Cabin Fever Challenge 24 - M16A4 Clone Run (DIV II Submission)
12This is my first-ever submission to the Cabin Fever Challenge. This year, I decided to run my A4 clone that I got from PSA (for the value, it is a decent rifle).
For those who don't know about the Cabin Fever Challenge, it's an online challenge that tests the basic musketry of the shooter and is open from the 1st of January to the 31st of March. You must engage an 8" Target from 100m, shooting five rounds from four different shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone, and sitting) in the shortest time possible. Unless you're in DIV V (Muzzleloaders) and VI (22LR), then the rules are a little bit different. If you are interested in participating in this event, I do recommend checking out Riflechair's video (he's the main guy organizing the event) or checking out the website.
Riflechair's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pqPme2hbpU
Website: https://www.riflechair.com/cabin-fever-challenge
Shooter's Commentary:
Initially, I was going to run my KP15/WWSD build for this run since I'm running a 3x Prism on that rifle. Unfortunately, I've been having reliability issues with that rifle. Also, I just wanted to shoot my A4 clone since it feels pretty nice to shoot. I also did two other runs: a DIV I run with my M1 Garand and a DIV III run with my MAS 36. Both runs were pretty bad, especially with the M1 as I struggled loading that rifle. I guess that rifle just doesn't like the 5 round clips I bought for it. Also, it seems like both zeros were off since I was only able to hit each target once. In fact, the taped hole on the target was from my Garand run. Anyway, not going to post those runs.
While this run was the best of the three, it still wasn't as great. I think a big part of it was my wardrobe. The plate carrier (and to some extent the parka) extended the length of pull, which made shooting a bit more awkward. I think this also messed with my sight alignment, as you notice in the results, the good chuck of misses that are Southwest of the Target were from my Standing and Kneeling shots. A big part of why I didn't do too well is just a skill issue. I normally don't shoot offhand or kneeling at 100m that often. Perhaps this is something I need to add to my training regiment to become a better shooter.
Other than that, I did have fun shooting in the cold and I hope to do it again next year. I'll probably run this rifle again to see if I can get a better run. I maybe I'll submit another Division run if it doesn't get scuffed.