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mchughcb
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Blaser 500NE
#389474 - 08/02/25 07:14 PM

Yeah, it kicks like a mule and I've changed the ghost ring for an aimpoint which I'll sight in for 200 yards

https://youtu.be/vGMtbR821BI

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mchughcb]
#389479 - 08/02/25 09:08 PM

How does it shoot at 200 yards? Accuracy, groups? What does the regulation shoot like at 200 yards? Two separate groups? Where do they group? One composite group?

I am quite impressed if it shoots well at 200 yards.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: NitroX]
#389481 - 08/02/25 10:10 PM

Great shooting mate!

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: 93x64mm]
#389483 - 09/02/25 01:31 AM

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Great shooting mate!

Yes good shooting. What was the range(s)?

So it's a form of peep sight?

Did you mean sighting the ghost ring in for 200 yards? Or the aimpoint?

I see you're shooting the rear trigger first. To avoid possible double discharge?

Thanks for posting.

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mchughcb
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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: NitroX]
#389498 - 09/02/25 08:58 AM

Unfortunately cyclonic conditions means I will have to wait to sight it in at 200 yards.i haven't fired off bench or sticks yet. 200 will be with aimpoint as I've removed ghost ring.

I'm pulling rear trigger first as I was told to. However may not need it.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mchughcb]
#389500 - 09/02/25 09:52 AM

I always thought the rear trigger had a harder weight of pull to help prevent recoil-induced discharge and that the front trigger first, was "the proper sequence".
Elmer Keith recommended firing the rear one first as he said it made it easier to fire more quickly, as recoil moved your hand forward, to make it easier, faster to access the front trigger. Elmer had fairly small hands & this makes sense from that perspective.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: DarylS]
#389504 - 09/02/25 11:12 AM

Bit of recoil there. Should be fun off the bench. 500 nitro is the king of big game rounds for mine.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: Claydog]
#389508 - 09/02/25 01:32 PM

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Bit of recoil there. Should be fun off the bench. 500 nitro is the king of big game rounds for mine.

Yeah, a bit. Going to be brutal sighting in off the bench.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mchughcb]
#389509 - 09/02/25 02:27 PM

Sissy bags help under those situations. Even better is a PAST shoulder protector. I had to wear one for years shooing anything larger than a .222, after tearing the cartilage in my right shoulder, fore and aft.
https://www.ebay.com/b/past-recoil-pad/bn_7024792708
I see Caldwell also has them. The PAST shoulder protectors REALLY work well and have several models. I suspect the Caldwell are no different.
I was able to shoot my .375 and .69 ML with full power loads.
The .69 kicked a LOT more than a 9 pound .458.
https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Ambidextrous-Shooting-Shields-Construction/dp/B0009TRNRK?th=1

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: DarylS]
#389510 - 09/02/25 03:23 PM

I'd be using a standing rest. Never a bench.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: NitroX]
#389512 - 09/02/25 08:55 PM

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I'd be using a standing rest. Never a bench.

I can't remember if it's in Graeme's book or if I saw it in a YouTube video of one of the pommie double rifle gun companies, but I do recall essentially an elevated bench arrangement that you stood at - it had front and rear bags.

But then again I recall the days here where I would see Graeme at the Brisbane rifle range using a 500NE in a lead sled at the bench and while he was sitting down.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mauserand9mm]
#389518 - 09/02/25 10:32 PM

100 yards is a long shot for me, using a .500 or .600 25 to 50 metres is the go.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: Ahmed577]
#389524 - 10/02/25 05:14 AM

A lead-sled I would imagine, quite dramatically increase the risk of breaking the stock.
What about this one?
https://www.africahunting.com/attachments/20231216-500-416-range1-cropped-jpg.642818/

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: DarylS]
#389527 - 10/02/25 08:15 AM

That's a neat set up Darryl. I have a past pad so helps a lot for bench shooting with heavy calibres

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mchughcb]
#389528 - 10/02/25 10:28 AM

Lead-sleds are fine so long as you don't use any lead!

Adjustable elevation front pad, and the pad at the rear reduces felt recoil to the shoulder without unduly stressing the stock.

At our local shooting range we have a small bench clamped to a post, height adjustable, to facilitate stand-up shooting for the big stuff. Still needs bags or the unweighted lead-sled, so there will be a Mk.II when we get around to it.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: Marrakai]
#389530 - 10/02/25 06:53 PM

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At our local shooting range we have a small bench clamped to a post, height adjustable, to facilitate stand-up shooting for the big stuff.

Still needs bags or the unweighted lead-sled, so there will be a Mk.II when we get around to it.

Detailed photos are required.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: Marrakai]
#389738 - 16/02/25 07:41 PM

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Lead-sleds are fine so long as you don't use any lead!

Adjustable elevation front pad, and the pad at the rear reduces felt recoil to the shoulder without unduly stressing the stock.

At our local shooting range we have a small bench clamped to a post, height adjustable, to facilitate stand-up shooting for the big stuff. Still needs bags or the unweighted lead-sled, so there will be a Mk.II when we get around to it.

I wish I had that today. I fired 17 rounds off the bench. Got a splitting headache and the trigger guard has smashed my right middle finger. The bullets were landing close then when I wound the aimpoint it should have been a few inches in windage but ended up being a foot at 50m. Could be me so I'm going to have rest then load up a few a couple of hundred fps lower so that the recoil is manageable and check its about right then work the load up from there.

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mchughcb]
#389750 - 17/02/25 07:15 AM

I'd try & see if you can do a supported arrangement except doing it standing mate, shooting a 500NE of the bench is not for the faint hearted!
No wonder you ended up with a headache!

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: mchughcb]
#389763 - 17/02/25 11:45 PM

You are a brave or foolish man

You certainly have way more recoil tolerance than me, mine tops out with a 416Rigby running 450 grain pills.

I would be zeroing and testing loads off of sticks if you do not have access to a standing support the likes of Rigby etc use. Some clubs do have them.

A mate is waiting for his 500 barrel for his Blaser- 500 Jeffery I think. I am now looking forward to being there when he fires it.

Edited by Rule303 (17/02/25 11:47 PM)

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Re: Blaser 500NE [Re: Rule303]
#389768 - 18/02/25 07:54 AM

My .375/06IMP with 270's at 2,650fps and 300's at 2,470fps is my limit. Thanks.

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