Shootin’ in the Snow — It Just Takes Commitment…
Weather Forecast for 12/16/2016 from The Weather Channel.
The Rockies, Great Lakes, and Northeast are bracing for a major storm this weekend, bringing cold winds, ice, and plenty of snow. Many Northern states have already seen lots of the white stuff. It seems like it will be a White Christmas for many. Does that mean there will be no more gun fun ’til spring? Heck no — just grab your snow shovel, load up your rifle, and go shooting. Here’s how Forum Member Nick (aka “ChevyTruck 83″) coped with winter’s fury back in 2012. Never underestimate the resourcefulness of a dedicated AccurateShooter Forum member….
We admire the fortitude of Forum Member Nick who braved wintry December weather to enjoy a day at the range in his native Pennsylvania. A little snow on the ground couldn’t stop this intrepid shooter, who brought snow shovel and arctic gear to his range session. Folks, here’s a true “hardcore” fan of shooting! Despite the “relentless snow”, Nick reports that “at least it wasn’t windy”. Nick shot a variety of long guns, including his .22LR rimfires, a .223 Rem, and a .308. Not daunted by the cold, Rick said it was fun to “play like a kid once in a while.” That’s the spirit!
Nick reports: “There was no wind to speak of — just relentless snow. I’ll tell you what — it’s awesome to get out and play like a kid once in a while.”
Nick’s foray into the winter wonderland really puts things in perspective for “fair-weather” shooters. After viewing Nick’s Forum thread about his snowy range session, fellow Forum member DennisH observed: “I will never complain about our super hot sugar cane fields in south Louisiana ever again! We can hold matches 12 months a year. I have NEVER had, owned, or used a snow shovel.”
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Tags: .223 Rem, Colt Weather, Pennsylvania, Snow, Storm, Winter
I live in central Ontario, Canada. My passion is shooting .22LR at distances of 200-300 meters. My rifle is an Anschutz 64 MPR with a Leupold VX-3 6.5-20X50 scope. My private “range” is a friend’s open farm field. My firing point is at the brow of a gently sloping hill with white painted steel targets at the bottom. I can see my hits through the scope (at 20X) and hear them as well. There is ALWAYS wind, but good wind reading practise, especially for a .22. I shoot here all year round from a sturdy portable shooting table, bipod on the rifle and rabbit ear bag under the butt. With this set-up, I can keep most rounds grouped comfortably in the centre of a 12″ steel disc at 250 meters. Not much better fun than this, in my view.