Sally Bauer sites in her 67lb. Stars and Stripes rifle. ÒStars and Stripes,Ó her main rifle weighs 67 pounds, with an 1 1/2-inch thick, stainless steel barrel and a stock of laminated wood, lead and steel. The scope goes from 12 to 42-power of magnification.
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Sally Bauer sites in her 67lb. Stars and Stripes rifle. ÒStars and Stripes,Ó her main rifle weighs 67 pounds, with an 1 1/2-inch thick, stainless steel barrel and a stock of laminated wood, lead and steel. The scope goes from 12 to 42-power of magnification.
(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer's "Bat Gun" features a bat with a rifle cartridge in its mouth. The gun was named after the manufacturer, Bat Machine.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer surrounded by her trophies and plaques from 2012. Sally was named Shooter of the Year by the International Benchrest Shooters Association for consistent success at competitions. ItÕs the first time itÕs been won by a woman.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer surrounded by her trophies and plaques from 2012. Sally was named Shooter of the Year by the International Benchrest Shooters Association for consistent success at competitions. ItÕs the first time itÕs been won by a woman.(Feb 1, 2013)
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A custom bullet holder puts 10 bullets finger tips reach for Sally Bauer when she is competing. The gun must be manually loaded for each shot, but Bauer gets of 10 shots in 35 seconds.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer checks the alignment of Sally's "Stars and Stripes" 1000 yard target rifle. The couple test their guns from their barn near Andover.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer surrounded by her trophies and plaques from 2012. Sally was named Shooter of the Year by the International Benchrest Shooters Association for consistent success at competitions. ItÕs the first time itÕs been won by a woman.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer lines up a shot from her barn near Andover. Sally and her husband Jim can test their rifles at 100 yds. from the comfort of the barn.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer checks the alignment of Sally's "Stars and Stripes" 1000 yard target rifle. The couple test their guns from their barn near Andover.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer carefully sets the 67 lb "Stars and Stripes" into it's bench rest.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer's record target, scoring a perfect score of 100 and in a grouping of less than 3.5 inches at 1000 yds. all in roughly 35 seconds.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally Bauer's 67lb. "Stars and Stripes" rifle. ÒStars and Stripes,Ó her main rifle weighs 67 pounds, with an 1 1/2-inch thick, stainless steel barrel and a stock of laminated wood, lead and steel. The scope goes from 12 to 42-power of magnification.
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Jim Bauer uses a micrometer to check for any deviation in the assembled cartridge, making sure the bullet is perfectly centered.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer measures the pressure required to insert the bullet into the casing. Once inserted the data for each cartridge is recorded.(Feb 1, 2013)
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Sally and Jim Bauer purchase custom made .24 caliber bullets. But then test each bullet before assembling the loaded cartridge. (Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer carefully chamfers a rifle casing before it is loaded. Sally and Jim spend hours upon hours carefully preparing their ammunition for competition. (Feb 1, 2013)
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Each .24 caliber bullet is carefully checked for any deviation. This machine checks the thickness of the brass cladding over the lead for consistency. Jim Bauer figures it takes roughly 20 minutes to construct one loaded cartridge for competition. (Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer displays the progression of their competition cartridges. The original casing on the left is fired causing it to slightly deform in the rifles chamber. Once the casing is re-shaped he then begins the reloading process. Jim and Sally will prepare 6000 rounds for the season. (Feb 1, 2013)
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Jim Bauer records every detail as he and Sally prepare their ammunition. (Feb 1, 2013)
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