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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: JBJ on March 02, 2023, 06:11:44 PM
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For March, let’s try another “varmint” target. Go to the following link and scroll down to the crow target:
https://targets4free.com/category/hunting-targets/
Twenty-five (25) yards any position and half-ball rule. One (1) shot per bullseye for a total of 5 per target. Submit as many targets as you wish.
Let’s score it as follows: The three (3) small bullseyes with the 10 in the center, will be scored 10, 9, and 8 accordingly. The large bullseye on the crow’s body will be scored as the rings are marked. The small bullseye on the crow’s head with the white dot is hard to see and is small. Let’s score a shot that removes the white dot as 15 points with next two rings scored as 10 and 9 respectively. Therefore, the maximum score possible is 55. Any ties will be broken by your second-best score.
If your eyes are as old as mine, I suggest you use a moveable spotter that you can readily see to guide your aiming. Let’s have some fun this month and do some shooting! If you have difficulties with getting the target, send me a PM and I'll try to get you a PDF of the target.
J.B.
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This one, JB?
(https://i.ibb.co/BNFcKd0/Crow-bullseys.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
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That is a fun target. Unfortunately, I won' be able to shoot anything for a couple of months. Left wing in a sling.
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Eyeee - hope nothing serious, alacran. :)
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I printed a few off and hope to give it a try since its slowly turning towards spring here. I have a feeling the first attempt or two will be too embarrassing to share since I have hardly shot since October. ;D
Hope you have a quick and easy recovery alacran.
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I am bionic now.
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Yes, the $6,000,000 man. ;D
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Daryl - yes that's the target. Hope you boys up north will pound it! Half-ball rule.
Seth - Go for it! It's all in fun!
Alacran - maybe you can get someone to load for you! Just kidding. You just concentrate on getting that "wing" healed up! We know how you can shoot!
I've twisted Marcruger's (Marc) arm to shoot this month. Guy's, fair warning, Marc can be tough. I've shot with him! I hope that other folks will weigh in this month. It's fun and we would love to hear from you!
I repeat my suggestion - consider using a spotter. It will help "older eyes".
J.B.
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planning on shooting this next weekend with a couple other members.
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Maybe I will get to shoot this one. The day i got the range and wind was down and it was mild I forgot the target.
Dan
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LOL - hate it when that happens. Seems to happen more often these days. ::)
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Forgeting what?
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Never shot in a postal shoot...Can someone give me all the details on how it works, and what you must do. Thanks...Pete
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petejc,
All of the guidelines (distance, scoring, etc.) are spelled out in the first post above.. After shooting a target(s) that you wish to submit, make a picture or scan that enables scoring and post it (or them) right here in this thread. If you have any questions, we'll try to get them sorted out for you. Looking forward to seeing you post the results. Have fun and be safe - that's what is't all about!
J.B.
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I am not computer savvy so never shoot these as I don't have targets.
Targets we could make would be OK, LOL!
Still enjoy seeing the results.
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I am not computer savvy so never shoot these as I don't have targets.
Targets we could make would be OK, LOL!
Still enjoy seeing the results.
You can order some. They are available from several sellers if you search "Sears Crow Targets":
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I am not computer savvy so never shoot these as I don't have targets.
Targets we could make would be OK, LOL!
Still enjoy seeing the results.
Richard, shoot me your snail mail address in a PM and I'll mail you some targets - maybe 2? LOL
I print mine on 32 pound paper with a Brother brand black ink only, printer.
Daryl
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Thanks, Daryl. You beat me to it in responding to Richard. It will be great having him shoot this month.
J.B.
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I have his targets ready to be put into an envelope.
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Good work gents. Guys like you are a large part of what makes this community awesome.
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Thank you for your very kind offer Daryl, and the thought too, JB!
Will send you a PM Daryl..
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On it's way, Richard.
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Hi Guys,
I can print the targets with help from my 6 year old grandson, but how do you post the pictures?
Michael
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MJBush,
I am probably the least qualified to give instructions on things computer, but here goes.
1. Take a picture of the target such that the target makes up the bulk of the image. Upload the picture to your computer. (See grandson).
2. Click on the reply button to this message. Type in your message. You will see a note below the message box to "Add image to post".
3. Click on that line and follow the direction to add the image (see grandson). When you click on "Add image to post" you will be directed to 'drag, drop' or paste the image or browse from your computer. Once you have selected the picture click the green 'upload'
button.
Moderators: I have most likely made a hash of helping MJBush. Could one of you please help him? Thanks.
J.B.
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Thank you, Maybe between my wife and we can do this. I understand some of what you are saying.
I will print some targets today. We plan on shooting Sunday. Weather forecast again rain, windy, and something new…thunder storms for Sunday.
From sunny California,
Michael
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I'm gonna try and shoot it on Sunday. I've got some targets printed, and getting the rifle together. Should be -9º, so I can get a few shots off before I lose feeling in my fingers. I'm really looking forward to spring.
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MJBush
Great! I know what you mean about the weather. We have had some weather issues every time my friend Marc and I would try to get to the range; and it appears the same for this Friday. Our buddies in Canada are still having issues with COLD weather. It looks like you folks in CA are going to get another round of wet and the upper reaches of the US are apparently in for another round of the white stuff. I also understand issues with the computer! At my age, it's a struggle but I refuse to give up! I view it as a tool like a lug wrench and I'll figure it out - more or less. A bunch of folks want to shoot this month and I hope that they do.
J.B.
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We'll get out as the weather permits, JB. Taylor is working on the rifle I decided to use for this match. gong to be too cold until at least Monday & maybe a week from this Sunday.
Looks like there will be more entries this month. GREAT!!!!
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I cleaned up the target, so that it'll print nicer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kOZS141MIngBzB79g8-r6AiRDFQecmmX/view?usp=share_link
I also picked up some 65lbs card stock from Staples and it comes out really nice, for not a whole lot of money.
Really want temps to get above zero before I go out again, so I can return to my old trusted lube and not have to fight the gun...not looking promising at the moment (and I'll go out anyway, should it stay sub-zero).
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Also, for future target pickers. If you have a target in mind, but want it to print nicer or a completely new design, feel free to PM me and I can probably quickly sort it out.
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Jakob,
That's beautiful. Many, many thanks for doing that! I think that it will help folks.
J.B.
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I can't save it and I can't print it from the link.
I disabled my cookie cruncher and still got the same message.
This is what I get from the link:
The page isn’t redirecting properly
An error occurred during a connection to doc-0o-1s-prod-01-apps-viewer.googleusercontent.com.
This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies.
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Hmm, works for me, but try this instead:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xe5br8gqst5gps/Crow_ALR_March_2023.pdf?dl=0
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Anyone willing to mail me a target? I can make copies but no computer .
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badwolf,
PM me your address and I'll put two in the mail. Or, if you have a printer, Jakob provided a nicely cleaned up target at
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xe5br8gqst5gps/Crow_ALR_March_2023.pdf?dl=0
Just let me know.
J.B.
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MJBush,
I am probably the least qualified to give instructions on things computer, but here goes.
1. Take a picture of the target such that the target makes up the bulk of the image. Upload the picture to your computer. (See grandson).
2. Click on the reply button to this message. Type in your message. You will see a note below the message box to "Add image to post".
3. Click on that line and follow the direction to add the image (see grandson). When you click on "Add image to post" you will be directed to 'drag, drop' or paste the image or browse from your computer. Once you have selected the picture click the green 'upload'
button.
Moderators: I have most likely made a hash of helping MJBush. Could one of you please help him? Thanks.
J.B.
Here is link that should help:
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=43575.0
Tim
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Thank you, sir.
J.B.
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JBJ, I tried shooting the target today but I can’t see the 3 white circles outside the crows body. Are we allowed to color them in?
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PK,
Why not? Very little difference between that and using a moveable aiming point. As long as the rings can be seen to allow for scoring, go for it! Looking forward to seeing the results. Have fun!
J.B.
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You could likely just put your aiming point (bud) over top of the little bullseyes - or, aim with the front sight's base level with the top of your rear sight and put the aiming bud or spot where needed (low) to hit centre. Whatever gives you your "best" sight picture should work.
Had to edit that sentence.
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I’ll try it.
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Looks like I'm going first this month.
I got out today and shot 3 targets. It was -9ºC/15ºF, so a little chilly.
I was wearing my thin shooting glove on my shooting hand and a thicker one on my left.
This was shot offhand with my .45 Tennessee flintlock with 35 gr Goex fffg, .445 ball, and .018 ticking patch with bear grease.
I'm not disappointed for this being the first time I picked up my rifle since October.
The snow sure makes it easy to find patches and check their condition.
Fun and challenging target for sure.
(https://i.ibb.co/18WQVTV/1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XSRLBtB)
(https://i.ibb.co/HFjqNd8/2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TvstKL3)
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(https://i.ibb.co/V9wRKch/334971797-572851361462927-2520863462122299492-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yP4t3cM)
(https://i.ibb.co/0Kfrp5w/335898400-1409220716491479-6702684331741477088-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/684FcQd)
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I’ll try it.
z
Will likely color one so I can see the targets then staple it over a plain one on some cardboard.
Dan
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Good shooting Justin. That is a very challenging target offhand. I have shot that target in the past and is one of my favorite animal target.
Glad to see you out shooting again.
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Good shooting indeed! Upper left target = 35, upper right = 28 and the lower left looks like another 28. All of that snow makes this southern guy want another cup of coffee and a place close to the fire!
J.B.
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Thanks. Those dots are sure tiny downrange. Like shooting at a tack. I might try again towards the end of the month with some 2" pasters. It might even be warmer then. It's currently a blizzard outside.
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Yeah- we're having the same, Justin. Glad you got out. -15 is too cold for us old guys to spend much time outdoors.
-15C is 5F.
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Guys, about mid-July here in the south with temps over 90F and matching relative humidity values, you will be comfortable and we'll be miserable trying to shoot. I sure hope that the weather will ease up enough for you northern folks
to get out and clean that crow.
J.B.
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You meant get out and shovel that snow?
Mid July here could easily be the same temp as you, or higher, but lower humidity.
LOL- Just took this picture 4 minutes ago.
(https://i.ibb.co/T1GrSyj/March-13-1217-PM.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zFgNYd9)
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Justin, that is good shooting on those little bullseyes. I can't see them even after enlarging your picture on the range.
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Daryl here kindly sent me some targets for this month!
Thank you Daryl!
Sadly, he omitted the holes, so I guess I have to make a few of my own!
Minus 20C still, like eternal winter here and snow up around our ears, LOL!
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Already the middle of the month, and no more shooters? Looks like I might win!! haha
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I'm waiting for a call from my bro that my lock is finished and we need to shoot this match. Can't let the youngster win now, can we?
A 35 to beat! Gotta get that head's white spot gonzo. 3 other 10's would help. Could even miss a target. LOL Cool target. If worse
come to worse, I might have to use my target rifle. ;D ;D ;D
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Well, I thought today being overcast was going to be the perfect shooting day. Hmmmm.....it IS possible to be too overcast. Even with my best reading/range glasses it was really hard to distinguish my sights against the crow target.
I got five into the attached target, and not the best in the world considering how the rifle normally shoots. I was shooting a second crow target, and got three 10s in a row going right to left. That righthand circle is a beast for my eyes to see. Shot #4? I wasn't holding firm enough, and the gun torqued as the ball left the barrel. I called the flyer "left" as it left the gun. Score for that ball? ZERO. I realized that even if I got another 10, it would not be cumulatively better than the first target, so I stopped. So this is my scoring target for this month. Taylor and Daryl are going to wipe the floor with me for sure.
.495 RB with .018 The Minute-Men patching wet-lubed with Mr Flintlock. 72 grains of 2f Goex. Green Mountain heavy 36" barrel. Capgun. Green Mountain makes serious barrels.....just wish I could shoot to their capabilities.
BTW, what threw me on the righthand target was that the edge of the paper against a brown cardboard background made it hard to judge windage. Put a big white piece of paper behind your 8.5" x 11" crow target. I wish I had.
Best wishes and God Bless, Marc
(https://i.ibb.co/RcFX1dg/Crow-Shoot-3-2023.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6FMK2Ly)
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Nice target, Marc! Yikes - going to be hard to beat that one.
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Marc,
Gracious, that's a couple of close shots to call. From left to right: 8, 8, 9, then on the crow's head a 9, and the body as a 10 = 44. That first target is oh so close that I struggled with an 8 vs a 9. Well done!
J.B.
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I won't be shooting this match , since I am not allowed to lift anything bigger than a coffee cup with my left arm. So, I don't have skin in this game. I know the rules called for any position. But it would be nice if the position that is used is mentioned.
Justin states he shot his target offhand. I reread Marc's pot three times, but the position isn't mentioned.
Just saying.
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Good gravy! I benched that gun. No way I could shoot offhand at targets that tiny and hit. Especially with a heavy barrel. I can hit clay birds at 50 yards with a swamped barrel, but those tiny bulls? No way. It would take betters eyes than mine and stronger arms. God bless, Marc
PS Did I misread the meaning of “any position”? If I violated the rules, I will disqualify myself.
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Nice target Marc! I’ll have one posted in the next week or so
Tony
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Us too. We need to get out shooting - TAYLORRRRRRRRRR!
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I've been working hard on this Hawken re-build for Ken, so I haven't begun to polish your lock yet. We can shoot it the way it is for now, and when I get around to that part of the queue, I will get at your lock. I'm anxious too, to get out and do some shooting...supposed to be 7 C here today and sunshine all day.
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Getting late now - supposed to be 9 tomorrow - that's almost 50F. Balmy weather for sure.
12 at Timmy's?
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Guys, ANY POSITION. As Daryl said at the outset to me - that's a tough target. Also, some of us are a bit on the elderly side and those tiny bulls require vision and muscle strength/control that are now nothing but fond memories. But, we still like to try!
Alacran, hope that shoulder is coming along and wish you were shooting this round.
All of you be safe and take care.
J.B.
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Oh yeah- that was frustrating. Bad sun position, bad heat waves - had to lay the rifle in the snow. Should have done that right off the bat - LOL
Those are the reasons I suck at this - no excuses.
- I had trouble with elevation, etc. Ran charges with this new powder from 85to 90gr. then finished at 80gr. .021" denim , WWWF + oil
.495" pb Lyman mould. Been a year since trying this rifle - seemed to work - no (valid) excuses.
25 yards single rest.
Should have used my match rifle. LOL
Tough target for old eyes. & I used aiming points, too. Like I said. N. E.
(https://i.ibb.co/BPnF46n/IMG-3323.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g74hvW4)
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We'll see what JB says Daryl, but I think that target you shot on the right at least equals what I shot. Probably better. Ayep. A tough target for sure.
Best wishes, Marc
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Tks, yes we'll see what he says.
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Super bright day made it really hard to see the target. Not gonna complain too much, as it was +4C and I could use my old lube, gun was easy to load and didn't need wiping at all. It's so much more enjoyable when you aren't fighting the gun. Did have several caps that wouldn't go off first time.
My best target is so-so
(https://i.imgur.com/MKV4PVY.jpg?1)
It's really hard when you can't see exactly what you're aiming at and are just trying to place it in the right area, but then that's what these 'competitions' are for, right?
Edit: Printing on card stock worked really well! Highly recommended!
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Daryl,
It would help these old eyes if you would post a larger picture of each target. Even when I clicked the "+" button, I still struggled to make a couple of calls. I do not want to miscall any of the shots. I would really appreciate it.
J.B.
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I think this is the one in question.
To me, the upper middle target is definitely a miss.
The right hand one, maybe not & the eyeball one might be 9.
It's up to the scorer.
(https://i.ibb.co/QKjmyyk/IMG-3324.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z4HfqqF)
Before the end of the month, I'd like to get out again.
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Thanks, Daryl
That was the target! I scored it as 27. The crow's head is scored as a pinwheel removing the white dot is 15, next ring out a 10 and then a nine. Your top two targets are a 34 and a 27. Still several days left in the month and I hope that you will get out your match rifle and wear that crow out.
Again, thanks for the help with that right hand target.
J.B.
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Poor old crow. ;-)
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We need some more crow shooters! I know that here are a lot of shooters out there and I hope that you will join the fun. That's what it is all about - having a bit of fun. Really hope to hear from more of you guys and gals!
J.B.
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Daryl's quick to post...I had to take some drugs and sit for a bit when I got home, so am posting this morning.
I used some 1 1/8" discs of black card stock over those three small bull's eyes and some white ones on the crow's head and body shots. Even then, with the heat waves I had difficulty seeing the targets, and my shooting shows it. As frustrating as it was, it was very enjoyable to get out into the sunshine and do some shooting.
I used my Chamber's Virginia rifle in .50 cal with .490" balls, .021" denim patches and Lehigh Valley lube. Charge was 86 gr. FFg GOEX. I shot from a table with my hand holding the rifle in a single rest.
I scored mine, but I'll defer to the scorer of course...not in contention either way and no Lexus prize at the end of it all.
(https://i.ibb.co/mSt0kFF/0-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zNbFpHH)
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I used a snow bank to cool my barrel off too...Daryl's rifle in the picture.
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Tayl;or,
I make your score to be 43. A couple were real squeakers. Well done - you are in second place at this point! Hope you guys will get out again before the month gets away from us.
J.B.
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Good shooting!! the snow is good for something then?! ;D
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Exactly - odd time in the summer, I am wishing there was some snow around. Shooting in cold weather with a thin walled barrel, heat mirage is troubling after one shot.
Putting my rifle in the snow only worked for one shot. Taylor's Virginia rifle, with the little .50 hold in the "C(or D)" barrel allowed 5 shots - a LOT more steel than my Beck.
My sights are also very low to the barrel. Too, in March, the sun has some warmth to it and also heats a dark black/blue barrel, more than browned and much more than
bright.
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Good shooting Taylor. You too Marc.
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I would have liked to shoot this match but the snow is deeper at my range that a 4x4 can handle. Sure hope it starts to melt soon as Turkey season is next month and spring Bear hunt for me on May15 just south of Hudson Bay, Sask.
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We need more folks shooting this one. Not being a competitive type I will be happy to have someone beat my score. This is my first postal match, and I thought my target was a loser for sure. Of course I did not have snow on the ground or freezing temps. God bless, Marc
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I think I got a 26 and a 35 yesterday. Those little dots are tough to see!
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I turned them around for you Rich...Just easier for me to look at.
(https://i.ibb.co/L8v8MFk/99-ADF4-E6-D50-D-4-B52-B818-0-C19-FE3-FD89-D.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vHDHbFw)
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There is no way I can see those three bulls from 25 yards over my sights, so I used a 1 18" black spot, and still had serious problems seeing them. This target is as much a test of your vision as your shooting ability. Great to see you out shooting Rich.
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The more the merrier. ;D
Glad you got out, Rich. Tough target, eh.
The head scores 15, 10, 9. So, each of our targets is 1 point higher than noted.
I thought they were 8's as well, but was wrong.
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Rich,
All of us are delighted that you got and wacked the crows! Target one was a 27 (0,0,8, head 9, body 10 = 27) . Target two is a 26 (8, 0, 0, head 9, and body 9 = 26). Sure hope that you can get out again and post some more targets.
J.B.
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Taylor,
I readily acknowledge that this is a tough target but suggested at the outset that shooters use a aiming pointer or spotter (a nod to older eyes and eyesight issues)and made it any position at 25 yards (again a nod to age and physical ability. With an aiming point and a rest, the target becomes a challenge to shooting ability.
Thanks for turning the target around.
J.B.
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Right JB. I used a high visibility triangle spotter and shot off the bench. Less an eyesight contest, but in the low light I did struggle.
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First time doing one of these, it was a day I do not want to repete. Early sun was bad and snow was bright, got some clouds and things got better, then I dryballed after a pair of 8s. Went to the shop to pull the ball and ended up pulling the barrel and the breech. Should have quit. So back I go, trudge thru the snow to finish the third target. It gets worse but I'll stop now. Some sort of cognitive crazyness. Shot yesterday and it was superb. Anyway this is the best I did.
(https://i.ibb.co/6F0cHTB/DSCN3092.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zZVWXBJ)
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50cal from the bench 55 grains cartridge powder 2f 495 ball 021 patch.
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Ed,
That was quite a struggle! You're tougher than me. A couple of dryballed efforts and I might have been tempted to pack it up and head to the barn Darn snow is plaguing a lot of folks this month. At any rate, you are looking at a 26. Hope that you get a chance to try another day before the month slips away from us. Thanks.
J.B.
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Marc,
Thanks for sharing that note re the triangular spotter. A month or so past, Marc posted a picture of his triangle spotter used in that picture against a plain background. I have tried his method and it sure helped these 79+ eyeballs.
J.B.
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Actually, my usual target of preference is the bold triangle. Defined aiming point.
(https://i.ibb.co/D1cyqMD/8-E13-F3-EE-689-D-4923-9-A66-DD7-A3-CC27-FE0.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0n4Sw9j)
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Marc,
Thanks for sharing that note re the triangular spotter. A month or so past, Marc posted a picture of his triangle spotter used in that picture against a plain background. I have tried his method and it sure helped these 79+ eyeballs.
J.B.
I did a search for triangle spotter and just came up with this post. What’s it all about?
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Marc,
Thanks for sharing that note re the triangular spotter. A month or so past, Marc posted a picture of his triangle spotter used in that picture against a plain background. I have tried his method and it sure helped these 79+ eyeballs.
J.B.
I did a search for triangle spotter and just came up with this post. What’s it all about?
It’s not a device to spot triangles! A spotter is a piece of paper placed on a target as an aiming point. Often used in chunk gun matches.
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Rich, you are spot on (oh that's bad ;D). Chunk gun shooters have it down to an art form as they take their precision shooting seriously. With the tip of that triangle hopefully pointing to where the bullet is going to strike, it's a more visible reference for aging eyes (not that there are any aging eyes here on the Forum). I find that bright orange triangles are often best for my eyes but on gloomy dark days, the bright green triangle really stands out against a black target. I have to admit that my knees complain about me walking back and forth to the target to shift the spotter to the next bull. However, the spotter is no cure all. It still requires all of the other inputs required of the marksman to send that ball to the tip of the triangle. And you must know where your rifle is shooting and adjust the spotter triangle accordingly. Bottom-line, it's all fun and all of us get a kick out of sending that ball down range and seeing a big fat hole sitting there in the 10-ring.
Thanks, Rich.
J.B.
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PK.
As has been said before - A picture is worth a thousand words.
(https://i.ibb.co/kxMpc3L/Spotter.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c1xPTbW)
Give it a try. I think you may find it helpful.
J.B.
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PK.
As has been said before - A picture is worth a thousand words.
(https://i.ibb.co/kxMpc3L/Spotter.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c1xPTbW)
Give it a try. I think you may find it helpful.
J.B.
Thanks. I’ll give it a try. It will take the guess work out of locating those little bullseyes.
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OK, the pointy triangle thing would certainly help. Mostly I was taking aim points relative to where I knew the target was relative to the crows body. Here are my two tries. My gun a .45, with .440 RB, .018 patch lube was Hoppes, 70 gr 3F, sand bag rest on bench, 28 degrees, light breeze from behind. Used snow shoes to get out and set the target, otherwise snow was crotch deep.
(https://i.ibb.co/gwXnPYN/March-2023-targets.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rMLWc9Y)
Target 1
(https://i.ibb.co/RbCvdYG/target-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yP8f7dm)
Target 2
(https://i.ibb.co/0QyyNDZ/target-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wYhhH0C)
This is the first time I have entered a target in the monthly match. I claim 0 points as using peep sights.
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foresterdj,
Setting targets by snowshoes has to be the winner for effort! Really glad that you got out there and joined in the match. Target 2 is a 34 (8, 0, head 9, body 9, and an 8 = 34). There's still some month left and maybe you can get out there and try the "pointy triangle thing".
Thanks for joining in this month and hope that you will be a regular from now on.
J.B.
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That 34 is a decent target. It's not an easy one by any means.
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Ok, now I understand what you mean with a 'moveable spotter' (And now will have to try to get to the range again tomorrow).
I would, however, normally say that half the challenge (or in this targets case, maybe even 80%) is the fact that the aim points are hard too see, which for me, personally makes the targets a bigger challenge.
And now, having said that, I'll probably shoot worse tomorrow than I did without the aids!.
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When you go to a regular chunk gun match you can see a vast variety of spotter shapes. I like the triangle with the point at the bottom squared off with about an inch or so wide. I can see that with the width of my front sight just covering it at 60 yds.
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Smylee,
I think a circle would be a better shooting aid.
....a piece of pipe to shoot down that ended just clear of the target!
I have too much to do, but Hope to go out try this tomorrow! (not the pipe bit though!)
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I've only been able to make it to the York shoot once. The weather was miserable. I did manage to learn something about spotters.
Most of the spotters were huge. Some were simple and some were not. Most folks were shooting somewhere between 8 to twelve inches below their spotter.
During the practice session, Shots were taken at the spotter. Of course, the groups would be way low. When it came to shooting for score the contestants would place the center of their target on the center of their practice group.
Guys that are really good at this are using hooded front sights with inserts.
They never move their spotter, they move their target. Also, they are shooting at 60 yards. Open nonadjustable rear sights. Shaders are allowed.
Don't know if you can tell, but being unable to shoot going on a month now is @#$$%&* me off.
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Not sure I will get the target shot this month after all ::)
Looks like the danged forecast was right for a change. Could snow another day or two. The winter storm watch ends Monday noon with up to 16” which I think it has passed already. It was just getting so one could walk to the targets fairly easily through the mud.
(https://i.ibb.co/Z6T6MWF/D5-CA775-F-7-B76-4-E8-F-9505-F4-AE3231-F728.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RpHpDzs)
:(
Range looked like this the other day
These two benches are the best for 25 yards.
(https://i.ibb.co/RC9r7ZJ/D526-FD02-1-B90-4062-B2-EE-08-ED52-AEE187.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K9X4mR8)
But it was really nice last weekend for my vintage (1900-1953) sniper/vintage military match. So I should be thankful. But it was shot from the elevated silhouette line.
Maybe it will turn really hot and rain next week like it did last year and we will get another massive, 1 day long record breaking flood on the Yellowstone?
Hey maybe its the onset of another iceage? Naw… Its just Montana weather. It would have to snow over 30” to impress me. Hope it don’t.
Ok I will stop whining now. I suspect Daryl and Taylor are laughing.
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I've only been able to make it to the York shoot once. The weather was miserable. I did manage to learn something about spotters.
Most of the spotters were huge. Some were simple and some were not. Most folks were shooting somewhere between 8 to twelve inches below their spotter.
During the practice session, Shots were taken at the spotter. Of course, the groups would be way low. When it came to shooting for score the contestants would place the center of their target on the center of their practice group.
Guys that are really good at this are using hooded front sights with inserts.
They never move their spotter, they move their target. Also, they are shooting at 60 yards. Open nonadjustable rear sights. Shaders are allowed.
Don't know if you can tell, but being unable to shoot going on a month now is @#$$%&* me off.
I have heard of this “sighting” method at York before. I cannot tolerate a rifle that does not shoot to point of aim. i would like to go but its quite a drive.
if they allow insert front sights this would explain large and/or odd shaped aiming points. Depending on the insert the shooter likes I suspect.
What are the winning scores at this match? Just curious..
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Dan,
Here is a link that I found for the Alvin York shoot. The Hall of Fame lists winners and their winning string measure for a total of 10 shots.
https://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot/page4
As I understand it. the measure is from the center of the ball to the X.
J.B.
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Dan, Mark has a 44 and Taylor, a 43.
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JBJ, used the “triangle sighting” method and shot my target sitting with x-sticks. This was my best one. Not sure how to score the head shot.
.54 Fullstock Hawken Flintlock
.530 RB
.018 patch with mink oil lube
80 gr +/- 2F Goex
(https://i.ibb.co/6Ht2PYn/1-F380161-003-F-4-B78-A726-B299922-DB24-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/By6mZLz)
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PK,
Really glad that you got out and gave it a go. I scored it as follows: 8, 0, Head 9, Body 8, and 0 = 25. It's a challenging target and I hope that you will get another chance to get out before March slips away from us. Thanks.
J.B.
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Thanks, Daryl. I thought Dan was asking about the York shoot. oops!
J.B.
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After reading his post again, now I'm not sure. ;D
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Come on now. Someone has to beat my score. I don't want to have to score targets next month. :-)
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Pukka Bundook's targets.
.58 Chamber's Mark Silver Virginia.
70gr. 2F .562" ball .020" patch.
25 yards, elbow rest and forward hand (I assume on bag).
(https://i.ibb.co/7r13h5X/Resized-20230325-160012-7462.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZcMQ9PV)
(https://i.ibb.co/Hz124kY/Resized-20230325-160030-197.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pzGPw9Z)
(https://i.ibb.co/jTvvHyh/Resized-20230325-160048-2797.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9N99Gbn)
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Depends on Taylor, if we get out again. You're the man of the month, Marc.
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Richard,
From top to bottom as posted: 19, 27 and 26. That old crow is a tough bird. Thanks for joining the shooting this month and I hope your schedule/weather will allow you another outing. March has been tough!
J.B.
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JB,
Last time I fired this rifle was at that Snowman match a couple of years back, and found it shooting low. My eyes have changed since I made it many moons ago!
Targets reflect this!
First target low, then put half front sight over the back, and shot High!
Thought i had it figured where to put the glimmer of silver in the back sight...and sun went in and had me hooped!
Ii really enjoyed shooting them though!
I had forgotten how much these rifles have No recoil!!
Lovely to shoot.
Thanks again to Jim for the fantastic rifle kit, and thanks again to Daryl for sending the targets!!
I'd love to try it with my old gun with a homemade barrel, but might not get a chance now. Will see!!
The same old flint has fired another 27 shots and never a thought of a poor spark. This lock feels so oily it feels as good as an old best.
Kind regards,
Richard.
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Richard,
So glad that you had fun. That's what it's all about! I would love to see a target(s) shot with the homemade barrel! I find those variable light conditions you mentioned are a huge challenge as I become more and more antique. However, I still find trying a lot of fun!
Good to hear from you.
J.B.
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JB,
I think I am in the vintage or antique class as well now!
I did shoot my first target without markers, butt here was a lot of up and down and squinting going on!
I will do my best to see if I can get time to dig out the old homemade job.
It has a Jim Chambers early Ketland lock. rest is homemade.
It Used to shoot, so if it doesn't it must be the operator these days!
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We had something around 24” snow here. Could not have the monthly club meeting at the cube house. One of those that attempted got stuck, towny tires on his pickup. Another had difficulty. I had better tires but only three of us attempted it so no meeting. I don’t think I will get the target shot. Friend up the valley is calving and had 40”.
Shoulda shot it earlier. Had one nice day but I was running a vintage military rifle match. March has been a lion all month. Got to get to the shop and make cleaning rod handles. Order order steel and bearings….
Would not believe what I did yesterday. It involved a one of those brass suppository things belonging to friend. The things I do for my friends.
Suppose to snow some more. Life North of the 45th parallel. Hope all the California imports are enjoying it.
Dan
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Dan,
We understand. It has been a tough month for a bunch of folks. I think we have about 10 participants for the March postal. I keep hoping that we'll pick up one or two more but we are getting down to the wire. Oh well, we can all hope for a nice April and, hopefully, more shooting time.
Take care.
J.B.
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I have a few targets printed but we keep getting snow and rain making things an utter mess and then wind when its relatively dry. I may still get out and shoot the targets this weekend for fun if the weather is decent. I was looking forward to trying this one out after not shooting much at all since fall.
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Pucka D. got out again with a different rifle.
.44 home made bl. .425" ball, 18 thou patch and 70gr. 22F.
Elbow rest, front hand on a bag of hay.
(https://i.ibb.co/6XSsnGs/PuckaD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cY9TgRT)
looks like a 33 to me.
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I got out again today. Improving!
(https://i.ibb.co/fXM3k8H/2-DE1-DEEA-8-D7-B-4683-B5-EE-0-B78044570-B1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3T1xpfc)
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Thank you for posting that target Daryl.
No wheel spinner but I did shoot at it!
Of course, rush.
Wrong powder (it likes 3F )wrong measure, wrong patching.
Patching was only 12 thou! Checked it just now. It likes 20 thou.
I thought it was .018 like I told Daryl.
Ah well, another day coming!
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I'm going to shoot this match by hook or by crook ! Tomorrow morning we are supposed to have a wee break in the bad weather. Snow with 60 mile/hr winds today, and then around 6:00 PM the wind dropped, the sun poked out, and the temp started dropping. Going to minus 21 tonight. The weather is certainly strange, but is giving us some real moments of absolute beauty !
(https://i.ibb.co/pWHrR58/P1010010.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cbWXCVH)
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Nice picture Bob.
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Richard and Daryl,
Thanks Daryl for posting Richard's newest target. Richard, I make it as follows, left to right: 8, 8, head 0, body (since both shots are 8, I scored an 8), and a final 8 for a total of 32. That is a better score than before despite you not having key components sorted out. I'll wager than when you feed that rifle what it likes, it would eat that crow up! Thanks for additional effort.
J.B.
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Rich,
You are made of good stuff if you are shooting in that kind of weather! Beautiful picture with that golden light in the background. Rich, here's what I see left to right: 9, 0, head 0, body 10, and a 9 = 28. That head shot was so close but it really looks like more than half ball is clear of the 8 ring. It sounded like you were going out again so here's luck to you.
J.B.
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J. B, what’s the score on my latest try?
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Day after a storm. Cold, bright sun, and very little wind. Finally !!
I had time for one target before house hold duties required my attention.
.54 cal flintlock rifle, Colerain C weight 42 in barrel, 80 gr FFg, .535 cast ball, .018
linen patching, bear oil lube
(https://i.ibb.co/kJHkH8S/P1010011.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bFWqWBK)
25 yards, standing, rifle braced in the crook of a solid tree, with my toque as a rest ;D
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Bob, that's some good shooting! Scoring left to right: 9, 9, Head 9, Body 10, 9 = 46. That second bull was a squeaker! As of right now, you have the lead! I think that Marc just breathed a sigh of relief! ;D
J.B.
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Nice Bob!! Well done.
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There's still one day left. I'm sure that someone can beat that score !
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Here's my first ever entry. Shot today with my recently finished Kibler SMR .40. Shot with sights shooting about 3"s high just compensated best I could. After I shot this I was able to file and have it much closer now, but ran out of daylight, may try a second target tomorrow if it isn't to ugly out! I call it a 32??
(https://i.ibb.co/Jrrzcvx/IMG-20230330-183334656.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j33L8yV)
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NRFord.
I agree and for a new rifle and compensating for the sights, that's very good. I scored it as follows left to right: 8, 8, head 0, body 8, and 8 = 32. My thanks for taking the picture close enough to allow a significant enlargement. Squeakers such as your shot at the crow's body are hard under the best of circumstances. Also, thanks for using a good backer as the bullet holes are punched cleanly with good definition! Thanks!
Hope that you can get out again today - there are a few hours left. Have fun and be safe.
J.B.
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Looks like we had a good turn out for the shoot this month. :)
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Justin I agree and, if the weather had been better for so many folks, it would have been even, better I think. Apparently, the crow target had some appeal. Funny thing was that I went back and forth between the crow at 25, yards any position and the target below at 50 yards, any position for the March target.
(https://i.ibb.co/WtM9Jp7/Bullseye1-Multi-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BNQDMKv) at
https://www.nssf.org/shooting/targets/
I hope as spring weather unfolds, that even more shooters will join the fun swapping yarns about their hits and misses, old eyes and antique muscles. ;D
J.B.
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Got a snow warning for today. Wife's gone skiing. Home alone - again. :)
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Snowing and blowing again. Sap's frozen in the buckets. Good riddance to March.
April has got to be better !
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Bob and Daryl,
You guys can just keep that snow stuff to yourselves. Us southern boys have no idea what to do with it! Take care, April is about to leap thru the door!
J.B.
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Good target, Bob. Looks like the winner to me.
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Bob, with a score of 46, you are the winner of the March postal crow shoot. We had 11 shooters this month and I want to thank all you that participated. I sure hope that everybody had fun. Several of you shot under what I would call rough conditions and several more let me know they wanted to join the festivities but the weather intervened.
Bob, it's your call for the April postal!
J.B.
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Thank you to all who participated . The fact that the numbers were up was great to see, and really helped with my determination to get this target shot despite the nasty conditions that March presented to so many of us.
I was lucky. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while ! :)
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Congratulations Bob on your fine shooting. Hopefully I will be able to shoot the April match. Physical therapy is going quite well.
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Great job Bob. Congratulations. Looking forward to next month.
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Good job Bob!
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I shot my Crow yesterday afternoon. Seated on a Buffalo Robe in the snow, over cross sticks. Was called for dinner before I had a chance to upload my picture.
(https://i.ibb.co/y8pWNzZ/20230331-190855.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dQtGfNV)
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Cool! Good target. Is that a double hole on the crow's body, Freedom?
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Cool! Good target. Is that a double hole on the crow's body, Freedom?
Thank you for the compliment. No that's a tear from the 58 caliber hole, I couldn't see the bullseyes so I added orange Target pasters to one Target and stapled it on top of a second target as Dan suggested. I reused the top paste or Target twice, and this caused some oddly shaped holes I guess.
I was going to call it a nine but when I set it on top of an unfired Target it's a 10.. so I didn't feel guilty scoring it as such. But I'm not the "Judge" so I yield the point if judged that way.
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There ya go! I had not thought of putting one "pastered" target over another.
Must have missed that in Dan's post.