500 yds. Test your limits challenge #9

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice. The techniques and tips discussed are based on the personal experience of Erik Cortina. Erik Cortina is not responsible for any harm or damage that may arise from the use of this information. Viewers are reminded to always prioritize safety and comply with all applicable laws and regulations when handling firearms.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

1st guy with irons tied the 1st guy w a scope!

[@joshuaw2988]

He needs some good ole boy help from the whoteewho, that should be easy shots with that expensive step up for the yuppie

[@randomidiot8142]

First guy's bag rider looks like it's upside down.

[@kims2r]

That was kinda sad to watch wasn’t it😛 he stepped up tho anyway:)

[@kuratletrucking1677]

It’s hard for me to watch these I’m screaming highhhhhh leftttttttt youreee rightttttt

[@rosalindstewart7013]

@@kuratletrucking1677hahaha I’m doing the same thing mate cheers Yogi 🤙✌️

[@EmilyBox-ti9wf]

wooohoooo bald guy in green shirt my dad🥳🥳

[@ErikCortina]

He did great! 💪

[@tmurray1972]

Yes sir he can shoot.

[@jmgates09]

That man is a shooter ol eagle eye

[@thedalillama]

Props to your dad.

[@larryblair4765]

Your dad is fantastic! 🎉 did a damn good job

[@CCW1911]

HORNADAY! The way Erik reacted you'd thought he offered salsa made in " New York City"!😂

[@ErikCortina]

😂😂😂

[@sapago4166]

*Hornady

[@MichaelLloyd]

😂

[@charleywalker2982]

I think he had some thoughts going through his head on the guy that said Federal brass also but he kept it in!!!😂

[@JesseHubbartt]

😂😂

[@kentuckywindage222]

Yeeehaw! That peep sight .243 getting it done. I don't care who you are that was impressive shooting! No disrespect meant but it would be interesting to see an equal shooter with excellent eye sight run that hardware on this course. I say this as an aging shooter experiencing aging tiring eye's first hand.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

That last guy was dialed in!!! Shewee

[@johnnyclemmons9756]

You should get in on this!

[@240SSONLY]

Tack driver boss

[@chainbenwa2713]

That was very impressive

[@henryg2960]

Those open sight shots were amazing. 🤯

[@williamwolcott329]

Props to all, but God bless. That first guy. 500 yards with peep sight irons? And he didn't seem to be missing by much, all things considered. Well done.

[@TimGibson-o7g]

Irons for life homie! People think it's obsolete, but it's a skill every marksman should understand and be proficient with.

[@brandon01776]

Lmao there's a time and place for irons... A 22lr at 200 is worth having a scope.. a old war rifle like a mosin nagant or Mauser at 500 yes it's worth having a scope. a super modern Gucci laser beam in 6.5 or something fast it's not so much a need but it lets you adjust your impacts way easier

[@brandon01776]

Although I love my mosin at 200 with irons it's not comparable to anything modern

[@ThePfirefighter2]

Out of the all the videos I've watched, this one shows bullet trace better than any other video I can recall.

[@henryg2960]

Absolutely! Specially on the 2” target. I should say targets, he broke one off 😂😂

[@larrycoughenour8256]

Iron sight guy was incredible second time thru!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Oh snap. More iron sights

[@ErikCortina]

It gets better. Keep watching. 😊

[@twg2118]

The CMP AR guy has the right idea. Hold on the large visible target then adjust windage to hit the smaller plates. Can’t hit what you can’t see.

[@billclifton8400]

I noticed that, brilliant! Aim at something you can see.

[@95GTSpeedDemon]

Thats smart

[@WHOTEEWHO]

First 2 hits! Wow

[@shelbysavant7691]

Great job on the blackjack Shawn 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Proud of you husband great shooting!!!

[@fubar1217]

The mulligan really worked out for Shawn. Saw the wind die down and I was like "go go go! Get those rounds off!" Lol Great job to all the shooters...especially the irons guys. Really impressed with how well they did.

[@ErikCortina]

Yeah, Shawn killed it.

[@jtn-minn8105]

At last a .243 chester, putting on a show with open sights no less.....That roll of bills in Mr. Cortinas pocket was getting nervous;) Got to love the .243.

[@tombox7839]

Ha ha! Not sure he was too nervous 😂

[@garysides636]

Cracking shot from the first guy with open sights .....I thought that first shot was the start of something very special but an amazing effort at that distance 👏👏👏

[@museves]

100% we need more ironsights, that was intense 😊

[@CorwinBos]

I think with the right wind conditions and the right sight setup, open sights is doable, but the skill and luck involved is crazy. One step below impossible indeed. Kudos to those guys for even trying, especially with a 223 AR with military sights.

[@McgSpook]

i think vision is the limiting factor. it would take amazing, bordering on bionic, eyes to see all that.

[@CorwinBos]

@@McgSpook 100% agree. Beyond the eyesight, the sights themselves are one of the biggest limitations. Of course a spot on accurate rifle on a dead calm wind day doesnt hurt either!

[@emilymiller1853]

It appears they were dialing left each target.. so they could aim at the large target but impact each consecutive target to the left. Interesting method.

[@larrywalden626]

Man, I immensely enjoy these challenge videos. Keep em coming Erik

[@xtremearmor]

Gee, open sights and on a windy day, that was great. The last guy sure nailed it second go around.

[@mattbasque287]

This was awesome! Great job guys. I think this was my favorite yet. Glad to see open sights and guys donating to go again!

[@TheJimtanker]

Off the subject of the topic of this video a little but I had to say this here. I just got my EC Tuner Brake for my 300 PRC build and first impressions are great. Simple packaging with a little humor. NO excess. No instructions, if you are ordering one of these, you don't' need it. No extra allen wrench that you have a hundred of lying around that you can't find anyway because they come in every other package that you get. I'm looking forward to competing in the Blackjack Challenge next year.

[@jimcheatham8306]

I've been rooting for team iron sights from the beginning! Glad to see some capable of getting it done!

[@ErikCortina]

You and me both!

[@Sambomoses]

Dad gum that bald feller was an ace ...love that everyone choose to mulligan ..

[@davidunderwood3605]

Fantastic. I see people setting up these target sets just to practice for your challenge .This is a great challenge for anyone aspiring to be better at shooting sports disciplines. Thank you for the fun.

[@lanceledet883]

I set up something similar at my house, I shoot with 22lr at 200 yards. Got the idea from these videos.

[@davidunderwood3605]

@@lanceledet883 my 25 yards ain't enough. Your lucky to have the yardage.

[@joearledge]

Hey Erik! Legitimately not trying to be rude, maybe consider doing a video on trigger control and follow through, I've seen multiple shooters on this challenge that could improve a lot in that area. Anyway, love seeing the irons come out, keep up the good work

[@mike65585]

J Allen Chassis and a factory barrel...don't see that every day.

[@politicalfisherman540]

Holy crap Tom, now that was impressive. Nice job. The second guy did good keeping his cool, nice job. Solid bunch of guys. 👍

[@tombox7839]

Thank you! It was fun.

[@ErikCortina]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@steveg3784]

Yt needs more of this kind of content really enjoy it .

[@kenbrown873]

I think the first shooter on his mulligan proved that it can be done with out an optic but still going to need a lot of luck.

[@taylorbokshowan5713]

I honestly think someone with better eyes and a decent spotter

[@garrytalley8009]

I doubt open sights is going to be able to do it with 2-inch targets at 500 yards. Bullets would have to be one hole at 500 yards to even think about it. There will always be enough wind drift even on a calm day to make it impossible on those 2-inch targets.

[@CCW1911]

The limitation is seeing a two inch target at 500 yds, there are plenty of iron sighted guns with enough accuracy potential just need a more visible target.

[@bakters]

I've never seen anyone shooting 2/5 MOA with irons at any distance. It's practically impossible to see. I bet it's like shooting at an empty space and you sort of imagine where your target is supposed to be.

[@taylorbokshowan5713]

@@bakters I don’t know what this means?

[@davithekid7236]

4 targets with irons 🎉 well done sir

[@tombox7839]

Thank you 👍

[@ErikCortina]

Yes, pretty impressive.

[@davithekid7236]

I personally have not seen someone military/ civilian hit a target that small that far away with irons and I doubt I could hold a candle to such an impressive feat of marksmanship.

[@tombox7839]

@@davithekid7236 you never know until you try 👍

[@kims2r]

That was so cool man! Congrats!

[@doctormdds]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the BlackJack Challenge. Tom Box, you are an incredible shooter. I get a smile on my face every time I watch you shoot. It took some guts to get on the firing line with no optics! Erik, my shooting partner and I have already made the plates so we can shoot our own BlackJack Challenge here in Louisiana. We should have our plates up by this weekend. This is fun stuff!

[@juanislas4804]

love this! don't ever stop.

[@NewNationale]

All that money can't buy raw talent. Love it!

[@greg-qj4io]

So awesome, best one yet to say the least, especially the open site guys !!!

[@ErikCortina]

Glad you liked it!

[@iflycentral]

Incredible performance from everyone considering the conditions.

[@240SSONLY]

This is one the most underrated YT Gun Channels here. Excellent Marksmanship folks !!!!

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@NorthRiverGuide]

Finally something neat to watch, a purpose built glass free rifle suited to this challenge. He did quite well grouping like he did!

[@sarunit63]

If you ever wast to do one in Wyoming our range starts at 50 yds tov680 yds, then 1 mile, and one at 3,300 yds. And we usually have substantial wind. Recommend 3o cal or larger so much fun zeroing in on them ppl dont realize the skill to even shoot 500 yds accurately live the episodes and seeing some of the different riffle builds and optics that open sightstuff is amazing i love ooen sight handguns off the bag at 500 yds usually can walk it into the gongs in 3 or for shotsvif the wind is cooperating i could watch this all day spend nany many hours at the range talking to many ppl wow h ave i heard some dandys so entertaining. Thanks for sharing

[@PassionforRifles]

Man with open sight with Savage was a beast😎👌🏻

[@distantgi]

Great episode here. Good job guys! Makes me want to dust off the ‘ole National match and give it a go.

[@brando104]

Holy shit that last guy that went again fuckin killed it!!

[@bigcliffadventures]

Great try by all the men this the best part to see them try. God bless y'all

[@McgSpook]

great shooting! that first rig was seriously legit. It seems the eyes are stuck right around 1 MOA. I wonder where ive heard that before...

[@stephenhair5501]

Impressive all way around. Good job fellas! That wind really upped the challenge. Thanks for sharing!

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

That's some tough wind. Not only gusting, but variable as well. Very difficult to know whats happening between shooter and target.

[@flbladeguy75]

Love to see some of your F-Class buddies come shoot your challenge Erik

[@billclifton8400]

I'm surprised more PRS pros havent done it. Their rifles are already set up more for this.

[@charleywalker2982]

Their to 😱 😂😢😮😅😊

[@bnatoak4525]

That 2nd guy needs ALOT of practice 😂

[@kims2r]

I think it was the pressure of the time and the cameras that got him:)

[@mdees88]

@@kims2rI'm sure that was a factor too, but he definitely needs to practice fundamentals. Look at his trigger pulls 13:53

[@rdsii64]

At least this time the iron sight shooters where shooting something that had a reasonable chance of doing well. Keep bringing us the good content. Absolutely love this series. Maybe at the end of the year, bring back the top 5 shooters for a 1k yard blackjack challenge.

[@johnnyadams1755]

I agree. I'm glad some people with skills and equipment stepped up to the challenge.

[@scottmoody3926]

Spotting camera looks awesome. Great job

[@ErikCortina]

Thanks!

[@Eric--zs6um]

Iron sights and a .243 at his side. Sweet. Very few would have chosen the .243. Barrel burner. Blah blah blah. Those who know, know. Those who dont. Well...... Hats off to all the competitors.

[@tombox7839]

Best all around cartridge ever produced in my opinion 👍

[@Eric--zs6um]

@@tombox7839 NO doubt here. Had a .243 since I was 14. 54 now. My son and I used to shoot groundhog matches out to 800 yds. Never let me down for 10 yrs at matches.

[@rosalindstewart7013]

Awesome episode Eric, nearly everyone was missing high but they got it sorted at the end, well sort of, congrats to all the competitors, good shooting in those conditions fellas, cheers Yogi 🤙✌️🇦🇺

[@bullgiraffe]

One thing that seems consistent in these challenges and Texas Plinking challenges is the magazines not feeding. I'm curious why.

[@tombox7839]

My feeding issues were all me and being nervous

[@StuninRub]

AICS mags

[@Nuntiumi]

The second guy here tried to double feed. He didn't realize he already racked one and kept trying. It was feeding fine until that moment.

[@randomidiot8142]

Inability to tune magazines and choosing rounds that are not well suited for the magazine plus not being fed with crf. Push feeds are a hope for the best kind of thing if you don't have them tuned right. Crf gives you a better chance at suboptimal setups working. Most of these setups are pretty tame. I've got a couple that are way off in the weeds of "that shouldn't work" but they work for me. Like my .510 whisper.

[@letsdothis9063]

Nerves. Cameras make people do goofy things. It's always harder with people watching and added pressure.

[@Gaffneydaniel92]

I must say, I was shocked and had to laugh at the lollipop in my cortina precision order I received 😂. You guys are great

[@xforce708]

Two impressive rounds here on this one. Good job guys

[@multicammando]

The open sight stuff is awesome to watch

[@hwalter5432]

I do not understand the issue, open iron sights was standard for Marines at 500 yards when I was in-Guess everyone has forgot how to use them

[@1977frosh]

Great tries ! My personal best shot is an egg at 400m. Took me 3 shots. Not even trying to think I could do this.

[@davidkohler7454]

I'm confused. Are all of the targets at 500 yards? Why does the AR guys give it 7 clicks after a hit.?

[@jimyeats]

He’s using windage to hit the targets to the right. He likely can’t actually even see the smaller targets, so he’s holding on the big target and just adjusting windage to approximately where they should be at.

[@tripple3473]

Dude man, how many times do you have to miss in the same spot before you compinsate? If your first 5 shots all go high, maybe try aiming lower. Actually after your first 2

[@Rico11b]

uh-oh!!! Did you see the flinch and anticipation of recoil at 19:27? He pulls his head back on every shot. Take that dang scope off that rifle and get into it. He looked so uncomfortable behind that rifle with the scope pushing into his head like that. All in all, great shooting.

[@CCW1911]

Saw the same, can't imagine why you'd leave that scope in the way when it's so easy to take off that handle mount one nut ( attaching the mount )😁

[@CCW1911]

@@sukt00 I think it was preventing him from getting as close to the rear sight as you need to be.

[@Timberdam]

It's his competition service rifle " He pbly doesn't want to lose his zero or change his set up for his next competition ! He adapted and overcame!

[@Rico11b]

@@Timberdam lol, no he didn't.

[@Timberdam]

Yes , I think he did ! Two plates with open sights on a service rifle in 223.. on a windy day no less.. I think 1% of shooters could do this... He's a competitive shooter on the Rifle Team ! And most importantly he participated in front of all of us with his son !! Hooah ! @@Rico11b

[@jim99west46]

This show is terrific!

[@dallasweber7692]

In The Army Upon Final Qualifications With Open Sights To Shoot 1/2 Size Human Silhouettes. We Are Given 2 Mags Of 20 Rounds In 5.56 (36-40) Is Expert Badge (32-36) Is Sharpshooter Badge. (28-32) Marksman Badge. 4 Of The Targets Pop Up For 5 Seconds At 460 Meters Translated To 503 Yards. Then Multiple Targets Pop Up On Range To 50,100,150,275,350,425, Ending With 4 Moving Targets In Full Silhouettes At 75 Yards.

[@johngriffin5446]

Son knows how to spot, dad needs to take spotting lessons from him

[@AliasTekTV]

Everyone going high probably because the almost dead on wind is acting like air over a planes wings from the berm behind the target. Adds a bit of a problem solve but also added a variable that no one expected to deal with. Congrats to all though!

[@lon9Ran9er]

Another great episode, love the Mulligan idea. Please give the open sight shooters their own episode.

[@jaybot7813]

Sweet ass video!! I could see the vaper trail on the 3rd shooter!!! It was awesome I could see him miss the 4th target over the top my like 4 inches!!!! Awesome video!!!!

[@honda450rider87]

*WHERE DID YOU FIND ALL OF THESE FINE MOUTH BREATHERS??? I THINK SEVERAL NEED TO BE PUT ON OXYGEN LOL*

[@stephenadams8584]

Eric , now the yard so folks can see past the weeds😂 . Set up an elevated position so everyone can see clearly, and also help keep some of those high shots down a bit .

[@joeyzagari4155]

Love this blackjack. Bright fluoro pink targets would have the highest contrast and visibility, on land or at sea. The open sight guys do better when you introduce some calls which didn’t happen to the pioneers on previous attempts.

[@Basketofdeplorables173]

How much did the first scope guy’s rifle cost? I would not be happy to spend that kind of money and have feeding issues.

[@lennybates1368]

243 is not a good 500 yard round. I had a 3x9 Leupold sighted in at 100 yards and in order to hit at 500 I had to aim Kentucky at the right side leg of the hanger. I don’t know what the wind was but I no longer shoot a 243. I also had a Hunting rifle. So he has more speed than what I had. But open sights 243!!! That’s impressive….

[@tombox7839]

Main difference is the barrel and the twist to be able to push 108’s fast. It’s a 0.350 moa rifle.

[@Bigwals]

Thats because you were using a leupold.

[@rustbucket9318]

Love these challenge videos. One day I may sign up, I'm just a few hours drive away.

[@johnnyadams1755]

I would like to see everyone of these challengers come back and try it under better conditions.

[@crazyaz9468]

Posting this comment before the second shooter actually shoots but I thought it was funny when he said that his ammunition was loaded by Eagle Eye. Isn't that the same guy that posted the ridiculous reloading video which Eric replied to? LOL. Then I watched him shoot and saw that he couldn't hit anything. Lol. Sure makes you wonder. The blind guy with open sights did better than he did. LOL

[@goodensamuel25]

Man size target at 500 in boot came but a 2in target iron sights is crazy

[@GaryBonnell-tl1jp]

Takes great vision but the open sights can drive tacks with the right person my uncle could shoot whitetail deer at three hundred yards running flat out seen him do it more than once with open sights he preferred them for fast moving game

[@dhooter]

That vapor trail on the 243 was extremely flat. I was very surprised. What I tell you on another video? Someone with something like a Williams peep might have a slight chance lol.

[@larryblair4765]

I was really hoping to see Erik try his hand at that 243 with irons. Id have paid the mulligan fee to see that!

[@KimPhilipDalanon]

Love this fair competition, I think they bond and have had a bear after that great show.

[@charleywalker2982]

You guys with them peep sights have it going on!!!

[@jeremyfitzpatrick7772]

Bout the only time you can say " Nice Shooting Tex " and it fits !!

[@joshuaw2988]

The yuppie has a nice setup, just needs help with calming down and slowing down to get those accurate shots, should be easy at 500 with that setup

[@therevoman]

Dang, they shoot better at 500' than I do at 100'. :D Thanks for doing this!

[@michaeldoe4805]

The thing i am most surprised about this series is the amount of malfunctions with bolt actions.

[@jimyeats]

Bolt guns, lever guns, etc, all have way more malfunctions than people give them credit for. Nostalgia effect.

[@joeedwards5007]

that was good .And ChristianneCABox,you shood be !!!

[@bigotonbrand]

Not sure if the rules allow, but why wouldn't someone have a 2nd magazine ready instead of trying to reload the same mag?

[@RMM--uv7uk]

Someone out there can accomplish the opensite challenge. Just need a good day with no wind. And a great spotter. There has to be a team out there can pull it off. What these guys did today was incredible in that wind.

[@TexasLeverGunner]

It's definitely an advantage shooting this with iron sights when the light dims due to the cloud cover. The white gets hard to see when it's lit up. It's why most silhouette targets are black in the iron sight silhouette disciplines.

[@SamuelBerryhill]

Great video man. Glad to see a 308 on here finally and congrats to the open site shooters

[@ErikCortina]

Appreciate it!

[@Tbowie13]

Sure wish it wasn't crazy windy! This first guy might have a chance of a decent run on a normal day. This is just starting, haven't watched at all yet....ohhh impact 2 targets. Let's go! Edit** yep bald guy did well! The last guy on his mulligan smoked it, especially on a windy day! Good shooting yall. Glad everyone that took a mulligan decided to, they all shot much better. Crazy conditions.

[@myanaloglife9450]

First guy was a beast, with Irons! If he had a scope he would have killed it! His mulligan was even better!

[@stevenorman4304]

Really enjoy these. Keep it up sir.

[@USMC6169]

Marine Corps. Camp Pendleton 1981. iron sights on original M-16A1 with 20” barrel running GI issued M-193 ball rounds. Of course I was only 18 years old. Need glasses now.

[@FredWeaver-b3k]

That was some good shooting. Eric, your scope was set perfectly to watch the bullet trace. Fred W.

[@tinaann3323]

Marines like me do 500meters every day open sights. I have my own range and could easily do it every day with my 16” Colt carbine.

[@paullavallee1631]

Great content Erik

[@nailswood167]

Man, these guys put their money where their mouths are, eh? Good on ‘em for going again in those conditions.

[@taylorfritz3801]

This is so great to watch!

[@JohnBrown-mh9ii]

Are any of these iron sights guys who showed up (👍) the guys that were trolling you? It’s one thing to hit targets with iron sights at targets 12” - 6” but Dang 4” & 2” without optics. We are talking about the miraculous at this point. 🙏🏼

[@ErikCortina]

No, the trolls don’t show up. That’s not what they do. 😂