500 yards BlackJack Challenge #10

[@derekedgley5074]

Factory Ruger and factory ammo and only shooting for two months is mighty impressive. No need for high end custom rifles and hand loads

[@kevinh4631]

Gentleman definitely has his priorities in order. Done need no $5k plus pea shooter to shoot good when under 2000 will git r dun.

[@hood182ie]

not a single one of the "high end' rifles can feed 12 rounds without a miss feed, shocking

[@politicalfisherman540]

Open sight, guys. Why? At least freaking try.

[@hood182ie]

@@politicalfisherman540 he might as well stood up and shot from the shoulder

[@politicalfisherman540]

@@hood182ie exactly

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

Erik- thanks again for letting me (Lawrence from San Angelo) shoot. This was a load of fun and you are a great host! I highly recommend anyone who is interested go out and do this! Very much worth the drive. The other guys were fun too.

[@ErikCortina]

Thanks for giving it a try. You shot well.

[@eliaswebster937]

Magpul bipod FTW. I don't count their second run. @txpreadatorhunting @txkiller

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

@@eliaswebster937 that bipod will be going away soon. I’ve never really liked it and the more research I do, I’m going to change it to an AccuTac.

[@MadRS]

Well done Lawrence. You had good composure through the shoot. Pity the mag issue rattled you a little but in that wind it was a great Blackjack.

[@cole4406]

@@eliaswebster937I like mine, especially for the price

[@BETTERthan_Yesterday]

Nothing is more satisfying than the newest shooter, with the cheapest rifle and ammo keeping right up with 10k setup and hand loads. None of that extra shit matters. At the end of the day skill prevails.

[@jaymiller393]

RPR guy chose violence on running that bolt! 😂

[@traviscohan9016]

He was very shakey as well

[@red7rikki]

Honestly I have one and racking it smoothly is impossible so you rack it like you stole it lol In prs there was I knack I used which was roll the bolt know in your hand .

[@kybbe112]

Just like the SKS guy did with the trigger

[@ctyler10889]

Him chambering the round was louder than the actual shots fired

[@JohnBrown-mh9ii]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SpaceFrawg]

Laurence, two months shooting long range with factory ammo, wow.

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

Thanks. I’m definitely hooked - unfortunately for my wallet….

[@SpaceFrawg]

@@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833 How hard was it to find a good factory match for your rifle? Are you going to start reloading? (That's another learning rabbit hole and money pit right there)

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

@@SpaceFrawg I reload for .223 and 45-70 already. I have all the equipment to start with the 6.5 but I’m not sure if I’ll do it. It takes so much time and I’m not sure it worth it for me as a casual non competitive shooter. Those Hornady 147gr factory loads are fine for me at the moment. It didn’t take long to find that out. My local gun store was helpful in giving me advice to narrow it down before I spent millions trying to work through a whole bunch of different rounds. Of course I might decide to reload after I get settled in my new house later this summer.

[@SpaceFrawg]

@@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833 Maybe those welding fine motor skills transfer well to shooting ??

[@Ultimatereloader]

Shooting in Texas with a guy from Texas whos name is "Stetson", PERFECT!

[@ErikCortina]

😂

[@politicalfisherman540]

Second shot looked like it actually hit, with the big guy.

[@joearledge]

@@ErikCortina Just a thought for April fools next year Sir. Similar to your "bullet modifications" from a few years ago. "Chad" comes on and cleans the challenge with irons and zero misses. Rifle could be a bone stock 10/22 or USGI M16 clone or something like that. Ammo could be whatever is cheap mag dump/plinking ammo, or even just a zip lock bag of random leftover cheap rounds from over the years. you could have him do it rapid fire, possibly off hand from the standing. His attitude could be something along the lines of "that was the easiest thing I've ever done, I don't know why you guy keep saying this is hard". I you're feeling extra froggy, you could make him a "Marine". I was a combat infantry Marine, and I'd find it hilarious. Anyway, keep up the good work Sir!

[@blueboy387]

Stetsons running his rifle was art.

[@Eric--zs6um]

Great challenge. My son and I have decided to get back into our 2 local groundhog matches. Last match was 2017 for me. We both gonna run .243. The longest range goes out to 800 yds. Thanks much as your channel is inspirational.

[@rustbucket9318]

Seeing the SKS in the thumbnail had me laughing. I love those rifles but they aren't known for their long range prowess and the Russian steel case surplus ammo is some amazing stuff. Kind surprised that all of them fired. Pretty good shooting on his part to even get as close as he did.

[@CaptShocker]

Love watching friends help each other out like that. Reminds me of the military days.

[@DN-kz7xl]

Think it is a bit childish to heckle someone when they are shooting.

[@kentuckywindage222]

Another great video. The new to guns and shooting long range competitor did outstanding. He has been bit and has it in his blood now!

[@billcollins7009]

That was fun to watch! I really enjoyed the two buddies giving each other a hard time like friends do. The SKS was fun to watch too. He did far better than I would have at that range with the same setup. I'd like to see him come back with better ammo and see what he can do with that.

[@ridnthawave708]

Good stuff Eric! Watching the other events as well, Xring, Backfire, Texas Plinking. This was entertaining and thanks to the competitors for helping to make it so...

[@ErikCortina]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Pro5.0]

"That's why you ride shotgun, Cuz you can't drive straight either!!!" 😂😂😂 they were annoying at first but when they started the mulligans the banter was effing hilarious hahaha

[@XuroX.]

Nah kinda annoying the whole time

[@InspectahPatio]

@@XuroX. True, American humour is so mediocre.

[@feelsgooddoit]

Really annoying, couple of 12 year olds drinking their first beer

[@macdaddy32]

Good job for the new guy getting a black jack!

[@deeeeeeps]

6ft low 4ft high "Cheap Ammo" lmao

[@gbennett2889]

10k and barely beat the Ruger. Gives us poor boys some hope!!!!!!!😂

[@scottcrawford3745]

All equipment being relatively good, It's the man behind the trigger. But; spending over 10K on a rig, it definitely shows when it's you...

[@McgSpook]

the gear is the final 10%. the first 90% is the shooter. ive seen people shooting thin barrel savage rifles win tactical BR matches filled with AI's and custom builds.

[@kevinh4631]

IT aint the gun, its the mind behind it! @@McgSpook

[@texpatriot8462]

The Ruger did have a lot of feeding issues.

[@aaronedwards4755]

I ve seen RPR preform while. But you are right it’s the shooter at the end of the day.

[@jobysessions8887]

I look forward to this series. Hope it continues.

[@peterrobins3708]

Hahaa, we've all got that brilliant friend who would heckle & you know it's a damn good friend hahaha Brilliant shooting by all but... The gent with the SKS...as good as they all were, he's the legend. He went all out with the hardest task up against him. Top respect for giving it a go and was down to earth all the way. They were all great sportsmen but Justin was a real winner. Well played Dustin, very well played sir!!! All thumbs up!!!

[@Timberdam]

I have a Ruger Precision and Tikka Tac A1 Both Tac drivers with factory ammo ! Mine feed pretty well ! Any way " IT''S THE INDIAN NOT THE ARROW " .. as long as your equipment is up to par it's the Indian pulling the trigger that's the most important variable .. I think that's obvious.. IMO Thanks Eric and to all the shooters who participated and put it all on the line ! That was great as always...

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you.

[@johnqpublic2718]

The heckling friend calling out the misses was hilarious

[@t.c.2527]

I love this challenge. Thanks Eric. Love your channel very informative I also am interested in every aspect of long range shooting. Thanks

[@Pew_pewchronicles]

Wow, the Ruger RPR representing yeah, let’s go for the boys with the budget Rifles

[@josephjulian2503]

I have an RPR and a custom GA Precision, both in 6mm Creedmoor. The Ruger is clunky to run and the GAP is smooth as glass. The RPR shoots right along with the GAP with identical ammo.

[@J_D_Rambro]

I love these challenges, I hope this is a permanent event . I've learned so much from your content.

[@ErikCortina]

Glad you like them!

[@randyanderson9507]

Gotta love it when your buddies are there keeping you from getting stressed with their quips. Of course mine do this so much when we're out, that I'd probably miss without it.

[@joearledge]

🤣🤣🤣 The Testicle Festival shirt!!

[@perditionluc]

Sks guy "cheap ammo"😂

[@CCW1911]

He would've totally hit them all if he'd just had some match ammo.

[@nocturnalspecialties642]

The way he was hitting that trigger can't be helping

[@TheJimtanker]

@@CCW1911 -Do they make match ammo for the SKS?- Yes they do. Hornady has a line of Match ammo in 7.62X39. Not that it would probably help him much.

[@PolenarTactical]

@@nocturnalspecialties642 for some reason that really bothered me...

[@rayman1366]

it was very funny. chinease gun seem not good with cheap ammo

[@InsecureCrab]

Laurence is a killer out there! Awesome performance.

[@joepie221]

Great competition. Looks like a good time.

[@xxdizannyxx]

Ive been so sick for a month. Hopefully this series took my mind off everything, this episode certainly did. I still push myself to get up and shoot every morning a few shots in backyard before work. My fav rifle in this episode honestly is the sks. Got a soft spot for old wood stocked arms. Just beautiful.

[@daltonwinchenbach7982]

Man that first guy really needs to slow down. He probably would have cleaned if he would have not tried to go as fast as he possibly could

[@McgSpook]

i was so happy to see that 2d RPR get a blackjack. great shooting by a new shooter even! That wind is no joke in this episode. Loved the friends talking smack. The best range day is the day you outshoot your friend and get to talk smack until next range session.

[@aaronhysong405]

i shoot a sks custom at 800 yards im on target no wind good day i get really good groups wind really mess with me alot but still good engine bay shots on deer, and wolfs it will kill i just want to say i really like the guy given a sks a shot without optics great job bud if u use a old mosin i think u could do it with 7n1 extras u got me stoked just a real man not to much talk but im very impressed with ur walk and no talk ur awesome brother at least he tried and im proud of the guy erik

[@monsterk7603]

Nice to see some beginners on here with stock-ish rifles. Keep em coming!

[@petyunyatv4246]

Lawrence - absolute legend! Keep it going bro

[@bakters]

Bring those guys back. They were hilarious to watch *and* they could shoot very well.

[@Longshothawk]

I wish everyone could have friends like these. World would be a better place.

[@ssearl3231]

I really enjoy the blackjack challenge videos

[@jimcheatham8306]

FYI if you're running your bolt faster than you can feel it pick up and chamber the round, you're running the risk of a misaligned bullet to be pushed back into the cartridge causing a overpressure situation that could leave you with a face full of shrapnel. But you would look Tac-ti-Cool doing it 😉

[@Pro5.0]

We need more BlackJack Challenges this is a huge deal for your channel I love it! Wish i was closer to take a shot at the challenge on my 783 6.5 needs way more build im currently sitting at .310 inches at 250yds with factory Fiocchi Redbox Hyperformance 142gr Sierra's. Out of the factory pencil thin sporter barrel, Oryx Chassis and Vortex Crossfire II 6-24X50 SFP

[@danenorris3266]

Eric love watching these videos. I'm a newbie to the precision stuff. Can't do prs stuff because of my back. I would like to see a challenge of nothing but factory rifles. I think that would be cool. I'm shooting a aero precision solus in 6.5 needsmore. LoL

[@werewolfjose]

the heckling made this funnier than usual to watch 🤣 I was thinking happy gilmore😁

[@ErikCortina]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patrickgjorven7832]

Kudos to the fella trying with open sights and without a rest!

[@elmeramuro]

loved seeing the irons sks in this comp

[@tomslongguns443]

More blackjack challenge , my wife even fell in love watching it .

[@twigglykevin]

Kudos to guy that brought the sks and surplus ammo

[@MrEMann]

Yes! Been waiting for this... Howling at the SKS guy... That gun couldn't be less accurate if you loaded it with rocks.. 😂😂😂😂

[@CCW1911]

Was he yanking the crap out of the trigger to get more velocity out of that crap ammo? Maybe he missed a zero on the yardage when he signed up?

[@ExtremeUnction1988]

Also shooting on his elbows like that. He was doing himself no favors. Cool to see though.

[@hood182ie]

don't blame the gun when the guy was wobbling from side to side

[@WillE454]

The sks is fairly accurate with a bipod or bags. It’s not a precision rifle by any means but a bipod does help. Not to mention he was jerking the trigger.

[@donwyoming1936]

As the SKS warms up, it starts stringing shots vertically. You'll go crazy chasing them. Just keep aiming at the target. Eventually, one with land on it.

[@PencilProper]

I've always wondered if slaming the bolt home like our first punter is doing messes with the seating depth of the round? You'd be likely to ran that projie straight back into the case.

[@OGBRADASS]

Yep!

[@SpaceFrawg]

The rounds on target say otherwise.

[@OGBRADASS]

@@SpaceFrawg in this specific case, depends on the firearm. Ever pulled a non fired case out of the chamber and notice a smashed tip, dented, etc? I have!

[@SpaceFrawg]

@@OGBRADASS The rounds on target tell me one of two things: 1. He is not; smashing the tip, denting the tip, or pushing the bullet back into the case. 2. If he is doing any of those things or a combination of those things, it doesn't matter... at least at 500 yds.

[@SpaceFrawg]

@@OGBRADASS Check out video, Ruger RPR to 1,100 yds 6.5 cm (it's the top result) ... He is not babying that bolt either. Someone else commented here that you have to run the bolt on a RPR like you stole it.

[@michaeltemple895]

RPR and factory ammo...... Priceless

[@OGBRADASS]

1st guy reloads faster than an automatic! lol

[@JimYeats]

I'm frankly amazed at how many magazine and feeding issues people had (mostly of their own making). They're obviously competent individuals, so I think the learning here is that you need to practice under timed exercises to work out those kinks.

[@austinkroe]

Friends trash talking friends is always the best!

[@trentsnaza3372]

Never disappoints, very entertaining

[@jalex86]

😂😂😂😂😂 the trash talk was to funny 😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidrobinson-qo7ue]

Awsome as usual love all of your content and congratulations on your latest win

[@ErikCortina]

Thanks so much!!

[@TheOrangeKou]

Lmao! I love the friendly rivalry between those two.

[@randyh647]

Best shooter of a lot the lot the hand held Ironside guy. Iron sights no bipod windy day cheap ammo 500 yd that guy was amazing!

[@onebadjack1313]

These videos are gold!

[@albertomostert5513]

Finally been waiting for the next video

[@pinhigh1]

We seriously need Henry from 9Hole reviews to do the open sight challenge!!!

[@Rico11b]

At 5:31, I think that bullet was wobbling. It's certainly looked like it in the trace.

[@leandrodelgiudice]

Another great video!! I preciate Erik didn´t shoot, in other you tube channels the host shoot at the end, and is not Fair!!

[@DavidSimmons-yw7ib]

Wind in Texas HA ! One day the wind stopped blowing in south Dakota ! And everyone fell down !

[@jamessammann9183]

Erik.the guys on.u tube average shot wants to do your challenge They are very good shooters on last video said they want to do it how do they reply to.u

[@shanebell9589]

Thanks man! Yes we are looking forward to an invite for sure!

[@averageshot]

@@shanebell9589hey that’s us! Yes we would love the opportunity to try your challenge. My wife and I regularly shoot with Shane and Molly on their farm

[@BellsFarming]

Awesome! I’m Shane’s wife Molly, maybe all 4 of us can come do your challenge.

[@averageshot]

@@BellsFarmingyes Shane Molly Maranda and I would love to try out the challenge!

[@jamessammann9183]

Please erik..do wife's vs guys edition 🙏 would be epic those girls can shoot

[@cr42hunting99]

Great challenge as always- maybe us fellow Texans will ride out one day!

[@Pro-tip]

“Cheap ammo” he says hahaha

[@MrCclimeGo]

I just finished a build yesterday, converting an old 300 win mag Walmart special (mod 70 feather light) from the plastic stock and blind bottom, to a Boyds At-One with PTG bottom metal and detachable magazine. I have over 50 hours in it, but finally got everything mated and lapped so I didn't have to use any shims or something even more whaco. The two big issues were getting the MagPul magazine to work (I have a AIC steel mag ordered) but the price was right on the MagPul to get everything fitted. The other issue was filing and lapping the one piece picatinny to the action. This mod 70 has NOT Round top on the aft end of the action and the rail was machined for a round radius and the mating surface was 15 thousandths different front to rear, but at the middle screw hole. So basically it was high centered 🤦‍♂️ but that's how it is with the internet and basic quality stuff. It all worked out in the end, I wish I could post pictures of the before and after because it turned out SAWEEET 😎 Now I have to bore sight and zero next week, then start working on load development. Hopefully one day I'll bring it to Texas and put the "what's up" on Ol' EC 😎🤣🤙 Love these videos brother ‼️ 👍

[@briancunningham3283]

The crap talking friends wad awesome need more of those friends in videos. Mad respect to the sks guy with no bag or rest.

[@ExtremeUnction1988]

Yeah this was a good episode

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

The guy with the sks should have used his magazine as a rest

[@ronsorrentino6207]

Man, that looks like fun. Maybe some day.

[@dontbetreadin4777]

Dude with the SKS, Get that trigger pull corrected!

[@tiroalargadistancia4293]

Awesome video as always!! SKS man got close, cheap ammo was the issue 😬 I'm hoping to go try it and not embarrass myself on the challenge. Hopefully I won't get left unsupervised 😂😂

[@RemedyTalon]

Cheap ammo was not the issue and he was not close at all. Watch how he punches the trigger on the last "shot" when the action was open. He had not idea what he was doing.

[@adrianjensen2504]

At the end of the season i would like to see Erik try the open sight challenge

[@romansdzalbs]

Great episode!

[@damienthomas6655]

all these super expensive rifles and many have trouble chamberin a dang round !!!

[@Planeiron]

Great Vid Fun Fun at EC's range👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ErikCortina]

Thanks 👍

[@chadshriver2952]

"How long ya'll been married?"😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NiteWorXTV]

The first guy choose ALL THE POWER!!! when selecting how hard to close his bolt lol

[@TheCarJesus]

I appreciate the open sights guy for having a crack, but a bit of preparation woulda got at least one hit. He could have found some good factory ammo, or made up some better reloads... and he could have practiced his trigger squeeze(or lack thereof). My boi slapped that trigger harder than Ol''mate with the ruger ran his bolt.

[@ggeorges5135]

Lawrence is the man.

[@bpintogsxr1000]

How are you hanging the targets? What’s the system you’re using. I’d like to hang targets like that at my club.

[@TheJimtanker]

Watching that guy slap that trigger on the SKS made my finger hurt.

[@rotisseriebear5394]

That SKS guy was awesome. He definitely would have gotten on target with good ammo, at least the first three.

[@RemedyTalon]

no he wouldn't have, he was punching the hell out of the trigger.

[@jim99west46]

Even sgt York would struggle with iron sights with that wind.

[@jacobuszwanenburg1629]

Open sights is a real challenge I prefer

[@sniperjoe]

Man thank goodness the running the bolt drill was practiced and not how to dial the scope....

[@piercem56]

SKS had no chance. Ammo aside that trigger jerking was a sight for sore eyes.

[@manchurob6432]

Always a good time!

[@Pompomgrenade]

👑 Eric Cortina🏆

[@JimYeats]

Stetson hit the big plate on his 2nd shot. Tapped the very bottom. 14:39

[@wllwll-zh7ig]

Is this a caliber restriction game? .50s okay?

[@RemedyTalon]

.50s are not that accurate, they were not designed to be a precision cartridge

[@bigboicreme]

oh no I was screaming when the second guy's magazine wasnt seated fully :-o . He did excellent overall though

[@kirkhatleyjr5701]

From what I seen hornady was able to put food on the table this time around right of the box

[@rifleman1873]

I loved the SKS guys comments

[@raleighparker7046]

Erik, I know you’re an F Class guy and the big guns are your thing but…..why not setup a rimfire Blackjack? Say 300 yds with same iron sight challenge. Or maybe 250yds….. maybe size them 6,5,4,3,2,1 in diameter We poor old farts who can maybe see 200-300 yds and can’t afford Nightforce glass, could have a chance. I have tuned CCI green tags and feel I might have a chance at the first 3 but in your everyday winds on that range, the rimfire challenge is real. Oh and it is your new EC V2 tuner that really made a difference. On 0 flush it went from .38 to sub .25 @ 50 and found many hits on 4” steel at 200yds but after that to 300, its gonna be tough to blackjack

[@raleighparker7046]

Plus you might increase sales on tuners for the rimfire guys who truly have a quest to make peas go plink!

[@aubreyholmes1235]

That looks like fun

[@jesseww]

Need to laugh track the heckler!!!

[@lanejohnson7656]

If you ask me the new shooter won himself a tuner brake. Or at least half off. Really good shooting, especially for a new shooter with an off the shelf rifle. That and the last shooter didn’t have to hit the 4in.

[@nicholaswhitt1886]

Ngl i was really happy with people starting to try with irons and now im like why did some of these people even show up.

[@emeltea33]

No mention of the Testicle Festival!?

[@jetthreat5000]

The dude with the Okie Special actually edge hit the first target on the second shot. Also, the guy with the Okie special needs to get some training from the Okie JTAC folks 🤌🏼