The SECCS rifle team represented again this weekend at Military Rifle Silhouette, shooting pre-1946 rifles at metal Chickens (100m), Pigs (200m), Turkeys (300m), and Rams (500m). Knockdowns required for points.
Brian tried a new load in his M1 Garand, with decent success shooting a 17 out of 40 possible.
I brought only ammo to try out a '96 Swedish Mauser and the match format, to see if it's something I would want to jump into. Turns out that for a 1911-vintage rifle, it shoots pretty good. I shot a 21 out of 40, after shooting the Chickens from the standing position.
The match winner shot a 26, and good fun was had by all. Rams at 500m with open sights and a century old gun is not easy......so I bought the rifle and am ready for more!
