http://www.reesebottom.com/members/bholcomb/activity/ Activity feed for Barry Holcomb. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:22:22 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ebc3dff114df8452dcd5d4d76eb5d07e http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/2026-april-long-range-prone-match/#post-14634 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:23:07 -0500 I’m going to have to cancel, kids have ballgames every weekend for the next month so I’ll be at the ballfield cheering them on. See you fellas next month

]]> 0 4ad6f2f15876b8898c7be749995e7111 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/2026-april-long-range-prone-match/#post-14624 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:52:25 -0500 Barry Holcomb
Open
300wsm
V2

]]> 0 c9a42a1dcd9760b205ee2cc896d61c45 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/range-time/#post-14618 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:31:04 -0500 That’s great Kenneth! Nothing better than tuning at the range and getting in some practice. I don’t know why more ppl don’t take advantage of it. I realize some people have limitations and that’s understandable but practice makes everyone better. Look forward to seeing next month.

]]> 0 4860e045071d3f99aea68a3051c15e50 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/march-2026-long-range-prone-match-2/#post-14613 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:41:00 -0500 Glad to see you coming out of retirement! 😂😂

]]> 0 4eb86dd2c2b74272e9019ba70da94ea9 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/f-class-rifle/#post-14603 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:43:04 -0500 Heck of a deal for someone looking for a setup, it would be great to see you at a match one day.

]]> 0 ee9fdab3af0fd95a127052e5a3093f53 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/march-2026-long-range-prone-match-2/#post-14602 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:41:40 -0500 I’ll be in Texas for a 2 day match, hate I have to miss this month but look forward to seeing everyone next month!

]]> 0 0cf3f79be546141e8b8b2a89b5b68a03 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/february-match-report-from-bench-1/#post-14589 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:57:11 -0600 As always, it’s great to be back shooting at the bottom. After spending a week at swn, it was nice to shoot a match with a relaxed atmosphere and just have fun. Personally, I had a lot of vertical and pretty sure that was due to my seating depth being off. A few tweaks on the tuner and it seemed to tighten up every match but I need to figure out h…[Read more]

]]> 0 20110a70139ff81c0ee16a7c312d7905 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/february-2026-long-range-prone-match/#post-14532 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:18:41 -0600 Surrell, either one of those boys are welcome to use my rest if you need an extra one. Let me know if I can help

]]> 0 4516f9cf14464b213026398184686c1e http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/february-2026-long-range-prone-match/#post-14504 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:24:30 -0600 Barry Holcomb
Open
300wsm

]]> 0 d68e60a214e00b172fc2fe75ec2feb4f http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/anybody-had-any-luck-hunting/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:32:06 -0600 Haven’t been much myself and all I’ve seen is a few does and small bucks. Waiting on a good one, our rut is in full swing. I know central and south Alabama are a month out. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great Thanksgiving!

]]> 0 44caf42fe3003996d91c330684dbb049 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/how-did-you-like-the-v2-part/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:07:51 -0600 Just looking for some feedback on whether you did or didn’t like the v2 part of the match if you shot it? Tell me about the good and the bad, was it challenging? Boring? Would you want to shoot more matches like that?
Personally, I love shooting pair fire, it makes you pay attention and make bold calls sometimes and no one is out of it until t…[Read more]

]]> 0 374bfc3414aadc0c59d2cb8f3cbcb3eb http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/november-2025-long-range-prone-match-v2/#post-14382 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:07:05 -0600 Barry Holcomb
Open 7max

]]> 0 9606cc221efbfb733e67a0aca5a6a74e http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/october-2025-long-range-prone-match/#post-14342 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:29:03 -0500 Open

]]> 0 3eef23f9ec1429ffa70723b2ca606949 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/october-2025-long-range-prone-match/#post-14341 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:28:28 -0500 Barry Holcomb
300 wsm

]]> 0 ed1eda928b222a66f496ce4a99309303 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/september-2025-long-range-prone-match/#post-13640 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:10:44 -0500 Barry Holcomb
7 max

]]> 0 fbc8e3ce17b3a5e8ad440ac03c425958 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/is-magnification-a-true-friend/#post-13628 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:16:33 -0500 Kipp, I’d recommend the vortex razor gen 1 85mm objective lens with a 23x Ler eyepiece. The kowa 882sv with a ler eyepiece.

]]> 0 1544519ba2ccdf885ffd379c505056fc http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/is-magnification-a-true-friend/#post-13626 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:06:00 -0500 I prefer as much magnification as possible with an equal amount of clarity. I do have a hard time holding point of aim when I get down to 30x but sometimes it’s necessary.
I think finding the correct mirage at distance with the spotting scope is beneficial.
Mirage is just hard to shoot in and experience seems to be the roughest but most effective teacher

]]> 0 238555f68e7aa46a3fe3dfdd5b293132 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-watch/#post-13625 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:55:39 -0500 Mr. Richard, I’m glad you found the culprit! I hate that can happen to you at times because it would definitely cause an issue.

]]> 0 6decc752d23ec427e709084de96e5193 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-watch/#post-13622 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:21:35 -0500 I’d say on first relay it should be as clear as it’s going to get. Might be worth adjusting your scope every match to get it as clear as possible. Mr. Richard, do you adjust the eyepiece to get your crosshairs crisp? Mine had somehow gotten out of focus, I guess the lock ring came loose and it was fuzzy at 100yds so I had to readjust and then loc…[Read more]

]]> 0 cdc8f59df51ed79688dbf327ff4f7195 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-watch/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:28:26 -0500 It seems like there’s always a little something going on down range to make you shoot one out the right, left, down, up. Just curious if you like to watch a flag? Mirage? Maybe just chase the spotter? For me, during the match, I noticed the 2nd flag on the right would droop and if I didn’t come in at least a ring it would shoot it up wind. Luc…[Read more]

]]> 0 e257560458430ab4f4cd1c066bea1f61 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/como-mississippi-4/#post-13581 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:22:47 -0500 They’re putting up some really good scores!!

]]> 0 1d3a24f25051f693de355d17ff5c7cf9 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/august-2025-mid-range-prone-match/#post-13580 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:21:44 -0500 Barry Holcomb
6 dasher

]]> 0 a676026e190c2e63d799f9767fc13b8c http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/scopes/#post-13569 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:02:34 -0500 March 8-80 here as well. If I can see well with 80x I’ll shoot it, I was somewhere around 50x on the last relay. I generally shoot the max amount of power that the mirage allows, it doesn’t have to be a perfect sight picture but I do need to be able to have a decent point of aim.
I wonder if there’s a way you could affix a mirage shield to your…[Read more]

]]> 0 fff750f77887e939d7407b2b4c205c24 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/july-match-report-5/#post-13557 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:26:18 -0500 Noah and I had a great time shooting Saturday and it was great seeing you back Mr. Richard and as the day went on you improved your scores. It was great seeing Jessie back after shoulder surgery, hoping he gets healed up completely and can be back on a regular basis. I did shoot my personal best of 50 x’s and couldn’t be happier with how my rif…[Read more]

]]> 0 9b2a1e7a6ea216f20ccdce471c5e8dcf http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/july-2025-mid-range-prone-match/#post-13538 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:40:38 -0500 It will be great to see you Jessie! Looking forward to it

]]> 0 7fa51d6a71fe1eecbdb63aa1adde23a1 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/july-2025-mid-range-prone-match/#post-13532 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:31:23 -0500 Noah Miller 6 dasher

]]> 0 88e885a259819a290cfa9b1be47145a0 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/july-2025-mid-range-prone-match/#post-13524 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:27:01 -0500 Barry Holcomb 6 dasher

]]> 0 bce4784340b145b30b1b09573a11ee46 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/my-match-report-from-home/#post-13514 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:09:52 -0500 Mr. Richard, I missed you being there at the match, you’re a staple of Reese bottom. I’m praying that your daughter has a quick recovery and stays well.
Johnathon was right on my heels the whole time and he had a hammer of a rifle too. Unfortunately, mid range seems to be getting to the point where you can’t drop a point and you’ve got to have a…[Read more]

]]> 0 e05446414d4dc43b35bccdbc94ab8338 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/june-2025-mid-range-prone-match/#post-13478 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:18:38 -0500 Open, 6 dasher

]]> 0 6016308124334c4dea65a825241c9fe3 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/april-2025-long-range-match/#post-13391 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:43:34 -0500 7mm open

]]> 0 a0d913b9e7f681afb505eadb38e96083 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/hope-all-are-safe/#post-13383 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:20:38 -0500 I’m good with may being a 1k yd match as well

]]> 0 11da4f4bd7121662268d24a11a69405f http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/march-2025-long-range-prone-match/#post-13369 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:52:44 -0500 Acknowledged

]]> 0 603f141790f097d5602c87b14525589c http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/march-2025-long-range-prone-match/#post-13361 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:53:28 -0500 Jim Fowler had to cancel. He has a long drive and the weather isn’t looking great.

]]> 0 856f2b767c897a8fc508f9b1dcce779d http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/march-2025-long-range-prone-match/#post-13340 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 02:50:31 -0600 7 max open

]]> 0 531f788233e0100a3eaa2dcfd198bc0f http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/feb-match-report/#post-13306 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 23:58:39 -0600 Nice shooting Mr. Richard!! The last two scores you put up are impressive. Hate I couldn’t make it.

]]> 0 26eb762ef128ae5690a0b523b2267709 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/snow/#post-13271 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:42:41 -0600 We got 5-6

]]> 0 423fe8ca16a94530ce38ba7563b45650 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/who-is-getting-ready/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 04:12:30 -0600 Hope everyone had a great Christmas and new year! February is fast approaching, anyone been shooting or going to be shooting and testing to up their game for the coming year? I’ve been breaking in new barrels on the days that aren’t terribly cold.

]]> 0 c01319165abdb9c934ba210fdd15483a http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/best-place-to-get-a-new-barrel-for-the-old-dasher/#post-13261 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:17:31 -0600 I’m partial to brux and accurate shooter seems to be a good of place as any to find a blank without the wait.
Call Ken at brux and see what the wait time is.

]]> 0 4605080b15cd42428233d114e0fa465b http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/any-changes-for-next-year/#post-13244 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:29:08 -0600 Ron, nothing wrong with the dasher at all and a fresh barrel is always a good idea.
A 7mm is great for long range and mid range but brass is hard to find for a 284 right now. The magnums seem to be taking over at long range

]]> 0 599c72b967e8cda9fad51d2a760d6f05 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/any-changes-for-next-year/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:29:17 -0600 Just curious if anyone has any new rifles/calibers they’re going to be trying out in 25’? Maybe just swapping bullets? Powder? Etc?
Maybe we could ask questions here and see if anyone has any prior experience to help others save some time and money or help enhance what we are already using? Just a thought.

]]> 0 329ed9f2e2ce8a76cba6a1d8c9ea7b27 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/last-target/#post-13239 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:31:23 -0600 I tried one different variable in each string to see if I could find something better than my “go to” load I usually shoot. One string was a different neck tension. One was a lower powder charge and the last was the hotter powder charge. The loads ended up being terrible so the mirage was not a factor for me.
It seems like everywhere I go the…[Read more]

]]> 0 5cb9b3b9fe8e843a65f2179af0972121 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/last-target/#post-13237 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:16:57 -0600 According to Surrell, his 308 will shoot through any condition! Lol. In all seriousness, not sure what the conditions were when they shot but I did see a lot of boils and pickups and that will definitely cause vertical. I was testing a couple different loads in my rifle and I know to stay away from all of them because my targets reflected that.…[Read more]

]]> 0 11e75017e1df1bfa9272bd2335b97d58 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/happy-thanksgiving-3/#post-13236 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:08:36 -0600 Happy Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for.

]]> 0 f47da90613f354d57dcced85000b9d64 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/looking-for-a-good-6mm-dasher-load/#post-13226 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:34:15 -0600 Surrell, there is a good node down where you’re at but there’s also a good one where Ron and Wynne mentioned. 33.0-33.4 has always been where mine liked it at. Do a jump test from 10-30 off and somewhere in between it will shoot. I like Cci 450 personally and lapua brass.

]]> 0 0eeadad960ce44562385b7609bae7b4c http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/lets-put-the-lid-on-2024/#post-13225 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:29:06 -0600 I didn’t get to come down and shoot as many matches as I would’ve liked but the ones I was able to attend I had a great time. It’s a breath of fresh air for me to go to a match that’s laid back but competitive. The fellowship and ppl are what make Reese bottom. It takes a lot to put these matches on, feed everyone and keep up with all the mainten…[Read more]

]]> 0 b611543c9b7fb225d4dc331b9dfe18c3 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/november-2024-long-range-prone-match/#post-13185 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:55:50 -0600 Heads up for anyone wanting a labradar. I’m selling mine for $200 and can bring to the match. Includes carrying case, labradar base, microphone for suppressors, etc. I can send pics 901-827-3962.
Nothing wrong with it at all, works flawlessly.

]]> 0 9377360ac244123faeb651b3fda6c127 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/november-2024-long-range-prone-match/#post-9727 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:45:23 -0600 7max
Open

]]> 0 f22ec41db54ef5d9d5dc46b23a38bb06 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/july-2024-midrange-prone-match-results/#post-9582 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:44:45 -0500 Looks like there were some very good scores shot again this month, the competition is getting tough!
I hate I missed another month but I was in Byers, Colorado shooting the inaugural fclass fullbore national championship. This match consisted of 3 fifteen shot strings for individual followed up by one 15 shot string per team member (4 man teams).…[Read more]

]]> 0 ba5d8985e5410a5947e0453950849425 http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/march-2024-long-range-match/#post-9363 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:27:18 -0600 Open
7mm

]]> 0 3fbdd93e7cd70f91f1be51b46241598c http://www.reesebottom.com/forums/topic/first-match-down/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 02:17:12 -0600 The first match is in the books, from what I heard the conditions were pretty sporty. Anything you’re going to change going forward or learned something and will apply it at the next match? Looking forward to shooting with you all next month.

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