Had a great few days in Mildura competing in the LRSC / FCSA 600yd 50Cal Comp. I placed around the middle of the pack which was a little disappointing but I did the best I could with the tools at hand. Next comp will allow the use of reloaded ammunition so I will definitely do better. Time between details was spent on the pistol range ringing the gong out to 100m with a S&W 460XVR. I scored 44.8 from a possible 50 which is very average but 3 others borrowed my rifle and all scored within 1 point of me. If 4 of us are so close with the same package then it's a problem with the package and not the shooter. Keep in mind that this is an off the shelf rifle shooting questionable factory ammunition. The 1st and 2nd place recipients used the same rifle and precision tuned reloads, hence their much better consistency. Both are awesome shots and I learnt a few things just observing them in action, lessons I'll take on board for Novembers comp.
A massive thanks must go to Paul Cohrs and all the members of the Mildura LRSC club for running such a well organised and fun event. The Mildura S.A.S.A Club gave up their range day and provided an all day BBQ along with a variety of snacks and drinks. A steering committee was formed with the purpose of investigating the setting up of a NSW Club for 50BMG long range shooting comps. I, along with several others from Sydney who attended are excited about getting the competition running up here. Hopefully some more news in coming months but if you like the idea of shooting the 50BMG in competition then drop me a P.M so I can keep you informed of progress.
A few pictures below, didn't take many as I was busy shooting
Some video will be posted to YouTube once I get permission from the subjects, I will never post any pictures / videos online without peoples permission.
Shot a mix of 44Mag, 460XVR, 416 Barrett and 50BMG.
- 2 days worth of empties
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Range is very well setup
- View from the firing line
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- My Tac-50 next to a Camo AR50
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3 Sessions of 5 shots, I managed a flyer in each...
- 5 of the 15 Scoring Shots
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- The winning setup
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Made a visit to Henderson Park to take a picture of the statue of my great uncle and pay my respects.
- Great Uncle - Samuel George Pearse
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