score update
bolt action
1st @Rush 0.462
2nd @flock 0.498
3rd @Tentman 0.564
semi auto
1st @Rush 0.616
2nd @Tentman 0.703 @Rush shot a respectable target with his Kidd today well done
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Gonna shoot the challenge myself tomorrow finally will level 4 and then a week of bad weather for the 1st week of level 3
Now the question is what do i shoot class wise
Was thinking of taking all 3 but that would be 75 rounds of full Concentration
Plus zeroing as I put new scopes on all the rifles over lockdown might be a bit much
Definitely want to shoot classic
But what else mmmm
score update
bolt action
1st @Rush 0.462
2nd @flock 0.498
3rd @Tentman 0.564
semi auto
1st @rambo-6mmrem 0.588
2nd @Rush 0.616
3rd @Tentman 0.703
classic
1st @rambo-6mmrem 0.431
my target for classic
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my target for semi
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and i found out my cz 455 hates eley match
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Can't get many target pics off photobucket now but just for fun here are some groups from my working bunny rifles. Targets just 1/2" circles drawn on pieces of A4 at the time. Some wee hunters surprisingly accurate - up with setups worth thousands now. First target is a Marlin 60DLX Anniversary model semiautomatic - average for 4 groups a fraction under 0.4":
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The second set of groups is also from a Marlin - a model 60DL semiautomatic. Deadly accurate wee shooter - well capable of quarters at 50m. This set with hunting Aussie HV Powerpoint:
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Absolute treat to use precision shooters like this wee 60DL in the field. It shot huge numbers of bunnies and cost me $225. Never got round to running match ammos through it:
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Nice Shooting, that batch of Eley Match is no slug! (pun intended)Quote:
Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem
Found some old photos. Cherry picked of course Bruno 2 and like an idiot I sold it.....
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yeah bloody good stuff wind was a bugger today maybe 20-30kmph cross windQuote:
Originally Posted by Tentman
was trying to shoot in the luls but certainly not ideal
I can't print out targets (computer in shop and no printer) so made up a target to see how my shooting is. Well it isn't the best but good enough for rabbits. Rifle is a Krico 5 shot bolt action and ammo is the Aussie made subsonic in 40 gr, aim points are right about an inch. This target isn't for the comp just wanted to see how I went , need to improve try again another day soon.Attachment 180016
@Mooseman do you want me to mail you some targets
I will message you when I get my computer back, this I pad hasn't been set up for e mail. I will practice a bit more on my home made targets. I use tracking ink it has a sponge rubber applicator which is pretty much one inch so close to the offical size.
I will let you know should be soon.
@muzza pm me your postal addressQuote:
Originally Posted by muzza
Haven't been able to score any Eley 10x, Club or anything else worth shooting tried Target Nz, apparently waiting for a shipment from Germany and as I'm not a member, they are sitting on their stocks, I know they batched and stashed the best of stuff, all fair enough. Been trying different stuff with not great results, anyway a shooter from way back, checked out his stash and for nostalgia value, here they are.
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I well remember that ICI from way back - like 50-60 years ago when I was a wee fellow. We popped plenty with that ammo on the farm.
I have an unoponed brick of 500 of the red ICI and a few loose boxes of 50. It is ~55 years old.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudgripz
I fired off a few several years ago. About 1 in 5 ruptured thru just above the rim.
Ammo looks in good condition though. Won't fire any more, too unnerving!
It was the ammo of the day.
Didn't it have a target printed on inside of packet? One of those oldies did..
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudgripz
if anyone cant get the targets i.e. don't have or know anyone with a printer pm or email me
ill send you some by mail
please don't ask if you don't have to but I am happy to help for those that have no other options
If it helps, I can vouch for these guys: https://www.printonline.co.nz/
I used their services to print some of these targets and a bunch of others before I was allowed back into the office to access a printer myself.
score update
bolt action
1st @6x45 0.359
2nd @flock 0.447
3rd @Rush 0.462
semi auto
1st @rambo-6mmrem 0.588
2nd @Rush 0.616
3rd @Tentman 0.703
classic
1st @6x45 0.380
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.431
@6x45
bolt action
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6x45 classic
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@flock target upgrade
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it was @6x47 who shot those groups not 6x45Quote:
Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem
my mistake
So far we have 6 members that have handed in targets
Some Multiple for multiple categories
Im only posting the top 3 for each Category but i am keeping a Excel spread sheet of everyone and a full set of placeings will be posted at the end of the Challenge
So don’t be afraid to hand in those targets you may not be in the top 3 that’s fine you will see how your rifle and your ability to shoot 5 groups on the same peace of paper it’s not easy just ask anyone who has done it
A very fun but Potentially frustrating Challenge
Great fun, been giving the centre fires a rest (lack of components) and getting back to enjoying the humble 22. I know a hand full of guys, from the range that could take this to another level, not forum members but have tried to get them involved. Some extremely clever guys from engineering backgrounds that have turned somewhat ordinary rifles to exceptional rifles.
Man, I forgot about this, I might try and get out to do it this weekend with a bit of luck.
Great training for your trigger control that's for sure!
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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.
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The rest of the Groups -- I don't want to talk about!:(
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Originally Posted by flock
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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
score update
bolt action
1st @6x47 0.359
2nd @flock 0.447
3rd @Rush 0.462
semi auto
1st @Rush 0.527
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.588
3rd @Tentman 0.703
classic
1st @6x47 0.380
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.431
@Rush upgrade target for semi auto class
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Great idea here guys, I only saw this thread yesterday so I got out the rifles and gave it a nudge. I shot these 4x targets this morning before the wind picked up to bad, I shot a target with CCI SD just for reference and I was testing the Fiocchi hollow points for the first time.
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Those last targets look like winners
1st @suthy 0.276
2nd @6x47 0.359
3rd @flock 0.447
semi auto
1st @Rush 0.527
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.588
3rd @Tentman 0.703
classic
1st @6x47 0.380
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.431
@suthy showing us how its done that is a fantastic target mate well done
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both of @suthys last targets shot with the b14 .317Quote:
Originally Posted by Rush
and the 1416 .276
were both winners capable of takeing 1st place from @6x47 at .359
I'm scoring this comp based on your best target for each category as you know
so once you enter a target better than your previous one for that particular category the previous one is now void
I'm doing it this way to share the love an stop one person from winning the hole lot
so you can enter as many times as you like in each category but only the best target for each category is valid
1st @suthy 0.276
2nd @6x47 0.359
3rd @flock 0.447
semi auto
1st @Rush 0.527
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.588
3rd @Tentman 0.703
classic
1st @6x47 0.380
2nd @rambo-6mmrem 0.431
3rd@Mooseman 0.795
A new to me Lithgow LA101 arrived this week - looks like it might shoot!!
A group with my good batch of S&B 0.264, with Eley Club 0.432 . . . can I claw my way back into the leader board or was that just a one group wonder with beginners luck!
I pulled mine out the other day and put its nightforce back on it so good to go!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tentman
I have printed target's so just need to sit down and pull the trigger.
Shot yesterday and today but only a couple of my thirty cals.
To many rifles not enough time!
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Bloody 22 shooting "writ large". Been waiting for a good morning to test the new to me Lithgow, got the morning but had a hot round that blew a group. I'll have to try again if I'm to disturb the leaderboard I think!
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Cheers
Keep trying.:thumbsup:
Hey guys shooting this challenge - do you have a particular order you shoot the targets ?? Does anyone shoot one shot at each target in a round robin until all have 5 in them ??
i shoot top left top right center bottom left bottom right
don't think it really matters tbh the less you have to move shooting positions between groups the better though
I shoot 5 shots at each target then set up for the next one. It certainly is harder than it looks and inconsistent ammo doesn't help, might buy some Eley target stuff and try that. Have put a 4x Leupold on my Krico which is far better than the Simmons I had on it , sighted it in at 25 yards and had 5 shots in a enlarged one hole. 50 yards will be a lot harder.
We were out at range today sharpening couple of rifles for a bunny shoot this weekend.
@gadgetman gets the new-to-me Howa 223 shooting 0.4" at 100 with factory Fiocchi SP 55gr, then calls it quits. Not going to improve easily on that. The Howas really are fine shooters.
Then I put few groups through a little Marlin 795SS semiauto to tweak it. Just 3 shot groups for this purpose, but it shot best of 0.39", and the average of three groups was 0.58". And that's not 50 meters - its 75m. That is very sharp for a wee worker semi - and that's using hunting CCI minimag HV ammo which is not match quality. At 50m that'd probly equate to about a 0.38-39" group average. Hmmm.. must test it at 50 sometime and with better ammos. It is a treat to find accurate hunter 22s, and the little Marlin 22s with their excellent microgroove barrels can be very sharp indeed.
Rightly called it quits. Aim of the range mission was just to sight in. Mission accomplished. Now bring on the bunnies. If you miss it will be your fault. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by mudgripz
