Author Topic: April's match (Read 4667 times)

bob in the woods · « **on:** April 01, 2023, 03:29:17 PM »

Happy April 1st to all . It's snowing here with some freezing rain scheduled later this AM , but, I'm sure that conditions for us all will improve as April progresses
Having seen all the results posted for March re that crow target, I'm going to give everyone a 2nd chance at it this month . Not a "cop out" ....I think we are all learning how to get the best of that thing, and I'm hopeful to see some really high scores.
So.....same target, same rules. Good shooting to all

Marcruger · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2023, 03:42:18 PM »

Sounds good Bob. Thank you.

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2023, 04:24:23 PM »

Congrats on last moths win Bob!
Good to try that old crow again, as I have a couple of targets left that Daryl sent me!
Look forward to having another bash.

Jakob · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2023, 08:21:14 PM »

Can we agree on no aids? There's no way I can use moveable spotters if there's anyone else on the range.

Daryl · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2023, 08:24:33 PM »

I put a spotter on each bull, then shoot them all, with resting the rifle upside-down on the snow to cool it, of course.

bob in the woods · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2023, 09:11:15 PM »

As you can see from my March target, I used an orange maker to highlight the centres. If it helps you to see where to aim, than I think that's perfectly OK
Have fun.

Freedom · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2023, 10:47:34 PM »

I used these orange pastors on one target and then stapled it over a second for last month's Target. There was no way I could see anything but the black Crow without them.. hope that was okay, it seemed like it was allowed after reading through the posts.

bob in the woods · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2023, 11:47:47 PM »

Orange stick on, yellow paint, or what ever suites your fancy. The "10" doesn't get any bigger with a colour change

You can't hit what you can't see.

Jakob · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2023, 03:56:00 AM »

Right, but isn't that half the challenge with this target?

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2023, 05:52:31 AM »

I think, Jacob, that the idea is to get folk to shoot the targets, and many with older eyes would be excluded without some highlighting feature.
Me, I shot my last one with no markers or other aids, but if folks cant see the target they aren't going to shoot it.

I did try with a black square of tar paper stapled over the bulls, but shot just as well without them.
I guessed the crow though, head, and straight up from leg for body!
He seems as smart as a real crow for avoiding getting shot!

Daryl · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2023, 08:36:28 PM »

Use what works for you?
These, except for the Christmas Tree ornament, are all cut out from
printed targets from www.targetz.com.
Simply stapling them over the bulls on the targets is what I used.

Dphariss · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2023, 08:05:30 PM »

I will get out the the range after the coming warm spell and see if I can wade to any of the benches.
The range needs some dirt work and a drain for the 25 to 200 yard benches.

Dan

Seth Isaacson · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2023, 09:47:00 PM »

I'm glad to have a chance to get out and shoot this one since I didn't last month. It supposed to be warmer and less windy soon. We just got through some rough storms last weekend and early this week.

Daryl · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2023, 01:56:23 AM »

Was out at the range with a couple HP air rifles 2 days ago and glad I took my snowshoes with me.

alacran · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2023, 04:18:31 PM »

Thank you, Bob, for using the same target as last month. I was cleared to lift up to 10 pounds with my left arm this week. I believe Winter had its last hurrah this morning with a temperature of 19 F. I have printed some targets and hope to be at the range this weekend. Supposed to get up to 75 F by Monday.

Daryl · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2023, 06:37:33 PM »

WOW - Spring is a sudden event in your neighbourhood. Glad your mending, alacran.

Daryl · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2023, 01:11:34 AM »

Taylor and I got out, WOW 9C, which is 48.2F - still wearing my parka so was quite too warm. It was nasty windy, from the West, directly from our 3 o'clock.
Taylor had his .25, and awful time with the wind. I shot 3 targets, not too badly.
100gr. 2F Scheutzen .682" ball .021" denim, WWWF + NFOil for lube.
25 yards, bench - front only rested.
Up to Bob, but I thought they might be 45, 38 & 46. Whole lot of 9's going on.

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2023, 07:24:27 AM »

Well that's like giving us something to beat Daryl! Awful good shooting!

Daryl · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2023, 09:35:36 AM »

Thanks Richard. I cheated, I used my .69. That last target hit every ten. One or two scored 10 only, I think, the rest 9's.
Of course, should have used the snow to cool the bl.
The most important "centre" if the head's one. Missed it every time.

JBJ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2023, 02:14:59 PM »

I can see where this month's shooting is headed. Excellent, Daryl.

J.B.

bob in the woods · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2023, 03:25:09 PM »

Congratulations on some fine shooting Daryl. Yes...45, 38, and 46 .
This will be interesting

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2023, 04:23:06 PM »

Bob,
It Will be interesting, unless the rest of us say "Well, Shucks!!" put our coats on and go home!

Daryl · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2023, 08:07:25 PM »

Tks, Bob & J.B. We do plan on getting out again.
I'll try different "pasters" or "buds" next time.

Marcruger · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2023, 02:54:31 AM »

Not much meat left on the bones for the rest of us after a 46 Daryl. Well done friend. God Bless, Marc

Daryl · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2023, 04:36:00 AM »

Lots of room, Mac. I know you can do it.
That 46 is 9 points short of a "perfect round".
Should be easy to beat.

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