The Third Day began the climbing and position shooting here's a view from the top:

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Group photo
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We began at the Humpty Rock . . . .
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First shot was 650 yards:

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We each got our dope going out 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, and 1200 yards.

This was a long process, it took a while to get each guy on target. I was last. Wind was wicked by the time I got inot position. Nevertheless, 650 yards was now rather straightforward. I got my dope and made wind adjustments as indicated by Clint.

At 950, Clint gave me a wind call, I adjusted and fired. I thought I heard the word "HIT" and turned (bewildered) and asked, "hit?".

Clint replied: "Most people are happy with First Round hits at 950 yards, Mr. Thompson"

We then moved on to plunging shots into the valley. These are relatively steep:

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Also include was a 1,000 yard plate at the top of the ridge across the way. Its right there, in the clearing, top left of the ridge.

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At this point, we were now spotting for each other (a great way to learn)

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The wind was REALLY up now, I dialed 16 MOA RIGHT (160 inches at 1,000 yards). I fired repeatedly and my spotter kept giving me wind calls. I help, fired, and gave that 12x12 plate A terrible fright. But wind, is not stable, it billows and gusts, and I landed shots within an inch of the plate, top, bottom, left, and right. A skinny Jihadisit might have lived, and obese one, was toast. . . grin

By the was, my spotter, Aaron, is owner of TAMARACK Sports, Idaho-great guy. Link: http://www.tamaracksporting.com/

The last position of the day was seated, plunging shots:

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Range was 700, 800, and 900.

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Wind and position was "wicked" Still, I got a first round hit at 900 . . . . crazy

Dinner, this night was with Clint and Heidi at Marios, in Lakeview. No need to shower first, bring your gear into the restaurant . . .

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A good time, was had by all.

Day 4, next

Last edited by BMT; 06/04/11.
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