MSmith
40 Cal
Welcome to our June 2020 postal match ladies & gentleman!
I would like to thank Adui (Terry) for spear heading these monthly postal matches. They are a great way to keep the hobby alive through hands on shooting experience with a little competitiveness thrown in. Adui has decided to step down as booshway. He has graciously handed the baton to me in hopes of keeping the the Monthly Postal Match going. Let's get the Summer, post COVID, shoot started.
Grab your target by clicking the link below and write your forum screen name on the front of your target as soon as you print it!
June 2020 5 Bullseye Target
Fire one shot at each bullseye, 5 shots total.
The shooting distance for this contest is 25 yards.
No do-over’s.
Only registered forum members may participate.
Only traditional, open iron sighted muzzle loading firearms; peeps are allowed under the condition you mark your target so I know you used a peep. (Tracking it) NO Cannons. Percussion, flintlock or matchlock ignition only. Cap and Ball revolvers are OK.
Single patched round ball only. No restrictions on caliber. (a patchless ball may be used if so desired)
Shots shall be taken off-hand at the stated distance. Standing or seated is allowed, elbows unsupported by anything other than the shooters torso. In the event that a member is not physically able to hold his rifle up unsupported, a "prop-rod" that is supported only by the shooters torso, no part of which prop-rod may touch the ground, may be used to hold up the fore-end of the rifle.
Only original targets will be accepted. No copies, faxes, scan, etc.
*New Rule!!*
Overseas participants may scan and e-mail me. Just send me a PM through the forum and attache it or I'll give you my e-mail address. As long as I can CLEARLY make the target out I'll accept it.** (I recommend using a dark backing paper when you scan / copy it if possible so that the holes show clearly)
Scoring will be as follows:
X (inner black circle) = 3 points
Outer black ring = 2 points
Inside outer ring = 1 point
Miss the outer ring = -1 point (1 point deducted from cumulative score)
How close is close enough? Over half the ball must penetrate inside the scoring ring to be counted at the highest value. In other words, the ring in which the majority of the ball hits the target will be the score value. The center of the shot placement on the target will be determined by the judge. Judges decisions are final.
Fire 5 shots only, misses count! Mutilated targets or targets with more than 5 holes will be disqualified. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Mail your target, postmarked no later than June 30th, to:
Marc Smith
1900 Parkway Drive
Casper, WY 82609
Attn: June Target
If you don’t mind sharing I would also like to know what you’re shooting. Include type of firearm, caliber, ball diameter, patch thickness, lube, powder type and grains used, barrel length and twist rate. This isn’t required I’m just the curious sort.
Thanks for shooting and Godspeed ladies & gentleman!!
MSmith
I would like to thank Adui (Terry) for spear heading these monthly postal matches. They are a great way to keep the hobby alive through hands on shooting experience with a little competitiveness thrown in. Adui has decided to step down as booshway. He has graciously handed the baton to me in hopes of keeping the the Monthly Postal Match going. Let's get the Summer, post COVID, shoot started.
Grab your target by clicking the link below and write your forum screen name on the front of your target as soon as you print it!
June 2020 5 Bullseye Target
Fire one shot at each bullseye, 5 shots total.
The shooting distance for this contest is 25 yards.
No do-over’s.
Only registered forum members may participate.
Only traditional, open iron sighted muzzle loading firearms; peeps are allowed under the condition you mark your target so I know you used a peep. (Tracking it) NO Cannons. Percussion, flintlock or matchlock ignition only. Cap and Ball revolvers are OK.
Single patched round ball only. No restrictions on caliber. (a patchless ball may be used if so desired)
Shots shall be taken off-hand at the stated distance. Standing or seated is allowed, elbows unsupported by anything other than the shooters torso. In the event that a member is not physically able to hold his rifle up unsupported, a "prop-rod" that is supported only by the shooters torso, no part of which prop-rod may touch the ground, may be used to hold up the fore-end of the rifle.
Only original targets will be accepted. No copies, faxes, scan, etc.
*New Rule!!*
Overseas participants may scan and e-mail me. Just send me a PM through the forum and attache it or I'll give you my e-mail address. As long as I can CLEARLY make the target out I'll accept it.** (I recommend using a dark backing paper when you scan / copy it if possible so that the holes show clearly)
Scoring will be as follows:
X (inner black circle) = 3 points
Outer black ring = 2 points
Inside outer ring = 1 point
Miss the outer ring = -1 point (1 point deducted from cumulative score)
How close is close enough? Over half the ball must penetrate inside the scoring ring to be counted at the highest value. In other words, the ring in which the majority of the ball hits the target will be the score value. The center of the shot placement on the target will be determined by the judge. Judges decisions are final.
Fire 5 shots only, misses count! Mutilated targets or targets with more than 5 holes will be disqualified. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Mail your target, postmarked no later than June 30th, to:
Marc Smith
1900 Parkway Drive
Casper, WY 82609
Attn: June Target
If you don’t mind sharing I would also like to know what you’re shooting. Include type of firearm, caliber, ball diameter, patch thickness, lube, powder type and grains used, barrel length and twist rate. This isn’t required I’m just the curious sort.
Thanks for shooting and Godspeed ladies & gentleman!!
MSmith
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