Thread: nzhs rimfire challenge

Originally Posted by flock

Better today, with full velocity ammo, submit this one, but expect better, the variety of ammo / price / batch Numbers -- is a whirlwind of of dissatisfaction, don't think the rifles are totally the problem. Just Saying Attachment 178707

Looks like a good target @flock well done you would definitely be in the lead by the looks
Flick me through the target photo via email at nzhsrimfire@gmail.com so it can be Officially scored
Im Measuring all the entered targets on my target analyst software just for consistency because everyone Measures slightly Different

Cheers rambo

current scores
bolt action
1st @flock 0.498
2nd @Tentman 0.564

semi
1st tentman 0.703

Ahg F*?k ----This was today---- I know this rifle can do it, it's the nut behind the gun, 5 consecutive targets is a tough challenge. I don't know why any magnification over 10X and my groups suffer with 6 -8 being optimum, can freehold 6X that's my limit before the shakes destroy accuracy. Nice warm day with a light North eastly, had the range to myself, no distractions. Ammo used was some old army issue that was resold threw Gun City 100round packets, got the E stamp on the back.



The rest of the Groups -- I don't want to talk about!

Originally Posted by flock

Ahg F*?k ----This was today---- I know this rifle can do it, it's the nut behind the gun, 5 consecutive targets is a tough challenge. I don't know why any magnification over 10X and my groups suffer with 6 -8 being optimum, can freehold 6X that's my limit before the shakes destroy accuracy. Nice warm day with a light North eastly, had the range to myself, no distractions. Ammo used was some old army issue that was resold threw Gun City 100round packets, got the E stamp on the back.
Attachment 180685
Attachment 180686

The rest of the Groups -- I don't want to talk about!

Interesting how that Ex Army ammo shot as I acquired some to shoot in my No 8 cadet rifle.
As for that European 22 ammo with the large P on the box I bought 10000 rounds at 99c a box off Wellington Sporting Arms and found it reasonably accurate in the 10/22 and my Girls when younger would fire off a box quick smart.I still have not used it up 40 years later

A forum member has a rimfire 50 cal kammerladder
So that would qualify for this competition
But it's about 150 years old and not really match winning accuracy

That it fires at all is a win

Originally Posted by akaroa1

A forum member has a rimfire 50 cal kammerladder
So that would qualify for this competition
But it's about 150 years old and not really match winning accuracy

That it fires at all is a win

mate if you have a spare 25 rounds go for it lol

And why are we not seeing any targets yet . . . . well let me tell you.

Went out yesterday with my trusty 10/22 HB. Fired a group with the ulta reliable batch of Eley Club I have - oh yeah, zero is close but thats OK. Lets start on the test - WTF, group is more like a spray than a group. Like a dumb bugger I kept trying for another 15 rounds. All sprayed. Then I noticed bit of grey shit in the action and had a look - oh there the problem. its long overdue for clean.

Took rifle to bits and cleaned thoroughly. Found that when it went away to get threaded it'd come back with the barrel screw torques up the wop - 10-22's are a bit sensitive to this. Put everything back together and clean the mags for good measure.

Went out this morning and decided to give it run with the cheap (but good) Geco Semi-Auto until it was "shooting". Bingo - first group right on the 0.5". OK - adjust zero and start test - WTF WTF WTF - group is a spray again!! Like 40mm. Being a slow learner I kept trying for another 20 rounds.

So - whats going on. Well this rifle was always shot with no suppressor, but here I can't shoot without one. I took the suppressor off to have a look at the crown, and bugger me, - whats that in the suppressor. Took a baffle off. OMG - its got a extra ring of crud right to the bore line, and is CHOCKA with shite.

So thats now soaking in CLR and thats why I have't submitted a target yet!

Originally Posted by Tentman

And why are we not seeing any targets yet . . . . well let me tell you.

Went out yesterday with my trusty 10/22 HB. Fired a group with the ulta reliable batch of Eley Club I have - oh yeah, zero is close but thats OK. Lets start on the test - WTF, group is more like a spray than a group. Like a dumb bugger I kept trying for another 15 rounds. All sprayed. Then I noticed bit of grey shit in the action and had a look - oh there the problem. its long overdue for clean.

Took rifle to bits and cleaned thoroughly. Found that when it went away to get threaded it'd come back with the barrel screw torques up the wop - 10-22's are a bit sensitive to this. Put everything back together and clean the mags for good measure.

Went out this morning and decided to give it run with the cheap (but good) Geco Semi-Auto until it was "shooting". Bingo - first group right on the 0.5". OK - adjust zero and start test - WTF WTF WTF - group is a spray again!! Like 40mm. Being a slow learner I kept trying for another 20 rounds.

So - whats going on. Well this rifle was always shot with no suppressor, but here I can't shoot without one. I took the suppressor off to have a look at the crown, and bugger me, - whats that in the suppressor. Took a baffle off. OMG - its got a extra ring of crud right to the bore line, and is CHOCKA with shite.

So thats now soaking in CLR and thats why I have't submitted a target yet!

@Tentman
give that barrel a good clean mate
make sure you fire at least 2 mags to re season that bore before you shoot the target mate

I intend to have a go but the wind today was shocking. I had to give up re-oiling the deck late this morning as the gusts were threatening to overturn the paint tray. Managed to get back out about 2pm and got it finished just in time as a front came through. Gotta win some of 'em.

I have a "classic" "semi-auto" Browning SA-22.

Can I enter it in both classes? In not then in which class?

Originally Posted by Cyclops

I have a "classic" "semi-auto" Browning SA-22.

Can I enter it in both classes? In not then in which class?

@Cyclops I have no issues with it being entered in both

Four targets sent - laugh yer tits off at my results - but this is a pretty tough challenge!!

Now get yours in.




Ruger 10/22 Heavy barrel with Magpul stock and Kidd single stage trigger (the single best thing you'll ever buy for a 10/22). Scope is a Sightron S3 2.5-10

Originally Posted by Tentman

Four targets sent - laugh yer tits off at my results - but this is a pretty tough challenge!!

Now get yours in.


Attachment 175693

Ruger 10/22 Heavy barrel with Magpul stock and Kidd single stage trigger (the single best thing you'll ever buy for a 10/22). Scope is a Sightron S3 2.5-10

well done @Tentman your best target was 0.703" avg across the 5 groups and you are currently on the lead in semi auto

i dont want this to be about who can see the target ive been told blue is hard to see
so ive made 2 more in red and black
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Au9rAlFEGHy-iy1Pg5GfxyUFRajU RED
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Au9rAlFEGHy-iy7CBds2sbODXgNv BLACK
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Au9rAlFEGHy-iy_R1tivG91nJZ9f BLUE

happy to accept any of the 3

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

i dont want this to be about who can see the target ive been told blue is hard to see
so ive made 2 more in red and black
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Au9rAlFEGHy-iy1Pg5GfxyUFRajU RED
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Au9rAlFEGHy-iy7CBds2sbODXgNv BLACK
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Au9rAlFEGHy-iy_R1tivG91nJZ9f BLUE

happy to accept any of the 3

Thanks