Kids and red rifles

[mmattockx]

Got out to the range today with my kids to exercise the new vz58 carbine and a stack of other guns.

The carbine performed as expected, no hitches at all. Got 2"-3" groups at 50yds with Czech surplus, which is fine for me considering the short sight radius, coarse sights and ammo used. The brake does a great job of reducing recoil and muzzle rise, it feels like the vz has half the recoil of the SKS, which is impressive considering the size and weight of the carbine.

First up, my oldest shooting a centerfire rifle for the first time ever, my 1953 refurb SKS: http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/...?action=view&current=100_2277_zps68ad68d2.mp4


Followed by the vz58: http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/...?action=view&current=100_2278_zpsb9ef1987.mp4


Then kid #2 shooting the vz: http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/...?action=view&current=100_2279_zpsc89dc064.mp4


It was a beautiful day and a great time was had by all. Son #1 also shot his deer rifle for the first time today and is now very stoked for his first big game season coming this fall.


Mark

 

[rodngun]

Great videos!! What rifle is he going to be using for this fall hunt?

 

[bfiles]

good to see the kids get out and enjoy our wonderful sport!!!

 

[mmattockx]

Great videos!! What rifle is he going to be using for this fall hunt?

A sportered Swede Mauser in 6.5x55. I have loaded up some light loads with a 129gr bullet at ~2500fps to keep the recoil down for him.


Mark

 

[Barry F]

Great videos. I love taking my kids out. My oldest, who is 11 is becoming a really good shot with the Irons on my CZ 858. (Mine is the Restricted one). My range has a steel rabbit at 100 and he pings it every shot when he takes his time. My youngest, who is 6 is just starting out. I got him a Savage Rascal, what a great gun for a kid to learn on.
Happy shooting!
Barry