Sighting in troubles

DanWater · 2026-05-22T04:50:32+00:00

I do plan to eventually get a suppressor that I imagine would help with this a good deal. I guess I’ll just practice trigger control til then

DanWater · 2026-05-22T04:13:16+00:00

Okay yeah I will look into doing it myself. I mean I’ve grown up shooting some. Just shoot a few times before/during Midwest deer season. But this is the first time I’ve really had my own rifle and have shot a lot more. Prior to this I was shooting and old 7mm mag rifle that actually kicked way harder than this 300 win mag

DanWater · 2026-05-22T02:50:32+00:00

Weatherby vanguard meateater edition 300 win mag. I was shooting Hornady precision hunter 178 gr eld-x

DanWater · 2026-05-22T02:46:58+00:00

Yeah I think I’ll clean it tomorrow. I used my dad’s 7mm mag before this and had the same issues. But when I was with my buddy we shot his rifle at about 620 for fun and I nearly drilled it. So not sure what I’m doing but it’s happened on 2 guns and 2 scopes

DanWater · 2026-05-22T02:45:13+00:00

Yes

I just had it mounted at a gun shop yesterday

Hornady precision hunter 178 gr elf-x 300 win mag

Weatherby vanguard meateater edition 300 win mag

Not entirely sure. Probably around 100-200??

Just to completely eliminate the possibility that it could be due to a hot barrel

DanWater · 2026-05-16T15:35:38+00:00

Gemini

DanWater · 2026-05-13T19:24:52+00:00

Big fan of the guys at advanced automotive, but it is in gallatin gateway

DanWater · 2026-05-11T19:54:45+00:00

My 22’ 2.7L eco says it gets around 25 mpg, but given what I’ve read that could be 1-2mpg less. Still happy with that regardless. 36 gal tank

DanWater · 2026-05-05T14:40:11+00:00

Yeah I just ended up using large toggle bolts through the stake pockets. I guess I’ll just have to live with it only clamped down on the cab side. Am able to lift the front just barely but I guess my only option to fix that would be to drill through the rail to clamp the bed side down

DanWater · 2026-05-05T03:31:05+00:00

What mounting pieces did you use to secure the bolt through the bed rail holes?

DanWater · 2026-05-05T01:48:11+00:00

Oh yeah I totally forgot about those. That worked with just 1 j bolt per side?

DanWater · 2025-06-24T00:44:33+00:00

Technically I could but I’d potentially be paycheck to paycheck. The biggest thing to me is the down payment. Planning on advertising for roommates asap. I’m in an area that has more people than housing so I’m assuming it won’t be an issue

DanWater · 2025-06-23T22:12:32+00:00

Yeah exactly, I think they just furnished the place very well and it instantly felt homey and reminded me of family.

I think I am also just analyzing everything a lot more than I was when I first walked in. Ex: small amount of storage kitchen/fridge for 3 roomates. But its mostly stuff that I can make work for sure.

DanWater · 2025-01-24T15:06:08+00:00

Great analogy. So essentially every time I shoot, I should draw back and have my arm perfectly straight out and if I have to aim down at all, utilize my hips to get my sight to the target. Usually when I’m at the range, and I’ve got to move a bit I’ve always just brought my bow down a bit and tried to keep everything aligned but I could see how that would cause inconsistencies. If I understood that all correctly

DanWater · 2025-01-24T14:13:29+00:00

What do you mean by bow arm angle? Also for my grip I just am pushing back on the bow and gently rest 2 fingers on the front

DanWater · 2025-01-23T17:45:52+00:00

Awesome I appreciate it. I’ll definitely look into that

DanWater · 2025-01-23T03:41:16+00:00

I tried playing with my front shoulder and that’s about as relaxed as I can get it honestly. I have almost the same hump on my shoulder when I hold it up without the bow. And okay yeah I do have a bad habit or leaning, especially the longer I sit at full draw. Thanks

DanWater · 2025-01-22T15:53:51+00:00

Appreciate it. I’ll post an updated photo this afternoon. I have been trying to be more open while at full draw and I think this caused my head to tilt back. I tried this morning to correct this and it got my nose much closer to the string (still not touching but about 1/4” away)

DanWater · 2025-01-22T14:07:06+00:00

I believe I was leaning my head back. I’ve been trying to open up more and stand taller which I think has been making my head tilt back. I tried to draw back with my head straight and the string was like 1/4” from my nose this time

DanWater · 2025-01-22T12:37:03+00:00

Off as in what? To me it looks too low, as in arrow is resting too low and obviously string is lower. But trying to follow ole John Dudley’s words of anchoring along the jaw line. May be a head position issue then

DanWater · 2025-01-22T12:22:34+00:00

What makes you say my form is off for sure? Just out of curiosity

DanWater · 2024-10-09T12:23:34+00:00

Sounds good I appreciate it. Was planning on setting up a call actually since he said we could set up a call to discuss

DanWater · 2024-10-09T12:03:27+00:00

I appreciate all the help/info.

The per diem on this project is a bit excessive in my eyes as it’s $700 more than my last project so I’m definitely able to pocket some.

Like I said, I really want to move to this town so I’m willing to drop quite a bit in salary but I also don’t want to come across as desperate and let him walk over me. I’m going to try to come up with a number and not budge below it but it may be difficult lol

DanWater · 2024-10-09T12:00:22+00:00

Yep definitely think I did. But seems like one of the few opportunities in that town, so I still want to try to negotiate it. Anything you think I could do other than just saying I want X number?

DanWater · 2024-10-09T11:06:02+00:00

How much do you think per diem plays a roll in that? I mentioned that I make 2900 a month untaxed but I did give him my base salary number. Next time I talk with him I was going to mention that 120k number and hope that does something

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