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Check out these shot groups
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:51 pm
by bbigbore
I set up today to test a new barrel/lock/extension combo. Set up 100yds away, stapled a B27 target up for fun and proceeded to test. Loaded a 100rd belt, lined it up on the B27, and held the trigger until the belt was empty. Everything worked fine. (Romanian 8mm ammo) To get things steaming I loaded a 150rd belt, gave the elevation one turn up, and held the trigger until the belt was gone.
The gun stayed solidly locked in place(swiss mount), but I could not see the target while shooting so I was hoping I was hitting it.
When I walked down to check the target it had 2 distinct holes in it. I guess I had no idea what to expect, but I wasnt expecting this.
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:59 pm
by Gulfstream4
That is impressive. I would not like to be on the receiving end.
Prost!!
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:50 pm
by jmann
The accuracy of the 08 is amazing. Try it at 400 yards. Easy to see why they issued optics with these guns. I can utterly destroy a 55 gallon drum at 400 yds from a sled. My vickers and 1917 will suprise you as well but the mounts have to be bagged to kerp them from dancing. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:13 pm
by TactAdv
Hmmmm...a few choice terms pop to mind....
Enfilade. Defilade. Beaten ZONE. Cone of divergence. Area Fire weapon. ;-)
-TomH
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:39 am
by 42rocker
Another term
Sweet spot.... And I don't want to be in that spot.....
Later 42rocker
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:24 am
by bbigbore
TactAdv wrote:Hmmmm...a few choice terms pop to mind....
Enfilade. Defilade. Beaten ZONE. Cone of divergence. Area Fire weapon. ;-)
-TomH
I just finished reading
A Rifleman went to War. The author was a Machine Gunner, and what was covered in the book about MG tactics makes sense after seeing these groups.
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:00 am
by Gulfstream4
"A Rifleman Went to War" is a great book that was, not sure if still is, a required reading for would-be snipers attending the U.S. Marine Corps Sniper School.
Prost!
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:21 am
by IMBLITZVT
Very nice! I wonder what I could get with an 08/15... probably nothing close.
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:39 pm
by jmann
IMBLITZVT wrote:Very nice! I wonder what I could get with an 08/15... probably nothing close.
Not unless you bolt it to something very heavy.
Re: Check out these shot groups
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:15 am
by GGG
TactAdv wrote:Hmmmm...a few choice terms pop to mind....
Enfilade. Defilade. Beaten ZONE. Cone of divergence. Area Fire weapon. ;-)
-TomH
Hello Tom,
please have a look to you PM. Thanks!
Sorry for posting it in this thread here.
Michael