“Texas Plinking” 1 MOA/1K Yard Challenge Videos
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Thats what makes this challenge so much harder though. The fact you can’t walk to 1000 on closer targets to tune data and get wind dope is where the challenge is.
When you shoot at 400 and can reliably see splash and correct. Then same at 600 or 700. When you get to 1000 even if you can’t see the splash that day you can get a pretty good idea based on previous targets of where that round may be landing. Vs watching some of these guys take 4-5 shots before they even see a splash or make corrections to get relatively close
There’s some exceptional shooters out there who shoot a ton. I would venture to say the shooters in these videos mirror about 80-90% of shooters here in their experience and skill level.
Which makes it so much better. It gives a realistic look for a majority of shooters here on what they should actually expect
It’s comical when your watching because you just want some shooters to make the adjustments but for some reason the stack all 10 rounds in the dirt several feet from the target
They shoot. We see the splash. They don’t. Over and over. They adjust the wrong direction. We do our best to yell corrections through our screen
Would be interesting if Brandon did a team shoot. Same format. 20 rounds per team. But you have a spotter.
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Seems like the guys shooting the 30 calibers, if they have a good brake and the gun is heavy, can see the splash and make adjustments, but it doesn’t take too much change in wind to move the shot off the 10” target at 1000. I wanted to see that guy with the 300 WSM get to try the 1000 group as his shots leading up to the 10” hit were tight, but he didn’t make it. 2700 fps with a 230’s in a short action 300 WSM?!? I know, 29” barrel and I noticed he was single loading, I bet they won’t fit in a mag. I’m building a 20” WSM for hunting and hope to get 2700-2800 fps with R26 and a 200 Accubond or 210 ABLR, but I need them to be mag length and boy do those long bullets stick way down in the case.
I wish Brandon would have a hunting rifles only version of this show with a total weight limit of 10#. That would be interesting.
I wish Brandon would have a hunting rifles only version of this show with a total weight limit of 10#. That would be interesting.
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Now that would be interesting. Cortina did something similar with his 1000 yard blackjack challenge. I thought about loading some warner 180's in my 300 and signing up for that if he does it again. It was kind of a handpicked group though. But if I'm being honest, I don't think I'm there yet lol.
Best I did this weekend was 4 out of 5 in one string on the 12x20 at 1000. The hits were all well centered. Misses were bad wind calls on my part.
First thing we do out of the truck is shoot 1000 trying for first round hits, initial wind read, etc. Do it some times and hit regularly within 2-3. But, if the wind is changing or swirling that is much tougher. Biggest thing is you go half way across the country or more to shoot the challenge and look great when wind is steady in mph and direction or calm and shoot like crap if its changing and swirling. We try to shoot when it is blowing for the practice but sometimes its just not worth even shooting because call changes from shot to shot so much you learn little and waste rounds. Long way to go for a little shooting and a good chance the wind is going to be the limitation. Definitely not worth it if you haven't gotten to the point where you drive the gun to spot your own hits/misses. Something I would do locally but not plan a trip around it. I do enjoy watching it though and there are obviosly plenty of folks who will make that trip.
Even in close, just shy of 600, my 6.5 misses are easily lost, and the impacts aren’t easy to see either. The 300 is so much easier to see both.Thats what makes this challenge so much harder though. The fact you can’t walk to 1000 on closer targets to tune data and get wind dope is where the challenge is.
When you shoot at 400 and can reliably see splash and correct. Then same at 600 or 700. When you get to 1000 even if you can’t see the splash that day you can get a pretty good idea based on previous targets of where that round may be landing. Vs watching some of these guys take 4-5 shots before they even see a splash or make corrections to get relatively close
There’s some exceptional shooters out there who shoot a ton. I would venture to say the shooters in these videos mirror about 80-90% of shooters here in their experience and skill level.
Which makes it so much better. It gives a realistic look for a majority of shooters here on what they should actually expect
It’s comical when your watching because you just want some shooters to make the adjustments but for some reason the stack all 10 rounds in the dirt several feet from the target
They shoot. We see the splash. They don’t. Over and over. They adjust the wrong direction. We do our best to yell corrections through our screen
Would be interesting if Brandon did a team shoot. Same format. 20 rounds per team. But you have a spotter.
I’ve been watching the 1K 1MoA the whole time it’s been running and absolutely love it. For all the reasons above and already stated. One thing I see repeatedly is that almost no one seems to dial for wind. From what I’ve seen there is no serious time constraint for your shoot in the challenge, why do people hold over, in the face wind conditions that seen to prevail on that range? It just makes sense to me, from watching show, you’d want to aim centre on the plate improve chance of seeing the splash with the full field of view of the eye piece? Would love to hear perspectives on that.
I’m in Australia and shoot out to 900m/985yds with a 223AI and very tempted to get reach out to Brandon and see if he could find a slot for me this year. Haven’t been to US and would absolutely love a chance to get over with my own gear and run this challenge and any other competitions I could.
I’m in Australia and shoot out to 900m/985yds with a 223AI and very tempted to get reach out to Brandon and see if he could find a slot for me this year. Haven’t been to US and would absolutely love a chance to get over with my own gear and run this challenge and any other competitions I could.
I have a range that I can shoot 1000 at about 40 minutes from the house. Now that I am retired I am planing on going out once a week and trying to do this. Depending on my level of success I will decide if I am willing to try this challenge.
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If you miss we would know it was you that was the problem.
Who could get Frank, or Sihr to go shoot....lol
Yeah I wouldn't have much for excuses on that one.If you miss we would know it was you that was the problem.
Who could get Frank, or Sihr to go shoot....lol
I'm in contact with Brandon via IG and it sounds like I'll be heading down to Texas in June.
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Have fun man! Hopefully you have better weather/ wind than I did.... It's definitely harder than it looks.
Thanks! I shot at a 10" target at 1000 last weekend in some wind. Definitely not easy, but managed to tag it a few times. Wind will be the problem for sure.
Do it. And get some Texas barbecue while you are here. Especially our smoked brisket. It's a dry smoke with barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
