Monthly Archives: April 2010

Throat Erosion

No, this is not the start of a porn story. I just found out about throat erosion or throat wear. When you have a new barrel on your rifle you need to measure where a bullet “gets stuck” when you … Continue reading

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My 308 Loads – Formula Secrets

I mentioned in yesterday’s blog that I would explain my comment about how it was the ammo’s fault I shot a 9 out the top that lost my chances to win. Well, at least I believe it was the ammo’s … Continue reading

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Robin Hood PNW State Championship April 24th

Yesterday I drove up to Bellingham to Plantation Rifle Club for the Robin Hood State match. It is a 300 yard match with condensed 600 yard targets. I am telling you those little targets are tough. The X ring is … Continue reading

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Cascade Condensed 1000 Yard Match

Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful NW spring day. Charles got back late Saturday night from a 3 Gun match with his buddies and I wanted to go to a prone match at Cascade Sunday morning. He did not … Continue reading

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Am I just bummed or jealous? – Top Shot Comes Home

Last weekend I received a text from the one local friend who made the show that they were done and they were given their phones back. One month done already! Trust me, I have been thinking about them daily. Wondering. … Continue reading

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New HIGH MASTER Long Range Card!

It came! It came! I have been wondering when my Long Range rating would bump up after my Phoenix match in February. I knew I shot High Master Scores and it was only a matter of time before they put … Continue reading

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The Switch To A Match Rifle. Should I or Should’nt I??

Here is a beautiful new match rifle Charles bought from Jim Cloward last year. Custom work. He has not used it. hmmmm…… Perhaps I might step in and “borrow” it. I am tired of being humbled by that stupid AR. … Continue reading

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Finally Home! – Great Adventure

Charles and I had so much fun on this shooting trip. Although we spent 5 of the 9 days driving it was still great. Phoenix is a long ways from Seattle! I used to think I did not like road … Continue reading

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Once again. Palma vs. Service Rifle – Day 3 Berger Match

Photo of the day – Charles getting ready at the 200 yard line to shoot Offhand. Today was a perfect weather day. About 79 degrees and flawlessly blue skies. From what I hear, Seattle is having a horrible weather pattern … Continue reading

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The Palma rifle has spoiled me

Photo of the day – Junior gal with an all pink AR15 and cart and matt. Cute! She is pretty good too! Day 2 in to the Berger SW Nationals for Across The Course. Yesterday we had all 3 strings … Continue reading

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