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Tikka 595 6XC
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The only flag / flags that I have ever paid attention to at 25 yards is when I am shooting rimfires out to 200 yards. I think you develop a sixth sense for the wind over a period of time. Before I ever squeeze the trigger my thought process goes as such:
1. How much wind do I feel on my face?
2. Evaluate the wind conditions from me to the target. This being any flags available, the terrain such as grass, trees, brush, etc.
3. On a sunny day, what is the mirage doing t the target? L-R, R-L, Boil?
5. Wind direction, head wind, tail, wind, L-R, R-L.Just as an example, the last 1k match I shot we had 2 flags. One at 400 and one at 700. The only two the that I paid attention to was the 700 yard flag and what the mirage was doing at the target.
Every range is different depending on what the terrain is like. Trigger time and notes for a particular range will be your best friend.
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Absolutely amazing setup you have.
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That is a very slick great shootin rig you have there.
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Attended another 1k match with the 6XC. Shot this match with a new Sightron 8-32 x 56.
http://swfa.com/Sightron-8-32×56-SIII-30mm-Riflescope-P48422.aspx
Just guessed at a load. Never tested the load. Strong wind left to right. 32 degrees in the morning 81 in the afternoon.
Windy all day38.5 of 4350
105 Hybrid
.025 of lands.
Norma brass trimmed to 1.900
OAL 2.72022moa to 1k. 7 moa of wind. got caught on 3 let offs.
3 shooters were able to hit the 5'' high 3'' wide egg at 1k. One shot was all you were allowed. I was one of the lucky ones who were able to pull this off.
Lanes 1-10.
Targets are at the base of the far hill
Just nicked it.
Even the magnums struggled in the wind.
Got caught on some wind let ups.
Eggs from the pit view.
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That's amazing! Thanks for the report!
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Hey Mark – do you have any more match experiences you can share with us? – Todd
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Shot this at Pendleton 2 weeks ago with my 6.5×47 which is for sale. X ring is 5'' , 10 ring is 10''.
Have another match on the 27th and will be using the 6XC for that. Report will be coming after the match.
thanks
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That's amazing! What kind of conditions were you dealing with at Pendleton?
Do you like the 6mm over the 6.5mm for long distances?
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Pendleton range 117A is one of the trickiest ranges to shoot at. many have agreed to this!
The winds blow from the ocean and are constantly switching and difficult to read.As far as the difference between the two….. the 6.5×47 is awesome! I have very little trigger time behind the 6XC but I am very impressed with it so far.
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117A
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