30-Yard Challenge
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Ed, I shoot H&N Baracuda Match at about 900 fps from my P35-177. It likes those a little better than FX 10.3s. The 10.3s are smaller head size and it likes them a bit better. It's not as accurate as your guns but it might be worth trying the H&N Match. They come in .451s but I use the .452s (which are really .453 and .454). But with a 200 you don't really need to change anything.
Greg, that is an impressive target particularly at only 16X. I shot one target with a 4-16 scope on my P35-22 and I think it was a 188. I've shot one 200 with that gun with a 32X scope on it and many 195 or better. At least for my old eyes, I need at least 24X to get the best out of my guns. Scope clarity also makes a difference but I doubt I could get a 195+ with any 16X scope.
Greg, that is an impressive target particularly at only 16X. I shot one target with a 4-16 scope on my P35-22 and I think it was a 188. I've shot one 200 with that gun with a 32X scope on it and many 195 or better. At least for my old eyes, I need at least 24X to get the best out of my guns. Scope clarity also makes a difference but I doubt I could get a 195+ with any 16X scope.
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Very awesome Ed! I have been feeling very anxious without a rifle for 30yC. That just changed. I placed an order from AoA that will get me back in the show! They called and it should be sent out middle next week.
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You really have that Crown dialed in at 20 ft/lbs Greg. Your Vertical dispersion on 23 of the 24 targets is about perfect! Just one shot was high - i.e. would have no chance to be a 10.
17X is the highest X count I’ve ever had - think I only did it once or twice, neither was a 200 - but definitely could be considered my best cards ever.
-Ed
Drink slightly less coffee and I’ll bet you hit 200 soon.
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Weekly TYC Leaderboard Update
This week’s submissions and notables:
- 200 15X - EPG with .177 Dreamline Classic (Almost a Master’s 200 - 1st 19 were 10s)
- 199 17X - NAProf with .177 FX Crown using only 16x scope magnification
- 198 14X - EPG with RTI Prophet Performance V1
- 199 14X - EPG with Reximex Daystar .177 (not a submission as 200 previously)
- EPG shot 190 with two different rifles shooting the 30 Yard Challenge at 40 yards.
- Florida_Man has a new rifle coming for the Challenge.
Keep shooting those targets!
-Ed
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going to FLA for a few days i will try the new target when i get back , NO promises .
(768 bulls , might take a bit , ill have to plan snacks and maybe a nap )
(768 bulls , might take a bit , ill have to plan snacks and maybe a nap )
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I like it that you are shooting several different set up's , different rifles and scopes , wonderl job , sir !
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Thanks,
When I started into shooting air rifles, I also wanted to become proficient at working on them. So I bought a couple less expensive rifles - intending to tear them down, polish them up and make them “better than new” off the shelf.
What I’ve learned as an outcome of that is that you can take a less expensive rifle, and if it has a good barrel, you can polish and tweak it to shoot neck & neck with the higher end rifles.
So, I’ve got rifles from a number of price points, regulated and unregulated, etc… and I’ve got them all shooting pretty good. This Thirty Yard Challenge has helped improve my shooting immensely. It has also helped me improve my rifles - as it gives you real measurable results to track. You don’t get that same level of feedback just shooting groups.
-Ed
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ok playing around this target , sight in and hold . interesting but i need some play time with this ! warning : cant of rifle has to be perfect . 
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The amazing thing is that you are actually hitting mostly all 10s/Xs across the insane target…
… great shooting!
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I like to use one piece mounts with a level built into them.
I also prefer shooting from my bipod to my Rock BR rest because of cant. My bipod can be adjusted for cant and once adjusted I don't worry about cant. With the front rest I need to check it every shot.
I also prefer shooting from my bipod to my Rock BR rest because of cant. My bipod can be adjusted for cant and once adjusted I don't worry about cant. With the front rest I need to check it every shot.
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Well i ordered a Notos today, but that is for different purposes. i wanted to replace my much loved rodent pesting PP700 with a magazine platform. It's getting a Pard NV008. I'm sure I will try with it. The other rifle is top secret. Gotta make sure I get a good one.
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Dreamline Classic .177 loves the 901fps speed with the FX 10.3g.
These are the 1st two cards since I shot 200 with it the other day.
198 15X
196 15X
DL is shooting a lotta Xs! The 198 card actually had 17Xs on it - discarded two.
Extremely quiet with Weihrauch moderator - perfect backyard target setup with the .177 caliber - target strikes are noticeably quieter than .22 strikes.
-Ed
These are the 1st two cards since I shot 200 with it the other day.
198 15X
196 15X
DL is shooting a lotta Xs! The 198 card actually had 17Xs on it - discarded two.
Extremely quiet with Weihrauch moderator - perfect backyard target setup with the .177 caliber - target strikes are noticeably quieter than .22 strikes.
-Ed
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