop of blood . Where does one begin to look after walking 1000 yards ?
I have not but I pay attention to those who have. I also consider that even if my rifle is doing great on 1 to 3 shots, I consider myself part of a system that is 1 MOA on a good day. So, for deer, there is no reason to shoot past 400 yards. And where I can hunt is very wooded, being public land managed by the US Forestry Service. The longest sight line was about 225 yards and most places, you can see maybe 50 yards through the trees.
Not sure how this turned to a hunting discussion.... That challenge has nothing to do with hunting.
Anyway, back on track- this episode was good but I was jealous that they had nice calm conditions. The wind last time was brutal!
Anyway, back on track- this episode was good but I was jealous that they had nice calm conditions. The wind last time was brutal!
Mea Culpa. I mentioned that watching all these episodes led me to the conclusion that shooting that far on game animals is for the few, very few, that are very well trained. People buying rifles that will ethically take game at that distance by and large have no business trying it. Most people show up for these episodes with very high dollar equipment and knowing the game except for the wind and can’t hit that 10” target in the first three shots. The end.
Now back to the regularly scheduled programming and discussion.
Gotcha.... Yeah, that is waaay too far to ethically take game in my opinion. Unless that game is steel! LolMea Culpa. I mentioned that watching all these episodes led me to the conclusion that shooting that far on game animals is for the few, very few, that are very well trained. People buying rifles that will ethically take game at that distance by and large have no business trying it. Most people show up for these episodes with very high dollar equipment and knowing the game except for the wind and can’t hit that 10” target in the first three shots. The end.
Now back to the regularly scheduled programming and discussion.
I have also noticed that.Mea Culpa. I mentioned that watching all these episodes led me to the conclusion that shooting that far on game animals is for the few, very few, that are very well trained. People buying rifles that will ethically take game at that distance by and large have no business trying it. Most people show up for these episodes with very high dollar equipment and knowing the game except for the wind and can’t hit that 10” target in the first three shots. The end.
Now back to the regularly scheduled programming and discussion.
Sometimes these guys bring out a rig that sounds like it was designed in the Hide. All the gucci parts and even handloaded ammo. And the performance is nearly matched by a guy with refurbished milsurp rifle and mostly economical parts and pieces.
Episode 23, I think, is where a guy was shooting a great group too high. I thought to myself, hey man, did you accidently go to a
308 profile in your Kestrel while shooting 6.5 CM? Which does happen a few times.
It also proves the point, within the limits of gear, it is the shooter that makes the difference. I definitely respect all the guys who have taken the challenge.
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@MolonLabe1977 and others.
This contest has definitely educated me. Before, I could see theoretically taking long shots at game. After watching this and what it takes just to hit what is still the kill zone of an elk at that distance, nope, that is not a good shot for ethical reasons.
Gongs are relatively cheap and ethical targets.
I absolutely love this series. If I didn’t live on the opposite end of the country it be fun to shoot it. Couple take aways from this
- Most people who shoot these challenges don’t shoot or haven’t shot 1000 yards
- Money spent means nothing. Which as far as accuracy is concerned I can say my savage and AI would have the same odds hitting this challenge
I don’t think people realize how far 1,000 yards is. Until you lay down on the 1000 yard line you don’t realize how small those targets really are
It’s awesome you can see the results of reloads vs factory and experience vs not. Even in just the last episode I watched today. You see guys printing fclass winning groups but don’t make the necessary corrections. You see vertical stringing on that savage as it heats up. You can see how much velocity differences between factory ammo and handloads effected the vertical stringing at that distance
As a fclass shooter (not as much currently as I used to do) I can assure you a good majority would not be hitting first round. You have wind obviously and many times need to make vertical corrections as well. Yes fclass guns can be walked in more reliably and there’s been a few on here that have done well with them.
I shot a match in grayling MI regionals where one shooter required a pause in the match to get him on target at 1000 because he was hitting the berm and raining us with dirt in the pits. That same guy went on to win that match
I love the diversity of weapons and skill level here and it would mirror just about any group of guys who would get together on a weekend and shoot some steel.
Two things they don’t have that many people do before shooting 1000. No sighters or shots at closer targets to work the wind and elevation out prior to 1000. Most importantly they don’t have a spotter. Anyone’s who’s shot in wind/mirage at this distance will know how hard self spotting.
You have the mirage which backs you off on your scopes zoom. You have the recoil of the rifle. Then the wind factor that’s constantly changing
You can tell the experienced shooters. Impeccable form and when they do connect at the 1 moa they rush to get the shot on the 1/2 moa before the wind changes
It’s a really cool series and I’m sure he’d like more people. Seems lately they get last minute cancellations and have repeat shooters from area who cover and have been in several episodes
1000 yards is harder than most think. It will humble you especially the first time
- Most people who shoot these challenges don’t shoot or haven’t shot 1000 yards
- Money spent means nothing. Which as far as accuracy is concerned I can say my savage and AI would have the same odds hitting this challenge
I don’t think people realize how far 1,000 yards is. Until you lay down on the 1000 yard line you don’t realize how small those targets really are
It’s awesome you can see the results of reloads vs factory and experience vs not. Even in just the last episode I watched today. You see guys printing fclass winning groups but don’t make the necessary corrections. You see vertical stringing on that savage as it heats up. You can see how much velocity differences between factory ammo and handloads effected the vertical stringing at that distance
As a fclass shooter (not as much currently as I used to do) I can assure you a good majority would not be hitting first round. You have wind obviously and many times need to make vertical corrections as well. Yes fclass guns can be walked in more reliably and there’s been a few on here that have done well with them.
I shot a match in grayling MI regionals where one shooter required a pause in the match to get him on target at 1000 because he was hitting the berm and raining us with dirt in the pits. That same guy went on to win that match
I love the diversity of weapons and skill level here and it would mirror just about any group of guys who would get together on a weekend and shoot some steel.
Two things they don’t have that many people do before shooting 1000. No sighters or shots at closer targets to work the wind and elevation out prior to 1000. Most importantly they don’t have a spotter. Anyone’s who’s shot in wind/mirage at this distance will know how hard self spotting.
You have the mirage which backs you off on your scopes zoom. You have the recoil of the rifle. Then the wind factor that’s constantly changing
You can tell the experienced shooters. Impeccable form and when they do connect at the 1 moa they rush to get the shot on the 1/2 moa before the wind changes
It’s a really cool series and I’m sure he’d like more people. Seems lately they get last minute cancellations and have repeat shooters from area who cover and have been in several episodes
1000 yards is harder than most think. It will humble you especially the first time
Right - didn’t know barrel length- got the stock second had with no idea of maker - shot 270 700 action . And the old guy could shoot !Watched the latest episode that released today. First old boy didn't have a clue about his rifle...nailed it on the third shot after two very near misses.
I quit...
I agree. A target at 1k yards is awfully hard to see. And that is part of the rules of the 1 MOA challenge. There is sigting in specifically at the start of the test. And with one exception, because the guy was not hardly on the berm, they do not offer corrections. And so, if the other shooters are watching, they cannot tell what the current shooter's corrections are and he is certainly not calling them out.
And so the next challenge of groups at 1K has different rules. You get a sighter and Brandon or others will offer corrections to get you in a target zone and then it is on you to keep the same hold or make wind calls.
And so the next challenge of groups at 1K has different rules. You get a sighter and Brandon or others will offer corrections to get you in a target zone and then it is on you to keep the same hold or make wind calls.
So who's going to take their TacOps and make a first round hit? Who is going to rep the hide?
It took me quite a while before I could reliably connect at the 1000 yard mark.
You're absolutely correct, it's harder than most people think. Unless you're my brother.
We took a trip to south Texas this past weekend and my brother got his first poke at 1000. He took his T3X in 223 that I cut down to 16" in an mdt chassis, shooting 77tmk's. And he also took his trg42 in 338 lapooa. Neither of which he'd ever shot at the 1k mark. We set up targets and shoot at 300, 500, 600 to warm up, and then, with the last round in the gun, he decides to go for the 1000. 41 minutes of elavation (I know) and 7 for wind. Left to right. Shot breaks. Impact.
Oh and did I mention that it was a random load he just through together the night before we left ? 24.5gr of N540 under a 77tmk if anyone is curious.
He connected on the 2nd or 3rd shot with his 338 also. Target was a C zone silhouette. 12x20.
I sent Brandon an email to get on the schedule about 3 weeks ago. Never received a reply.
If somebody will loan me one to shoot I'll do it. I'd hate to bring shame on such an amazing rifle though.
