Gin joint 15 minutes ago, picking up ribs. Not the only thing you can pick up there.
http://www.ribhouse.net
Nothing wrong with that...
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Gin joint 15 minutes ago, picking up ribs. Not the only thing you can pick up there.
http://www.ribhouse.net
Nothing wrong with that...
My Shootin' Buddy is still hanging around. The corner of the pond extends into my shooting lane. If I'm shooting from the "short" side of the pond, it's 1330 yds. If I want more, I have to go around to the other side of the pond, and can move further back from there, on out to about 1630 max. Anyway, this old boy and two of his buddies were on the far bank when I pulled up. After a minute or two he flew across and landed about 30 yards away, before I even got out of the truck.
I went ahead and set up, then popped up from the truck bed to look at the water surface for an idea of wind speed (not much) and direction, and he had moved to the other side of the truck. Black legs, so confirmed he is a Great Egret. I have no idea why he likes to hang around so close while I'm shooting. It's pretty funny. Maybe he wants to give it a try.
So, the shooting: My past two outings I've been trying to decide which factory load performs best at just over 3/4 mile (1330). I've been shooting mostly Hornady 147gr ELDM (6.5CM) lately, but decided to go back and give the 140gr version another try. Both shoot little tiny groups at 100, and I don't see much difference out to 1200 or so. But AB on the Kestrel predicts better performance with the 147 at max ranges, given the observed MVs from the chrono. But in practice it "seems" the 140s are grouping a little better at 1300+. I haven't shot head-to-head enough to be sure just yet though. The biggest problem with either of these loads is the huge ES and SD and it really starts to show up past 1000. Nothing I can do about that except work up a load of my own, but the whole reason I bought a 6.5 was to shoot factory ammo, so not much interest in that right now. I'd rather spend my time in the reloading room on the .338s. The 6.5 is just to play with. Anyway, I hit 4 out of 5 yesterday at 1330 with the 140s, and 3 out of 5 with the 147s (but they were more dispersed). The trend was they were drifting farther right with each shot as the group progressed due to a light breeze that began building. Bottom of the target wasn't visible to me, and I couldn't see the lowest hit (shot 4) and thought I missed, and also didn't quite pick up the trend. No doubt the one miss went wide right.
Just a quick update on Dad and then let's get back to what we were doing.
Brought him home yesterday and he's doing great. Looking stronger and feeling better.
He was on the phone with my oldest brother and told him that I had said I was getting him a new car for his birthday. I butted in and said, "That was when I thought you weren't going to make it."
Thanks for the well wishes. Awesome photos, boys. Keep em coming!
Oak smoke rolling off a full packer brisket at 0530.
New Mexico morning, monsoon season.
How did that brisket turn out? I need a "lawn" like that! Low maintenance!
The taste was dead on. I used 50/50 coarse sea salt and coarse pepper, then light dusting of onion and garlic powder. You can cut the flat or point with a fork. Not my best, but still good.How did that brisket turn out? I need a "lawn" like that! Low maintenance!
My Shootin' Buddy is still hanging around. The corner of the pond extends into my shooting lane. If I'm shooting from the "short" side of the pond, it's 1330 yds. If I want more, I have to go around to the other side of the pond, and can move further back from there, on out to about 1630 max. Anyway, this old boy and two of his buddies were on the far bank when I pulled up. After a minute or two he flew across and landed about 30 yards away, before I even got out of the truck.
I went ahead and set up, then popped up from the truck bed to look at the water surface for an idea of wind speed (not much) and direction, and he had moved to the other side of the truck. Black legs, so confirmed he is a Great Egret. I have no idea why he likes to hang around so close while I'm shooting. It's pretty funny. Maybe he wants to give it a try.
So, the shooting: My past two outings I've been trying to decide which factory load performs best at just over 3/4 mile (1330). I've been shooting mostly Hornady 147gr ELDM (6.5CM) lately, but decided to go back and give the 140gr version another try. Both shoot little tiny groups at 100, and I don't see much difference out to 1200 or so. But AB on the Kestrel predicts better performance with the 147 at max ranges, given the observed MVs from the chrono. But in practice it "seems" the 140s are grouping a little better at 1300+. I haven't shot head-to-head enough to be sure just yet though. The biggest problem with either of these loads is the huge ES and SD and it really starts to show up past 1000. Nothing I can do about that except work up a load of my own, but the whole reason I bought a 6.5 was to shoot factory ammo, so not much interest in that right now. I'd rather spend my time in the reloading room on the .338s. The 6.5 is just to play with. Anyway, I hit 4 out of 5 yesterday at 1330 with the 140s, and 3 out of 5 with the 147s (but they were more dispersed). The trend was they were drifting farther right with each shot as the group progressed due to a light breeze that began building. Bottom of the target wasn't visible to me, and I couldn't see the lowest hit (shot 4) and thought I missed, and also didn't quite pick up the trend. No doubt the one miss went wide right.
You shooting lefty?
What's expected barrel life for that?
Watching the sun set behind Mount Moran in Grand Teton a few weeks ago
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And waking up...
Hey, man! What are you doing way down here?
This one was taken while sitting on "the Groover" and writing a letter to the President. The Groover is a M61 ammo can used for organic deposits and to haul it out, all in the spirit of leave no trace. It is called the Groover because of the lines from the edge of the can left on your glutes after sitting for a spell and contemplating the evil nature of the IMF. The vantage point is from Grassy Island on Lake Jackson. [IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","src":"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/O533BpO.jpg"}[/IMG2]
This one was taken while sitting on "the Groover" and writing a letter to the President. The Groover is a M61 ammo can used for organic deposits and to haul it out, all in the spirit of leave no trace. It is called the Groover because of the lines from the edge of the can left on your glutes after sitting for a spell and contemplating the evil nature of the IMF. The vantage point is from Grassy Island on Lake Jackson. [IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","src":"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/O533BpO.jpg"}[/IMG2]