What's the most stupid thing you've been told?

[lash]

The thing is though, those winning 1k yard br matches ARE testing at 1k.

I like the cortina thread but its mainly a introductory thread for new loaders to keep them from going off the rails and to control what factors they are able to, once you have a bit of time and you really want to know the results you sort of have to test at distance to validate the findings and optimize.

^^^^^^This is what I learned.

Okay, so before anyone gets their parties all in a twist, let’s just go ahead and clear up the issue a bit. There is a specific difference between how one should approach load development for long range multi distance PRS and field style matches and how to approach when shooting 600 or 1000 yard bench rest matches. If one is arguing against the other, it’s very likely that you are both right and both wrong at the same time.

The simplest way it can be said is that field match shooters are looking for a load that is robust in both lack of variation in differing conditions and one that gives them acceptable on target results at distances from 25-1300 yards. The bench rest shooter is looking for a load that is specifically dialed in at their target distance (be that 600 yards or 1000 yards). They both start with the same basic concept to get a solid load, but the finer points of load development are different between the two.

Once you recognize those differences, then you can go ahead and argue all you want about the basic load development process.

 

[Shadow knows]

“is it y2k compliant?”

 

[PO3JDA]

Cold water boils faster than hot water

 

[Bumpin88]

You gain no velocity in a 338LM with a barrel over 24 inches. Or any other rifle for that matter. The things you hear in a LGS.

 

[Pre-64]

Saw a guy at the LGS ask ask if they bore sight scopes, employee said yes, guy goes out to his vehicle and comes in with just a scope in a box, hands it to the worker, he asked where is your rifle and the guy said “ the rifle shoots great I just need the scope sighted in”. He left in a bit of a huff after all the laughter died down.

 

[Bear9350]

A guy who shoots 600 yard bench rest explaining the reason he was 12" low at a new range. The new range shoots to the east and normally he shoots north. Doesn't know what this phenomenon is called but knows it's a thing. He declares this phenomenon the reason his point of impact was not what he expected.

 

[TheGerman]

A guy who shoots 600 yard bench rest explaining the reason he was 12" low at a new range. The new range shoots to the east and normally he shoots north. Doesn't know what this phenomenon is called but knows it's a thing. He declares this phenomenon the reason his point of impact was not what he expected.

Doesn't everyone know about vertical coriolis?

 

[AIAW]

Doesn't everyone know about vertical coriolis?

It's because we are falling away from the sun. Every time Jupiter is at it's aphelion I can't hit shit. So basically ever 12 years I just take a little break.

 

[texas_vet00]

Paper wrapped bullits...something something something.

Oh, and "I meant what I said..."

 

[TheGerman]

It's because we are falling away from the sun. Every time Jupiter is at it's aphelion I can't hit shit. So basically ever 12 years I just take a little break.

Right, I've been waiting for Field Firing Solutions to get off their ass and finally offer a 'what position is Saturn in' input box.

 

[AIAW]

Right, I've been waiting for Field Firing Solutions to get off their ass and finally offer a 'what position is Saturn in' input box.

Bwaahahahaha!!! Nice.

 

[Badfinger]

Doesn't everyone know about vertical coriolis?

I think I had mine removed years ago????

 

[Longshot231]

The stupidest thing I’ve ever been told?

“Don’t worry, I’m on the pill.”

 

[jinxx4ever]

"it won't fit" i'm like WTF?? give me that vasaline

 

[LeftyJason]

Thread bump cause it needs it.
Not the OP but some comments starting down a little bit. Not hard to tell when you read them.

Suppressors - Suppressor blew up

My buddy texted me this pic of his yankee hill ti suppressor. First shot of the day it blew out the side. He said it was factory 308 ammo, I believe Black hills 175. There was not barrel obstruction. Any ideas on what caused this? What are the chances of this getting warrantied? I will try to...

www.snipershide.com

 

[Prebanpaul]

I am a one upper SO here is the gods honest truth on something someone said to me one time. " Damn you're good looking" I knew they where a liar right then and there.

 

[LeftyJason]

Bumping.

Heard on a podcast talking about diamonds. They were talking about lab grown diamonds for industrial uses vs diamonds from the ground for rings and crap. Host lady talks about diamond coated "knives for cutting the aluminum for iPhones."

This doesn't look like a knife to me.

 

[PO3JDA]

You can't slip the clutch on this motorcycle.

 

[acudaowner]

my new favorite tv commercial on national tv for black lives matters portraying them in a caring peaceful way that they want piece and to get along in communities . while they are burning and looting and killing . lol its like a pro ted bundy add he's was nice guy till he get you home and starts carving you up as dinner . He was a loving man no no he's not licking your leg to hurt you it's his way to show you he cares, you did not just see him pouring steak sauce on your arm why would he do that he wants you to be comfortable in his presence .

 

[acudaowner]

that antifa and black lives matter give a crap about anything other than themselves , while they are burning , looting and stealing , and killing

 

[Fishfullthinking]

Stupid things that I've been told
You don't need guns that's what the cops are for.

 

[Shootin Stuff]

“You aren’t allowed to shoot 22lr past 150, because you have to aim above the berm and that’s dangerous”........

 

[EddieNFL]

"My Glock .45GAP doesn't drop more than six inches out to 380 yards."

 

[lash]

"My Glock .45GAP doesn't drop more than six inches out to 380 yards."

That’s because it’s a Glock. Glock owners are usually high...

 

[Va_Gentleman]

“You aren’t allowed to shoot 22lr past 150, because you have to aim above the berm and that’s dangerous”........

Been there.... bet the RO $100 or I leave for good on a cold range call except for me shooting. Put 10 in less than an inch at 100 Yards, packed up my gear and told him to keep his money... and his Fudd-ass range.

 

[Shootin Stuff]

Been there.... bet the RO $100 or I leave for good on a cold range call except for me shooting. Put 10 in less than an inch at 100 Yards, packed up my gear and told him to keep his money... and his Fudd-ass range.

I was confirming dope on a new lot of ammo so had targets set up out to 300. Once he realised what I was shooting he came waddling over in his orange jacket bitching about how you aren’t allowed to shoot 22lr out that far, so I finished knocking over all my little steel animals right in front of him, packed up my gear and went home.

Dude was probably just pissed because his fat ass and bench full of brand name “shooting aids” got outshot by some scruffy looking motherfucker proned out in the dirt with a rimfire.

 

[EddieNFL]

I was confirming dope on a new lot of ammo so had targets set up out to 300. Once he realised what I was shooting he came waddling over in his orange jacket bitching about how you aren’t allowed to shoot 22lr out that far, so I finished knocking over all my little steel animals right in front of him, packed up my gear and went home.

Dude was probably just pissed because his fat ass and bench full of brand name “shooting aids” got outshot by some scruffy looking motherfucker proned out in the dirt with a rimfire.

So...if you set a target at 25, but the bullet travels 100 or more, are you banned?

 

[Steel head]

I was confirming dope on a new lot of ammo so had targets set up out to 300. Once he realised what I was shooting he came waddling over in his orange jacket bitching about how you aren’t allowed to shoot 22lr out that far, so I finished knocking over all my little steel animals right in front of him, packed up my gear and went home.

Dude was probably just pissed because his fat ass and bench full of brand name “shooting aids” got outshot by some scruffy looking motherfucker proned out in the dirt with a rimfire.

 

[theLBC]

the democrats want to help black people.

 

[MaximusDecimusMeidius]

anytime someone says "just as good" I always know what's coming next will be going for gold in the stupid olympics

 

[Cuzz]

"A .45 ACP will knock you on your ass/awesome knockdown power". Don't know how many times that has been regurgitated to me over the years.

The .50 cal tearing limbs/head off just passing by within a foot or two as well.

Mostly it was just outlandish tales of accuracy once they found out that I was/am (definitely not practicing) an 8531 (0931 now) and shot competitively a little. I've been around the best marksman in the U.S., and none of those guys could ever do some of the tales that I was being fed.

45acp will knock a man down if it hits his hand, is an oldie but goodie!

 

[gstspeedster]

Or the .45acp will take a guys head off if hes hit in the neck!! Any oldy as well.

 

[gstspeedster]

I always tell the story "No Shit, there I was: hanging inverted from the Jesus Nut, cutting a DZ with a chainsaw!" My Mil peeps will get this!! LOL

 

[filefish]

Putting a black person on a box of pancake mix or rice is racist.

 

[BullGear]

No more than putting a picture of a white guy on a box of cleaner. You know, something that works.

 

[Jscb1b]

Do you know why black people can't take aspirin? It is racist to make them pick the cotton out of the bottle.

 

[remmynikon.308]

Do you know why black people can't take aspirin? It is racist to make them pick the cotton out of the bottle.

I thought that the cotton in the bottle was to remind them that they were cotton pickers before they were drug dealers.... you know... for heritage and stuff

 

[rbutcher]

Somebody told me once that a longer barrel was more accurate than a short one because the bullet has a longer time to learn where it’s going....

 

[M8541Reaper]

When discussing a preventative maintenance cycle... “I just bring it in when the light comes on.”

....

 

[Ravenworks]

I always tell the story "No Shit, there I was: hanging inverted from the Jesus Nut, cutting a DZ with a chainsaw!" My Mil peeps will get this!! LOL

Well that sounds like a jumpmaster with an AR in 308.
Gotta jump ready with climbing gear and a saw to keep your silk count right.

 

[LJT88]

I’ve been told before that a .22 long rifle is one of the most dangerous calibers because it’s small enough that it bounces off bones and ribs and ends up “pin balling” around your rib cage puncturing your vitals from multiple directions.

 

[M8541Reaper]

I’ve been told before that a .22 long rifle is one of the most dangerous calibers because it’s small enough that it bounces off bones and ribs and ends up “pin balling” around your rib cage puncturing your vitals from multiple directions.

File that under a .50cal not needing to hit you in order to rip off limbs.

 

[EddieNFL]

Putting a black person on a box of pancake mix or rice is racist.

Why? Did they pick pancakes, too?

 

[canezach]

I’ve been told before that a .22 long rifle is one of the most dangerous calibers because it’s small enough that it bounces off bones and ribs and ends up “pin balling” around your rib cage puncturing your vitals from multiple directions.

There's a slight bit of truth to that, but it can happen with all cartridges. Bullets can hit bone at the right angle, deflect, and travel in a direction inconsistent with their original path. It's fairly common to see, but what started as truth has been distorted over the years to make these bullets somehow capable of defying the laws of physics

 

[Rookie]

I remember a Medical Examiner telling us that about the 223 back in the academy. Probably more true than 22

 

[PO3JDA]

That racism no longer exists

 

[Sieg]

That Joe Biden's accomplishments make him deserving of the Democratic Presidential nomination.

 

[candyx]

That I could hit the broad side of a barn with an AI rifle.

 

[LeftyJason]

This is a good ak.

 

[Racer88]

Saw a guy at the LGS ask ask if they bore sight scopes, employee said yes, guy goes out to his vehicle and comes in with just a scope in a box, hands it to the worker, he asked where is your rifle and the guy said “ the rifle shoots great I just need the scope sighted in”. He left in a bit of a huff after all the laughter died down.

The same guys that apparently think you can just slap a scope on a rifle and be good-to-go... and do this: