Chuck hunting with pistols (inspired by Crowfoot 6.8)

Steve,
Now where did this "old" part come from?
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I appreciate the good thoughts.
If anyone has ever doubted what the capability of a well built specialty pistol is capable of doing at distance (out to and beyond 1000 yards at 10" targets with bonus targets being upside down triangles that measure 3" across the widest portion) when shooting from field positions, they should be put to rest after this.
Every miss on the LR targets (with the exception of the bonus targets) is -20 points. Only 2 hits per target are allowed for points and you have to engage every target twice or you also get points subtracted.
http://www.macsgunworks.com/Pages/Macs.aspx
http://www.macsgunworks.com/Pages/WTRCRulesScoring.aspx

With 2 field courses each on Friday and Saturday it kept you busy (getting the most bang for the buck).
My partner and I had never competed before together and Darrell had never done a match like this at all before.
The only match I had done that was similar to it was ITRC (International Tactical Rifleman's Championship). Steve and I did this back in 2004 with 2 single-shot XP's using long-eye-relief pistol scopes!
I enjoyed ITRC, but I like this format more, simply because there was more field shooting.
I love shooting distance from field positions!!!
Loved the bonus targets!
I am already making plans for next year to be better prepared, and so is Darrell.
The prize table was nice and we came away with some very nice goodies and cash.
If this is a match you can make next year it would be worth your while.
Another thing that I thought was very worthwhile was the amount of money that was going towards the Wounded Warriors.
Excellent shooting opportunities combined with deserving focus on those whom have served and have paid a high price on our behalf is such a worthy focus.
I knew money was going that way from last years match, but I did not realize the extent of it until this past week. I was not able to compete last year (First match), as it was the very same weekend our daughter was getting married. I was able to walk her down the aisle and perform the ceremony!!!
WTRC is a great format for any kind of prep for short to LR coyote, chuck, and prairie dog hunting
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Carbine shooting, usually AR's engage targets from very close to 500 yards or a tad further.
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Several people have asked how I am shooting with two fingers when shooting a 6.5-06/140 A-Max @ around 2881fps and not getting smacked with the scope. My answer is a good muzzle brake! This rig has my favorite brake, Holland's Gen 2 Radial:


Just think how goo d this brake will work for varmint hunting!
Also the Gen 2 directs gas backwards and up-Ultimately away from the shooter
 
Here's a couple PD's a buddy from TN took couple days ago at 170 and 225 with my Magnum Research Picuda/3-9x PFI Rapid Reticle optic--

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Originally Posted By: jim wallace
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My first picture thanks chuck hunter

Iv got the twin to that gun. Was a 243AI now a 7MM Dakota
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Okay, I know I shouldn't ask since my curiousity usually ends up costing me money, but how do you switch from center grip to rear? Can it be done on the same XP action or are they different animals all together? I also don't see XP's for sale in the .473" bolt faces, all seem to be .378" in fireball or 222. Do you guys open them up or replace the bolts or were they available in the .473" from the factory and I'm just not seeing them?
 
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The actions are the same just have to move trigger group.

Most people just open up the bolt face. They do make after market.

Then of course the stock is different.
 
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Yes, and you can switch back and forth once both stocks are bedded properly. You just need to take one trigger group out and switch it for the other one.
Also, the lug needs to be set-up for the center-grip trigger
 
There oughtta' be some .473's floating around as a number were sold as 7BR's and 7-08's, 308's, etc.

Here's another pic from the olden days staying with the OP's original intent--

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I swear though--this was the best shooter i ever had, 6.5-284 XP/3-12 Burris--

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