Spotlight: Ron Boyd’s Light Gun and Henry Pasquet’s Heavy Gun
After we ran our Bulletin news item about Ron Boyd’s amazing 1.462″ 5-shot group at 1000 yards, many readers wanted to see some close-up photos of Ron’s rig. Thanks to Robert Ross of the MidWest Benchrest Club, we have some photos of Ron with his ultra-accurate 6mm Dasher 17-lb Light Gun. This rifle features a BAT SV action, Precision Rifle & Tool (PR&T) “Hammerhead stock” with 5″-wide front wings, Nightforce 12-42 Benchrest scope, and Jewell trigger. Ron had just added a 30″ 1:8″-twist Bartlein barrel to the gun before shooting the 1.462″ group. That barrel only had about 40 rounds through it when it produced the near-record group. The barrel in photos below was a 28″ Benchmark, recently replaced with the new Bartlein. Ron’s ultra-accurate 6 Dasher load consists of surplus Long Range Match powder, with Spencer 103gr bullets. Ron also anneals his Dasher brass after every firing.
Henry Pasquet’s .284 Win Heavy Gun
At the same Midwest Benchrest Club IBS match where Ron shot his small five-shot group, Henry Pasquet drilled a very impressive 3.348″ ten-shot group. This group was just .304″ off the IBS 10-shot Heavy Gun record of 3.044″ shot by Joel Pendergraft in 2009. We are told that Henry was running a straight .284 Winchester. You can see in the inset photos below that Henry uses a tuner on his barrel. He also has fitted an extra-wide front sled and a machined rear “keel” to reduce torque and improve tracking. Henry can adjust windage and elevation with BOTH his Fulghum front rest (from Randolph Machine) and his adjustable rear rest.
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It’s really mind blowing when you think how far 1000 yards is and you see little groups like that – – – unreal! Some great work by all involved that makes it all come together like that (i.e. the shooter, the smith, the barrel maker, etc.). Wow!
Robert
For those of you that do not know Mr Ron Boyd, He is one of the nicest, most pleasant person you could ever be around, or know. Ron Boyd is a class act, and I think this is a wonderful acomplishment for Ron. Way to go!!!! Lee
Well, I certainly know Henry Pasquet. He’s my dad. I’m really proud of him. he just picked this up a few years ago and does it in his spare time. He also pastors a church and farms in his retirement. What he does is incredible.
John
I have purchased a couple barrels from your father. He has always treated me really fairly. he is a good man. I just wonder if he was shooting one of Jay Cutrights barrels? I bet he was. jay does a great job on those long range barrels. If that’s the case, hats of to Jay as well!! Great shooting boys. this is what it is all about! Lee