February 2023 Postal Match

[11th corps]

Gary, thanks for the work you do for this monthly challenge.
Suggestion
How about just a sheet of white printer paper, or anything else and a 5 shot center to center group? Smallest group wins.

 

[garypl]

Gary, thanks for the work you do for this monthly challenge.
Suggestion
How about just a sheet of white printer paper, or anything else and a 5 shot center to center group? Smallest group wins.

Now that sounds interesting. I’m thinking maybe make that a side match for March. I already have a target made up for March and we can include your suggestion to shoot at a blank sheet of white paper for smallest group - sounds like fun!

 

[PK]

Gary, here’s one with a pistol
Pedersoli LePage
.36 cal percussion
.350 RB/.020 patch/Ballistol-water lube
15 gr Swiss 3F

 

[deerstalkert]

figured i had better get er done! snowing but could see the target at 25 yards so went for it.
typical for me. i filed the front sight on my TMR .45 last night. seems i got it close!
if my fingers and toes can add correctly i scored 44! enjoying the .45 more and more.

 

[garypl]

Gary, here’s one with a pistol
Pedersoli LePage
.36 cal percussion
.350 RB/.020 patch/Ballistol-water lube
15 gr Swiss 3FView attachment 202232

Looks good - I score as a 53.

 

[garypl]

figured i had better get er done! snowing but could see the target at 25 yards so went for it.
typical for me. i filed the front sight on my TMR .45 last night. seems i got it close!
if my fingers and toes can add correctly i scored 44! enjoying the .45 more and more.

Thanks deerstalkert - I agree - 44 is the score - you beat me!

 

[deerstalkert]

I have learned to touch off the cock mid shake! i have started shaking like a peach orchard pig.
i may shoot it again with my pistol if it stops snowing. or just take a nap

 

[J dirt]

Couldn’t get a rifle target shot on time, did manage a pistol target.

 

[JakeGa]

Crockett 32 caliber rifle
.310 cast ball
15 grains of Shutzen FFFG
Remington #11 caps
.015 patch
And until they ran out. A home made wad soaked in olive oil

I scored it as a 38 but GaryPL said I could count the extra ball in the middle as a 5 so it is a 42 score. This one was tough so I kinda guessed where to aim.

 

[garypl]

Couldn’t get a rifle target shot on time, did manage a pistol target.

Nice pistol target - I score that as a 58 - ball in the circle at 2:00 isn’t half in so should be a 5

 

[garypl]

Crockett 32 caliber rifle
.310 cast ball
15 grains of Shutzen FFFG
Remington #11 caps
.015 patch
And until they ran out. A home made wad soaked in olive oil

I scored it as a 38 but GaryPL said I could count the extra ball in the middle as a 5 so it is a 42 score. This one was tough so I kinda guessed where to aim.

Looks like a 43 total Kerry - glad you were able to get this finished!

 

[Freedom]

Those little circles were dancing! Seemed like the ferris wheel was turned on. Thank you for putting these together Gary and to everybody that posted. (I left my target out the shop last night so I didn't get it posted till this morning)

 

[Fly103]

weeeeeee doggy J Dirt! My pride has been checked! That is some terrific shootin' my friend, thanks for shooting and sharing!

 

[J dirt]

Some days the wind is behind you instead of in your face. At my age, mostly it blows against you.

With that rifle target you posted, I’m almost glad I didn’t get a rifle target done.

 

[Richard Dittman]

I finally had a nice day to go out and shoot a round. I know I am a day late, but I thought I would shoot it anyway.

 

[Freedom]

Very nicely done Richard!.
Believe that your target racked up 55 honest points.

 

[garypl]

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Those little circles were dancing! Seemed like the ferris wheel was turned on. Thank you for putting these together Gary and to everybody that posted. (I left my target out the shop last night so I didn't get it posted till this morning)

Thanks for posting Freedom - I also see a score of 42! I think we will all do better with the March target!

 

[garypl]

I finally had a nice day to go out and shoot a round. I know I am a day late, but I thought I would shoot it anyway.

Gald you were able to shoot Richard! I score as a 52 - the hole in the 3 o'clock bull does not look to be 1/2 the ball diameter inside the 10 ring - do you agree?

 

[Richard Dittman]

Gald you were able to shoot Richard! I score as a 52 - the hole in the 3 o'clock bull does not look to be 1/2 the ball diameter inside the 10 ring - do you agree?

Yea. It was close
Thanks

 

[Fly103]

A trick I use when trying to figure out where 50% of the hole is in situations like this is to lay my target on top of a blank target so I can see the intact lines through the hole.

Good shooting Richard!

Chris