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Thanks eh. I quite like the rifle, but I do need to practice more with it. Hopefully we'll improve next year

Thanks for the constructive feedback? Which part is the worst issue for you?

Off a bench and with better tailored ammunition, it can definitely do better. The limit is the operator and the iron sights for sure. A good shooter and ammunition can expect to get around 2" groups at 100 yards at best

Our current government had been actively going after them for the last 2 years here. Hopefully they get voted out soon

Thanks! This is the first year I've used the sling as support. I still have work to do, but it is slowly getting better

Ya, I have it right on my other SMLE. This sling is painted, so it's SUPER stiff to install, I noticed I put it on wrong after struggling with it and didn't want to remove it just to battle with it again haha

Thanks!

The old stuff is my favourite for sure

5 rounds per position and a mandatory reload between positions are the rules of the competition. But also, yes, in Canada all centerfire semi-auto rifles and shotguns must be "permanently modified" to only hold 5 rounds. The SKS' in Canada all have a blocker either welded or riveted to the bottom of the magazine well

Thanks! Sometimes my squirrel brain wanders and I force everyone to take the journey with me lol

Thanks! And still with room to improve for next year

Thanks. I can promise you it's not the sights, the rifle, or the ammo letting me down in this contest lol. Most of what I shoot is open sights, and the SKS has the square rear notch and square front post which I prefer

Thanks! Unfortunately due to time constraints and the contest closing soon I didn't have time to do any sort of funny opening on this video, just the bare bones

Thanks! I shot this a month ago and I finally got time to put the video together. Failed to make a silly opening for this one though lol

@@DMPinBC Your intros are pretty epic. Your “regular” videos are very well done also. You set a high bar for video production.

Not original unfortunately. I bought a sporterized rifle and bought reproduction wood and reblued all the hardware. It was a fun winter project a few years ago

This is my best score yet with this rifle in the last 3 years of CFC I've entered with it. All it takes is practice and a little bit of luck lol

Thanks for the comments on the video. Quick Canadian law summary: 3 types of firearms classes are non-restricted (can go anywhere), Restricted (think kinda like your SBR class and can only be used at the range), and prohibited (unfortunately all AKs and AR15s now). RDB falls in the non Restricted category. And yes, the double ended mags are designed and manufactured in Canada specifically because of magazine restrictions

@@DMPinBC Heavy Sigh... Glad you still have the firearm freedoms you do. Great fun to watch and participate alongside you sir.

The fine folks below tell me that's at least half the battle! (which is good news based on my score)

And I like the funky double-ended mag, great idea for people in places with nasty mag restrictions!

Canadian made CrossMags to comply with Canadian laws and thanks for the encouragement on the video. Thanks as well to you and the Chap for helping spread the Cabin Fever Challenge to your broad audience

I was hoping it was worth more than half! Lol

Thanks!

Could be very true. SMLE have a weird barrel pressure issue with no less than 2 spring/screw points applying pressure in different spots on the barrel

I wondered who would notice some of my queries. Hoped it would make someone smile lol

Thanks for the good comments. I submitted the video knowing full well it wouldn't qualify, but I needed an excuse the get the new rifle out there. Plus, I had a great laugh myself putting this video together (in fact I'm still giggling about it lol)

This is my first ever rifle with a cutoff. It was actually the whole reason behind the restoration project because I'd found a cheap sporter rifle at a shop with the mag cutoff and it immediately caught my eye. One thing led to another and the DP stocks were readily available and reasonably priced and here we are

thats awesome@@DMPinBC

I have a Dutch Beaumont Vetterli with cut off... but not a single round 😒

I'd say it's a grey area. I did it for fun, and if it doesn't qualify, it doesn't matter as long as it made someone smile

Correct. I'd bought a sporterized SMLE as well as a DP rifle then restored the sporter using the wood and metal bits from the drill rifle

I absolutely love that you kept the drill rifle warning paint on that restored lady. Had me laughing. @@DMPinBC

@@arl0xen551 I feel it's part of the story of the rifle

I don't chrono my reloads, but I individually measure each load. That being said, I think it's more the way the cell phone mic picks up the shot sounds?

I won't tell your wife she was right. It can be your secret lol

Glad the video was helpful!

Not every video on RUclips needs to be 25 minutes lol

I look forward to seeing your entry next year and showing everyone how it's done 😁

Show us your 100yd group please! @juliepura4976

All divisions of this competition (except rimfire and blackpowder) are shot at 100 yards

@DMPinBC I'm a yank, but I may just run this with my sks for fun. 5 rounds each position, does order matter? I think you went standing, kneeling, prone, then sitting. 8" bull? I'll download my clips to 5rds.

@bobauer9893 Correct on all accounts. 8" circle, 5 rounds from each position, reloads between. Order needs to be standing, kneeling, prone, then sitting. This annual fun competition is open to anyone in the world who can safely operate a firearm in any of the 6 different categories. All rules and official target can be found at www.riflechair.com/cabin-fever-challenge You can do some practice runs, but the 2023 entries are now closed. The event runs annually from January 1st to March 31st

@Bojangles6 Cabin Fever Challenge is open for entries for 2024! You said last year you'd like to run it, now's your time (through the end of March)

@@DMPinBC we are currently in an extreme blizzard and deep freeze, but when it gets hospitable out again, ill get the gopro fired up! Got a new tripod for xmas, be a good time to check it out! Ill do div 1&2 and maybe .22.

Thanks! Trying to improve each year

Using the sling as support is on my "to learn" list. It's crazy to me that SKS prices are up at 500 bucks these days. It was just over 10 years ago I got this one for $75

Thanks. The most important thing is that I do better than I have done in previous years. I seem to be stuck at getting only 12 hits, but I'm getting faster at it so that counts as improving 😀

@@DMPinBC Maybe I'll do better next year. I just need to practice.

Ya, but they never put the Yugos on sale for 75 bucks lol

Thanks. I've been happy with the year over year improvements of the runs using this rifle

All categories except the rimfire category are shot at 100 yards (or 100 meters)

Always gotta try something new when putting the video together. Options for 1/2 second long sound effects were a little limited lol

@@DMPinBC I'm thinking of using it myself now.

Thanks. I'm quite pleased with the way the run went

People give them a back rap, but they are pretty good rifles. I miss the old days of $179 crates of corrosive ammo

Thanks. My goal is improvement year over year and it seems to be working

Thanks!

You certainly shorted yourself. That there is 13 hits. The rules say breaking the line counts as a scoring hit and the one at the top breaks the line. 13 hits with an SKS has to be some kind of record with the cabin fever challenge. Awesome run!

Thanks for the comment about liking my videos. I quite enjoy stitching them together. As far as hits, through the spotting scope it looks like it breaks the line, but looking close at the target its outside the black by a mm/16th" or so. The run is still an improvement over previous years so I'm happy with the results

If you get that sling wrapped around your left arm, the "hasty sling" was allowed, you could cut 20-30 seconds off your time pretty easily and increase your accuracy a bit. By pulling it into your shoulder pocket smartly and leaving it there, running the bolt is much easier and faster and gets you back on target much quicker. You look to be a good shot there, but I think you could run that rifle quite professionally with some sling know-how. I see you dropping the rifle out of your shoulder pocket to run the bolt, then you have to put it back, put your cheek back in place and re-sight the target every time. I bet you could put 10 hits on target in 90 seconds with the same result after practicing the hasty sling for 30 mins. Your video was really quite excellent.

If you want, you can see me demonstrate good use of the hasty sling in my 2023 submission with my 1903a3. Look close at my left arm and you will see the sling wrapped up tight. The bolt stroke is a bit long for my cheek weld, so I have to move my face when I run the bolt, but the rifle stays put. I think the action on your beautiful SMLE is shorter and its action really lends itself to speed, but you need to lock that rifle up tight to get the most out of it. You shot remarkable well for not using a sling at all. I think you could be pretty darn great if you mastered the hasty sling.

Thanks on all fronts. The rifle is a restore job from a few winters ago... they can be cold and sucky here so I quite enjoyed the project. As far as using a hasty sling shooting position, it is definitely on my radar as something to practice as I've never tried it before. I'll look back at your video and others before I head out next time with this rifle and see what I can learn