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<blockquote data-quote="Doublezranch" data-source="post: 1041976" data-attributes="member: 32664"><p>I also shoot at a range for load development and zeroing only. All my rifles are long range, big/over bore rockets. I use the attention as a positive. Most of the time they just want to see what your shooting and laugh at the size of the case. Some want to know what bullet, powder combo you have or what type of critter you plan on killing with this type of a rifle. Some are looking for advice, and some just want to hear about your rifle. </p><p>I was fortunate enough to be at the range early November. I was running a new load through my 375 RUM. There was a middle aged gentleman that was really struggling with a 308. After I fired a round I had the normal reaction of "holy s***" and the gentleman came over. Looked everything over and laughed. I took the time to build a positive report with him. Answered his questions, asked if he wanted to shoulder the rifle, look through the scope, even fire a round. After 15 mins he asked if I could help him zero his rifle. My answer, as always was "it would be my pleasure". He was trying to zero at 300 in a 25 mph wind. His first ever rifle, factory ammo. I had him move his target to 50 yards, dialed his vortex pst down 3 full revolutions and told him to let her rip. First time he had hit the target all day. I spent the time to explain his scope, rifle, and the effects of the wind. He was very thankful.</p><p>I told that story for this reason, because of that gentlemans attention, he was able to learn about his rifle and get it zero'd that day. Personally I find it easy to tell who is genuinely interested in what you are doing or have, verses people who are jealous about stealing "their" thunder.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doublezranch, post: 1041976, member: 32664"] I also shoot at a range for load development and zeroing only. All my rifles are long range, big/over bore rockets. I use the attention as a positive. Most of the time they just want to see what your shooting and laugh at the size of the case. Some want to know what bullet, powder combo you have or what type of critter you plan on killing with this type of a rifle. Some are looking for advice, and some just want to hear about your rifle. I was fortunate enough to be at the range early November. I was running a new load through my 375 RUM. There was a middle aged gentleman that was really struggling with a 308. After I fired a round I had the normal reaction of "holy s***" and the gentleman came over. Looked everything over and laughed. I took the time to build a positive report with him. Answered his questions, asked if he wanted to shoulder the rifle, look through the scope, even fire a round. After 15 mins he asked if I could help him zero his rifle. My answer, as always was "it would be my pleasure". He was trying to zero at 300 in a 25 mph wind. His first ever rifle, factory ammo. I had him move his target to 50 yards, dialed his vortex pst down 3 full revolutions and told him to let her rip. First time he had hit the target all day. I spent the time to explain his scope, rifle, and the effects of the wind. He was very thankful. I told that story for this reason, because of that gentlemans attention, he was able to learn about his rifle and get it zero'd that day. Personally I find it easy to tell who is genuinely interested in what you are doing or have, verses people who are jealous about stealing "their" thunder. [/QUOTE]
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