November Online Shooting Match

[JBJ]

After spending far too much time looking at turkey and other assorted targets as possible candfidates for the November shoot, I gave up and settled on a plain old bullseye that everyone understands! Trying to decide on a simple scoring explanation for a turkey head target taxed my antique brain! I freely borrowed some ideas from Okawbow for some of the guidleines concerning age and shooting positions.
So what we have is as follows:
Go to https://targets.s3.amazonaws.com/PDF/Bullseye1.pdf for the target. Here is what it looks like.



That big black bull and generous 10-ring should result in some nice scores. X's will be used to settle a tie.

1. Five shots offhand at 25 yards for those healthy and under 65.

2. Those 65 and over or with health/handicap issues can shoot from 25 yards using any position as long as the firearm is not rested. Sitting, offhand, prone, kneeling or leaning against something is OK, but the gun is to be supported by the hands.

3. Half ball rule applies.

Up to 5 targets may be submitted. Looking forward to a lot of shooters this month. Best of luck to all of you folks!

[alacran]

Congratulations on winning last month's match!
I like this target printed out a couple. Hope to get more time to shoot it this month.

[Daryl]

I printed some off too. Waiting for a call from my Bro.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Daryl and I spent some time at the range this afternoon, arguably the nicest day we'll see until next spring at 0C a little sunshine and no wind.  Daryl was having a little trouble shooting low and right...sun angle, age?  I shot my .62 cal Hawken rifle simply because I have been neglecting her, and she's getting pouty.  We used an elbow rest  from sitting position as we are both in our 70's and feeling it.  So here are my first two submissions.
.62 Cal S. Hawken rifle, tapered 36" Rice barrel, dense New York State curly maple from Tom Curran, .613" pure lead ball from a Lyman .610" mold, .023" cotton denim patch lubed with water/Ballistol ~10:1, over 86 gr. GOEX FFg.  I want to make sure I get full penetration on the 65# target paper. 
I score both the targets 50 3X, but of course, defer to the host's discretion.  I am pleased with the targets, but don't expect them to stand long.
Next time out I will go to the opposite end of the spectrum and shoot my .25 cal. flint rifle.

[Daryl]

As noted by my dear brother, I was having trouble with the .50 Beck.
In it, I used 85gr., 90gr. and 100gr. 2F Schutzen for several targets.
This one, my best was with 100gr. 2F. In my .69, using that powder, I had to be up to 113gr.
to get the same POI as 85g.r GOEX gave me previously. Previous to this, 85gr. 2F GOEX was spot on in this rifle
and even won a couple monthly shoots with it. Not this time.
The first target I shot with Taylor's .62 Hawken with the load he noted. I scored it a 48 1X. Like my .50, that rifle has no recoil.
The second target was shot with my .50 Beck and I score it a very poor 44/50 1X.

[JBJ]

Taylor, you have every reason to be pleased with both of those targets and I agree that they register duplicate scores - 50-3x. Clearly that pouty rifle forgave your lack of attention -  . Brother, do I understand feeling your age!!! I am very glad that you submitted two targets as it may help with settling ties. I expect we'll see some more fine shooting by others this month and it could be very competitive.

0C being the nicest day expected before next spring is a little sobering to this southern old timer!

J.B.

[Tony N]

Daryl and I spent some time at the range this afternoon, arguably the nicest day we'll see until next spring at 0C a little sunshine and no wind.  Daryl was having a little trouble shooting low and right...sun angle, age?  I shot my .62 cal Hawken rifle simply because I have been neglecting her, and she's getting pouty.  We used an elbow rest  from sitting position as we are both in our 70's and feeling it.  So here are my first two submissions.
.62 Cal S. Hawken rifle, tapered 36" Rice barrel, dense New York State curly maple from Tom Curran, .613" pure lead ball from a Lyman .610" mold, .023" cotton denim patch lubed with water/Ballistol ~10:1, over 86 gr. GOEX FFg.  I want to make sure I get full penetration on the 65# target paper. 
I score both the targets 50 3X, but of course, defer to the host's discretion.  I am pleased with the targets, but don't expect them to stand long.




A couple nice targets!!  You set the bar high!
I’m going to try and post some targets by the end of the week

Tony
Next time out I will go to the opposite end of the spectrum and shoot my .25 cal. flint rifle.

[JBJ]

Daryl,
When they don't cooperate, I know first hand about how frustrating it can be! However, Taylor's Hawken seems to like you pretty well. A tweak or two with brother's rifle and you'll be in the "money". That .62 sure does eat up a target.  I look forward to both of you guys turning in some more targets from the balmy north country. I tried to get you to swap weather with me last month. We need some of that cold air for a couple of weeks to get some sausage made and dried properly. Take care.

J.B.

[Daryl]

In a couple days, it's supposed to get up to almost 43F, but overcast with rain. We'll see what that brings.
South of here, 1/2 way to the US border, one of the ski hills just opened up. We have no snow here, except for
some left in the North end of town with it's 500feet or so higher in elevation.

[Daryl]

I would have scored this one an easy/safe 4X.

[JBJ]

Daryl,
I went round and round with that target and struggled with the where the ring went to. I finally left it as 3x buit only after much mental back and forth. That .62 makes a hash of the target!

J.B.

[JBJ]

Daryl, as I said earlier, I agonized over Taylor's second target the first time I evaluated it and, after your input, started my agonizing all over again. Concerned that I erred, I sought the advice of a shooting buddy. Being an engineer, he said print it out and put a compass on it. I did and have concluded that my first call stands. However, I do thank you for pushing me to take another look as I am trying hard to be as fair as I can to everyone. Any way ypu look at it, Taylor's shooting is superb. Again, thanks.

J.B.

[taterbug]

you can also put a 'clean' target underneath the scoring target and get a better idea of where the rings are in relation to the holes.  But they should be from the same printer to be most consistent, so it would be the most helpful if the 'original shooter' could do this. 

Seems Taylor may have figured out an edge... like said, his .62 does some serious work on that tough old paper stock!

After all, we do have some pretty big prize monies riding on all this

[Daryl]

These targets are 60 pound printing paper. My "Brother" B&W printer that takes huge toner ctgs. handles 32 well.
I don't think it will work with that heavy a paper. Placing a target underneath would, of course, be best. I enlarged
the target as big as I could on my computer & visualized the rings is all.
JBJ, it is your shoot and you are, after all, the official scorer.

[HighUintas]

I shot the November Target today. Standing, offhand at 25 yd. My 58 caliber flintlock with 70 grains 2f schuetzen and a 12 oz denim mink oil patch.

The first 3 were great, then it went south with a couple flinches.

[JBJ]

HighUnitas you sure were off to a good start - 35-x. That x is lovely! I can sympathize with you as my off-hand is no where near as good as yours! Many thanks for shooting.
J.B.