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Gun-Day Sunday: Range Time with Vlad
By Lt Col P
Just came back from a most enjoyable, was-it-good-for-you-too, I'm-ready-for-a-cigarette range session, my first in months. I had limited time and limited ammo, so I went forth to do some specific things:
First, to verify the zero on the Steyr Scout... CHECK, ZERO MILS. Other than two (2) self-induced flyers, I was keyholing that shit, from an improvised seated position using a Hawkins rest.
Second, to throw some .45 ACP downrange. WOW, I'M OUT OF PRACTICE.
Third, to put the very first rounds through the WASR-10, a.k.a. Vlad The Impaler. OUT-F*CKING-STANDING. Straight out of the box, no lube, I put 40 rounds of Golden Tiger (!) through it as a fam-fire. I usually hate fam-fires, but in this case one was in order, and while 40 rounds is by no means a real test, I'm very pleased with the results. There were no issues whatsoever with the gun, the magazines or the ammo. Once I got used to the notch-and-blade sight, which I generally dislike, I found I was able to keep the rounds in a fairly decent group from offhand. Two thumbs up for the Romanian rattletrap.
Finally, as I was leaving, I saw a couple unpacking to begin their session. They had an M1 carbine. I asked if I could handle and dry-fire. They said, Why not shoot some rounds? I said, Why not indeed! VERY NICE. It was everything I thought it would be, and more. Can't wait to take possession of mine.
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I'll send you the challenge and password by email, as well as a list of things to bring.
LtCol P,
I am very close to you, can I come, too, when the apocalypse come?? :o) I won't come empty-handed :o)
Posts like this make me look at Australia's current firearm regulations and cry... :-(
Doing a search on pictures of the new third barracks, I came across your blog. Good stuff and entertaining reading. Looking forward to checking back.
Best,
Larry Williams '82
This post is worthless without pictures. :P
Olga: Of course you're welcome!
Wilbur: That is a sad state of affairs. I remember the NRA running a series of infomercials on the loss of gun rights in the UK, Canada and Australia. Sobering, cautionary tales. You can always arm up at my place.
Larry '82: Glad you like it. Visit often, leave comments, spread the word.
Buddy: Didn't have my camera, I'll try to correct that on a future post.
LtCol P,
I assume you have the 308 caliber, as is your rule?
BR Neal:
You know I do! :-) The Mighty Steyr is a .308.
jpp 89
LtCol P,
Actually, one bizarre side to Australia's crazy attempts to ban just about anything with a gas system in it has the been the growth in popularity of service match shooting with the Lee Enfield, which is probably the best weapon we can own under the current rules. I suppose some painful politician will try to ban them next, but being the national icon that the .303 is, it would be very difficult for them.
It was a very nice idea! Just wanna say thank you for the information you have shared. Just continue writing this kind of post. I will be your loyal reader. Thanks again.
Thank you very much!
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when the apocalypse comes, I'm headed over to your house. Sounds secure.