After a long absence taking care of my wife, I'm finally back to the range. Compounded by shoulder surgery, I'm fighting to relearn a proper group. Progress is decent, and the shoulder is doing well.

I have the same problem for distance, being lied to 200 yards at my range; and 600 yards at my brother's. I'm looking at using the lake as a longer range, since targeting rifles is allowed on Corp land. I should be able to shoot across the lake for distance, after careful inspection of backing. Since the Lakeshore rises abruptly on the opposite side, that should be no problem. Servicing the targets will be difficult, and my spotter will need to watch for boats...not exactly normal for a spotter. The largest difficulty there, is loosing windage cues, since there's nothing on the water to watch for velocity.

I also had to take several days cleaning and servicing my 'toys' prior to heading out to turn money into noise. She was in the hospital for 6 months, so the have been in their cases and zip ups, for a long time.

It was a good day, and my target were looking a lot better by days end. I forced myself to use blade sights this first day back, but scopes will come out next run. I had to work the most to get my breathing vs trigger squeeze to mesh again. The biggest help was my black powder rifle, it forces good trigger and handling actions. It helped me get down to business! Besides, nothing stinks quite like a black powder big bore....

The next trip is 300 win mag time, then it gets serious.

But you are right, it is perishable; and is coming back well! There is a little learning due to the shoulder surgery, but not too bad because I was able to keep the original joint. You work with what you have....

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