Photos Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

[LoneWolfUSMC]

I just got it bolted together today. This lucky rifle started life as a Dick's Remington 700 ADL. Now it's sitting in a XLR Evolution chassis topped with a Bushnell Elite Tactical 4200 Mil/Mil.

I handed her the finished rifle and she did the bore sighting and 100 yard zero with no problems.

 

[-=boone=-]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Very nice.

 

[Chiller]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

well done.

 

[SLVGW360]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

It is really nice to see a woman, and especially a mother, out doing this sort of thing. Within my agency we wrestle with the population becoming more urbanized and getting away from the natural world, where our food comes from and pursuits that are common in rural communities.

For years we have targeted education efforts at youths. I think we are missing the boat to some degree. Generally speaking, if momma doesn't want little Johnny out shooting, hunting or fishing; Johnny won't be out there, unless there is someone prominent in the family who'll take him. Within the last few years we have had really good success with women, especially single mothers who have no one to help get them started. Shooting and fishing events aimed at this segment of our population should help, but more females of all age brackets in our ranks is a big part of the solution.

BTW, we have some ADLs that I put in new B&C stocks that shoot far better than I thought they would.

 

[308skinner]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Nice!

 

[JFComfort]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Awesome!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SLVGW360</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is really nice to see a woman, and especially a mother, out doing this sort of thing.</div></div>

She was a little hesitant to get into competition at first. She was worried about looking silly. When she realized how much support she had from other shooters as well, she really got into it.

This is going to be her competition rifle. Additionally it gives me another needed opinion on the XLR Chassis. My review on it is almost complete. I just need to get the video review shot.

 

[Sumpter Steve]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Way to go Sarah.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Right on... that's what we like to see!! Congrats on the range and comp time!! Two big thumbs up!!

DK

 

[Furtaker_.223]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Great pictures. Great to get your wife into your sports.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Awesome! Are you both shootin Sunday?

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Is she shooting at moving cars on the road behind her target with no backstop? I hear that is safe.

Can I borrow the stock for a few years?

 

[brickz_va]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

That rocks! My wife is a pistol shooter, big plus, but wish I could get my wife hooked on rifles (it would help smooth over new purchase discussions).

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome! Are you both shootin Sunday? </div></div>

She is definitely shooting Sunday. I am not sure if I am going to shoot or just coach. It's easier for me to teach her if I am not shooting, but we will see.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _9H</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is she shooting at moving cars on the road behind her target with no backstop? I hear that is safe.</div></div>

No this is actually a built up/improved rifle range with real berms.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _9H</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can I borrow the stock for a few years? </div></div>

I think she would fight you for it. I know where you can get one of your own though!

 

[TRAAV]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

See you all Sunday. I think I am running a pea shooter

 

[Dagsta]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Very nice!! She for sure looks like a happy camper, and she has a beautiful smile!!!

Best of Luck to her!!!

 

[sandwarrior]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Dude! I have seen YOUR videos, and I know you ain't good lookin' enough to have a woman THAT good lookin' marry you...

All kidding aside, it is great she gets out. I totally agree with the philosophy that if momma don't like, little Johnny/Jane isn't going to get the chance to do it.
We hold a once a year day at our range called Ladies Night. From 1400-1930 women can just come out and shoot. They can bring their own guns if they want. But, they have to keep them cased until they get to the firing line. Most everybody brings a couple different firearms for them to shoot. Ammo comes out of the volunteer's pocket for the event, unless it is a common round which he will use in his firearm. We then take donations and the actual cost of the ammo is reimbursed to the volunteer.
This year I brought a .223 HB bolt gun, my 5.56 AR Carbine and my 6.5 Grendel. In that four and a half hour period I ran over 50 women through on the .223, 40 on the 5.56, and 22 through on the 6.5 Grendel.

LonewolfUSMC, you are doing a great thing!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dude! I have seen YOUR videos, and I know you ain't good lookin' enough to have a woman THAT good lookin' marry you...

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She loves me for my brains.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Brains?? Brains???? Where you get dese brains??

DK

 

[sandwarrior]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dude! I have seen YOUR videos, and I know you ain't good lookin' enough to have a woman THAT good lookin' marry you...

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She loves me for my brains.

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Soooo.....you were standing around one day with half of 'em sticking out and she took a stick and pushed 'em back in for you... And that was it??? Of course, she probably slapped a band-aid on it to make you feel better. That's probably what did it.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dude! I have seen YOUR videos, and I know you ain't good lookin' enough to have a woman THAT good lookin' marry you...

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She loves me for my brains.

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...and i thought it was your big stick she gets to handle.








you do still got the AI.....right?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you do still got the AI.....right? </div></div>

Yes. I don't see me getting rid of the AI anytime soon.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

Just an update. She shot this rifle in a local match yesterday. She tied for sixth out of eleven shooters that was with very little training on the platform. Once she gets a little more comfortable and comes out with me for some training days, she is going to be fighting for first.

 

[65nut]

Re: Sarah zeroing her 700/XLR Evolution

That is awesome L.W. keep us up to speed!