You never fail to impress me with both your shooting skills, knowledge, teaching skills, common sense, and gentlemanly demeanor. You even led me to the best purchase of my life - a Model 94 in .32 SP. God bless you!
I will state that this video taught me more than Coast Guard boot camp in the classroom and on the range. But it has been 42 years since then so I may just have forgotten it all and this is a great instructional video! Thank you so very much. I will remember you and your lovely bride in my prayers of the DIVINE MERCY.
Sir I really appreciate the fact that you stick to the fundamentals and truly emphasize the importance of marksmanship. Many newcomers to the shooting sports are drawn in by the tacticool and do not learn proper fundamentals. Thank you for sharing your life experience with us. Truly refreshing and keep up the great work with the videos!
Tomorrow I am going to work on the principles that you've instructed, particularly standing position with my sling (repeatable accuracy ). I am left-handed so I'll rotate my loop outward but in the other direction. And Lord knows my standing shot needs a lot of help. May God bless.
Great video, GunBlue. I had the good fortune to be instructed by a former Marine Scout Sniper turned State Trooper while I shot for my 4-H Club's smallbore rifle team throughout high school. Learning the fundamentals of marksmanship is absolutely essential for anyone first venturing into the world of shooting. Becoming a good shot is not a simple, quick process. Like anything else worth doing it takes a lot of time and dedication to master, but once you have these necessary skills, you'll be thankful that you stuck to it and became a better, more knowledgeable shooter.
The military brass, as Ken Royce reminds us, believe that marksmanship is like driving a car.... attaining equipment familiarity... but it is actually more like learning to play a musical instrumental well. OK results quickly, but stellar results take some time.
Super-good instructional, fine Sir! We would have LOVED to see your target results! Please consider re-performing this training sequence again summer of 2023 and show us your shot results 👍🏼
Yep, you transported me back to the late 1970's when I was shooting on my high school's JROTC rifle team. I can remember SGM Close saying everything you said... Correct instruction remains the same, regardless of the instructor. We used Remington 40X in 22lr, the model with the rails under the forearm and on the butt plate, your lesson was geared towards the AR style rifle but the basics were the same. Great video, really jarred some memories loose. Thanks!
I really appreciate the education from folks like yourself who have EXPERIENCE under their belts. Nothing is better to learn from than a guy who's got life experiences to teach others with. Your generation learned the fundamentals before anything else. Now a days folks go from new gun owner to joe tactical in one week. Or so they think! 👍
What a joy to watch and then to be able to come away with usable tips is just icing on the cake!! Do you ever spend a day shooting traditional muzzleloaders ?? I bet a lot of viewers would find that interesting and a great shooting lesson. Thanks for your quality videos that the whole family can learn from and enjoy !!!
I always look forward to your videos. I’ve especially benefitted from your cleaning/disassembly demonstrations. Your knowledge, demeanor and way of instructing reminds me of my grandfather. Thank you for taking the time to share your firearm knowledge and skills.
I haven't done the shooting positions since my Army days but this video has got me fired up to give it a go and see if my 68 yr old body can send em down range. Good video GunBlue
I've been doing a dry run on the positions with my 10/22 . I got the standing, sitting and kneeling down but the prone needs work. Monday I'll give em a go live fire maybe I'll limber up enough by then.
You’re instruction is very similar to the great instruction I received in junior small bore about a decade ago! Great stuff. I personally find the sitting position to be one of the most practical positions. I don’t really enjoy kneeling, maybe I just need to practice it more.
Well Gunblue, you would probably been a formidable competitor. Thanks again for everything you've done for me. I've learned much from you, but one of the greatest things you've done, is to let us all know that we can be proud to love the shooting sports. I had been to the point of not mentioning my interest in shooting because of the negative attitudes about gun people (including my own family).
Thank You so much for videos and instructions in firearms and the correct way to learn and enjoy the sport of shooting. I always enjoy your presentations.
After you spend a week in those positions, aiming at a 55 gallon barrel with little targets painted on it, then another week actually shooting from those positions, they are hard to forget. Nice to see the service rifle in action
thanks dude - i learn a lot from you and fixed a few things i was doing wrong - don't know about anybody else but you've helped me out - i can't understand why youtube wants to ban all the gun channels - some of us learn from you guys but i guess they'd rather people make all kinds of mistakes with firearms and possibly get someone hurt ... cuz i'm not gonna stop shooting just because they don't like guns and i don't have the time or money to take the classes i'd like to take - so thanks again for all your videos
I have watched most of your videos dealing with cleaning (which I have adopted), mini 14, AR 15, lever actions and pistols. A little long winded but entertaining and educational all the same. Keep the videos coming and I will keep watching, good job.
You can improve your performance by utilizing the military prone and using the sling swivel as the hand stop. Using the rollover Olympic prone with a rifle that doesn't have a hand stop closer to the receiver doesn't allow you to relax your support arm 100%. Sure, you may convince yourself that 98% relaxed is good enough, but that's what separates good shooting from great shooting!
What a wonderful public service to the shooting community is being provided here! Well-done to GB490 and many thanks for devoting the time to produce these wonderful instructional videos.
Hello Sir, I have watched your newest installment numerous times. I am very lacking in what you are showing us today so thank you for breaking down these positions. The sling position was very helpful. I will take you to the range tomorrow to review and remind me of your teachings. Also thank you for educating the comment about support for our President and that there would not be ArmaLite Rifles if America had not spoken. AR-15 does not stand for assault nor automatic rifle, it stands for the 1950's design by Eugene Stoner for the ArmaLite Company for those that do not know. I am glad that we can still shoot and own AR platform weapons. God Bless, you and your family. Hello to Benny Respectfully yours, Rick Mansberger
Rick Mansberger Thank you, Rick! Benny and I are enjoying a cigar and martini on the porch right now. His preference goes to assorted Nicaraguan Churchills accompanied by Polish rye vodka martinis made extra dry, with Noily Prat French vermouth; stirred, not shaken, with Greek olive.
Nice video. I have been watching video someone shot of Ken Roxburgh giving a class on shooting positions. I will add this one to my Shooting Sports playlist as well. Your instructions have very little difference from him. The one difference I will mention is his recommendation to get the M1907 sling, and having the end of it attached to the rifle for proper sling discipline. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Ricashbringer Yes, he's a sentimental purist, and I have no problem with that. The military cotton sling works exactly the same. Effective cotton at $14.95 trumps effective leather at $89.95. AND, the cotton sling is infinitely adjustable, while the dogs must have holes, and can be too tight or not tight enough. Some folks love complexity, because it makes things sound more important than they really are. The leather holds the gun no more steady; it only looks more....more.
appreciate the video. i think this kind of shooting has a much more practical take on things. it may not look super ninja seal cool and you aren't rocking a red dot and a super flashlight so that's why it has a hard time gaining traction with new shooters. the video game element gets removed. i think the shooters who show up to a CMP match with their special jackets and gloves and shoes and peep sights are cheating ;) i like to see when the Hawaiian t shirt and hiking boot shooter rocks the score card standings at the end of the match. i'm always amazed at what different shooters choose gear / sight wise. CMP is more than a hobby for a lot of the people that show up to shoot.
exactly. still to this day the most 5.56 rounds i've shot in one day is 80. may have been more like 85....i think the R.O. gave us 5 sighters one time. the first time i shot with all the line, after the match i was exhausted. i was soaked in sweat. everyone else was chillin' like they do this for fun. i was soaked. i love the rifles goin' off on either side of me. messes up my zen like mad ;) love how it makes me concentrate. one time i was shootin by myself at the range. two dudes showed up. one with a sbr ar and one with a pistol ar. they we're like you said spraying a 4' pattern at 50 yards. then they actually said to me that i should get a red dot and learn how to shoot faster. i just said "yeah maybe". ;) i'm just rocking my normal front F marked front post standard width and i have a K.A.C. fold down peep for my rear. i did have a turner national match biothane sling but it drove me crazy. i have a Kley Zion 1.25" quick adjust on it now. the wise guys at the matches told me that normal nylon will stretch when slung up, and i've notcied it a tiny bit compared to the biothane sling, but it's just so much more convient and lighter weight than the biothane one. i also use my 16" midlength upper. no 20" rifle lenght for me. i just want to learn how to compete with my standard normal stuff. i told my self when i shoot over a 400 without a jacket then i'd get myself a jacket. still don't need a jacket ;) i shoot for me. no one else. last year i showed up when a ruger precision .223 was there at 100 and 200 yards. i have a refield revolution tac moa for my ar. i had t on that day. i was shooting the same group at 100 that the ruger guy was. i still have to practice my 200 yard stuff. that extra 100 yards adds error margins ya know.... but yeah ruger precision guy was surprised how well my PSA upper spikes tactical lower was doing at 100.
You don't need super-ninja gear or the like to excel. George Farr proved otherwise.... in 1921, Farr - a grandfatherly figure in his 60s - walked on to the final day of the Camp Perry National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, in summer 1921. He proceeded to fire, using a rack-grade M1903 he'd never seen before and issue-ammunition, a score of seventy-one straight 1,000 yard bull's-eyes until darkness ended his amazing feat. I'd call that good shooting, what about you?
GREAT VIDEO!!! I took a class in the 80's and this made me remember position, breathing, sighting, squeeze, follow thru. Pretty sure that was it. Thank you. The gentleman that taught a friend and myself used 22 target rifles with peep sights. He had for lack of better words a jig about the length of a cafetera table, it had small mirrors on it. You would sight the gun in on a small target at the end and somehow a mark was made by the shooter end with a pen it was very accurate dry fire sight system. never saw it again anywhere and have asked people at gun shops, just get looks like I'm nuts. So I ask you, Have you ever seen anything like this and what is it called? Sorry for the long run on sentences.
Been a sub for only a month, some of the best advice I’ve seen on TH-cam. Loved being a PMI as a secondary MOS in the Corps and this vid brings some great memories back. Semper Fi and Gods blessings
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks. Can you keep the same sling adjustment for all positions? In the standing position. What is the benefit from having your right elbow out at ninety degrees or next to your body? Does the weight of rifle play a part? I think I remember being taught (over fifty years ago) to keep it up at ninety degrees.
Greg La Roche Sling adjustment usually changes for different positions. High elbow creates a solid shoulder pocket for heavy recoiling rifles, as with the Garand and M14, but the military retained the method even with the M16. The 223 does not recoil hard and the low elbow is less stressful and more relaxed for shooting, and far more accurate due to the elimination of that stress.
I’m looking to purchase a AR 15 rifle. Would you mind sharing the brand you purchased or the components you used? I had a Bushmaster back in the 90s but sold it. I know Windham is the old Bushmaster company and their weapons are rated well. Thanks Al
i love you gunblue490 ive been watching all you're videos including the very well done reloading videos. thank you so much for sharing all you're knoledge with us.
It's a very intelligent question that I failed to answer during the video. It's simply a protection for sling and sling hardware abrasion against hand and wrist, and aids greatly in getting a solid, non-slip grip. A glove allows the tightest sling tension without injury. I used an inexpensive insulated leather and cotton work glove that I bought from the local Tractor Supply Store to demonstrate, which is not far different than dedicated competition shooting gloves. Smearing a bit of GE silicone rubber on the palm of the leather would make it super tacky like a competition glove, and for lots less money.
Hello sir, really love your videos. Been a big fan since day one. One question and I know I’ve asked this, what’s your input about reward butt pressure? How much should a novice shooter like myself pull that butt in to his shoulder?
Good afternoon - I recall watching one of your videos that included information regarding sling setup on the AR-15. I am having difficulty finding the video - is it still available? Thanks for providing your no-nonsense approach to firearms and marksmanship.
William C Chapin Yes, it's found on Part IV of the AR history, at 27 minutes. I demonstrated however incorrectly my arm wrap, which did not lay over the sling as I properly showed in this video. Brain cramps occur frequently at my age. But the sling setup is good. Perhaps I should run the sling setup separately. Thanks for watching.
My buddy shooting at the end, and who videographed the day, is a veteran US Marine who served combat in Iraq. I am a veteran of the US Army, who served combat in Vietnam. As you could see, he is an excellent and accomplished shot, but we were shooting for fun, and the title was just a gag.
Is it true that installing a flash hider or brake with a crush washer instead of shims, can decrease accuracy/consistency? I'm tempted to try a thread protector.
Duck-n-Cover Any gas turbulence at the muzzle can affect ultimate accuracy, especially if unevenly distributed, as with the closed bottom birdcage on service rifles, such as mine. Ultimate is the byword. My rifle shoots 3/4 MOA or better, so I'm willing to sacrifice whatever ultimate accuracy is attainable for the authenticity it lends. Like you, I have considered a thread protector, but I decided it would look like a wierd amputation, with no practical, measurable gain for service rifle competition. Crush washers affect nothing in terms of accuracy. They are used because they allow precise positioning of the flash hider during tightening and provide strong connection. If a flash hider is used, so should a crush washer. Do not, as I have seen recommended by lame brains, pre-crush the washer. A new one must be used for every installation, and if the flash hider is turned beyond center, it cannot be backed off, and a new one must be used. I recommend making alignment marks on both hider and barrel before installation to avoid over-rotation.
toddy2519 The A4 version of the M16 and AR15 denotes the flat top design with the removable carry handle and 20 inch barrel. The advantages are obvious over the old integral handle. In less than a minute, I can swap from iron sights to scope, with both retaining zero. The rear peep sight is adjustable in 1/2 minute clicks. The integral feed ramp was introduced for the short barrel M4, which has faster cycling due to the close spacing of the gas port from the receiver. But to keep production simple, virtually all AR barrel connectors now have the M4 style feed ramps, including mine, which works for long or short barrels. The 20 inch barrel gives significantly higher velocity than 16" and shorter barrels, with attendant longer range and striking power that was originally conceived for battle.
Mr. Gunblue is one of only a handful of TH-camrs that when he talks, I listen. Thank you, sir. I have learned so much from you over these years.
You never fail to impress me with both your shooting skills, knowledge, teaching skills, common sense, and gentlemanly demeanor. You even led me to the best purchase of my life - a Model 94 in .32 SP. God bless you!
I will state that this video taught me more than Coast Guard boot camp in the classroom and on the range. But it has been 42 years since then so I may just have forgotten it all and this is a great instructional video! Thank you so very much. I will remember you and your lovely bride in my prayers of the DIVINE MERCY.
Sir I really appreciate the fact that you stick to the fundamentals and truly emphasize the importance of marksmanship. Many newcomers to the shooting sports are drawn in by the tacticool and do not learn proper fundamentals. Thank you for sharing your life experience with us. Truly refreshing and keep up the great work with the videos!
Sfla4x4 Molon Labe different kinds of shooting for different competitions I guess
Tomorrow I am going to work on the principles that you've instructed, particularly standing position with my sling (repeatable accuracy ). I am left-handed so I'll rotate my loop outward but in the other direction. And Lord knows my standing shot needs a lot of help. May God bless.
Great video, GunBlue. I had the good fortune to be instructed by a former Marine Scout Sniper turned State Trooper while I shot for my 4-H Club's smallbore rifle team throughout high school. Learning the fundamentals of marksmanship is absolutely essential for anyone first venturing into the world of shooting. Becoming a good shot is not a simple, quick process. Like anything else worth doing it takes a lot of time and dedication to master, but once you have these necessary skills, you'll be thankful that you stuck to it and became a better, more knowledgeable shooter.
The military brass, as Ken Royce reminds us, believe that marksmanship is like driving a car.... attaining equipment familiarity... but it is actually more like learning to play a musical instrumental well. OK results quickly, but stellar results take some time.
300 Yaads! In Texas, we say it Yarrrrds! :) Love the vids! Thanks for all the hard work GunBlue!
sam hornik
And you put "all" in your engine. Thanks for watching.
Super-good instructional, fine Sir!
We would have LOVED to see your target results!
Please consider re-performing this training sequence again summer of 2023 and show us your shot results 👍🏼
Perhaps I'll do it with the M1A or Ruger Mini-14!
Yep, you transported me back to the late 1970's when I was shooting on my high school's JROTC rifle team. I can remember SGM Close saying everything you said...
Correct instruction remains the same, regardless of the instructor. We used Remington 40X in 22lr, the model with the rails under the forearm and on the butt plate, your lesson was geared towards the AR style rifle but the basics were the same.
Great video, really jarred some memories loose. Thanks!
I really appreciate the education from folks like yourself who have EXPERIENCE under their belts. Nothing is better to learn from than a guy who's got life experiences to teach others with. Your generation learned the fundamentals before anything else. Now a days folks go from new gun owner to joe tactical in one week. Or so they think! 👍
What a joy to watch and then to be able to come away with usable tips is just icing on the cake!! Do you ever spend a day shooting traditional muzzleloaders ?? I bet a lot of viewers would find that interesting and a great shooting lesson. Thanks for your quality videos that the whole family can learn from and enjoy !!!
Every video is a masterclass. Thanks a lot Sir! Best regards from France. All my respect to you.
Thank you for posting!
I will pass this along to my kids so they can see it done correctly!
Condolences on Bennie.
Blessings
Ready on the Right ! Ready on the Left ! All Ready on the Firing Line ! TARGET !
Excellent instructional video!
I always look forward to your videos. I’ve especially benefitted from your cleaning/disassembly demonstrations. Your knowledge, demeanor and way of instructing reminds me of my grandfather. Thank you for taking the time to share your firearm knowledge and skills.
Wonderful job sir your channel is a goldmine of no BS information that dispels may internet myths.
I haven't done the shooting positions since my Army days but this video has got me fired up to give it a go and see if my 68 yr old body can send em down range. Good video GunBlue
jerell browning
68 is not old.
I've been doing a dry run on the positions with my 10/22 . I got the standing, sitting and kneeling down but the prone needs work. Monday I'll give em a go live fire maybe I'll limber up enough by then.
Jerell, man alive, you have plenty of mileage left. Old guys rock - don't forget that!
So much knowledge!!! Treasure to find him and listen and learn.
You’re instruction is very similar to the great instruction I received in junior small bore about a decade ago! Great stuff. I personally find the sitting position to be one of the most practical positions. I don’t really enjoy kneeling, maybe I just need to practice it more.
Thank you for sharing the experience you have gained over the years! It really helps improve our marksmanship!
Well Gunblue, you would probably been a formidable competitor. Thanks again for everything you've done for me. I've learned much from you, but one of the greatest things you've done, is to let us all know that we can be proud to love the shooting sports.
I had been to the point of not mentioning my interest in shooting because of the negative attitudes about gun people (including my own family).
Thank you Sir, for trying to pass on a little bit of common sense. And good useable information.
Thank You so much for videos and instructions in firearms and the correct way to learn and enjoy the sport of shooting. I always enjoy your presentations.
After you spend a week in those positions, aiming at a 55 gallon barrel with little targets painted on it, then another week actually shooting from those positions, they are hard to forget. Nice to see the service rifle in action
Disturbed Maynard j
thanks dude - i learn a lot from you and fixed a few things i was doing wrong - don't know about anybody else but you've helped me out - i can't understand why youtube wants to ban all the gun channels - some of us learn from you guys but i guess they'd rather people make all kinds of mistakes with firearms and possibly get someone hurt ... cuz i'm not gonna stop shooting just because they don't like guns and i don't have the time or money to take the classes i'd like to take - so thanks again for all your videos
me2ontube
Well, I'm here.
Gosh, an educational video. No water jugs or exploding two quart bottles of soda pop. I ordered the same sling after watching another of your videos.
Thanks for showing the positions!
You sir are the best. Love your videos and I always learn so much...you have a gift of teaching that’s for sure. May God bless you and your family.👍
Very informative! Thank you sir!!
I have watched most of your videos dealing with cleaning (which I have adopted), mini 14, AR 15, lever actions and pistols. A little long winded but entertaining and educational all the same. Keep the videos coming and I will keep watching, good job.
Thanks GB.
You can improve your performance by utilizing the military prone and using the sling swivel as the hand stop.
Using the rollover Olympic prone with a rifle that doesn't have a hand stop closer to the receiver doesn't allow you to relax your support arm 100%. Sure, you may convince yourself that 98% relaxed is good enough, but that's what separates good shooting from great shooting!
What a wonderful public service to the shooting community is being provided here! Well-done to GB490 and many thanks for devoting the time to produce these wonderful instructional videos.
Hello Sir,
I have watched your newest installment numerous times.
I am very lacking in what you are showing us today so thank you for breaking down these positions. The sling position was very helpful.
I will take you to the range tomorrow to review and remind me of your teachings.
Also thank you for educating the comment about support for our President and that there would not be ArmaLite Rifles if America had not spoken.
AR-15 does not stand for assault nor automatic rifle, it stands for the 1950's design by Eugene Stoner for the ArmaLite Company for those that do not know.
I am glad that we can still shoot and own AR platform weapons.
God Bless, you and your family.
Hello to Benny
Respectfully yours,
Rick Mansberger
Rick Mansberger
Thank you, Rick! Benny and I are enjoying a cigar and martini on the porch right now. His preference goes to assorted Nicaraguan Churchills accompanied by Polish rye vodka martinis made extra dry, with Noily Prat French vermouth; stirred, not shaken, with Greek olive.
GunBlue490
Very Good sir,
Shaken, no stirred.
👍🇺🇸
Wonderful instructions! Thank you!
Your videos are incredible. Glad I found these gems! Hope you are well, sir.
Thanks for this video. Your video was very informative. I appreciate your instruction.
TRUEBLUE! God knows I wish this brother had raised me!
Such sage advice sir.
Nice video. I have been watching video someone shot of Ken Roxburgh giving a class on shooting positions. I will add this one to my Shooting Sports playlist as well. Your instructions have very little difference from him. The one difference I will mention is his recommendation to get the M1907 sling, and having the end of it attached to the rifle for proper sling discipline. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Ricashbringer
Yes, he's a sentimental purist, and I have no problem with that. The military cotton sling works exactly the same. Effective cotton at $14.95 trumps effective leather at $89.95. AND, the cotton sling is infinitely adjustable, while the dogs must have holes, and can be too tight or not tight enough. Some folks love complexity, because it makes things sound more important than they really are. The leather holds the gun no more steady; it only looks more....more.
Nice shooting tips! First time at CMP match I didn’t realize how dehydrating this was for me. Know I know better!
Thanks will use your tips shooting 10/22 off hand , outdoor range has concrete pads so I'm shooting slightly downhill.
appreciate the video.
i think this kind of shooting has a much more practical take on things. it may not look super ninja seal cool and you aren't rocking a red dot and a super flashlight so that's why it has a hard time gaining traction with new shooters. the video game element gets removed.
i think the shooters who show up to a CMP match with their special jackets and gloves and shoes and peep sights are cheating ;)
i like to see when the Hawaiian t shirt and hiking boot shooter rocks the score card standings at the end of the match.
i'm always amazed at what different shooters choose gear / sight wise.
CMP is more than a hobby for a lot of the people that show up to shoot.
exactly. still to this day the most 5.56 rounds i've shot in one day is 80. may have been more like 85....i think the R.O. gave us 5 sighters one time.
the first time i shot with all the line, after the match i was exhausted. i was soaked in sweat. everyone else was chillin' like they do this for fun. i was soaked.
i love the rifles goin' off on either side of me. messes up my zen like mad ;) love how it makes me concentrate.
one time i was shootin by myself at the range. two dudes showed up. one with a sbr ar and one with a pistol ar. they we're like you said spraying a 4' pattern at 50 yards. then they actually said to me that i should get a red dot and learn how to shoot faster.
i just said "yeah maybe".
;)
i'm just rocking my normal front F marked front post standard width and i have a K.A.C. fold down peep for my rear. i did have a turner national match biothane sling but it drove me crazy. i have a Kley Zion 1.25" quick adjust on it now. the wise guys at the matches told me that normal nylon will stretch when slung up, and i've notcied it a tiny bit compared to the biothane sling, but it's just so much more convient and lighter weight than the biothane one.
i also use my 16" midlength upper. no 20" rifle lenght for me.
i just want to learn how to compete with my standard normal stuff.
i told my self when i shoot over a 400 without a jacket then i'd get myself a jacket.
still don't need a jacket ;)
i shoot for me. no one else. last year i showed up when a ruger precision .223 was there at 100 and 200 yards.
i have a refield revolution tac moa for my ar. i had t on that day. i was shooting the same group at 100 that the ruger guy was. i still have to practice my 200 yard stuff. that extra 100 yards adds error margins ya know....
but yeah ruger precision guy was surprised how well my PSA upper spikes tactical lower was doing at 100.
ProthoPectore red dots are the standard now.
You don't need super-ninja gear or the like to excel. George Farr proved otherwise.... in 1921, Farr - a grandfatherly figure in his 60s - walked on to the final day of the Camp Perry National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, in summer 1921. He proceeded to fire, using a rack-grade M1903 he'd never seen before and issue-ammunition, a score of seventy-one straight 1,000 yard bull's-eyes until darkness ended his amazing feat. I'd call that good shooting, what about you?
Excellent instructions Sir, exactly how I was taught in the Marines back in 1991. God Bless You too Sir
Extremely informative and helpful. Thank you as always, Mr. GunBlue490. We love you.
300 yards...thats what it takes to qualify! Nice shooting. You still got it!
GREAT VIDEO!!! I took a class in the 80's and this made me remember position, breathing, sighting, squeeze, follow thru. Pretty sure that was it. Thank you. The gentleman that taught a friend and myself used 22 target rifles with peep sights. He had for lack of better words a jig about the length of a cafetera table, it had small mirrors on it. You would sight the gun in on a small target at the end and somehow a mark was made by the shooter end with a pen it was very accurate dry fire sight system. never saw it again anywhere and have asked people at gun shops, just get looks like I'm nuts. So I ask you, Have you ever seen anything like this and what is it called? Sorry for the long run on sentences.
Where does the bipod go? ;) ......great video once again gunblue490!
Thank you Mr.gunblue i enjoyed the video !
Great video, but get a wireless lapel mike!
Been a sub for only a month, some of the best advice I’ve seen on TH-cam. Loved being a PMI as a secondary MOS in the Corps and this vid brings some great memories back. Semper Fi and Gods blessings
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Can you keep the same sling adjustment for all positions?
In the standing position. What is the benefit from having your right elbow out at ninety degrees or next to your body? Does the weight of rifle play a part? I think I remember being taught (over fifty years ago) to keep it up at ninety degrees.
Greg La Roche
Sling adjustment usually changes for different positions. High elbow creates a solid shoulder pocket for heavy recoiling rifles, as with the Garand and M14, but the military retained the method even with the M16. The 223 does not recoil hard and the low elbow is less stressful and more relaxed for shooting, and far more accurate due to the elimination of that stress.
I’m looking to purchase a AR 15 rifle. Would you mind sharing the brand you purchased or the components you used? I had a Bushmaster back in the 90s but sold it. I know Windham is the old Bushmaster company and their weapons are rated well. Thanks Al
i love you gunblue490 ive been watching all you're videos including the very well done reloading videos. thank you so much for sharing all you're knoledge with us.
i would pay for this content
Forgive my ignorant question, but what is the purpose of a shooting glove, as you used? Thank you for another great video.
It's a very intelligent question that I failed to answer during the video. It's simply a protection for sling and sling hardware abrasion against hand and wrist, and aids greatly in getting a solid, non-slip grip. A glove allows the tightest sling tension without injury. I used an inexpensive insulated leather and cotton work glove that I bought from the local Tractor Supply Store to demonstrate, which is not far different than dedicated competition shooting gloves. Smearing a bit of GE silicone rubber on the palm of the leather would make it super tacky like a competition glove, and for lots less money.
GunBlue490 thank you, as always, for your prompt and patient response. You're the best
I love you Gunblue.Cheers
Hello sir, really love your videos. Been a big fan since day one. One question and I know I’ve asked this, what’s your input about reward butt pressure? How much should a novice shooter like myself pull that butt in to his shoulder?
Excellent!! Thank you very much.
All the best, thanks for all your videos, I'm your age and I'm learning, still.
Steven Robinson
I continue to learn daily, and will do so until my last day, God willing.
Thank you!
Good afternoon - I recall watching one of your videos that included information regarding sling setup on the AR-15. I am having difficulty finding the video - is it still available? Thanks for providing your no-nonsense approach to firearms and marksmanship.
William C Chapin
Yes, it's found on Part IV of the AR history, at 27 minutes. I demonstrated however incorrectly my arm wrap, which did not lay over the sling as I properly showed in this video. Brain cramps occur frequently at my age. But the sling setup is good. Perhaps I should run the sling setup separately. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much, Sir.
ty
I'll bet a beer and cigar hit the spot after making this vid.
Great Video!
What does the "Marine v. Army" at the end mean?
My buddy shooting at the end, and who videographed the day, is a veteran US Marine who served combat in Iraq. I am a veteran of the US Army, who served combat in Vietnam. As you could see, he is an excellent and accomplished shot, but we were shooting for fun, and the title was just a gag.
Mr Gunblue490 please do a review on the 1903 Springfield
Thanks!
19:54 -- why do you say it's 300yds?
Is it true that installing a flash hider or brake with a crush washer instead of shims, can decrease accuracy/consistency? I'm tempted to try a thread protector.
Duck-n-Cover
Any gas turbulence at the muzzle can affect ultimate accuracy, especially if unevenly distributed, as with the closed bottom birdcage on service rifles, such as mine. Ultimate is the byword. My rifle shoots 3/4 MOA or better, so I'm willing to sacrifice whatever ultimate accuracy is attainable for the authenticity it lends. Like you, I have considered a thread protector, but I decided it would look like a wierd amputation, with no practical, measurable gain for service rifle competition. Crush washers affect nothing in terms of accuracy. They are used because they allow precise positioning of the flash hider during tightening and provide strong connection. If a flash hider is used, so should a crush washer. Do not, as I have seen recommended by lame brains, pre-crush the washer. A new one must be used for every installation, and if the flash hider is turned beyond center, it cannot be backed off, and a new one must be used. I recommend making alignment marks on both hider and barrel before installation to avoid over-rotation.
Cool hat!
Have you competed at Camp Perry?
No, I have not. I simply don't have the time or funds necessary to dedicate myself to that level of competitive shooting.
GunBlue490, do you have a 22lr vid? would love to hear some history on this popular, versatile, efficient cartridge.
David Perkins He has a good 2 hours worth of 22lr broken down into 2 parts.
thanks I'll look for it
David Perkins
Look for Introduction to the 22 Rimfire, Parts 1 and 2, that I did two years ago. Part 1 is the history.
I found it thanks
GunBlue490 please don’t take this personal but Kristen Joy Wise looks a whole lot better in the standing position.😜 thanks for another great video.
Bill Van Raam I can think of alot of positions she would look better in haha. But that's another subject.
👍Thx for this info 👍
What is an A4? Is it the one with the feed ramp integral with the lower receiver?
toddy2519
The A4 version of the M16 and AR15 denotes the flat top design with the removable carry handle and 20 inch barrel. The advantages are obvious over the old integral handle. In less than a minute, I can swap from iron sights to scope, with both retaining zero. The rear peep sight is adjustable in 1/2 minute clicks. The integral feed ramp was introduced for the short barrel M4, which has faster cycling due to the close spacing of the gas port from the receiver. But to keep production simple, virtually all AR barrel connectors now have the M4 style feed ramps, including mine, which works for long or short barrels. The 20 inch barrel gives significantly higher velocity than 16" and shorter barrels, with attendant longer range and striking power that was originally conceived for battle.
300 yards ;-)
When the bullets are flying you have no time to put your arm in a sling.
Nice, 300 yawds
Thanks so much.
"300 yods"... LOL
Fundamentals ? He’s slapping the trigger like a mosquito on the sack
He's great. Wish he wasn't a Trumpist though.
TheTriptamineDream
If I weren't, I wouldn't be shooting this rifle.
You Americans are lucky to have Trump. Wake up..
Well if nothing else he pisses off the degenerates and thats all we can really ask for at the moment.
@@jasonbloho8015 the reprobates hate Trump that's a good sign to vote for Trump