Hunting and Fishing Thread - With Poll

[Randy Stewart]

Plinkin' mostly, I got it for the target range. Hey, under a "C" note, I couldn't pass it up. Your right it is the bolt hand gun, and I'll have to get back to you on the scope. Don't have the sheet with me.

I have an AR-15 too.
AR16 Specifications
·CALIBER .223 REM (5.56 MM NATO)
·MODES OF FIRE: SAFE/SEMI/AUTO/BURST
·20/30/40 ROUND MAGAZINE
·39.25" OVERALL LENGTH
·20" BARREL LENGTH
·RIFLING - 1 IN 7" OR 1 IN 9" OR 1 IN 12"
·WEIGHT W/O MAG. - 7.5 LBS (3.4 KG)
·WEIGHT W/LOADED MAG. - 8.75 LBS (4 KG)

Weight US CUSTOMARY METRIC
Rifle AR-15, 7.2 lb 3.40 kg
without magazine and sling
Sling; adjustable 4 oz 0.11 kg
Empty magazine 4 oz 0.11 kg
Loaded magazine 1 lb 1 oz 0.46 kg

Length
Rifle with compensator 39.625 in 100.65 cm
Barrel 20 in 50.8 cm
Barrel with compensator 21 in 53.34 cm

Mechanical features
Rifling right-hand twist 6 grooves 1:7
Method of operation direct gas
Type of breach mechanism rotating bolt
Method of feeding magazine
Cooling air
Trigger pull 5.5 to 9.5 lb 2.49 to 4.31 kg

Ammunition
Caliber .223 5.56 mm
Type ball,blank,dummy,tracer
Firing characteristics
Muzzle velocity (approx) 3,100 fps 94,488 cmps
Muzzle energy 1,322 ft-lb 1,785 N-m
Chamber pressure 52,000 psi 358,540 kPa
Maximum rate of fire
Semiautomatic 45 rds/m
Sustained rate of fire 12/15 rds/m
Maximum range 3,938 yds 3,600 meters

Maximum effective range
Individual point targets 602 yds 550 meters
Area targets 875 yds 800 meters

 

[Mike S.]

Stew,

Neat toys. But I wonder who determines that "maximum effective range" number, and how they do it? 600 yards? Maybe with Sgt. York shooting it, but otherwise... Gives new meaning to the word "effective" IMO. That thing has to be dropping 3-4 feet at 500 yards and probably drifting about that far if there were a 10 mph crosswind. I wouldn't want my life depending on someone hitting a target at 600 yards (or even 500) with a .223 under "field" conditions. Those old devils gravity and drift start to play heck with any rifle bullet once you get much past 300 yards, even the bigger rounds. But a .223 is a great plinker -- you can get ammo pretty cheap. Good shooting!

 

[energy]

Tiny one!

Originally posted by Mike S.
Energy,

What kinda boat is it? I think you posted a pic once but my memory fails me (again).

This thread. Post #84 of 218. Real light. The seat has a column so it has a tendency to be a little top heavy. Glub Glub Glub....

 

[Craig H.]

Energy:

Thanks for being a sport. I can't seem to reattach here, so I'll do it below.

Surprised you havn't come up with a "docking device" to counter...

 

[energy]

Good Job

Craig,

Is that a spring under the seat? I'm impressed with the artwork. I wasn't aware that you can do that in Excel. It is imbedded on the surface? I always thought that artwork would have to be contained within a cell. Do you have a lot of time on your hands?

 

[energy]

Where'd it go?

Originally posted by Craig H.

Craig,

Don't be such a wuss. I went to copy it and it's gone. Here's my version. Enjoy!

 

[Craig H.]

energy:

here it is, in Excel. That is indeed a crudely drawn spring.

Trip the lever, and BOING, splash, @#!!%&*@!!!

 

[energy]

Proper fishing attire?

Egads, What a fish!

 

[Mike S.]

It took me awhile, but I eventually located the fish in the picture.

I agree about the attire though. The guy's necklace might get tangled in lines or equipment, so it should be inside his shirt.

BTW -- Is anyone else experiencing VERRRY slow Cove access today -- I mean like a minute or sometimes more to open a post?

 

[energy]

Me too!

Originally posted by Mike S.

BTW -- Is anyone else experiencing VERRRY slow Cove access today -- I mean like a minute or sometimes more to open a post?

Unusually slow today. Even with DSL, the task bar fills up at a speed akin to a snail's movement. In fact, the snail would win. Forget AOL. Time outs. Maybe tomorrow will be better. This is the worst I've seen, and with only 10 members and a few guests on line.