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.

[foresterdj]

Our deer season A ended Sunday with me deerless, so time to shoot out and clean. Will reload when muzzleloader only starts Nov. 30th.

I had loaded both of my .54 Jaegers (built last winter), alternating between them so each would have a chance (district here is a 1 deer either sex district).

70 grains FFg, .018 patch with neatsfoot oil a .535 RB. Each night the gun pan was dumped and a tooth pick plug in the touch hole, then stored in unheated garage.

Since I had to shoot, I figured to follow the November rules. 25 yards, standing but left arm braced against post, gun hand held. Temp was about 20 deg. F, about as cool as we have had yet this winter, so it seemed cold to me.  Both guns fired without fail, first shot, which had been loaded in barrel 18 days.

Here is Dorothy's target.



and here is Evelyn's target




No need to score these.

[alacran]

I thought I would get these in before turkey day.
Beautiful Southern Illinois day. A bit cool but mostly sunny and calm.
I used my Gets barreled .40 caliber squirrel rifle.
My load is 50 grains Goex 3 f, .395 ball with .024 canvas and bear oil.
The first target I score a 47x the second target I score a45. I shot my targets standing offhand.

[JBJ]

Foresterdj
Those targets look to me like they would have hammered a deer! Bracing against a tree is a standard for me when I'm hunting. Trouble is I seem to have outlasted my old hunting buddies and solo hunting just doesn't have the alure that it once had. Lot's of deer and plenty of acres to hunt over but ---.
Thanks for shooting this month!
J.B.

[JBJ]

Alacran
I am glad you were able to slip in a couple of targets before T-day. I agree with your scoring of both targets. Honestly, I wish that I could turn in a couple of targets with those scores shooting offhand, but those days are in my rear-view mirror  Again, thanks for shooting this month and hope that you might get out again before November closes.

J.B.

[Daryl]

It's just been too cold for us to get back at it this month. Maybe before the weekend, though?
A 4X will win it. Easy-peasy.

[JBJ]

Taylor, you are clearly the winner with those 50-3x targets and are now host for the December e-match. Great shooting!

J.B.

[Pukka Bundook]

Congrats Taylor!

An idea for the next match would be one shot at an X marked with charcoal.
Then I could draw the X after I'd fired my shot!

 

[Daryl]

4-legged spider every target! Use a big enough piece of bristle board and it can always be centred on an 8x11" page.