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If I can save just one person from making the same mistake...

Since it was father�s day and I couldn�t be hunting, I figured the next best thing before I went to my daughter�s for a pool party with the family would be to go shooting.
I loaded up some 82 Gr. Bergers and some 70 gr. Barnes TSX over RL-15. The guy that smithed my Spare Parts rifle had told me a couple weeks ago that he had had good luck with RL-15 and 80 gr + bullets in the223 AI. I typically load test at 100 yds. for velocity/accuracy. Such was the case yesterday.



I figure the 70 gr. Barnes ought to make an impression on some Hill Country hoglets........


I�ll play with the OAL to see if it makes any diff. I did not fiddle with the reticle nor make adjustments. I've been pleasantly supprised at how close the POI vs. the POA has been across the spectrum from 36 gr. to 82 gr. It's kinda nice to be able to put 36 gr. Varmint grenades, 50 gr. B/T's, 60 Gr. Partitions or 70 gr. TSX's in the pocket and be able to take advantage of targets of opportunity.

Just fer [bleep] n giggles I let the Tactical 20 take a couple breaths.

Pretty much the same as always, shoots better than I do. LOL
Best

GWB

Did you enjoy a father's day cigar?

I'm not a dad, but one of my best friends is and we smoked a couple while I helped him break in a new Big Green Egg yesterday. He got it for his birthday from his wife last Friday.

Yup,
Went and shot some rifles


Sako AV Custom , 280 AI.


Cooper Model 21 Classic, Tactical 20



Spent the afternoon with my wife, kids and grandkids, practicing �cannonballs�.



Ate some good grub. Imbibed a couple Shiner Ruby Redbirds and enjoyed a Blue Agave on the Rocks (6� x 50 rg) and a Finck�s Cheroot Carona (5-5/8� x 43 rg).

My darling bride treated me to something else, I had to buy my own cigars.

Best

GWB

For us they were El Rey Del Mundo Reynitas, Rocky Patel Vintage 92 and Oliva Cain Daytonas.

Yowwsir,

Looks like I'm hanging with the wrong folk..........



If ya' need someone to caddy, carry your luggage and pick up butts, let me know. LOL

Best

GWB

We aren't rich, far from it actually, and rarely do we smoke the pricey sticks. Those corona size El Reys I mentioned are an excellent value.

10/4!

Gothcha!

Best

GWB

I did not smoke any cigars yesterday, nor did I father any children...

For you wankers....

As promised.....T & A.

Wow, a stacked Zip, that's rarer than a 60" kudu!

Hope all you gents had a lovely Fathers Day ?



Paul.

Paul.

Paul.

Paul.

"and that's all I got to say about that" !



Paul.

Paul.

hloey moley

Wonder if she is a junior or a senior yet.....