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Ruger 10/22 Trick Shot

simon — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:00:17 +0000

It is always fun to see folks do something different with a firearm to challenge themselves. Youtube user tnoutdoors9 has a great video where he demonstrates the setup and operation of a 200 yard trickshot behind his back.

He explains how he measures off 200 yards and sets up a metallic target. The 10/22 (open sights and 10 round magazine) is aimed over his shoulder and sighted with a handheld mirror. Pulling the trigger with his thumb, he shoots at the target.

Great job of filming this with a remote camera at the target to demonstrate success with hitting it.

The following warning comes from the video description:

THIS SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY THOSE PROFICIENT IN FIREARMS HANDLING AND SAFETY. Also, as with all target practice, you must have an adequate backstop and understand the capabilities of your firearm and ammo. As is the case with 99% of my videos, I was the only person “on the set”. Filmed on remote private property.

My further comment is that these sorts of challenges can obviously be dangerous as firearms are used outside of their intended design and operation.

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Homemade Shooting Bench

simon — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:32:53 +0000

Shooting from a bench is the best way to sight in your firearms. Most real target ranges have durable and sturdy benches that are permanently mounted for the folks involved in target practice.

Some folks like myself like to target shoot on my own. Away from formal ranges. I personally use private property, but there are also public property locations where this can be accomplished.

I have always struggled with a shooting bench, and have wanted to have a portable unit. These can be expensive and poorly designed. I started out researching homemade benches, and found the video below.

It is very simple and basic, easy to transport, and folds for storage. When I build mine, I will be using many of the design elements from this video.

Thanks to clemdogsan for posting the great video!

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Ballistic Terminology

simon — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:27:37 +0000

Basic terminology of ballistics is important. Bullets, Cases, Primers, etc can be confused an misinterpreted by many.

The Cartridge is a unit composed of the bullet, case, primer, and propellant. Cartriges are also referred to as rounds or ammunition (ammo).

The primer is the round button on the bottom of the cartridge that is contacted by the firing pin of the firearm.

The case is the brass or aluminum body that contains the everything, including the bullet, primer, and propellant, and fits into the firing chamber of the firearm.

The propellant is the explosive gunpowder that explodes to move the bullet forward. It is carefully metered to create an explosion that will not harm the firearm, while providing maximum power to the projectile exiting the firearm.

The bullet is the actual metal that leaves the gun after pulling the trigger. Bullets are composed of lead, lead alloy, copper, or several other materials depending upon the manufacturer. Bullets come in many different shapes and sizes.

The most common bullet is the Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet which is a round-nosed projectile covered with a thin layer of copper known as a “jacket.” This layer allows the bullet to travel down the bore at a higher velocity than with pure lead bullets.

The second most common bullet type is a Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP), which expand upon impact. This action allows for a larger damage area and limits the penetration into objects beyond the intended target. Jacketed Hollow Point is the most common self-defense ammunition.

Dummy rounds that do not fire can be used to practice operating the firearm without the wasted ammo, noise, and safety issues associated with target practice.

Bullets are not cartridges, just the piece that leaves the barrel of the firearm.

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.50 Caliber Ricochet

simon — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:42:16 +0000

I recently saw a video on Youtube that shows what is supposedly a .50 caliber ricochet. I have no background on who did this video or if it is fake or not, but I think it would be very difficult to stage.

It is amazing to see that he didn’t get hurt. It is unbelievable that it could have enough energy to come all the way back at him, and do so in such a straight vector.

Another good example to show a safety lesson. A paper target with a heavy earthen backdrop is the safest way to target practice, and this is another demonstration to this fact.

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