Shooting an AR15 using the scope cam; targets setup at approximately 410 yards. The camcorder is securely mounted to the stock of the rifle, just behind the charging handle. Shooting with this setup is quite a challenge, as I have to use the camcorder viewfinder for aiming. The viewfinder screen is roughly the size of 4 small postage stamps, and provides nowhere near the quality resolution that you experience with a decent scope. I’m so close to the viewfinder, I’m not even wearing my glasses. Rifle for the session is a Bushmaster Varminter in .223, topped off with a Leupold Mark III scope. The Remington 55 grain accutip is the load of choice.
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March 28th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
very good video. i’d like to see how you’d shoot with the camcorder on it. has to be difficult expesally that you have to do a reach around to pull the trigger. lol and i could tell when you’d pull the trigger. rifle moved to the right and up alot. over,5/5. five stars to ya mate =D
March 28th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
@kr25flyn
He said that because he just took the safety off…
March 28th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
sweet video send more
March 28th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
@ kr25flyn
At 1:07, yes, the safety is OFF. The gun IS NOT LOADED. Visit any gun store and you will find numerous empty guns on the shelf with the safety OFF.
The gun WAS LOADED at 1:51, when you begin to see the scope view. Why? Because I cannot pull the charging handle with the camera mounted on the stock behind the scope, so I have to load the gun, safety on, then mount the camera. As standish92k pointed out, the safety came OFF prior to actually shooting.
March 28th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
@ bman65478900
Camera positioned in the “eye relief zone”, behind the scope. The screen is to the left of the camcorder, and small as video screens go nowadays. These targets appeared as dots, much smaller than just simply viewing through the scope. I am really shooting from an unnatural, unrelaxed position with this setup.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
i am jealous.. nice
March 28th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
GREAT video! Awesome you can shoot that far using the camcorder thru the scope. Well done!
March 28th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
stop trying to find peoples errors and call them. This man seems to be just slightly familiar with weapons figuring hes scope camming targets at 400yards and went through the hassle to explain how safe his land is to shoot on. I would assume the safety was off there becasue the rifle was decocked from storage. He clearly took the safety off around 3 min when he went to fire(when the weapon was actually loaded – and cocked because so)
good video TNoudoors, dont mind the sillies like this guy
March 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
@kr25flyn theres no clip in it. Shutup you titty baby.
March 28th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
your respiration is very good for a supported position, just need a little more patience
March 28th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
HARAY the gun nazis are here…
March 28th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
that gun cam is sweet.
March 28th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
1:07 safety is OFF it should be on at all times unless when about to fire!!!!!
March 28th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Pretty good shooting, that jug seemed to be hard to hit. Were you looking through a camera in front of the scope? Good job compensating 4-5 inch down and 4-5 inch right. 5/5 on video quality. 4/5 marksmenship.
March 29th, 2010 at 12:47 am
1000 yards…going for gold I see.
for a 1000, I’d probably beef up the caliber though, and probably make the switch to bolt action. Because though the rifle is only as good as the scope you put on it, a 5.56 is not gonna reach out to a 1000 accurately.
March 29th, 2010 at 1:10 am
@ csfreak89
It’s not a large tract, but in the family for decades. Some of the adjoining lots could have their own zip code…..and I suspect it will stay that way for a long time.
March 29th, 2010 at 1:31 am
@ baronofhawkland
I actually agree with all of that. I think I tried mounting the scope without risers and don’t remember why it didn’t work. As for the scope itself, I did not do much research on the purchase, and at that time, never imagined shooting at distances greater than 200 yds. Presently, I’m not in the market for another upper, but a new scope would be nice…something good for 1000 yds.
March 29th, 2010 at 1:55 am
your family owns such a huge land??
March 29th, 2010 at 2:25 am
you need a higher power scope and a heavier barrel
I’d go with a 50x at 400, just for less eye strain.
And couldn’t help but notice that you’ve got rail raisers on. In my experience, you wanna put as little distance between the scope and the gun as possible to prevent the scope from shifting during fire as it emits vibrations. shifts are microscopic, but they have effect down range, especially with semi-autos.
Than again that’s just me…don’t mean to tell you your business…
Cool vid.
March 29th, 2010 at 3:01 am
very cool video, challenging shots. and good verbalization of your to3 rules (know your target and whats behind it, saftey on till ready to shoot ect..) keep it up
March 29th, 2010 at 3:55 am
Awesome video. Love how you take your precautions, and not just another gun-nut with more trigger-itch than brains.
March 29th, 2010 at 4:02 am
You are a great my friend!
5/5
March 29th, 2010 at 4:17 am
man that looks so fun i wish i can do that
March 29th, 2010 at 5:16 am
@ hossjohnson360
I did sight-in at 400 yards couple of years ago and keep all my settings in a book, including type of load. I’m trying to maintain a working chart of various loads out to 700 yards, further if possible.
This scope does not have battle turrets, if that’s what you are asking.
March 29th, 2010 at 5:47 am
@ mreisma
All the way to 14 x and set for 400 yds