WRABF…..ERABSF…..USARB 25 meterTarget post 11/30/15

[Coldking]

Well I wanted to wait till near sundown to shoot- managed to get 2 cards - but then got called to an emergency service ---
so I still had card 3 to shoot- 
the winds died down substainally and so did the heat -
but I'm one tired hombre---





not sure if I'll be able to get in more practice -
busy schedule tomorrow 
cheers 
CK

 

[CampFussell]

23 x's on that first card! Wow...awesome!

 

[Coldking]

Thanks Jimmy! 
I felt like I was in a zone today? --
but I sure am tired tonight --
'I think the best times to shoot are early morning or just before sunset -
midday is insane! We hit 97 degrees today! 
Peace and vacation Grease 
'CK 

 

[nomojo65]

Those cards are insane! I guess I better start practicing... I'm embarrassed to even post mine, gotta work on those pesky flyers! I think it's me not reading the conditions, practice, practice, practice.

 

[nomojo65]

Coldking, do you clean between cards or after each set, or just when accuracy falls off?. Also what barrel is on your Thomas?

 

[Coldking]

Thanks nomojo65! 
I try to use a reginine of cleaning as needed - 
and the barrel is a special offering from Thomas air rifles - 
i do believe the best advice I could give is to practice- and more Practice! 
Also learning to read the winds
Post them photos! - it's all Fun!
cheers 
CK

 

[jps2486]

I think I've got it dialed in now. Got a little sloppy on the 2nd card, though.

 

[Coldking]

Looking good Paul! 
Shooting the monsters? 
CK

 

[Salticon]

* Very nice Paul! Must be the red Randolph!!

 

[jps2486]

"Coldking"Looking good Paul! 
Shooting the monsters? 
CK

13.43 gr JSB. Only ones that work. Didn't clean between cards, but I should have.

 

[CampFussell]

Lookin' Good Paul ;-)

 

[nomojo65]

Not proud of it!, shot yesterday, winds switching & swirling, 33yds with flags! Also boil from dew evaporating off grass.

 

[Guest]

Don't feel embarresed at all. My best card at the NE Regionals was a 235 4x at 25m, and 220 2x at 50yd. CK couldn't mannage a 250 either. Switch winds and rain on day 2 will show you what you're made of.

 

[nomojo65]

Thanks for the encouraging words John, told myself I would post all targets (good or bad!) it"s a learning curve!. I will say this, on a couple of those shots I knew I messed up as soon as I pulled the trigger, not waiting for the condition to fully change or settle. ( Rushing the shot ) The misses that really bother me are the vertical ones, mirage? errant shot? bad pellet? a thermal?...

 

[CampFussell]

Great shooting Nomojo
Wow, I just noticed you are using the 50 meter targets.

Check out the difference in ring sizes

25 meters
10 Ring 2mm .07874 inches
9 Ring 8mm .31495 inches
8 Ring 14mm .55118 inches
7 Ring 22mm .86614 inches
6 Ring 30 mm 1.18110 inches
5 Ring 39mm 1.53542 inches


50 meters
10 X 0.792mm .0312 inches
10 Ring 6.350mm .25 inches
9 Ring 12.700mm .50 inches
8 Ring 19.050mm .75 inches
7 Ring 25.400mm 1.0 inches
6 Ring 31.750mm 1.25 inches
5 Ring 38.100 mm 1.50 inches

 

[nomojo65]

Ok, I didn't even look @ that! I just looked @ printable targets online and they looked very close to what everyone was using, printed them off @ work, figured I'd use their ink & paper! ssshhh! don't tell...

 

[CampFussell]

Well, you are shooting 33 yds so use which ever target you like?

 

[Coldking]

Good Shooting nomojo65! 
Was nice to see you in person John. 
And that was some range -don't believe that I've ever shot in such switch winds -but did manage to Win LV class -
but learned a valuable lesson -DONT SHOOT IN THE FCKING RAIN! LOL 
Also to damn old to drive 2500 miles!
CK

 

[Guest]

it was good to meet you too Frank.
We all shot in that wind and rain after so no excuses
And yea, that is a long ass drive solo. I'm glad you made it back safe and hope you've warmed up by now.
John

 

[Guest]

November would be a good time to take a vacation, though I may have to wait until next year.. I've got friends down there I haven't seen in a few years and a match would be nice too. Only thing is I would be flying down so i would have to borrow a rifle to shoot.
I know I dropped at leat six points on one card and three on another because of the rain but it's all good. Like I said on sunday don't get frustrated get motivated
Peace and Rain Drop Grease
John