Looking thru more older files. Came across this range test from a Bison 58.



This rifle was set up with open sights. It so happens that I can see like an eagle at distance.



Kelly was my helper and photographer this day.



I set out a full can of soda. QUITE an impact



QUITE a bit of hydroshock there. Just ripped the can to shreds.



Note the exact IMPACT point. Preserved in the aluminum shreds. That was amazing.



Then, I moved the target waaay out. I actually had to "phone home" back to the bench to make adjustments, and have Kelly take a telephoto pic of me over there on the hill.



And, here was the result. A nice group of Barnes 469 grain slugs - at 203 yards by laser, and with open sights.



Look how the bullet flew the 203 yards, penetrated the hard backer OSB board, and STILL split the 2 by 4 support post.

Gary

This gun has power... good shots for 203 yards. what is the FPE for this gun Gary?

203 yards !!!!!!
Open sights!!!

An air rifle that can shoot out to 203 yards, open sights is just plain amazing (shooter doing his part as well!!)

Beggars the question, 'how far will it shoot well??'

Suberb, just superb.....

The praise continues to roll in Gary. I'm gonna have to start looking real close to find fault somewhere, otherwise your beard is gonna look real small on that big head of yours....

Hi Guys,

Thanks.

It's somewhere around 600 fpe I guess. Depends upon the slug you want to shoot, pressure, and a few things. Anyway ... it's "adequate".

I don't know the extreme range. I don't have access to extreme distance to test. I'm sort of like the guy building surf boards in Kansas ya know.



Gary

Yeah, I remember that one. Open sights @ 203 yards. That's just plain ridiculous.

-- Jim

Hi Jim,

Well, ya know I've got this herd of Bison in the shop now. As I let them out ... we'll have to do some more long range stuff. That'll be fun.



Gary

I nominate Jim to set up the targets...wayyyyy out there!

We'll need a golf cart now .... haha.

Gary

Yeah, the young guy always gets to do the "fun" jobs. Cart the little wagon of steel targets 175 yards up the hill. Sit out on the tarp under the blazing sun while Gary, Jerry and Bill get a canopy. Set up outside the heated trailer in the freezing cold. It's a picnic.

Hey . . . I just noticed that Gary wasn't wearing his "big boy pants" standing out by that 203 yard target. Better be careful . . . remember I got a wicked case of poison ivy at Tom's farm last year when I wore shorts. Gary must be one of those naturally-resistant folks of American Indian stock.

-- Jim

Sorry there young fella ... you better get yourself a pr. of Leupold eyeglasses. I'm wearing jeans in that photo.

Next range day ... you can drive. We'll put Jerry's truckload of stuff, my truckload of stuff, and the trailer load of stuff, in the trunk of your Corvette. Then you can orchestrate the set-up, and the rest of us will just have to make do!

Hey ... how's the high speed photography coming. We're looking forward to seeing that.

Gary

I dunno . . . looks like overhanging shorts leg on you left side. I can see your calf too. I'll have to add a "cat call" smiley!



High speed photo stuff . . . ouch! I can't just conjure up instant results, ya know. Still have to order the flash controller . . . Vivitar flash unit is here in the office.

-- Jim

Keep zooming ... hit that magic "fill in missing pixels" button too.

Common Jim. Instant results are the hallmark of your generation! hehe. Fortunately, I'm from the Baby boomer's ... we "simmer" along.

OK, full zoom it is . . . I guess you were wearing jeans, Gary:



Must've been shooting the Hoss that day too, ehh Matey? Arrrgggghhh!

-- Jim

Very nice gun Gary! Great accuracy too. Outstanding shooting at 203 yards, especially with only open sight. I couldn't even hit a barn door at 200 yards with open sight he..he.

203 thats obscene , and a group too , nice shooting indeed, who cares about the ftlbs of it all , the post says all you would need to know ,, nice way to empty a coke can though .
spectacular stuff.
t

Open sights...203 yards....phew!!!

I have some work to do. Nice ,Gary

Cheers

Neil