What Paper Target Did You Shoot Today

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rsfrid said:
Just a bit of group shooting. Two things I noticed today - as I get tired of gripping the pistol, the groups open up a little. Partly due to inconsistent finger location on trigger face. Shots pull or push a bit — still in center ring but off to side of POA. Second thing is that the HW44 likes to have a clean barrel. As I shoot more and more, the barrel fouls up and shots aren't as consistent. Picky, I know, but I am learning all about precision vs accuracy and this helps for better precision. So there are more one hole groups on target one than on target two.

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Hello @rsfrid

More great shooting (y) .

My biggest weakness is keeping concentration on each and every shot on a single target.

ThomasT
 
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Well, tried my QYS match wadcutter pellets to see how I could do. Nice thing about them is no torn holes like the BaracudaFTs. While they aren't quite as precise as the Baracudas, if I work on my hand hold, I can get some good groups/shots. Targets are numbered in sequence as shot so I think you can see improvement that proper finger placement and hand hold creates. As I shot, I used hold-off to adjust for variation in POI too fine to be adjusted by the coarse reticle adjustment of the Bugbuster (3 clicks per moa).

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rsfrid said:
Well, tried my QYS match wadcutter pellets to see how I could do. Nice thing about them is no torn holes like the BaracudaFTs. While they aren't quite as precise as the Baracudas, if I work on my hand hold, I can get some good groups/shots. Targets are numbered in sequence as shot so I think you can see improvement that proper finger placement and hand hold creates. As I shot, I used hold-off to adjust for variation in POI too fine to be adjusted by the coarse reticle adjustment of the Bugbuster (3 clicks per moa).

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Hello @rsfrid

Well small cloverleaf groups are good, but the "one-hole" is really good 😀 (y)

ThomasT
 
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I received my parts to mount my Burris FFIII red dot but the dovetail to picatinny adapter is jacked up and lets the dot set at odd angle. I just couldn’t stand looking at it.

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So, I pulled it off and put the scope back on. I also installed a Buck Rail forearm, a lower pic rail, AR Grip and AccuTac bipod. Then I borrowed Ross’ idea and rested the grip on a rear scissor jack.
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Then I proceeded to zero the scope at 10 Meters and shoot the following targets. I struggled with the first target because I could not see my cross hairs in the black bull. The second target was easier to shoot because my crosshairs showed up in the lighter colored bull back ground. The cheap WallyWorld pellets shoot pretty well in this Bandit.
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igolfat8 said:
I received my parts to mount my Burris FFIII red dot but the dovetail to picatinny adapter is jacked up and lets the dot set at odd angle. I just couldn’t stand looking at it.

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So, I pulled it off and put the scope back on. I also installed a Buck Rail forearm, a lower pic rail, AR Grip and AccuTac bipod. Then I borrowed Ross’ idea and rested the grip on a rear scissor jack.
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Then I proceeded to zero the scope at 10 Meters and shoot the following targets. I struggled with the first target because I could bpnot see my cross hairs in the black bull. The second target was easier to shoot because my crosshairs showed up in the lighter colored bull back ground. The cheap WallyWorld pellets shoot pretty well in this Bandit.
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Hello @igolfat8

That is a nice looking Pistol 😀 . That adapter is strange, it must be machined wrong, that would drive me crazy 🤪. Looking from the rear view, can you rotate the "movable" piece that is secured with the screws, 180 degrees? It appears that one "leg" of that piece is a bit longer than the other, I wonder if it is upside down?

And two well shot targets (y)

ThomasT
 
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igolfat8 said:
I received my parts to mount my Burris FFIII red dot but the dovetail to picatinny adapter is jacked up and lets the dot set at odd angle. I just couldn’t stand looking at it.

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So, I pulled it off and put the scope back on. I also installed a Buck Rail forearm, a lower pic rail, AR Grip and AccuTac bipod. Then I borrowed Ross’ idea and rested the grip on a rear scissor jack.
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Then I proceeded to zero the scope at 10 Meters and shoot the following targets. I struggled with the first target because I could not see my cross hairs in the black bull. The second target was easier to shoot because my crosshairs showed up in the lighter colored bull back ground. The cheap WallyWorld pellets shoot pretty well in this Bandit.
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Very well done. Red dots are for speed shooting anyways. I think regular scopes are better suited for this style shooting. Just my opinion, of course.
 
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Yeah, there really is a thing as too cheap.

While i did use it for a while, my cheap airsoft bipod have been retired in favor of a more conversational front rest.
Not least since just about all airguns only have a bipid fixing position just in front of trigger guard, and i feel i can hear someone laughing at me if i was to put a bipod there.
 
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Peashooter said:
Yeah, there really is a thing as too cheap.

While i did use it for a while, my cheap airsoft bipod have been retired in favor of a more conversational front rest.
Not least since just about all airguns only have a bipid fixing position just in front of trigger guard, and i feel i can hear someone laughing at me if i was to put a bipod there.
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Mounting a bipod or using a front rest correctly is all about finding the right position that gives the best tracking, least vibration and best accuracy. Yes, I did say accuracy is linked to front (and back) rest positions.
 
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igolfat8 said:
I received my parts to mount my Burris FFIII red dot but the dovetail to picatinny adapter is jacked up and lets the dot set at odd angle. I just couldn’t stand looking at it.

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So, I pulled it off and put the scope back on. I also installed a Buck Rail forearm, a lower pic rail, AR Grip and AccuTac bipod. Then I borrowed Ross’ idea and rested the grip on a rear scissor jack.








Then I proceeded to zero the scope at 10 Meters and shoot the following targets. I struggled with the first target because I could not see my cross hairs in the black bull. The second target was easier to shoot because my crosshairs showed up in the lighter colored bull back ground. The cheap WallyWorld pellets shoot pretty well in this Bandit.
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I am sure you tried this but it looks like the left side clamp is not fully press into place at the top. It looks like it slid down.
 
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drpietrzak said:
I am sure you tried this but it looks like the left side clamp is not fully press into place at the top. It looks like it slid down.
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Yes, both sides are fully engaged in the dovetail slots on the pistol with the male ears on the adapter. Its pure garbage. I asked for a refund from the eBay seller and they graciously offered a 10% refund. Another unbelievable Ch(eye) com ripoff. I will stow it in the 55 gallon round file shortly and chalk it up to another lesson learned through the school of hard knocks.
 
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igolfat8 said:
Yes, both sides are fully engaged in the dovetail slots on the pistol with the male ears on the adapter. Its pure garbage. I asked for a refund from the eBay seller and they graciously offered a 10% refund. Another unbelievable Ch(eye) com ripoff. I will stow it in the 55 gallon round file shortly and chalk it up to another lesson learned through the school of hard knocks.
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Cool. It was the slot that was making me wonder.

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Hi Guys
Went to the range for some practice. Did a card at 50 and then did a practice 100 yard
1 shot per target ..sorry the middle rt is very hard to see, but bot are X's ..Try seeing that at 100yards 😜 .Almost double shot them
Used my Epoch in .22 using JTS 22.07g pellets @975 FPS

This is a 50 yard indoor

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This is 100yards indoors
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Not quite Big Momma style…yet…but getting much closer👍
Mike
 
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manabeknives said:
Hi Guys
Went to the range for some practice. Did a card at 50 and then did a practice 100 yard
1 shot per target ..sorry the middle rt is very hard to see, but bot are X's ..Try seeing that at 100yards 😜 .Almost double shot them
Used my Epoch in .22 using JTS 22.07g pellets @975 FPS

This is a 50 yard indoor

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This is 100yards indoors
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Not quite Big Momma style…yet…but getting much closer👍
Mike
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Hello @manabeknives

Boy Mike you should be very pleased with those cards :LOL::LOL::LOL:. That is some fine shoot'n.

ThomasT
 
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Hello everyone,

Late start for me today to do my paper target shooting just too many “projects” to take care of. However I dusted off the Bandit and placed five pellets all in the Gold on each target 😊 .

Range: 15 - Feet Indoors
Pistol: Diana Bandit .177 caliber modified w/Buck Rail AR Conversion & Grip
Scope: Hawkeye Red Dot
Pellets: H&N Sport 8.18gr Wadcutter
FPS: 475
FPE: 5.9
Position: Bench with Bipod and Lab Jack rear

ThomasT
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