<span style="color: #330099">Other links to get the most out of your AR:</span>
http://www.snipershide.com/[email protected]
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...ic-info-ar-101-7-62-lmt-mws-example-pics.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...00yard-semi-auto-6group-30round-shootout.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...0yard-semi-auto-6groups-30round-shootout.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...t-semi-auto-precision-shooters-reloaders.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...learning-experiences-live-learn-pictures.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...08476-bye-bye-bi-pod-hello-mega-benchbag.html
I produced this "Close Quarters Competition 25/50/75/100yards, 20round only, king of the hill SHOOTOUT" thread to get myself & others in the sniper's hide community more involved with iron sights,,,, back up iron sights / offset iron sights,,,, red-dots / eotechs no magnification,,,, red-dots / eotechs with magnification,,,, and 1-4power / 1-6power scopes SEMI-AUTO RIGS..... AR or AK-47, just needs to be semi-auto.... I understand that MOST people DO NOT have a 3-gun set up in their community or in their backyard,,,, BUT most people do have a 100yards max range & are allowed to shoot at targets in multiple shooting positions as long as their shots are in a safe / non-rapid-fire manner. This shootout is geared more around the potential of the shooter, NOT the potential of the rifle (but it does help to have a kick ass rifle) .... Regardless of your entry outcome, please post your results & pictures. There will be no "best group" and no "best average" as in the other shootout threads. Only your best average of all 4total targets = SCORE CARD TOTAL!! The smaller the score card total = the better obviously..... This is where you put your bench rest bug hole shooting skills on the back burner, and get your close quarter skills hot & ready... There can only be one KING OF THE HILL. Your job is to knock the big man off that hill. With that said, let the games begin.</span>
<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT COUNT UNLESS YOU FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE ENTRY LISTED WITHIN THIS ORIGINAL POST!!</span></span></span>
<span style="color: #000099"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Close quarters 25/50/75/100yard, 20round only, irons / B.U.I.S / red-dot / eotech / 1-4scope / 1-6scope / only, SHOOTOUT!</span></span></span>
Good news everyone. Starting today 12/1/13. Thanks to marky @ tactical-tshirts ( http://tacticaltshirts.com/ ) the grand prize winner will win a design of short-sleeve Tshirt they want, color, size, front or back print, and will ship to YOU directly. The winner will need to PM me their name, shipping address, email, and what t-shirt options they want as listed above & I will forward this info to TacticaltshirtsREP once I announce a winner so he can send you the tshirt in the mail. Thank you once again to marky @ tactical-tshirts! Winner = grand prize winner as listed in the OP,,,,, OR once the top ten fills up & 5 people are listed in the previous leader boards. This is all for fun & is subject to change FYI! Keep it honest & keep it fun & this will hopefully continue into the future!
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((TRUE1X NO MAGNIFICATION IRONS / B.U.I.S / RED-DOTS / EOTECH)) ((no magnification grand prize awarded @ 1.9 or less score card total)):</span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">*** #1 place: ELFSTER1234, RRA ELITE OPERATOR2 16"CM 5.56, 1X AIMPOINT PRO RED-DOT, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 3.8905), shot on (07/20/13), post on page1***</span>
#2 place: ELFSTER1234, LMT MWS 20"CL 7.62, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 4.296), 1X RTS OFFSET IRONS, shot on (07/20/13), post on page1
#3 place: your name here!!!
#4 place: your name here!!!
#5 place: your name here!!!
#6 place: your name here!!!
#7 place: your name here!!!
#8 place: your name here!!!
#9 place: your name here!!!
#10 place: your name here!!!
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #CC6600">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((MAGNIFIED RED-DOTS & EOTECHS / VARIABLE POWER SCOPES UP TO 6X ONLY)) ((magnified grand prize awarded @ 1.25 or less score card total)):</span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">*** #1 place: ROPEGUN, WILSON COMBAT 16'' 5.56, 1.5-5 LEUPOLD MARK, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 1.664), shot on (08/06/13), post on page1***<span>
#2 place: ELFSTER1234, DPMS 3G1 18"SS 5.56, 1-4 VORTEX VIPER PST SCOPE, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 2.591), shot on (09/08/13), post on page2
#3 place: JRM83, SPIKES LOWER / NOVESKE UPPER 18'' 5.56, 1-4 VORTEX VIPER PST SCOPE, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 3.206), shot on (08/07/13), post on page1
#4 place: BORNHUNTER04, CUSTOM AR WILSON 18"SS SPR 5.56, 1-4 VORTEX VIPER PST SCOPE, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 3.726), shot on (07/21/13), post on page1
#5 place: your name here!!!
#6 place: your name here!!!
#7 place: your name here!!!
#8 place: your name here!!!
#9 place: your name here!!!
#10 place: your name here!!!
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((TRUE1X NO MAGNIFICATION IRONS / B.U.I.S. / RED-DOTS / EOTECH)) past leaders for average:</span></span>
- will add names / rifles as they get bumped from top ten
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((MAGNIFIED RED-DOTS & EOTECHS / VARIABLE POWER SCOPES UP TO 6X ONLY)) past leaders for average:</span></span>
- will add names / rifles as they get bumped from top ten
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF6666">Close quarters 25/50/75/100yard, 20round only, irons / red-dot / 6xMAX only, SHOOTOUT OVERVIEW!</span></span></span>
1.) Everyone has the ability to obtain 8-1/2" x 11" paper. This size paper also just happens to be close to a vitals size steel plate target. Your paper size target can ONLY be this size. No more, and NO less. You will be INSTANTLY DISQUALIFIED if your paper size target is any other size as shown in the example entry below. Please position your target before you take your shots with the 8-1/2" going left to right, and 11" going up and down. The type of target you use is totally up to you, BUT it must be on 8-1/2" x 11" paper AND must be positioned correctly as previously stated.
2.) YOU ONLY GET 20ROUNDS, and ONLY 20SHOTS! 5shots standing un-supported @ 25yards,,,, 5shots kneeling @ 50yards,,,, 5shots sitting (you pick = open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle) @ 75yards,,,, and 5shots supported (prone / bench / whatever) @ 100yards.... ALL must be shot in a row starting at 25yards, then 50yards, then 75yards, and ending up with 100yards. All shot within 1hour of time (should be enough for most local ranges, which gives you 15min per target). Your magazine must be full with 5shots per group / target. NO SINGLE FEEDING allowed!! NO shutting off gas blocks! If you set up all targets at once, then feel free to load up your magazine with all 20shots, but just make sure you DO NOT take anymore than 5shots per group / target. Each group / target can ONLY have 5 bullet holes. Any more or less than 5 bullet holes per target is instant disqualification, so you might be better off only loading 5per group / target so you don't forget. Please, just be honest.
3.) You will be INSTANTLY DISQUALIFIED if any 1bullet misses ANY of your 4 total 8-1/2" x 11" paper targets at any yardage.... SO DON'T MISS!! Might be a smart move to zero your sights before you start! The yardage you zero your sights is totally up to you so think this out!!! Once you start your shots you can not stop to re-zero at other yardages!! If you are new to this, then I would highly suggest some dry-fire practice (triple check rifle is empty) at each yardage before you start so you are not wasting ammo. Make each bullet count! Please, just be honest! If you miss one bullet, then you need to start all over from square one & all previously shots /targets will not count & must be trashed... You will need to start over, end of topic.... BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF and OTHERS! This is a good drill to push yourself, so why cheat yourself... No one has given me a reason to doubt them in these shootouts threads so far,,,, so please don't give me a reason.
4.) <span style="color: #330099">first 5shots @ 25yards STANDING UN-SUPPORTED</span> (((see videos below for how to do this if you're not sure))) !! please be honest about this yardage! Only sling support is allowed!
5.) <span style="color: #330099">second 5shots @ 50yards KNEELING</span> (((see videos below for how to do this if you're not sure))) !! please be honest about this yardage! Only sling support is allowed! <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">YOUR A$$ CAN NOT TOUCH THE GROUND DURING THESE SHOTS!!!</span></span></span>
6.) <span style="color: #330099">third 5shots @ 75yards SITTING</span> (((see videos below for how to do this if you're not sure)))... You get to pick the SITTING style that works best for you = open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle !! please be honest about this yardage! Only sling support is allowed!
7.) <span style="color: #330099">fourth 5shots @ 100yards CAN BE SUPPORTED</span>!! please be honest about this yardage! Use any object to support yourself such as simply going prone, bench, tree, car, truck, blah blah blah = I don't care.. You can use a grip-pod, front mono-pod, OR bipod during the 100yard supported section............ BUT you can NOT use any sandbags / vises / bench-rests... <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">NOTHING can be used on the rear butt-stock of the rifle. Only your shoulder can support the butt-stock of the rifle!!</span></span></span> If you feel like being a total bad ass, then continue to shoot with any previous shooting position.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">MAKE NOTE that no rifle equipment / mods can be added or deducted to your rifle set up during the entire test! The rifle set up you start with is what you must finish with. Yes, you might have an advantage using a bipod or grip pod on the supported 100yard shots, but the bipod must stay on during the entire test from the 25yard line start. Same goes for slings.
If you are using a variable power optic that is 6x or less, then you can change the optic power setting during anytime of the test.</span></span></span>
8.) There will be a KING OF THE HILL for just 1x non-magnified iron sights, BUIS, and red-dots / eotechs with NO magnification.
9.) There will be a KING OF THE HILL for magnified red-dots / eotechs & variable power scopes up to 6x MAX!!
10.) I will call you out if your entry looks fishy & I think you're cheating.... so please... don't do it.
11.) Your entry will NOT COUNT unless you have a picture of your rifle to prove if you're 1x OR magnified.
12.) Your entry will NOT COUNT if you're using thumbnail pictures. Make sure you're entry shows NON-THUMBNAIL pictures. This just makes it easier for everyone to view your entry!
13.) Get the group size average of your 5shot groups at 25yards, 50yards, 75yards, and 100yards. Add up all 4 group size averages and then divide by 4... this is your entry score card! obviously, the smaller the number the better. IF ANY of your bullets miss the 8-1/2" x 11" paper on any section of this shootout, then you're disqualified & will need to start over. PLEASE BE HONEST TO YOUR FELLOW MEMBER & YOURSELF!!!
14.) The lower the score card total, the better. In the event of a tie value between multiple people, the first person to post wins.
16.) You can be on the board more than once IF AND ONLY IF you use two different rifles.
17.) This is a video showing the standing un-supported for the 25yard shots to give you an idea. The form you use is obviously up to you. TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF YOUR SLING SUPPORT OFF YOUR BODY during these shots! Using your sling during these shots is a serious art-form so take advantage of it if you want.. The guy in this video obviously does NOT f#ck around when it comes to this kind of stuff! Talk about MR. serious! LOL!:
[HD] AR15 Service Rifle Standing Practice 2009-05-10 - YouTube
18.) This video will give you some ideas for the 50yard kneeling (A$$ can NOT touch ground),,,,, 75yards sitting ( open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle ), and 100yard supported shots if you do not take full advantage of a bipod on a bench / prone position. Just remember, the only thing that can support the butt-stock of the rifle is your shoulder!!:
Shooting Positions in the Field - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
19.) The 100yard target can be shot supported by prone, bench, or heck even leaning against a tree / car / truck / fence = whatever!!.... You just can NOT use any sand-bags, vises, or bench-rests. Only items allowed are FRONT mono-pods, bipods, or grip-pods for the 100yard target IF you want to use these options. If you would like to use these items then they must be on the rifle from the start of the test at the 25yard line. No rifle modifications can be done during the entire test from start to finish. The only thing that can support the rear of the rifle / butt-stock area is your shoulder only!
20.) Any scope that has the ability to go over 6x power can not be used, period.... You are allowed to use back up iron sights if you take off your 6xplus high power scope and you will simply be considered non-magnified. Those that have a 6xplus power scope with offset irons /red-dot sights are allowed to keep the 6xplus power scope on during the test BUT you are NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE 6xplus scope at all during any part of this test and CAN ONLY use the offset 1x sights and will be considered non-magnified. Simply put, you can not use any scope that has the ability to go over 6xpower.
21.) DURING THE 100YARD SECTION of this thread..... NO rear sandbags, NO rear mono-pods, down right nothing can be used on the rear end / butt-stock of the rifle during the 100yard section of this thread. Only a bipod or monopod on the front is allowed. If you have a bipod or grip-pod on the front, then you should take advantage of it! You can simply go prone or lean against a tree / car / truck / fence / whatever if you like. The objective is to produce CQC / hunting scenario shots during this thread from 25yard start to 100yard finish. Also, if you're using a 1-4 or 1-6 variable power scope that can go down to 1x,,,,, OR a red-dot / eotech with a magnifier,,,,, then you will still be considered MAGNIFIED so you better crank up that magnification and take advantage of that magnification.
22.) any semi-auto is allowed.... AR or AK-47, bring it on. NO BOLT ACTIONS!
23.) FINALLY, please either zero out your calipers on the bullet used and measure outside to outside of bullet hole,,,, OR measure outside to outside of bullet hole and deduct the bullet diameter (show your math on the target if you do this!)... Try to use calipers only but you might need to use a ruler / tape measure if the group size is too big.
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">THIS IS THE EXAMPLE ENTRY BELOW!! IF YOUR ENTRY DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THIS, THEN IT WILL NOT COUNT AND YOU WILL BE ASK TO RE-DO YOUR ENTRY (STARTS TODAY 07/15/13)!!! </span></span></span>
Shot with my Rock River Arms tactical operator2 with aimpoint pro red-dot NON-MAGNIFIED!
Average groups size of all 4targets = 3.867 score card total
Rifle used = Rock River Arms tactical operator2
Barrel Length / Type = 16" heavy chrom-moly
Optics = aimpoint pro red-dot
Mount = supplied aimpoint pro package mount
Shot with reloads
2fired lake city 5.56 brass
cci 400 primer
23.6 varget
60gr v-max hornday bullet
2.25" coal
25yards standing @ 1.760" + 50yards kneeling @ 4.188" + 75yards sitting @ 5.584" + 100yards prone / bench @ 3.936" = 15.468 / 4groups = 3.867 score card total
25yard @ standing un-supported:
50yard @ kneeling:
75yard @ sitting (open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle ):
100yard @ prone / bench
My rifle, rock river arms 5.56 tactical operator2:
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">ONLY BIPODS, MONOPODS, GRIP-PODS ALLOWED ON THE FRONT ONLY DURING THE 100YARD SHOTS!! ONLY THING ALLOWED TO THE SUPPORT THE REAR BUTT-STOCK IS YOUR SHOULDER! </span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF6666">THE FOLLOWING SAND-BAGS FRONT / REAR, VISES, ADJUSTABLE FRONT RESTS, AND SLEDS ARE NOT ALLOWED WHAT SO EVER:</span></span></span>
Helpful videos:
some more vids.... this guy is mr serious to the tenth power... notice the dry-fire shots he takes before he shoots.
If you think you have any helpful videos, then feel free to post them!
sitting cross ankle... I might try this on my next try
High Power Rifle, Sitting Practice - Snapping In - YouTube
[HD] Eliseo R5 Rifle (Remington 700) Rapid Sitting String (Test/Practice) - 2009-03-28c - YouTube
ahhh yeah, they do this shit standing at 200yards on the 10x ring
Skeletal (Bone) Support in Rifle Shooting and Photography - YouTube
kneeling suggestions
USA Shooting - 3-Position - The Kneeling Position - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
M16 Qualification Kneeling Position - YouTube
SOCOM 16 Rifle Shooting from Kneeling - YouTube
MSG Torres Rapid Fire Kneeling - YouTube
Finally, some prone ideas (figure most of you don't need help with this one):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c-03SuI4Co
Shooting Fundamentals:
Shooting Fundamentals - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA):
Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Understanding Mils (Milliradians):
Understanding Mils (Milliradians) - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Rifle sight in process:
Rifle Sight-in Process - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Shooting Positions in the field:
Shooting Positions in the Field - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Red dot / 1x, what yard zero should you use?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=60zbwMYJiLI
http://www.snipershide.com/[email protected]
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...ic-info-ar-101-7-62-lmt-mws-example-pics.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...00yard-semi-auto-6group-30round-shootout.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...0yard-semi-auto-6groups-30round-shootout.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...t-semi-auto-precision-shooters-reloaders.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...learning-experiences-live-learn-pictures.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...08476-bye-bye-bi-pod-hello-mega-benchbag.html
I produced this "Close Quarters Competition 25/50/75/100yards, 20round only, king of the hill SHOOTOUT" thread to get myself & others in the sniper's hide community more involved with iron sights,,,, back up iron sights / offset iron sights,,,, red-dots / eotechs no magnification,,,, red-dots / eotechs with magnification,,,, and 1-4power / 1-6power scopes SEMI-AUTO RIGS..... AR or AK-47, just needs to be semi-auto.... I understand that MOST people DO NOT have a 3-gun set up in their community or in their backyard,,,, BUT most people do have a 100yards max range & are allowed to shoot at targets in multiple shooting positions as long as their shots are in a safe / non-rapid-fire manner. This shootout is geared more around the potential of the shooter, NOT the potential of the rifle (but it does help to have a kick ass rifle) .... Regardless of your entry outcome, please post your results & pictures. There will be no "best group" and no "best average" as in the other shootout threads. Only your best average of all 4total targets = SCORE CARD TOTAL!! The smaller the score card total = the better obviously..... This is where you put your bench rest bug hole shooting skills on the back burner, and get your close quarter skills hot & ready... There can only be one KING OF THE HILL. Your job is to knock the big man off that hill. With that said, let the games begin.</span>
<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT COUNT UNLESS YOU FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE ENTRY LISTED WITHIN THIS ORIGINAL POST!!</span></span></span>
<span style="color: #000099"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Close quarters 25/50/75/100yard, 20round only, irons / B.U.I.S / red-dot / eotech / 1-4scope / 1-6scope / only, SHOOTOUT!</span></span></span>
Good news everyone. Starting today 12/1/13. Thanks to marky @ tactical-tshirts ( http://tacticaltshirts.com/ ) the grand prize winner will win a design of short-sleeve Tshirt they want, color, size, front or back print, and will ship to YOU directly. The winner will need to PM me their name, shipping address, email, and what t-shirt options they want as listed above & I will forward this info to TacticaltshirtsREP once I announce a winner so he can send you the tshirt in the mail. Thank you once again to marky @ tactical-tshirts! Winner = grand prize winner as listed in the OP,,,,, OR once the top ten fills up & 5 people are listed in the previous leader boards. This is all for fun & is subject to change FYI! Keep it honest & keep it fun & this will hopefully continue into the future!
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((TRUE1X NO MAGNIFICATION IRONS / B.U.I.S / RED-DOTS / EOTECH)) ((no magnification grand prize awarded @ 1.9 or less score card total)):</span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">*** #1 place: ELFSTER1234, RRA ELITE OPERATOR2 16"CM 5.56, 1X AIMPOINT PRO RED-DOT, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 3.8905), shot on (07/20/13), post on page1***</span>
#2 place: ELFSTER1234, LMT MWS 20"CL 7.62, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 4.296), 1X RTS OFFSET IRONS, shot on (07/20/13), post on page1
#3 place: your name here!!!
#4 place: your name here!!!
#5 place: your name here!!!
#6 place: your name here!!!
#7 place: your name here!!!
#8 place: your name here!!!
#9 place: your name here!!!
#10 place: your name here!!!
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #CC6600">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((MAGNIFIED RED-DOTS & EOTECHS / VARIABLE POWER SCOPES UP TO 6X ONLY)) ((magnified grand prize awarded @ 1.25 or less score card total)):</span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">*** #1 place: ROPEGUN, WILSON COMBAT 16'' 5.56, 1.5-5 LEUPOLD MARK, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 1.664), shot on (08/06/13), post on page1***<span>
#2 place: ELFSTER1234, DPMS 3G1 18"SS 5.56, 1-4 VORTEX VIPER PST SCOPE, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 2.591), shot on (09/08/13), post on page2
#3 place: JRM83, SPIKES LOWER / NOVESKE UPPER 18'' 5.56, 1-4 VORTEX VIPER PST SCOPE, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 3.206), shot on (08/07/13), post on page1
#4 place: BORNHUNTER04, CUSTOM AR WILSON 18"SS SPR 5.56, 1-4 VORTEX VIPER PST SCOPE, (SCORE CARD TOTAL = 3.726), shot on (07/21/13), post on page1
#5 place: your name here!!!
#6 place: your name here!!!
#7 place: your name here!!!
#8 place: your name here!!!
#9 place: your name here!!!
#10 place: your name here!!!
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((TRUE1X NO MAGNIFICATION IRONS / B.U.I.S. / RED-DOTS / EOTECH)) past leaders for average:</span></span>
- will add names / rifles as they get bumped from top ten
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">CLOSE QUARTERS COMPETITION 25/50/75/100yard ((MAGNIFIED RED-DOTS & EOTECHS / VARIABLE POWER SCOPES UP TO 6X ONLY)) past leaders for average:</span></span>
- will add names / rifles as they get bumped from top ten
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF6666">Close quarters 25/50/75/100yard, 20round only, irons / red-dot / 6xMAX only, SHOOTOUT OVERVIEW!</span></span></span>
1.) Everyone has the ability to obtain 8-1/2" x 11" paper. This size paper also just happens to be close to a vitals size steel plate target. Your paper size target can ONLY be this size. No more, and NO less. You will be INSTANTLY DISQUALIFIED if your paper size target is any other size as shown in the example entry below. Please position your target before you take your shots with the 8-1/2" going left to right, and 11" going up and down. The type of target you use is totally up to you, BUT it must be on 8-1/2" x 11" paper AND must be positioned correctly as previously stated.
2.) YOU ONLY GET 20ROUNDS, and ONLY 20SHOTS! 5shots standing un-supported @ 25yards,,,, 5shots kneeling @ 50yards,,,, 5shots sitting (you pick = open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle) @ 75yards,,,, and 5shots supported (prone / bench / whatever) @ 100yards.... ALL must be shot in a row starting at 25yards, then 50yards, then 75yards, and ending up with 100yards. All shot within 1hour of time (should be enough for most local ranges, which gives you 15min per target). Your magazine must be full with 5shots per group / target. NO SINGLE FEEDING allowed!! NO shutting off gas blocks! If you set up all targets at once, then feel free to load up your magazine with all 20shots, but just make sure you DO NOT take anymore than 5shots per group / target. Each group / target can ONLY have 5 bullet holes. Any more or less than 5 bullet holes per target is instant disqualification, so you might be better off only loading 5per group / target so you don't forget. Please, just be honest.
3.) You will be INSTANTLY DISQUALIFIED if any 1bullet misses ANY of your 4 total 8-1/2" x 11" paper targets at any yardage.... SO DON'T MISS!! Might be a smart move to zero your sights before you start! The yardage you zero your sights is totally up to you so think this out!!! Once you start your shots you can not stop to re-zero at other yardages!! If you are new to this, then I would highly suggest some dry-fire practice (triple check rifle is empty) at each yardage before you start so you are not wasting ammo. Make each bullet count! Please, just be honest! If you miss one bullet, then you need to start all over from square one & all previously shots /targets will not count & must be trashed... You will need to start over, end of topic.... BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF and OTHERS! This is a good drill to push yourself, so why cheat yourself... No one has given me a reason to doubt them in these shootouts threads so far,,,, so please don't give me a reason.
4.) <span style="color: #330099">first 5shots @ 25yards STANDING UN-SUPPORTED</span> (((see videos below for how to do this if you're not sure))) !! please be honest about this yardage! Only sling support is allowed!
5.) <span style="color: #330099">second 5shots @ 50yards KNEELING</span> (((see videos below for how to do this if you're not sure))) !! please be honest about this yardage! Only sling support is allowed! <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">YOUR A$$ CAN NOT TOUCH THE GROUND DURING THESE SHOTS!!!</span></span></span>
6.) <span style="color: #330099">third 5shots @ 75yards SITTING</span> (((see videos below for how to do this if you're not sure)))... You get to pick the SITTING style that works best for you = open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle !! please be honest about this yardage! Only sling support is allowed!
7.) <span style="color: #330099">fourth 5shots @ 100yards CAN BE SUPPORTED</span>!! please be honest about this yardage! Use any object to support yourself such as simply going prone, bench, tree, car, truck, blah blah blah = I don't care.. You can use a grip-pod, front mono-pod, OR bipod during the 100yard supported section............ BUT you can NOT use any sandbags / vises / bench-rests... <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">NOTHING can be used on the rear butt-stock of the rifle. Only your shoulder can support the butt-stock of the rifle!!</span></span></span> If you feel like being a total bad ass, then continue to shoot with any previous shooting position.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">MAKE NOTE that no rifle equipment / mods can be added or deducted to your rifle set up during the entire test! The rifle set up you start with is what you must finish with. Yes, you might have an advantage using a bipod or grip pod on the supported 100yard shots, but the bipod must stay on during the entire test from the 25yard line start. Same goes for slings.
If you are using a variable power optic that is 6x or less, then you can change the optic power setting during anytime of the test.</span></span></span>
8.) There will be a KING OF THE HILL for just 1x non-magnified iron sights, BUIS, and red-dots / eotechs with NO magnification.
9.) There will be a KING OF THE HILL for magnified red-dots / eotechs & variable power scopes up to 6x MAX!!
10.) I will call you out if your entry looks fishy & I think you're cheating.... so please... don't do it.
11.) Your entry will NOT COUNT unless you have a picture of your rifle to prove if you're 1x OR magnified.
12.) Your entry will NOT COUNT if you're using thumbnail pictures. Make sure you're entry shows NON-THUMBNAIL pictures. This just makes it easier for everyone to view your entry!
13.) Get the group size average of your 5shot groups at 25yards, 50yards, 75yards, and 100yards. Add up all 4 group size averages and then divide by 4... this is your entry score card! obviously, the smaller the number the better. IF ANY of your bullets miss the 8-1/2" x 11" paper on any section of this shootout, then you're disqualified & will need to start over. PLEASE BE HONEST TO YOUR FELLOW MEMBER & YOURSELF!!!
14.) The lower the score card total, the better. In the event of a tie value between multiple people, the first person to post wins.
16.) You can be on the board more than once IF AND ONLY IF you use two different rifles.
17.) This is a video showing the standing un-supported for the 25yard shots to give you an idea. The form you use is obviously up to you. TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF YOUR SLING SUPPORT OFF YOUR BODY during these shots! Using your sling during these shots is a serious art-form so take advantage of it if you want.. The guy in this video obviously does NOT f#ck around when it comes to this kind of stuff! Talk about MR. serious! LOL!:
[HD] AR15 Service Rifle Standing Practice 2009-05-10 - YouTube
18.) This video will give you some ideas for the 50yard kneeling (A$$ can NOT touch ground),,,,, 75yards sitting ( open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle ), and 100yard supported shots if you do not take full advantage of a bipod on a bench / prone position. Just remember, the only thing that can support the butt-stock of the rifle is your shoulder!!:
Shooting Positions in the Field - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
19.) The 100yard target can be shot supported by prone, bench, or heck even leaning against a tree / car / truck / fence = whatever!!.... You just can NOT use any sand-bags, vises, or bench-rests. Only items allowed are FRONT mono-pods, bipods, or grip-pods for the 100yard target IF you want to use these options. If you would like to use these items then they must be on the rifle from the start of the test at the 25yard line. No rifle modifications can be done during the entire test from start to finish. The only thing that can support the rear of the rifle / butt-stock area is your shoulder only!
20.) Any scope that has the ability to go over 6x power can not be used, period.... You are allowed to use back up iron sights if you take off your 6xplus high power scope and you will simply be considered non-magnified. Those that have a 6xplus power scope with offset irons /red-dot sights are allowed to keep the 6xplus power scope on during the test BUT you are NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE 6xplus scope at all during any part of this test and CAN ONLY use the offset 1x sights and will be considered non-magnified. Simply put, you can not use any scope that has the ability to go over 6xpower.
21.) DURING THE 100YARD SECTION of this thread..... NO rear sandbags, NO rear mono-pods, down right nothing can be used on the rear end / butt-stock of the rifle during the 100yard section of this thread. Only a bipod or monopod on the front is allowed. If you have a bipod or grip-pod on the front, then you should take advantage of it! You can simply go prone or lean against a tree / car / truck / fence / whatever if you like. The objective is to produce CQC / hunting scenario shots during this thread from 25yard start to 100yard finish. Also, if you're using a 1-4 or 1-6 variable power scope that can go down to 1x,,,,, OR a red-dot / eotech with a magnifier,,,,, then you will still be considered MAGNIFIED so you better crank up that magnification and take advantage of that magnification.
22.) any semi-auto is allowed.... AR or AK-47, bring it on. NO BOLT ACTIONS!
23.) FINALLY, please either zero out your calipers on the bullet used and measure outside to outside of bullet hole,,,, OR measure outside to outside of bullet hole and deduct the bullet diameter (show your math on the target if you do this!)... Try to use calipers only but you might need to use a ruler / tape measure if the group size is too big.
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">THIS IS THE EXAMPLE ENTRY BELOW!! IF YOUR ENTRY DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THIS, THEN IT WILL NOT COUNT AND YOU WILL BE ASK TO RE-DO YOUR ENTRY (STARTS TODAY 07/15/13)!!! </span></span></span>
Shot with my Rock River Arms tactical operator2 with aimpoint pro red-dot NON-MAGNIFIED!
Average groups size of all 4targets = 3.867 score card total
Rifle used = Rock River Arms tactical operator2
Barrel Length / Type = 16" heavy chrom-moly
Optics = aimpoint pro red-dot
Mount = supplied aimpoint pro package mount
Shot with reloads
2fired lake city 5.56 brass
cci 400 primer
23.6 varget
60gr v-max hornday bullet
2.25" coal
25yards standing @ 1.760" + 50yards kneeling @ 4.188" + 75yards sitting @ 5.584" + 100yards prone / bench @ 3.936" = 15.468 / 4groups = 3.867 score card total
25yard @ standing un-supported:
50yard @ kneeling:
75yard @ sitting (open leg / cross leg "indian style" / cross ankle ):
100yard @ prone / bench
My rifle, rock river arms 5.56 tactical operator2:
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">ONLY BIPODS, MONOPODS, GRIP-PODS ALLOWED ON THE FRONT ONLY DURING THE 100YARD SHOTS!! ONLY THING ALLOWED TO THE SUPPORT THE REAR BUTT-STOCK IS YOUR SHOULDER! </span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF6666">THE FOLLOWING SAND-BAGS FRONT / REAR, VISES, ADJUSTABLE FRONT RESTS, AND SLEDS ARE NOT ALLOWED WHAT SO EVER:</span></span></span>
Helpful videos:
some more vids.... this guy is mr serious to the tenth power... notice the dry-fire shots he takes before he shoots.
If you think you have any helpful videos, then feel free to post them!
sitting cross ankle... I might try this on my next try
High Power Rifle, Sitting Practice - Snapping In - YouTube
[HD] Eliseo R5 Rifle (Remington 700) Rapid Sitting String (Test/Practice) - 2009-03-28c - YouTube
ahhh yeah, they do this shit standing at 200yards on the 10x ring
Skeletal (Bone) Support in Rifle Shooting and Photography - YouTube
kneeling suggestions
USA Shooting - 3-Position - The Kneeling Position - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
M16 Qualification Kneeling Position - YouTube
SOCOM 16 Rifle Shooting from Kneeling - YouTube
MSG Torres Rapid Fire Kneeling - YouTube
Finally, some prone ideas (figure most of you don't need help with this one):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c-03SuI4Co
Shooting Fundamentals:
Shooting Fundamentals - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA):
Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Understanding Mils (Milliradians):
Understanding Mils (Milliradians) - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Rifle sight in process:
Rifle Sight-in Process - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Shooting Positions in the field:
Shooting Positions in the Field - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast - YouTube
Red dot / 1x, what yard zero should you use?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=60zbwMYJiLI
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