Too pumped up to fret....over 51 yds!!! 33XC

[Gregg C]

Today, I ALMOST earned the right to post here! Almost, because it's only 950yds. ONLY. This has been a 12 year journey for me. Since its NOT over 1000 yds, I'll keep it short.
Took my new 33XC out today, and set up at(darn it) 950yds. 12in swinging gong. First shot, cold bore, just off center....in a 10mph full value cross wind!!! I'm so stoked!!! I'm hooked, and I'll be back with an update at the legal " over 1000yds " soon !!! What a gas!!! So excited!!

 

[jstumbaugh]

Didnt happen without pics...... nice shooting.

 

[jjmp]

that's a great start Gregg ,remember to follow up with the story and pictures,Congrats

 

[Gregg C]

Thanks. I'm adding to it, but still on the Honor system! (Again,no pics...)Today, in a light drizzle(between drizzles) I hit a rock I had picked out and ranged at 1350! Man, is this fun! I could only see about half the hits-maybe I'm not holding it correctly, but 16lb rifle torqued pretty good, and pulls it off target. Even with 1.8 seconds TOF, I usually can't find it again before it's too late. Ah, well, gonna set my gong up, next time! Maybe an adaptor on the spotting scope for a cell phone camera.

 

[Mark37082]

A true long ranger has entered the ranks! Congrats!

 

[Mrvmax]

It is addicting, congrats.

 

[Gregg C]

It is addicting, congrats.

Man, I'll say!! Thanks to all for the well wishes.

 

[Hela52]

You have every right to be excited! Congratulations!

 

[74honker]

Congrats! Best to have a spotter but I shoot alone alot too and definately take pics lol. My very 1st attempt at 1k I hit the plate. Wasn't where I was holding but I hit it lol. You're hooked for ever now!

 

[jjmp]

Gregg, you you have a muzzle brake on your rifle ,their with it and give control back .

 

[odoylerules]

I use a phone scope set up on a spotting scope so I can playback the footage to spot hits. Plus it's fun to share those videos with your buddies.

 

[Muddyboots]

So have you started your second build yet?

 

[Gregg C]

So have you started your second build yet?

I'm 300 rds down a MAYBE 2000rd barrel. When it's toast, I'm gonna up size to a 37XC. I'm trying, man!!

 

[Gregg C]

Gregg, you you have a muzzle brake on your rifle ,their with it and give control back .

Umm... Could you say that a different way please?