Thread: 22 ammo testing for gong shoots

Gidday Guys. I'm gonna be on crutches and not driving for at least 8 weeks so gotta figure out some shooting I can do within staggering distance from the kitchen table!

I have a firing point for 22s just out the door, with backstops at 100M and 200M - now I ain't gonna be getting up to check or replace a target every few rounds.

So I was thinking of getting a couple of new gongs made and using them to test a range of the cheaper 22 ammos like Norma Tac 22, CCI SV, Eley Club and maybe others as per your suggestions.

I'll study the Match instructions I have from previous shoots but I'm thinking of using a 100mm gong with a 30mm "central" for 100M and a 250mm gong with a 75mm "central" for 200. I'll test each ammo batch at 50M first in all 4 rifles I have that are proven performers with two 10 shot groups. Then selecting the two rifles that best shot the ammo I'll put 25 rounds through each rifle at both distances, 5 shots to ensure zero and 20 to test. I'll record the number of hits and centrals. I might even be able to chrony all shots and match these to hits/central.

Thoughts/suggestions on this methodology.?

get SOMEONE ELSE to rig up a target on a string.....simple 2 pulley jobbie so you can pull target back to you for changing/inspecting..or you will soon get bored with just a "pink" noise and want to get down and see where they are hitting.

I hope the recovery goes well, mate.

The ammo test sounds great, but I sure hope the neighbours are okay with a holey target traversing their homes!

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

get SOMEONE ELSE to rig up a target on a string.....simple 2 pulley jobbie so you can pull target back to you for changing/inspecting..or you will soon get bored with just a "pink" noise and want to get down and see where they are hitting.

The target on a string works well

Just wind it in with a cordless drill

Then wind it back out again

And use plain mild 6mm steel, hung on light chains so it gets to "ring" nicely.

just use a stirling 14p .22lr and you will never miss!

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

get SOMEONE ELSE to rig up a target on a string.....simple 2 pulley jobbie so you can pull target back to you for changing/inspecting..or you will soon get bored with just a "pink" noise and want to get down and see where they are hitting.

Old skool... Wireless camera setup is easier, 200m is a hell of a long wind in and out. It will get to be a pain in the arse going out to untangle and put the cord back onto the pulleys every time it pops off...

Fractured me foot wallaby shooting . . . .

I have a gong here on its own frame your welcome to borrow (happy to drop it of also)