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Offline Seth Isaacson

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Re: April's match
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2023, 04:37:26 PM »
Made an attempt on Sunday afternoon in 20 mph crosswinds. Kept them all on paper, but only kept 3 within their intended circles.  ;D
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Re: April's match
« Reply #26 on: April 15, 2023, 09:06:00 PM »
Quote from: Daryl 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.
Not a lot of action here , so I thought I'd attempt to inspire those who might be intimidated facing a " 46"   Remember, this is any position, and only 25 yards.
I'm actually expecting to see some 50's posted.  The .54 rifle I used to win the last match is capable of better shooting than I am. Back in 2006, July 21st, shooting from prone, it shot a 50 at 100 yards.  The weather is getting better, so I hope to see a bunch more targets posted  .   :)

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Re: April's match
« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2023, 12:54:00 AM »
That's some mighty fine shooting Bob.
I've been thinking, if a person applied him or herself to this with some intent, a 55 is totally possible.
Heck - wasn't more than 40 to 45 years go, many of us used to shoot that well standing, at 25 yards,
especially Taylor.
Wind can have a disastrous effect, though.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #28 on: April 16, 2023, 11:45:22 AM »
Daryl
Sadly those days are in my rearview mirror. However, that won't stop me from trying just as soon as we have a weekend that isn't raining!
While only at 25 yards, that old crow still requires some precision shooting.

J.B.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2023, 12:10:05 PM »
Very nice shooting Daryl!

Tony
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Re: April's match
« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2023, 08:09:35 PM »
Tks Tony, hopefully we'll get out again. I know Taylor isn't finished.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #31 on: April 21, 2023, 05:16:30 AM »
Now I am waiting for the snow ::)  to stop. Hoping the range at Butte dries up for an unmentionable match on the 29th. 25 yard bench here is bound to be a mess again. Lewistown got 2 feet a day or so ago. It was nice here, well kinda, but when I came out of the shop (blinds drawn) there was 2” and it was really snowing ……. Still snowing 3 hours later just not as bad. Its acting like it was still March.

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Re: April's match
« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2023, 02:09:49 AM »
I finally got to shoot a ML. Was out checking velocities on my black match rifle. Had to move the 50 yard backer to 25 because some shotgunner had destroyed the 25 backer. Anyway I shot a target. Used these orange things so I could see the targets.
25 yards rest,  50 caliber swivel breech. First and last shots were the best. 







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Re: April's match
« Reply #33 on: April 26, 2023, 07:19:17 AM »
Glad you got out, Dan. Looking pretty good from here.
THAT is a nice rifle!! I have a folder on "it" in my computer.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #34 on: April 26, 2023, 02:34:16 PM »
Some fine shooting Dan. It's Bob's call but it looks like a tie with Daryl at this point.

J.B.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #35 on: April 27, 2023, 01:41:04 AM »
Quote from: JBJ on April 26, 2023, 02:34:16 PM
Some fine shooting Dan. It's Bob's call but it looks like a tie with Daryl at this point.

J.B.
Looks like it to me too.  Lots of time for more shooting . :)
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Re: April's match
« Reply #36 on: April 27, 2023, 02:53:53 PM »
Nice shooting Dan!

Tony
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Re: April's match
« Reply #37 on: April 28, 2023, 07:18:45 PM »
We need more shooters so someone breaks the tie.
Really guys its 25 yards rest you can do this.

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Re: April's match
« Reply #38 on: April 30, 2023, 10:16:31 PM »
Last day !   
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Re: April's match
« Reply #39 on: May 01, 2023, 01:15:03 AM »
Well, we got out, again. Not "perfect", though.
Shot a couple 1/2 decent targets, didn't even score them.
This time: 113gr. 2F on one, 100gr. on the other, both Scheutzen 2F. LOL - not much change.
10 ounce denim, .682" Pb., 482gr.


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Re: April's match
« Reply #40 on: May 01, 2023, 05:02:25 AM »
I did get out, but never got around to shooting the target. First I was adjusting for my new front sight, then shot some 50m offhand with a buddy and ran out of time.
 I much prefer the off-hand shooting and hadn't done it ages, so it took precedence this time around.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #41 on: May 01, 2023, 02:35:24 PM »
Daryl, that right hand target is very nice!
J.B.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #42 on: May 01, 2023, 03:01:53 PM »
Will Taylor be posting a target ?
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Re: April's match
« Reply #43 on: May 01, 2023, 07:07:37 PM »
I don't think so, Bob. He was having inconsistency problems with impacts on the little targets.(don't we all)
Tks - JBJ - if not for the 2 8's, it would have been a perfect target, but then, I'm not scoring it.  :)
As for the crow's eye, not sure why the hole looks oblong, like it had a .30 cal hole at 1 o'clock. The "eye" was truly taken out.
Likely just due to previous holes the cardboard & the "paster" aiming point did that.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #44 on: May 01, 2023, 09:30:44 PM »
Well, I have reviewed the targets with a magnifying glass, and it seems that despite the best efforts made, the scores remain tied between Daryl and Dan.
I'll leave it up to them to decide between them whether they want to continue this torture, or pick a different target and match for May  ;D
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Re: April's match
« Reply #45 on: May 01, 2023, 10:02:09 PM »
Dan can have it. I'm going away for the summer & leaving in a week.
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Re: April's match
« Reply #46 on: May 01, 2023, 10:05:54 PM »
Rats. Gotta shape a Hawken today and tomorrow is killed, will cook up something for this month in a couple of days.

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Re: April's match
« Reply #47 on: May 02, 2023, 01:08:39 AM »
...with a bullseye we can actually see?
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Re: April's match
« Reply #48 on: May 02, 2023, 06:22:09 AM »
Kinda like targetz.com # 10045
http://www.targetz.com/targets03.htm
5 shots - ALL must be totally inside the 4 squares and 1/2 ball inside the centre 1" dot.
5 points per ball as designated. 2 points for ANY cut outside lines, including the centre.
Standing at 25 yards
Just a suggestion to spark it up a bit.
For some of you, this will be an easy target. So- -3 points if you have won a match in the last 3 years. LOL
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Re: April's match
« Reply #49 on: May 02, 2023, 01:41:32 PM »
Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on May 02, 2023, 01:08:39 AM
...with a bullseye we can actually see?
I shot three of Aprils targets. I shot them of sticks, but I used no spotters. My best target I managed to hit two of the small targets and ho hum in the rabbit. I was planning to shoot three more using spotters to have as comparison. However the wind and trying to get the Escopeta finished got in the way. Spent the last three days on the road. So hopefully I can shoot this months. Whatever it is.
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