So as I load up in preparation for my son-in-law's arrival, I am hunting for the scope. Where is it? I suspect that in preparation for the move, I removed it from the safe and it did not climb back inside after the move.
After enough hunting, I decided to give up on this and returned the M1A and magazines to the safe.
Wait! What is that box at the bottom of the random stack next to the safe? Yes, the scope was in there on that distinctive Springfield Arsenal (Armory?) mount.
So I grabbed the M1A, but not the magazines. I get to the range. Single feeding an M1A is slow and dangerous to fingers. Worse, I thought Homedale Gun Club had target holders to which I could affix paper targets. There are some permanent holders but I wanted 25 yards because I knew that at 25 yards, a 200 yard zero would be -1.5".
Anyway, the net result was a few satisfying booms but no hits on metal plates. Next time, I will take target holders.
My son-in-law loves the Walther PPK/S .22. It is accurate and fun. As a defensive pistol goes, it is better than being unarmed. It should in many cases remind an attacker of an urgent appointment elsewhere, such as at a trauma room.
The Homedale pistol range has some 25 yard silhouette targets. I can easily hit those targets 6 out of 10 shots. I cannot imagine any circumstances where I would be using it for self-defense at even that range. There are some 15 yard falling plates which are a more likely distance. I can knock those down in half my shots. These are tiny little plates.
The low recoil of the Walther makes it very pleasant for rapid shooting. You should engage in slow careful shooting in an emergency, but I wonder how many people who are trained to do one shot per second manage to do so when suddenly confronted?
It was nice having the whole range to ourselves. If you live in the Boise area and want a range that is not overcrowded consider joining.
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