November Postal Match Target

[garypl]

November 5 is National Donut Day!​

This month's target is dedicated to all active and retired law enforcement officers All kidding aside, I sincerely appreciate the difficult job you do, especially with all of the crazy things happening in this country these days.

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 your targets as offhand or benchrest/supported.

5 shots for score

Hits in the donut hole count 10 points
Hits anywhere else in the donut/icing score 5 points
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 October results next week.

Have fun and stay safe!

Gary

 

[Salty]

November 5 is National Donut Day!​

This month's target is dedicated to all active and retired law enforcement officers All kidding aside, I sincerely appreciate the difficult job you do, especially with all of the crazy things happening in this country these days.

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 your targets as offhand or benchrest/supported.

5 shots for score

Hits in the donut hole count 10 points
Hits anywhere else in the donut/icing score 5 points
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 October results next week.

Have fun and stay safe!

Gary

Yes! Thank you Gary.

 

[Maven]

That may be a good target for my smoothbore!

 

[Richard Dittman]

Had a half way decent day for November, little snow and temperatures in lower 30’s, so I thought I would go burn some powder. Didn’t do as well as I had hoped for, but still didn’t do to bad. Hope to get out later this month to shoot my rifle.

 

[garypl]

Thanks for posting Richard - I am looking forward to shooting this target - trying to make them so I can see them at 25 yds!

 

[nessmuk]

Target printed. Time to get to the range. Weather is starting to cool down.

 

[Maven]

Just got home from the range and the Nov. donut frolic. I shot my targets with a 20ga. NW Trade Gun replica (Green River Forge) using a Tanner rasped .597" RB *target #1) and a Lee Precision .597" - .598" RB (target #2) . With the Tanner RB, I used a .018" patch; with the Lee, .014". Both loads used 65gr. GOEX/Graf's FFg and 1 Ballistol : 6 water patch lube. Both targets (25 yd,) were fired supported, i.e., kneeling with my right arm on the bench. For the record, the SB doesn't have a rear sight, which is something you get used to right quick.

Scoring: 30 pts.. for #1 and 25 for #2?

 

[MSmith]

Just got home from the range and the Nov. donut frolic. I shot my targets with a 20ga. NW Trade Gun replica (Green River Forge) using a Tanner rasped .597" RB *target #1) and a Lee Precision .597" - .598" RB (target #2) . With the Tanner RB, I used a .018" patch; with the Lee, .014". Both loads used 65gr. GOEX/Graf's FFg and 1 Ballistol : 6 water patch lube. Both targets (25 yd,) were fired supported, i.e., kneeling with my right arm on the bench. For the record, the SB doesn't have a rear sight, which is something you get used to right quick.

Scoring: 30 pts.. for #1 and 25 for #2?

The rasped balls grouped well! I'm impressed. Thanks for the comparison.

 

[Maven]

The rasped balls grouped well! I'm impressed. Thanks for the comparison.

Thanks, but notice that the rasped RB's are from a different mould (Tanner) and used a thicker, .018" patch. However, it will soon be time to cast more Tanner's and retest this idea.

 

[Salty]

My shots today. The three in hole were flukes. My usual shots are the fliers.

 

[garypl]

My shots today. The three in hole were flukes. My usual shots are the fliers.

Story of my life - always that one ball that has a mind of it's own!

 

[Maven]

Those errant shots help to keep us humble, Gary (LOL)!

 

[garypl]

Shot the target today with my Ruger Old Army - 15 yds offhand. 25 gr Swiss 3F, card wad, felt wad soaked in olive oil and .457 ball. Scored as 30. It was drizzling a little - that's what I am blaming all my shots to the RH side I really like shooting the Ruger!

 

[11th corps]

T/C Hawken percussion .45
55 grains of 3F
Maxi ball with maxi lube
Score 25

Shot off hand.
Hope to get out before the end of the month and try my smoothie on this target.

I love donuts. The Mrs and I eat one apiece on Sunday before Church. Got to have a cup of Joe at the same time and the Sunday paper.

 

[PK]

Gary,
got a smoothbore target shot today, 25 yds offhand. That’s 5 shots on paper. I’m thinking it’s a score of 25?
.62 cal. Fusil De Chasse smoothbore
.600 RB
.020 patch with ballistol/water lube
70 grains Goex 2F/ 2F in the pan

 

[garypl]

Thanks for posting PK - looks like a 25!

 

[Buckskinquin]

Shot

Rifled and smoothbore off hand today. Guess I need a donut spare tire to score higher. Shot them at the end of the monthly match in Jacksonville, Fla. Good news is I got one of the shooters interested in the Forum. Smoothbore score 15, Rifled 20. Thanks, Gary!

 

[kelvinator]

First time participating in this, been printing each months target for last 3 months and finally got to get out and shoot some.
Rifle is a .54 Allen F.A. Santa Fe Hawken (actually .53 cal).
And I forgot to include the grain of powder, which was 80 gr for both targets.
Shot one off hand and one rested on a single shooting stick.
Didn't seem to make much difference.
First 2 shots off the stick were low while I was trying to figure the sight picture, last 3 went better.
Off hand target is my usual, start out blazing with a couple in or near the bull, then... gradually flame out under the pressure of trying to keep a good thing going.

 

[PK]

Shot View attachment 268203Rifled and smoothbore off hand today. Guess I need a donut spare tire to score higher. Shot them at the end of the monthly match in Jacksonville, Fla. Good news is I got one of the shooters interested in the Forum. Smoothbore score 15, Rifled 20. Thanks, Gary!

How many shooters over there in Jacksonville? I am going to try and make it there next month.

 

[Buckskinquin]

How many shooters over there in Jacksonville? I am going to try and make it there next month.

We had 11 I believe. 6 targets, 5 rifle, 1-100 yd, 2-50, 3-25 yd. 5 shots each. 1-25 pistol 10 shots. (Pistol target optional). Get there 7-7:20 AM, set target stand, get acquainted. Shooting starts at 8, done by 11 AM. A great group of people. Next shoot 12/9, Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club.