500 yards, 5 shots, 5 hits

[sheepdip]

went to drrc as a guest today, shot my hunting rifle at a 6 inch target from 300 yds. actually doing pretty well. buddy says lets back up to 500 yds, ok. took 5 shots and got 5 hits on the target. now i know this [group] isnt going to set the match shooting sports on its ear, but i was pretty happy with it. .270 wsm, factory winchester ammo, leupold 3x9x40 scope. no trick nothing, just okie elevation and a prayer. i figured i would be lucky to hit the target once let alone all 5 shots.

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[Hardwood floor guy]

hey at 500yds thats something to be proud of,all 5 shots are a kill.

 

[Rapid1]

Nice shootin bud....

 

[bruzer]

Now that's what I like to see, someone shooting at distances over 50 feet with their rifle. Looks like 5 good shots to me.
Mike

 

[orygun]

That's pretty good shootin! 500yds is a looooong way out there.

 

[waltermitty]

i used to drive down from Seattle to Eatonville (shadow of Mt Rainier) where they had a
600+ yr range for us 50 BMG guys. we would chip in and the best score took home the
pot. this also gave one of the participants time to hone his skill. a year or two later, i
read that he set a world record for the 1000 yrd with 50bmg by lobbing a 1.95" 5 shot
group....which, as far as I know, still stands. i learned a lot during that time. long
distance shooting really tests the zen of the sport.

 

[Kevatc]

Certainly makes one appreciate the skills of snipers who can do the same thing at 800-1000 yards consistently. (referring to the OP BTW).

 

[Morpheus]

Nice shooting.
DRRC only has the long range open on Thursday still, right?
M

 

[nubus]

That's awesome, especially for a little 3-9x40.
Now put up the Gopher targets at 500 yds!

 

[aflineman]

Nice. Don't know if I could do that anymore, I just don't get out with my preferred rifle and wring it out like I should.

 

[bruzer]

They have the 600 yard line at the old Camp White range and someday I hope to be able to say I have shot at it. These eyes of mine would need a good scope though.
Mike

 

[Swedish K]

Nice group! I wouldn't mind giving that a try...

 

[sheepdip]

thursday is long range day at drrc

 

[unklekippy]

That is a target to keep and be proud of. Knowing that you can trust not only your rifle, but your ability is a great and satisfying thing. 500 yards is a long way. I have rifles that I know are completely within my ability to kill man or beast at 300 yards. I haven't taken a 500 yard shot in years. Well done. Kip

 

[ericb]

That's a dead elk at 500 yards, not bad at all!