wolfmangreg
HAM Ranger
Haven't been able to do much shooting lately, but made some time mid-week to get out to the 100 yard range with the C2T. Decided to replace the Athlon Heras 6-24x with a Sightron S-TAC 4-20x to see which I prefer on that rifle. Also finally got around to adding weight to the gun, in the form of a 1x6" brass rod, attached to the rail with some cheap scope rings.
Got a zero at 30, then doped the clicks every 5 yards out to 100. Ended up with the best match to Strelok Pro prediction that I've ever gotten- most were spot on or 1 click difference. Always fuss a lot with getting a scope level, so was pleased to have windage on track all the way out. Not ready to make a call between the two scopes yet. Heras might have a very slight edge in image quality, though it could just be the extra magnification (always shot it at 24x). Need to set them up side by side at 20x to get a better idea. Think I like the S-TAC reticle better- it's a little thicker & easier on the eyes. The lower max magnification didn't seem to affect my results, but need more time behind the S-TAC to pass judgement.
As for the brass rod- like it. A lot. Played around with the location & settled on what's in the photo below. Have always struggled with bullpups away from a solid rest, because they tend to be top heavy, & to a lesser extent, rear heavy. The C2T - & probably other bullpups without the thick, solid buttstock - is better in that regard. Not rear heavy at all, but was still top heavy with a fat scope up top. With the brass attached, the center of gravity is much lower. Feels better on the bench, & much better on shooting sticks or offhand. Pretty surprised at just how much better. Thought it might settle things down a bit at the shot, but it also makes holding on target easier. Should mention that the scope change also affected this. The S-TAC is 5 or 6 ounces lighter than the Heras, which also helps lower that center of gravity. Didn't think to check total weight before & after the changes, but the total weight increase isn't that much. Maybe 1/2 lb?
Definitely screams homebrew, might try to class it up a little by putting some flat black or faux carbon fiber wrap around the brass rod. And while I'm at it, cover up the big block TACTICAL on either side! Hey, maybe even try to find a faux wood veneer wrap to match the handle & stock
Wrapped it up with the obligatory 100 yard, 5-shot group from the bench. Don't shoot for groups from the bench that often, but when I do with this rifle, it's consistent as the day is long. Always juuuust over MOA at 100, never more than 1.5. Assuming, of course, an airgun friendly wind.
Got a zero at 30, then doped the clicks every 5 yards out to 100. Ended up with the best match to Strelok Pro prediction that I've ever gotten- most were spot on or 1 click difference. Always fuss a lot with getting a scope level, so was pleased to have windage on track all the way out. Not ready to make a call between the two scopes yet. Heras might have a very slight edge in image quality, though it could just be the extra magnification (always shot it at 24x). Need to set them up side by side at 20x to get a better idea. Think I like the S-TAC reticle better- it's a little thicker & easier on the eyes. The lower max magnification didn't seem to affect my results, but need more time behind the S-TAC to pass judgement.
As for the brass rod- like it. A lot. Played around with the location & settled on what's in the photo below. Have always struggled with bullpups away from a solid rest, because they tend to be top heavy, & to a lesser extent, rear heavy. The C2T - & probably other bullpups without the thick, solid buttstock - is better in that regard. Not rear heavy at all, but was still top heavy with a fat scope up top. With the brass attached, the center of gravity is much lower. Feels better on the bench, & much better on shooting sticks or offhand. Pretty surprised at just how much better. Thought it might settle things down a bit at the shot, but it also makes holding on target easier. Should mention that the scope change also affected this. The S-TAC is 5 or 6 ounces lighter than the Heras, which also helps lower that center of gravity. Didn't think to check total weight before & after the changes, but the total weight increase isn't that much. Maybe 1/2 lb?
Definitely screams homebrew, might try to class it up a little by putting some flat black or faux carbon fiber wrap around the brass rod. And while I'm at it, cover up the big block TACTICAL on either side! Hey, maybe even try to find a faux wood veneer wrap to match the handle & stock
Wrapped it up with the obligatory 100 yard, 5-shot group from the bench. Don't shoot for groups from the bench that often, but when I do with this rifle, it's consistent as the day is long. Always juuuust over MOA at 100, never more than 1.5. Assuming, of course, an airgun friendly wind.
