1 Shot 1000 Yard Milk Jug Kill

Short Range Fun

Rifles aren't everything and much fun can be had at short range as well. I found some scrap AR550 Steel on KSL and decided to build a multi purpose target for both pistols & rifles. I bought the steel from a nice fellow by the name of Travis who works at a steel yard. He gave me a great deal and I was able to make the rest of the stand from straps around my parents property. This was my first real attempt at welding and I really enjoyed it. I hope to build another stand soon to add even more dynamics and options to our days at the range.

Here we are shooting my buddy Steve's custom glock 19. Custom because it has an aftermarket 3.5 lbs trigger, custom cerakote, heinie sights and a custom undercut and stipple job on the grip. 

The other piece is my GSG - 5, 22 LR clone of an H&K MP5. Topped with an EOTECH red dot. 

Good times. 

800 yards is good but 1025 is better.

800 yards vs. milk jugs was a lot of fun so the next time out we had more time and better weather so we stretched it out to 1025 yards. Unfortunately it was quite warm that day and the mirage made for a fuzzy video.

Milk Jug at 800 Yards

This fall I decided it was time to mix things up a little bit.  It's been more than a year that I've been shooting steel at 1000 yards and making videos. I've wanted to shoot further but finding a good location can be a challenge. In lieu of more distance I change to a more dynamic target: water filled milk jugs. 

This trip I had the pleasure of taking my brother-in-law Barry Sims, retired NFL left tackle and his step brother Michael a veteran of the Marine Corps out for some long range fun.

After some trouble finding the spot we nearly got rained out. A nasty storm cell blew in and back out in just minutes but left us soaked and seeking retreat in the truck. 

After it blew over we ventured out and were glad we did. The shooting was superb and we got the video to match. My first video featuring slow motion. 

"Long Range Shooting 800 yards vs Milk Jugs"