April Postal Match Target Celebrates National Kite Month!

[garypl]

The Month of April is National Kite Month​

Everyone should go fly a kite in April, but if you are too old like me to run around trying to fly a kite, let's shoot one instead in April! Here is a target that you can get a start on this weekend.

The usual three categories: rifle, smoothbore, (smoothbore must not be equipped with rear sight - front sight/bead only) or handgun

Two ways to shoot: Offhand from 25 yards with rifle or smoothbore or 15 yards with handgun.
Bench rest/supported from 25 yards with rifle or smoothbore or 15 yards with handgun

Mark the box on your targets as either rifle or smoothbore or handgun and either offhand or benchrest/supported.

5 shots for score
Hit the center bull for 10 points. Hits anywhere else in the kite count 6 or 3 points as shown on target.

Ball must be half way into the target area to score points. Maximum score is 50 pts.

Shoot as many times as you wish but please only post one target per category with pictures of target (and gear, if possible - we love to see everyone's equipment and load data!) Post jpg or pdf formats. Please score your own targets and write your score on the target along with information on the load you used. I will check scores and it helps me if you will draw a line to each hole in the target and write your points for each shot - makes it easier for me to check the targets.

Prize is same as always - bragging rights on the forum!
I will be posting March results next week.

 

[Salty]

Gary, thank you!

 

[garypl]

I shot it today with my Ruger Old Army 39 points

 

[longcruise]

It will take a rifle for me to match that pistol target. Very good shooting

 

[garypl]

It will take a rifle for me to match that pistol target. Very good shooting

Remember - handgun shooting is only at 15 yards

 

[longcruise]

When I shoot my 1860 army that 15 yards gives up a target that looks like 150 yards.

 

[nessmuk]

Target printed; hope to get it shot next weekend.

 

[garypl]

I have to shoot it with a rifle but I found it a little easier to see the bull when I shot it with a handgun
Hope you enjoy it Nessmuk!

 

[Dutch7]

Printed three copies, one for each weapon - ambitious I know

 

[garypl]

Printed three copies, one for each weapon - ambitious I know

Have some fun!

 

[Moleman]

My targets are printed and read. Now I'm waiting for some dry weather as we've had a lot of rain with local flooding.

 

[garypl]

My targets are printed and read. Now I'm waiting for some dry weather as we've had a lot of rain with local flooding.

Hope you stay high and dry!

 

[deerstalkert]

Printed three copies, one for each weapon - ambitious I know

one for each weapon???????? three?????
boys we need to start a go fund me for this brother!
one can't confuse the wife with only 3!

 

[Dutch7]

Just send me a couple of yours deerstalkert!

But to clarify one target each to shoot with a pistol, smoothie and rifle (3).

 

[snakebit]

Thanks to Gary for calling the shot. I might be able to keep all my shots close on this one

 

[Italian Hawkin]

Decent Ohio Sunday to get out and shoot.

 

[Italian Hawkin]

My second attempt at this months off and rifle.

 

[garypl]

My second attempt at this months off and rifle.

Can't get much better than that!

 

[kelvinator]

Tough act to follow right there... nice shooting, and nice rifle!

 

[Buff1958]

well I kind of stunk it up a little..... I suppose I was dropping my rifle as I pulled the trigger but it could just be old and shaky

.45 SMR 90 grains of FFF goex, .445 ball .015 prelubed patch