New to using a 'PEEP & GLOBE' at 50 yards...
Sept. of this year I got a Savage MKII FVT with the 'peep & globe' sight set-up.
I've tried all the bulk type ammo I have in stock with little success in attaining sub 1" groups but am unsure of my abilities with this sight system.
I like it, don't get me wrong...I think it is a great challenge to try to master this system as best as I can with 70 year old eyes.
Currently I am using this Aguila .22lr Super Extra..
https://i.imgur.com/YBPeNdG.jpg
The gun shop shelves here 'Behind Enemy Lines' are pretty slim these days.
I have been learning about sorting .22lr by measuring the 'rim thickness' but know very little about what I am doing in this exercise & don't really know much about sorting .22lr ammo for the best results. I have loaded centerfire many decades & understand all that we can do to improve ammo as we load center fire but understanding the quirks about .22lr is different, guess I never took it seriously before.
https://i.imgur.com/hJJe9rR.jpg
I made a jig to measure this rim thickness from a .243W case, I squared the case mouth & taper crimped/closed the mouth just enough to allow the .22lr to slip in without scraping any lube from the lead.
https://i.imgur.com/VBLRnZX.jpg
I have been shooting here at home just about every day since Sept. and have targets like the following where I use a 'Warmer's spot' for 5 to 10 warmer shots before trying 5 rounds each on 3 different spots.
I have been experimenting with various methods of cleaning the barrel and/or dry patching to see how the rifle reacts & learning to read the wind flags I have placed 25 yds. from my bench and at 50 yds. above the target backstop.
This is about average for my ability thus far using the Aguilla...
(using both sides of the cardboard target)
https://i.imgur.com/iiULn1P.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6D0CEoc.jpg
I guess I am asking you guys to post pictures of what you are doing with your 'Peep & Globe' sights on your rifles @ 50 yards & with whatever kind of ammo your using.
Also asking for any 'Tips & Tricks' to becoming more proficient with this system.
I'm using a Harris bipod & basically my fist under the rear stock...keeping it simple as I don't intend to start buying lots of accessories and get caught up in any competetions...I'm just competing against myself.
https://i.imgur.com/gzRNEhP.jpg
*Please feel free to post pictures and advise about anything you have related to the 'Peep & Globe' & what you do and how you go about it...I'd like to make this thread all about the .22lr using this system.
thanks ... charlie