Long range Garand and scoped .25-06.

[Adam Helmer]

Last Saturday my son-in-law came by and did some work on my bushog. We then drove over the farm and looked at recent bulldozer work on tractor roads, ponds and stuff. At the far end of the big hayfield, we looked at the 10.5 inch X 18 inch gong that is one inch thick T-2 Armor Plate and weighs 47pounds. Wade noticed a few hits on the gong and looked back 385 yards to my shooting bench. He asked if the hits were from the bench. I said they were and he could do as well. We went back to the house for rifles and returned to the shooting bench.

First up was the "Tora Bora" .25-06 Savage Tactical. I told Wade where to hold and he scored 7 continuous hits on the gong. Then we got out Garand #3 with 150 grain spitzer BT handloads. I told Wade to count UP 13 clicks. He had 5 of 8 shots on the gong. He should have been up 12 clicks for a "possible." He will be up 12 clicks next time. He was elated and said he never used iron sights to 385 yards and was glad he "Made Music" at that distance.

Next day I shot my rebarreled M1903 Mark I to 385 yards. I carefully noted the sight settings on the 100, 200, 300 and 385 yard targets. Bottom line: Gravity always works, so plan for it.

Adam

[popplecop]

Sounds like a very interesting day for sure.

[Adam Helmer]

popplecop,

I have many military arms and like to range them over the course with issue ammo. I am a historian of sorts and like this stuff.

Adam

[popplecop]

Had to replace the safety lever in an M1 Garand yesterday, first broken one I've ever seen. Any way disassembly of the trigger unit brought back memories from the 50s. My old arthritic thumbs had a hard time compressing the hammer spring, but got it done, buddy had to replce pin. I had forgotten it was a 3 handed job.

[Adam Helmer]

popplecop,

I had to laugh when you said working on a Garand "was a 3 handed job." Back in 1967 I was in college under the G.I. Bill and was shooting monthly high power matches at the local club using my Garand. I broke an extractor in practice and went home to put in a GI replacement extractor. I followed the book and spent half a day until I finally heard it "Snap" into place. I later learned to use the combo tool for the requisite third hand for such jobs.

Adam