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Offline JBJ

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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #25 on: September 16, 2024, 02:09:04 PM »
Alacran, that's an excellent ofhand target! And in a wind!  Daryl is spot on - 39-1x/50. (I'm surpirsed he quit catching fish long enough to check in on the rest of us deprived souls  ;D). I sure hope that you will get your cross-sticks out and have another go at the rabbit! Thanks for shooting.

J.B.
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #26 on: September 16, 2024, 04:46:25 PM »
I forgot to take a picture, but my score was basically ZERO anyways aside from the 5 points for hitting the body. ;D All of my shots were two inches high.  :o
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #27 on: September 16, 2024, 06:18:39 PM »
Seth, I know that feeling - too well! Hope that you'll take another crack at that rabbit! My only prayer these days is to shoot from a rest of some sort. Just the realities of my becoming a certified antique. But it's still fun and I sure have learned to laugh at my frailties. Not many useful options besides laughter.

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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #28 on: September 16, 2024, 06:31:36 PM »
Isn't that the truth. The old grey stallion ain't what he used to be from any position.
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #29 on: September 16, 2024, 08:08:39 PM »
Quote from: JBJ on September 16, 2024, 06:18:39 PM
Seth, I know that feeling - too well! Hope that you'll take another crack at that rabbit! My only prayer these days is to shoot from a rest of some sort. Just the realities of my becoming a certified antique. But it's still fun and I sure have learned to laugh at my frailties. Not many useful options besides laughter.

J.B.

I hope to get out again this weekend with my glasses on instead of contacts. I was wondering if shooting in my contacts was changing my focus or something, because I don't usually consistently shoot high with this rifle.
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #30 on: September 16, 2024, 10:27:30 PM »
Sure hope that you will!

J.B.
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #31 on: September 19, 2024, 11:44:16 PM »
Finally got out again with my new rifle. 44” Colrain round bottom groove. Used 50 grains 2F old Eynesford behind a denim patched .490 ball. 25 yards offhand, perfect light and wind conditions. Tried a second target, but the light was bad. Too much shadow. Every shot went 2” high. Anyway, this is as good as I’ll ever do, and probably just lucky.



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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #32 on: September 20, 2024, 03:08:46 AM »
okawbow,
Beautiful rifle and a great target! You have moved into the lead with a score of 42 - offhand no less! Clearly, you and the new rifle work really well together. Way to go!

J.B.
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #33 on: September 20, 2024, 08:42:53 PM »
Good job, Okawbow. Nice!
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Re: September Postal Match
« Reply #34 on: September 22, 2024, 03:50:49 PM »
Good target Okabow!
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