Are there any full distance / known distance events here in Illinois? I'd even look in Southern WI, Western IN, or Eastern IA if they were available. I just think it would be nice to have the chance to work out a full distance to make the adjustments.
Of course, this all depends on if the AWB(s) get passed or if centerfire ammo ever comes back down to a price that doesn't make it seem like we're shooting golden bullets. I saw one deal today that listed $900 for 1000 rounds of .223. Some deal! !@#)
Kent
Look to CMP for the ammo : 1300 rds = $570 dollars - http://www.odcmp.com/
I suggest getting on their mailing list ;)
They have KD at Racine WI from time to time. Check with Colycat, JoeZ or Triggernick.
2cl
Quote from: Mutti on January 06, 2013, 12:11:02 AM
Look to CMP for the ammo : 1300 rds = $570 dollars - http://www.odcmp.com/
I suggest getting on their mailing list ;)
Not sure when you last looked but that appears to be all gone now too. I'm on their mailing list. That Hornady ammo wasn't a spectacular deal before at .43/round +shipping but it sure turned into a sweet "deal" in a hurry lately. Thanks!
Kent
Quote from: 2 clicks low on January 06, 2013, 01:28:29 AM
They have KD at Racine WI from time to time. Check with Colycat, JoeZ or Triggernick.
2cl
Will do. Thanks!
Kent
Indiana does known distance events at a couple locations, including Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center near Indy. I think our first shoot is an instructor qualification but public shoots will be posted before the end of this month I believe.
5.45x39 seems to be a good option out to at least 400 yds. With a 200 yd zero, you need to come up about 10 minutes to 400 and 14ish at 450. I have no info at 500.
It is only ~$150 for 1080 rounds on sale. A complete upper is still available for around $600. A person could get $2K rounds and an upper for what $1K 5.56 is running on Gunbroker. You can always swap the bolt and barrel out later if the availability of 5.56 comes back after this summer. I am still finding 5.56 for $.50 a round locally but it will not last.