Finaly managed to get to the range to try out my Russian SKS.
Took along my Norinco paratrooper for comparison.
Some on here mentioned that the Russian was a nicer gun to shoot.
You known what, they were right. Much more confortable trigger pull.
Also learned mine is pinned to 4 rather then 5 rounds. I got it from Frontier so it pinned on the mag follower rather then the bottom.
I'm debating wether its worth to have the pin shorten. I dont have the power tools and a file wont fit.
Also took out the M305 (2007) for the 1st time. Was a little aprehensive about shotting a 308. Frankly didnt see the difference in recoil versu the SKS.
Might sound funny to some of you guys but I'm short statured and the 1st center fire I ever shoot was a 30-30. That didnt go too well. Badly brussed my shoulder. Now that I'm a bit wise, I realise I wasnt holding it rigth (too loosely). Also when I learned why you need ear protection hehe...
The above was the reason I got my 1st SKS. Shooting a 22 got boring and
7.62x39 was said to be milded recoiled.
Today also remember why I stop going to a range. Sucks to be a beginner.
The regulars either try to help you (which I appriciate) or give you a f@#$ing attitude.
On my way over, drove slowly, but apparently not enought as one of the staff started to sware at me. A that point I stoped the car and backed up
to asked him if he said something! Given my size he must have been started that I'd actualy back up and confront him. He took it down a notch and told me to get keep going.
Was trying to bore sight my 22mag. The guy next to me was giving me some advice, then one of the 2 official walks by and give me : Is it the fault of the gun or the shooter! With a smug attitude.
I replied both. Its the 1st time I mout a scope on a rifle and I'm a poor shot.
The reply: oh realy if the shots arent hitting the target where are they going!
Answer. In the back stop below the target. After this exchange he gave someone else his attention. The other official was much friendlier.
Bugs me cause I obeyed all the rules. Had muzzle awarenes at all time.
Sweeped no one, but cant say I got the same a few times.
Its like you have to be an expert to be at the range! How Am I supose to learn? Really whish they had Appleseed shoots up here. Even looked at the formalities to drive down to one.
Maybe next time I'll fit more in by wearing Camo, talking up a good game, sware a bit and bringing something other then buget rifles ( I cant afford 500-600+$ guns that why I shoot surplus and used). The irony is, this is the nice range I went to as the other one my area is said to be worst !
Wasnt all bad, learned a few things. 50yard is not a good distance to sight a scope. I'm confortable with a 308. (at 50yards, enought for deer??). Turn out the be the one I was most accurate with. Some of the staff were pleasant. My Russian only takes 4 rounds. Feel confident enought to give the 30-30 an other try.
pat
Took along my Norinco paratrooper for comparison.
Some on here mentioned that the Russian was a nicer gun to shoot.
You known what, they were right. Much more confortable trigger pull.
Also learned mine is pinned to 4 rather then 5 rounds. I got it from Frontier so it pinned on the mag follower rather then the bottom.
I'm debating wether its worth to have the pin shorten. I dont have the power tools and a file wont fit.
Also took out the M305 (2007) for the 1st time. Was a little aprehensive about shotting a 308. Frankly didnt see the difference in recoil versu the SKS.
Might sound funny to some of you guys but I'm short statured and the 1st center fire I ever shoot was a 30-30. That didnt go too well. Badly brussed my shoulder. Now that I'm a bit wise, I realise I wasnt holding it rigth (too loosely). Also when I learned why you need ear protection hehe...
The above was the reason I got my 1st SKS. Shooting a 22 got boring and
7.62x39 was said to be milded recoiled.
Today also remember why I stop going to a range. Sucks to be a beginner.
The regulars either try to help you (which I appriciate) or give you a f@#$ing attitude.
On my way over, drove slowly, but apparently not enought as one of the staff started to sware at me. A that point I stoped the car and backed up
to asked him if he said something! Given my size he must have been started that I'd actualy back up and confront him. He took it down a notch and told me to get keep going.
Was trying to bore sight my 22mag. The guy next to me was giving me some advice, then one of the 2 official walks by and give me : Is it the fault of the gun or the shooter! With a smug attitude.
I replied both. Its the 1st time I mout a scope on a rifle and I'm a poor shot.
The reply: oh realy if the shots arent hitting the target where are they going!
Answer. In the back stop below the target. After this exchange he gave someone else his attention. The other official was much friendlier.
Bugs me cause I obeyed all the rules. Had muzzle awarenes at all time.
Sweeped no one, but cant say I got the same a few times.
Its like you have to be an expert to be at the range! How Am I supose to learn? Really whish they had Appleseed shoots up here. Even looked at the formalities to drive down to one.
Maybe next time I'll fit more in by wearing Camo, talking up a good game, sware a bit and bringing something other then buget rifles ( I cant afford 500-600+$ guns that why I shoot surplus and used). The irony is, this is the nice range I went to as the other one my area is said to be worst !
Wasnt all bad, learned a few things. 50yard is not a good distance to sight a scope. I'm confortable with a 308. (at 50yards, enought for deer??). Turn out the be the one I was most accurate with. Some of the staff were pleasant. My Russian only takes 4 rounds. Feel confident enought to give the 30-30 an other try.
pat
