Beginner Long-Range Shooter

[mmlook]

Really don't see them at NRA F-class matches. A string of fire is 22 rounds fired in 22 minutes with a generous break between strings. Heat is just accepted as part of the match that has to be managed.

The fans may be more common on PRS/Practical matches where 6-12 rounds are shot around 2 minutes or so, and the time between stages is closer to 15-20 minutes. Although, I haven't seen any at the Pendleton matches yet. You have to consider rifles are parked on the dusty ground which may be why they aren't quite in vogue.

haven't seen anyone use a chamber fan at a PRS match yet

[smoothy8500]

Yeah, didn't think so. I've pretty much only seen them in rifles that sit on the bench where people don't shoot past 100yds.

[kcstott]

Yeah, didn't think so. I've pretty much only seen them in rifles that sit on the bench where people don't shoot past 100yds.

One of our F class guys uses one and I've seen them used with our PPR match but again that two people in two different disciplines. So yeah not common at all. I think Lou Murdica just pours water down the barrel and swabs it out.

[kcstott]

I went back and reread it and now I understand what you meant. How do you guys deal with hot chambers? Just let the ambient air do its thing?

You leave the bolt open then close it and only take about 3-5 seconds to press off the shot.

By the way. very few F class guys are "in Shape" we are a shape. Round but we are not in shape. There are a few skinny SOB's on the firing line either young marines firefighters or cops, or the old guy that has the time to hit the gym and some how figured out how to say no to beer. I ain't one of them. 5-8 and go 250 I'd be thinner if it wasn't for a divorce and the love of beer

[smoothy8500]

In addition to the chamber heat-soaking a cartridge is the sun hitting exposed ammo. We're all shielding our ammo from direct sunlight during a string, and some guys keep ammo in their lunchbox between strings.

The last few events at Pendleton, both F-class and Practical Rifle, temps have been the high nineties up to over a hundred sometimes.

[kcstott]

In addition to the chamber heat-soaking a cartridge is the sun hitting exposed ammo. We're all shielding our ammo from direct sunlight during a string, and some guys keep ammo in their lunchbox between strings.

The last few events at Pendleton, both F-class and Practical Rifle, temps have been the high nineties up to over a hundred sometimes.

Yep I keep mine in the cooler when I can remember to do it.

[sigstroker]

You leave the bolt open then close it and only take about 3-5 seconds to press off the shot.

By the way. very few F class guys are "in Shape" we are a shape. Round but we are not in shape. There are a few skinny SOB's on the firing line either young marines firefighters or cops, or the old guy that has the time to hit the gym and some how figured out how to say no to beer. I ain't one of them. 5-8 and go 250 I'd be thinner if it wasn't for a divorce and the love of beer

Lightweight!

I can almost remember way back when, when I was 250.

[NorCalTodd]

I get so relaxed on a rifle I could fall asleep on the cheek rest

That is always my goal between strings of fire. Nap time!

[American Muslim Gun Owner]

Thank you everyone for the info on the fan. I'll keep that off the list.

Just read your other thread about the rifle. Shooting a traditional stock with a larger scope sucks. It is difficult to get a proper cheek weld and build a stable position. You will probably want some kind of cheek riser. You can try:
-use cut up mouse pad and duct tape
-get a stock pack. These will usually offer some adjustment by adding layers between stock and pack
-get a kydex cheek piece, as shown in one of the pics in that thread. Installation is easy, but it's a little daunting to drill big holes in your brand new gun

Yeah the stock's comb height and the objective size of the scope is a bit of a concern, but I want to run it as-is for now until I can decide what kind of stock to upgrade to. It is also why I am double-checking everything to make sure my scope's rings are not any higher than they have to be.

I hear you about having to drill into the stock. I will probably go the stock pack route, or make something using a pool noodle maybe.

You leave the bolt open then close it and only take about 3-5 seconds to press off the shot.

By the way. very few F class guys are "in Shape" we are a shape. Round but we are not in shape. There are a few skinny SOB's on the firing line either young marines firefighters or cops, or the old guy that has the time to hit the gym and some how figured out how to say no to beer. I ain't one of them. 5-8 and go 250 I'd be thinner if it wasn't for a divorce and the love of beer

Lol fair enough! I guess I don't feel so bad then.

In addition to the chamber heat-soaking a cartridge is the sun hitting exposed ammo. We're all shielding our ammo from direct sunlight during a string, and some guys keep ammo in their lunchbox between strings.

The last few events at Pendleton, both F-class and Practical Rifle, temps have been the high nineties up to over a hundred sometimes.

Thanks for that suggestion. I've got an older lunch box sitting around that I was going to throw away, so looks like it just got re-purposed. And its much more stealthy than an ammo can. It'll go perfect with a guitar case. Lol!

[kcstott]

Thank you everyone for the info on the fan. I'll keep that off the list.

Thanks for that suggestion. I've got an older lunch box sitting around that I was going to throw away, so looks like it just got re-purposed. And its much more stealthy than an ammo can. It'll go perfect with a guitar case. Lol!

the point is to keep the ammo at a consistent temp. not to cold but no heat soaked. a lunch box and a blue ice block work wonders.