Spring Power Pistol Competition.

[Pad. E]

Hi.

Following from this >>THREAD<< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270186) about 6yd targets. I posted a comment on whether a honourable gentlemans postal competition would start?

Now I know it's being done in the target section. However they use different targets & different range.

I wonder if anyone is interested? I don't mind doing the scores & updating on the forum, as for the rules & dates. I'll let people with more knowledge to guide me ;)

What do you think

The rules :

Type: Spring Pistol / Single Stroke Pistol (to be stated when submitting score).

Sights: Open sights only

Stance: Top two targets two handed / Bottom two targets one handed (that way it caters for everyone & abit different)

Targets: Follow link on post #1 >HERE< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270186) using the target with 4 targets on it.

Range: Set at 6yds (That is the longest I can shoot in the back garden)

Shots: 10/15 practice shots, then 5 shots per target

Date: Anytime in the first week of every month. Starting May.

Scoring: If the pellet breaks into two points i.e 8 & 9, you score the highest number

Final scores: PM me with scores by Friday/Saturday.

Update scores: I'll put on the thread Saturday/Sunday.

If anyone can add to this or have any ideas please let me know.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Pad. E]

Hi Andy.

Pictures could be posted on the thread, open sights only. Good idea of practice shots say 10/15 only.

I've already set up a monthly score sheet & leader board (tried to do PDF Link, works on xl format, had no luck yet?). Say once a month we can either start at end of April or begining of May?

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Jim McArthur]

Hi.

Following from this >>THREAD<< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270186) about 6yd targets. I posted a comment on whether a honourable gentlemans postal competition would start?

Now I know it's being done in the target section. However they use different targets & different range.

I wonder if anyone is interested? I don't mind doing the scores & updating on the forum, as for the rules & dates. I'll let people with more knowledge to guide me ;)

What do you think
Regards
Paddy. :)

Paddy, you ARE allowed to shoot pollythedog's competition at 6 yards, but you must use the 6 yard (reduced scale) target. I'm starting to use that one. My pistol / I seem to shoot better at 6 yards than at 10 meters, and as there are 4 bullseyes on that target, you can do the whole shoot using a single target.

I don't have a springer pistol - mine is a variant of the HW 40, and is really a single stroke pneumatic - but I think more competitions are always good: even if I don't have the time to compete. Right now, I'm doing just Polly's, but that's over in May.

Polly's allows, if I recall, any pistol that requires manual charging for each shot: NO PCP's or CO2's, in other words.

Cheers!

Jim

[eredel]

I'm up for that!!....:D
Eric.

[cookie]

Sounds good to me, Single stroke & Spring as most of us have at least one of them, looking at the targets Jamie has posted do i take it you can shoot either 10m or 6 yrd on the appropriate target as i shoot 10m and don't really fancy adjusting my zero for the postal and then back to 10 for the club.

So Paddy leave it upto you for the dates as you are the man offering to do the scoring.

Jason

[Pad. E]

Hi Guys.

Just had ago, with the pistol at 6yds, my Hw45 not zero'ed shooting low & my grouping is slightly bigger than a £2 coin :o :D . At least this will give me some pratice to try & get better ;)


Right then the rules :

Type: Spring Pistol / Single Stroke Pistol (to be stated when submitting score).

Sights: Open sights only

Stance: Top two targets two handed / Bottom two targets one handed (that way it caters for everyone & abit different)

Targets: Follow link on post #1 >HERE< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270186) using the target with 4 targets on it.

Range: Set at 6yds (That is the longest I can shoot in the back garden)

Shots: 10/15 practice shots, then 5 shots per target

Date: Anytime in the first week of every month. Starting May.

Scoring: If the pellet breaks into two points i.e 8 & 9, you score the highest number

Final scores: PM me with scores by Friday/Saturday.

Update scores: I'll put on the thread Saturday/Sunday.

If anyone can add to this or have any ideas please let me know.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[ikarma70]

what about a vintage spring pistol section?

[Jim McArthur]

Hi Guys.

Just had ago, with the pistol at 6yds, my Hw45 not zero'ed shooting low & my grouping is slightly bigger than a £2 coin :o :D . At least this will give me some pratice to try & get better ;)


Right then the rules :

Type: Spring Pistol / Single Stroke Pistol.

Range: Set at 6yds (That is the longest I can shoot in the back garden)

Shots: 10/15 practice shots, then 5 shots per target

Date: Anytime in the first week of every month. Starting May.

Final scores: PM me with scores by Friday/Saturday.

Update scores: I'll put on the thread Saturday/Sunday.

If anyone can add to this or have any ideas please let me know.

Regards
Paddy. :)

Sounds good, count me and my Beeman P3 in!

Jim

[Pad. E]

Sounds good, count me and my Beeman P3 in!

Jim

Cool well thats two.

At least at the moment I can come second ;) :D

[ikarma70]

count me in too....you can come in 3rd :D

[Pad. E]

count me in too....you can come in 3rd :D

I'll still be in the medals then :p :D ,

well not for long I expect :( :D

[eredel]

You're now out of the medals......I wish!!!..:D;)
I'm in....:cool:
Eric.

[Pad. E]

You're now out of the medals......I wish!!!..:D;)
I'm in....:cool:
Eric.

:D

Looks like the competition is a go now as someone (me) will be without medals.

i'll be practicing & practicing now ;) :D

First week in May it is then.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[cookie]

Ok Boy's step aside Cookie is playing too.:cool: Yeah right I wish.:D

[Firestorm]

to buy myself a springer/single stroker then......

will need something to be able to do this .........:):D
Start looking right away.

Russ

[Jim McArthur]

Hi Guys.

Just had ago, with the pistol at 6yds, my Hw45 not zero'ed shooting low & my grouping is slightly bigger than a £2 coin :o :D . At least this will give me some pratice to try & get better ;)


Right then the rules :

Type: Spring Pistol / Single Stroke Pistol.

Range: Set at 6yds (That is the longest I can shoot in the back garden)

Shots: 10/15 practice shots, then 5 shots per target

Date: Anytime in the first week of every month. Starting May.

Final scores: PM me with scores by Friday/Saturday.

Update scores: I'll put on the thread Saturday/Sunday.

If anyone can add to this or have any ideas please let me know.

Regards
Paddy. :)


Paddy, two other matters that I can think of:

- Are we restricted to one-hand hold or can we use two?

- Are we restricted to iron sights or can we use optical?

I like to shoot an air pistol competition the traditional way: one hand, iron sights - but many don't.

Jim

[eredel]

I'm with Jim...let's do it bareback!!!!...iron sights and one-handed!!!:D:cool:
Ok..plastic with the Copmpact & HW40 but the thoughts there...:o
Eric.

[ikarma70]

are the recoilless and springers going into the same categories?

[Pad. E]

Welcome aboard Andy, cookie, Firestorm :D



Paddy, two other matters that I can think of:

- Are we restricted to one-hand hold or can we use two?

- Are we restricted to iron sights or can we use optical?

I like to shoot an air pistol competition the traditional way: one hand, iron sights - but many don't.

Jim

I'll update the rules on my original post & this post below. Thanks for you input :)


are the recoilless and springers going into the same categories?

I think with the short numbers it won't matter, I shall put on the score sheet what pistol used.

Right then the rules :

Type: Spring Pistol / Single Stroke Pistol (to be stated when submitting score).

Sights: Open sights only

Stance: Top two targets two handed / Bottom two targets one handed (that way it caters for everyone & abit different)

Targets: Follow link on post #1 >HERE< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270186) using the target with 4 targets on it.

Range: Set at 6yds (That is the longest I can shoot in the back garden)

Shots: 10/15 practice shots, then 5 shots per target

Date: Anytime in the first week of every month. Starting May.

Scoring: If the pellet breaks into two points i.e 8 & 9, you score the highest number

Final scores: PM me with scores by Friday/Saturday.

Update scores: I'll put on the thread Saturday/Sunday.

If anyone can add to this or have any ideas please let me know.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[cinstone]

There's another one on-going at the moment on the airgun-HQ website.

Chris.

[Pad. E]

Which target again? Sounds great to me. But what are these umarex grape busters gonna shoot?:D

It's the one from the link in my first post. The PDF file with the target with the four targets on it.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Jon]

Deffo up for this one! :) When would it start?

[Pad. E]

Deffo up for this one! :) When would it start?

First week in May,

If you look on post #22 I've compiled a list of rules

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Jon]

Thanks :) Time to get practicing! I'll be using a HW70

[ikarma70]

i suspect my 45 would be the best out of all my pistols.

[webranger]

This sounds fun. I'll have a go with my 45 which has resorted to spraying pellets wider than a shotgun group.:D
John

[mxgb]

Yep I am up for this, I will use my HW70 for this:D
Cheers Keith

[Firestorm]

to buy myself a springer/single stroker then......

will need something to be able to do this .........:):D
Start looking right away.

Russ

I would love a Compact but just cant find a 2nd hand one atm, anyone got experience of the PR-45? Could (missus not knowin';)) stretch to a new one as there about £100.

could get a p-800 to give myself a challenge.............:eek:

Russ

[Graham]

Count me and my Webley Typhoon in, 6 yards, I'm gonna have to measure from the top of the stairs to the bottom. lol

Any hints on pellet types? I'm a re-born airgun fan, had a rifle some 15 years ago and recently got the pistol and a tin of wadcutters (if that's what they're called), the flat headed ones.

Planning to buy a rifle in the next month or so as well, I was thinking of an HW97, any other recommendations?

G.

[cookie]

Which target again? Sounds great to me. But what are these umarex grape busters gonna shoot?:D

Don't worry Andy, always got a back up pistol or two just incase i run out of Co2.:D

[gedfinn 2]

I have the gun,s ! Its just that i am not a very good shot,
Can someone shoot them for me ? ( Local, that is )

[eredel]

I have the guns but am also a totally cr@p shot!!!...:rolleyes:...don't care though cos I love it!!....:D
Eric.

[Pad. E]

I have the gun,s ! Its just that i am not a very good shot,
Can someone shoot them for me ? ( Local, that is )

Your just playing mind games :p :D

I'm also a cr@p shot.

My main reason in doing this to 'strive' to get better & have fun in the process :)

So are you in?

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Pad. E]

Me too. Good on yer Eric. :) And lets be honest chaps. I practiced last night with these rules and scored a really sobering 38.:o

Hi Andy.

Did you use this part of the rules.


Stance: Top two targets two handed / Bottom two targets one handed (that way it caters for everyone & abit different)

I'm not looking forward to compare the scores from two handed to one handed. It's all good fun though.


Don't you think this thread is beginning abit "Oh woe is me" :D (thats me included :o)

[ikarma70]

This sounds fun. I'll have a go with my 45 which has resorted to spraying pellets wider than a shotgun group.:D
John

welcome to have my std hw45 spring if you want it after i put my pok! spring in mine.

got the target pad..thanks bud.

[harvey_s]

Hi All....
Completely new to this - excuse any etiquette errors!

Paddy...
Me & the Beesa would like to take part too if poss.

:o Forgive stupid question - but "Range: Set at 6yds" is that from your feet or the muzzle (otherwise might be nearer 5 yards!!!

Thanks

Harvey

[eredel]

Actually Harvey that's a good question for those of us that haven't shot competition before.....:)
I assume it's the same as darts...foot against the ockey which is six yards...yes????
Eric.

[Pad. E]

Hi All....
Completely new to this - excuse any etiquette errors!

Paddy...
Me & the Beesa would like to take part too if poss.

:o Forgive stupid question - but "Range: Set at 6yds" is that from your feet or the muzzle (otherwise might be nearer 5 yards!!!

Thanks

Harvey

Hi & welcome to the forum & welcome aboard :)


As for your question basically what eredel said



Actually Harvey that's a good question for those of us that haven't shot competition before.....
I assume it's the same as darts...foot against the ockey which is six yards...yes????
Eric.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Pad. E]

Competitors so far
(in alphabetical order)

Andy_J
Cookie
Eredel
Firestorm
Gedfinn 2
Graham
Harvey s
Ikarma70
Jim McArther
Jon
Mxgb
Pad. E
Webranger

:cool:

[Graham]

If anyone was after the coveted 'wooden spoon' you've had it! I had a practice earlier and it was woeful. I haven't printed the targets off yet but if they're as small as I think they are (same as the ones I used) I'll end up losing points for hitting the wrong one!

How does the scoring work btw, if a pellet lands mostly in the '3' ring but breaks the line to the '2' ring is that a 2?

[cookie]

I would asume inward scoring to make us look a bit better than we are, so if it's mostly in the 8 but breaks the 9 ring you score 9.

is this agree-able with the rest of you guy's if so Paddy can you add to the list of rules fella.

[eredel]

I think in competition it's the highest scoring ring the pellet breaks into is what you score....;)
Eric.

[Pad. E]

I would asume inward scoring to make us look a bit better than we are, so if it's mostly in the 8 but breaks the 9 ring you score 9.

is this agree-able with the rest of you guy's if so Paddy can you add to the list of rules fella.

Well it gets my vote. Rules amended :D

[ikarma70]

so whats everyones practice scores so far?:)

[cookie]

Best so for was 42 (3x8 2x9) though i think luck had a lot to do with it. Averaging around the high 30's with my Beeman P3. I am shooting the 10m target at 10m as this is what it's set up for.

[harvey_s]

Aw nuts! :mad: just measured the garage and its a foot short....
and its raining, so no practice today :(

[mxgb]

Hi All
I have not been practising yet but have just got a Walther LP53:D fired one shot down into the grass to make sure that it works:D:D Best start some practice tomorrow
Cheers Keith

[mxgb]

Hmmm HW70 or LP53 which to use:confused: still will be fun comparing the two oldies:D:D:D
Keith

[Graham]

Best so for was 42 (3x8 2x9) though i think luck had a lot to do with it. Averaging around the high 30's with my Beeman P3. I am shooting the 10m target at 10m as this is what it's set up for.

Pfft, I can get scores like that leaning on a bench! Free standing, two-handed I got around the 30 mark. I gave up practicing one-handed after getting 7 with three shots (1x5 2x1). I think the five was a lucky shot.

[eredel]

Hmmmm!!...maybe I won't get the wooden spoon then...:D
Eric.

[ikarma70]

Hmmmm!!...maybe I won't get the wooden spoon then...:D
Eric.

think we should award the wooden spoon to Graham to save time and hassle:D

[Firestorm]

"Hmmmm!!...maybe I won't get the wooden spoon then...
Eric." - youv'e no chance!!!!!

I think I should be allowed to use my EB22..........:rolleyes:

24 from 5.............:eek::confused::eek:

Only my first go after 10 shot warm up, but must get in more Practice......!!!!

Russ

(sat waiting impatiently for the Compact to arrive........:D:D:D:D)

[eredel]

(sat waiting impatiently for the Compact to arrive........:D:D:D:D)


Less than 3 hours to go....;)

[Firestorm]

Dribbling already......:D:D

Russ

[Firestorm]

God I'm a jammy sod............:D

The boss has just agreed to let me practice at lunch in the small warehouse we've got.....:p

changed my lunch from 12 til 1...:D

Russ

[Firestorm]

You could have had my compact, as I shoot better with my HW45. Go figure.:confused:

Bought it off Eric mate.;)

he offered me his when I mentioned I fancied one...

Russ

[Pad. E]

God I'm a jammy sod............:D

The boss has just agreed to let me practice at lunch in the small warehouse we've got.....:p

changed my lunch from 12 til 1...:D

Russ

Yes you are a jammy sod!!

I have ample space at my work & amble time that I waste :D, however I doubt they'd let me practice my air-gun there :( . Plus they'd realise how much spare time i've got there ;)

Can't wait till this little comp starts. I think might have ago in the garden in abit.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[eredel]

Hope Royal Mail keep their promise of "before 1.00pm" or we're going to have one unhappy little bunny...;)
Got your pellets with you Russ???....and your boss lets you shoot at work...:eek:

[Firestorm]

1pm - not here yet :(

Russ

[eredel]

1pm - not here yet :(

Russ

Should have been Russ...posted it Saturday morning RMSD and was told it would be delivered by 1.00 pm Monday.....:mad:...typical!!!!!!
Eric.

[eredel]

Cant you track it now online?

Just done that Andy....;)
Says:
"Your item has reached the delivery office and is out for delivery."

Hopefully be with you shortly Russ....:rolleyes:
Eric.

[Pad. E]

1pm - not here yet :(

Russ

Hope you get your pistol soon mate..

Just got back in from having ago, to the rules stated.


A(two handed)= 23
B(two handed)= 18
C(one handed)= 18
D(one handed)= 1 :o


Looks like I'm the one that will be getting the wooden spoon :D


Regards
Paddy. :o

[ikarma70]

i'm getting 42ex50 double handed and 33ex50 single handed.

[Pad. E]

i'm getting 42ex50 double handed and 33ex50 single handed.

Well done. :cool:

In my defence....


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[Firestorm]

Arrived 1.09 pm!!!!:D

Cor, this is pretty in't it..:)

just had a quick go, lovely jobbie, even hit the bull a few times (but missed loads;))

feel a new set of grips comin' on for my little mits...:rolleyes:

Thanks Eric.

Russ

[Firestorm]

i'm getting 42ex50 double handed and 33ex50 single handed.

Big 'ead...;);):)

good scores fella. I got 1 set of 42 double handed, but then I started thinking about it!!:p went downhill rapidly:)

Russ

[eredel]

Arrived 1.09 pm!!!!:D

Cor, this is pretty in't it..:)

just had a quick go, lovely jobbie, even hit the bull a few times (but missed loads;))

feel a new set of grips comin' on for my little mits...:rolleyes:

Thanks Eric.

Russ


Phew!!!....:)...glad you like it Russ, you'd better not shoot better than me with it but then again you don't have to be very good to do that....:o
Waiting for my HW70 to come back from an overhaul so I can start practising with it....;)
Eric.

[Graham]

Hope you get your pistol soon mate..

Just got back in from having ago, to the rules stated.


A(two handed)= 23
B(two handed)= 18
C(one handed)= 18
D(one handed)= 1 :o


Looks like I'm the one that will be getting the wooden spoon :D


Regards
Paddy. :o

18 with one hand???? Nope, the spoon is mine! :D

[Graham]

God I'm a jammy sod............:D

The boss has just agreed to let me practice at lunch in the small warehouse we've got.....:p

changed my lunch from 12 til 1...:D

Russ

Any jobs going..... I might be able to make it to Newark for lunchtime. ;)

[Pad. E]

18 with one hand???? Nope, the spoon is mine! :D

Right then!! I duel you for it!! :mad:

However the chances are we'll both miss :D :D

[Graham]

Right then!! I duel you for it!! :mad:

However the chances are we'll both miss :D :D

Haha, Banjo's at high noon?

[Pad. E]

Haha, Banjo's at high noon?

O.K then I'll bring this >THIS< (http://www.chamberofhorrors.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/thmb_bf27.jpg) :p :D

[Graham]

O.K then I'll bring this >THIS< (http://www.chamberofhorrors.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/thmb_bf27.jpg) :p :D

I thought we should give ourselves a better chance of hitting each other by using >THESE< (http://www.members.aol.com/g0lnn/cstrike/cannon.jpg) :D

[targetmark]

Ok got the gist of this comp with two targets one handed,two targets two handed at six yards,what height is the target paper set at?
cheers
Mark..

[Pad. E]

Ok got the gist of this comp with two targets one handed,two targets two handed at six yards,what height is the target paper set at?
cheers
Mark..

Hi Mark

Not determined the height, so it can be at any height that is safe. I suppose. :)

The top two targets (A , B) are two handed & bottom two (C , D) are one handed.

Are you in the comp?

Regards
Paddy. :)

[targetmark]

Hi Mark

Not determined the height, so it can be at any height that is safe. I suppose. :)

The top two targets (A , B) are two handed & bottom two (C , D) are one handed.

Are you in the comp?

Regards
Paddy. :)

Lo Pad,I ask because on the pistol comp that pollthedog is running which was 6yds or 10 mtrs depending on safe ranges:) 10 mtrs you had the bullseye 1.4 mtrs off the ground or there abouts;) so with the 6 yrd targets do you think you would set the centre of the target card to the same height (1.4mtrs)for this comp:)By the way yes please put my name down:Dare we allowed to shoot more than one pistol and I don't mean at the same time 'Billy the kid' style:D

[Pad. E]

Lo Pad,I ask because on the pistol comp that pollthedog is running which was 6yds or 10 mtrs depending on safe ranges:) 10 mtrs you had the bullseye 1.4 mtrs off the ground or there abouts;) so with the 6 yrd targets do you think you would set the centre of the target card to the same height (1.4mtrs)for this comp:)By the way yes please put my name down:Dare we allowed to shoot more than one pistol and I don't mean at the same time 'Billy the kid' style:D

Hi Mark.

If you want to use two guns seperatly ;) :D then I don't mind submitting two scores.

I've done a score sheet on excel that has all the criteria of name, gun used, target score & total score. >>Test Score Sheet<< (http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b312/PaddyE/Pistol%20Competition/?action=view&current=scores.jpg)

As for height I shall check my firing range, if I can do that, until then I think it's best just being the target in the safest place.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Jim McArthur]

Is it OK to post May scores yet?

If so, I did, with a Beeman P3 single-stroke pneumatic .177 with H&N wadcutters:

2-handed, 30 and 33
1-handed, 24 and 25 =

112 / 200 (worse than I did all-one-handed on Polly's competition! :mad: )


If not: then it gives me more time to practice! :p


But in all seriousness, I need a heavier pistol: I just can't hold that plastic piece steady enough to score well with it.

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

are we allowed to shoot more than one pistol and I don't mean at the same time 'Billy the kid' style:D

Believe it or not, in Cowboy Action Shooting, that is an accepted category, called Gunslinger. :)

Jim

[Pad. E]

Is it OK to post May scores yet?

If so, I did, with a Beeman P3 single-stroke pneumatic .177 with H&N wadcutters:

2-handed, 30 and 33
1-handed, 24 and 25 =



Jim


I know we are in a different time line, I didn't know it was that way ahead ;) :D

Only joking. :)

It's the first week in May, so you've got another 10 days. What I was thinking is PM me the scores & once I've got all scores I'll make it public. Gives it abit more suspence :D

What do you reckon

Regards
Paddy. :)

[cookie]

It's the first week in May, so you've got another 10 days. What I was thinking is PM me the scores & once I've got all scores I'll make it public. Gives it abit more suspence.


Sounds good to me paddy, like a bit suspence now and again.

Shot a card yesterday definatley getting better one handed, i was surprised when shooting at 6 yards i didn't have to change my sights from 10m is this normal, or is my eye sight worse than i thought and they where ll lucky shots :confused:

keep those pellets flying boys.

Jason

[cookie]

But in all seriousness, I need a heavier pistol: I just can't hold that plastic piece steady enough to score well with it.


Hi Jim before buying a new pistol or adding wieght to your muzzle try this, get your self 12" of fishing line and a tub of lead fishing wieghts, loop and tie off the line and add wieghts to the line and loop over the muzzle so it pulls the end down, keep adding wieght until it shoots the way you want. it's a cheap option to find out the wieght required, once you know the wieght you can add it permanatley inside the muzzle.

buying a heavier pistol doesn't mean you will hold it steady, and can even have the reverse affect IMHO ;)

Jason

[Jim McArthur]

Hi Jim before buying a new pistol or adding wieght to your muzzle try this, get your self 12" of fishing line and a tub of lead fishing wieghts, loop and tie off the line and add wieghts to the line and loop over the muzzle so it pulls the end down, keep adding wieght until it shoots the way you want. it's a cheap option to find out the wieght required, once you know the wieght you can add it permanatley inside the muzzle.

buying a heavier pistol doesn't mean you will hold it steady, and can even have the reverse affect IMHO ;)

Jason

Hmmm....never thought that more weight might have the reverse effect.

A problem is that the pistol cocks from the top, hinges from the front: anything attached to the muzzle would probably have to be duct-taped to the lower part of the muzzle housing, or it would interfere with cocking.

Thanks for the idea!

How would I add weight permanently inside the muzzle?

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

I know we are in a different time line, I didn't know it was that way ahead ;) :D

Only joking. :)

It's the first week in May, so you've got another 10 days. What I was thinking is PM me the scores & once I've got all scores I'll make it public. Gives it abit more suspence :D

What do you reckon

Regards
Paddy. :)

This all came about because I'm in the New World.

Or maybe because you don't have Daylight Savings Time! :D

Cheers!

Jim

[Pad. E]

This all came about because I'm in the New World.

Or maybe because you don't have Daylight Savings Time! :D

Cheers!

Jim

We do have daylight, but hardly any sunshine. But you're not still 10 days ahead of us :p :D

Regards
Paddy. :D

p.s If you want me to submit them scores, I will do. :)

[harvey_s]

Is it OK to post May scores yet?

If so, I did, with a Beeman P3 single-stroke pneumatic .177 with H&N wadcutters:

Jim

I thought this comp. was for pistols that went "Boing" or "Twang", not "pump, pump, Phuut":confused:

Cos' on first go I 'aint never gonna compete at this kinda level....
First practice today totalled 41 :o

But it was windy, and my sights were originally set for 15 yards, and i was feelin' kinda low and then the tortoise came haring past & put me off...

[eredel]

I've been practicing today with the 6 yard targets for the first time and best I can manage at the moment is lower 30's one handed with the HW40...but I am trying to shoot with both eyes open for the first time and I think I'm getting there...:rolleyes:
Just agreed to buy an Original Mod 6 today so hopefully have that in time to try for the May competition.
Eric.

[thaijamie]

hi lads been busy of late , i was to get a hw45 today from a chap on here but he said he was to lazy the day to meet me , hmmm so i bought myself a s410k thumbhole to cheer myself up lol, we've just started a airgun club here in east lothian hence the purchase. so i'll try get a pistol in the near future but you chaps have fun the now

atb jamie

[Jim McArthur]

I thought this comp. was for pistols that went "Boing" or "Twang", not "pump, pump, Phuut":confused:



As I recall, it's for springers and single stroke pneumatics.

Mine's an SSP, so it goes "pump, Phuut", not "pump, pump, Phuut". :D

Jim

[targetmark]

Hmmm....never thought that more weight might have the reverse effect.

A problem is that the pistol cocks from the top, hinges from the front: anything attached to the muzzle would probably have to be duct-taped to the lower part of the muzzle housing, or it would interfere with cocking.

Thanks for the idea!

How would I add weight permanently inside the muzzle?

Jim

When you open the the pistol as if you are cocking it ,at the front of the pistols body where it pivots is several small square appertures,I put fishing weights in these held in with blu tac;)not a very refined job but it worked in calming down the slight flip I got when shooting my HW40 which in all sense and purposes is the same pistol;)
HTH
MARK..

[harvey_s]

As I recall, it's for springers and single stroke pneumatics.

Mine's an SSP, so it goes "pump, Phuut", not "pump, pump, Phuut". :D

Jim

You sir, are of course right.....
I was thinking 'bout the title of the thread rather than the original post.
Pay no mind to me, I am just appalled by my own lack of talent.:mad:
I shall practice more & not give in to the temptation to upgrade the hardware to compensate for my wobbly hands:)

[Jim McArthur]

p.s If you want me to submit them scores, I will do. :)

No, let's just consider them as practice scores. :)

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

Pay no mind to me, I am just appalled by my own lack of talent.:mad:
I shall practice more & not give in to the temptation to upgrade the hardware to compensate for my wobbly hands:)

You too, mate? I get really aggravated with myself, sometimes. :( But then, just once in awhile, I shoot a little better, and it makes my world a better place. :)

I think you have it right about the equipment, too. We both would probably be better practicing more with what we already have, than thinking a new pistol is the answer. My Beeman, I am sure, shoots way better than I will ever shoot it.

And I have the same problem with my hands! I tell my wife, "I can't dance, but my pistol sure can! " :D I thought maybe more weight might be the answer, but then some tell me otherwise. :confused:

In any case, I'm going to try that trick with lead fishing weights and see if it helps.

Cheers!

Jim

[eredel]

I don't suppose we can use PCP pistols...;)...pretty please!!!...;):D
It'll save this old man a lot of hand cranking....:o
Eric.

[Pad. E]

I don't suppose we can use PCP pistols...;)...pretty please!!!...;):D
It'll save this old man a lot of hand cranking....:o
Eric.

Sorry but 'NO' :p. (only because I ain't got one :D )

[eredel]

:(:p:cool:

[Pad. E]

:(:p:cool:

:D ;) :)

[eredel]

1 yard would be better as I could lean forward and place the pellet in the target.....:p
The Rohm Sport I've got coming will be wasted .....:(...but the Original Mod 6 that's also on the way won't be....;):D
Eric.

[eredel]

:D lol :D getting the target bug now Eric.:)

Yup!!.......think I may have to let one of the HWs go if the two new 'uns are keepers...:(
Eric.

[Firestorm]

;):D
It'll save this old man a lot of hand cranking....:o
Eric.


Oeeeeerrrrrr missus!!!!:eek::D:p


Russ;)

[eredel]

For me, the spirit of airgun pistol shooting is firmly encompassed with the HW45's and BSA Magnums. Lovely to shoot and feel great to master the recoil.:) I'll be looking for a HW45 in .177 very soon.:cool:

With me it's trying 'em all and keeping the best ones no matter what name or nationality...;)
Good luck with the 45 search....think I may regret selling mine...:rolleyes:
Eric.

[eredel]

Oeeeeerrrrrr missus!!!!:eek::D:p


Russ;)

Dirty-minded beggar!!!!....:eek::D

[harvey_s]

Insufficient rest between hand-cranking and shooting might be a major factor here:o
All that pumping, its gotta make ya a bit wobbly!
But if you get someone else to do the pumping for you - where's the sense of satisfaction in that?;)

[Pad. E]

For me, the spirit of airgun pistol shooting is firmly encompassed with the HW45's and BSA Magnums. Lovely to shoot and feel great to master the recoil.:) I'll be looking for a HW45 in .177 very soon.:cool:

That's what I'll be using :cool:, as for mastering the recoil no comment :o


Insufficient rest between hand-cranking and shooting might be a major factor here :o
All that pumping, its gotta make ya a bit wobbly!
But if you get someone else to do the pumping for you - where's the sense of satisfaction in that? ;)

I think it's very satisfying when the pumping is done by someone else. But I do know what you mean about pumping air-pistols yourself ;) :D

[eredel]

Insufficient rest between hand-cranking and shooting might be a major factor here:o
All that pumping, its gotta make ya a bit wobbly!
But if you get someone else to do the pumping for you - where's the sense of satisfaction in that?;)

It only takes a single stroke...:rolleyes:...but that's enough each shot to make the old wrist ache after about 50 shots..with the HW40 that is...;)

[Jim McArthur]

It only takes a single stroke...:rolleyes:...but that's enough each shot to make the old wrist ache after about 50 shots..with the HW40 that is...;)

But I find that if I manage to catch a pinch of skin as I close the action, the resultant sharp pain is more than enough to make me forget the dull ache brought on by the repeated cocking! :D

Jim

[eredel]

Know where you're coming from Jim....:rolleyes:;)

[Firestorm]

But I find that if I manage to catch a pinch of skin as I close the action, the resultant sharp pain is more than enough to make me forget the dull ache brought on by the repeated cocking! :D

Jim


You not wrong there JIm, Eric didn't warn me about that with the Compact.:D;)

Russ

[Stuart_B]

Oh this all looks like it should be a good bit of fun - might even make me practice a bit more rather than getting bored and shooting various out of date fruit :) (bought with good intentions of healthy living (which lasts as far as the chocolate biscuit and alcohol aisle's at the supermarket :o)

Could i have my name down please :D

[Jim McArthur]

Never attempt to close it next to your chest either. The nipple crush is extremely painfull and not recommended.;)

It hurts just to think about it! :eek:

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

Oh this all looks like it should be a good bit of fun - might even make me practice a bit more rather than getting bored and shooting various out of date fruit :) (bought with good intentions of healthy living (which lasts as far as the chocolate biscuit and alcohol aisle's at the supermarket :o)

Could i have my name down please :D

It's lots more fun than the fruit, Stuart. :)

Jim

[Pad. E]

Oh this all looks like it should be a good bit of fun - might even make me practice a bit more rather than getting bored and shooting various out of date fruit :) (bought with good intentions of healthy living (which lasts as far as the chocolate biscuit and alcohol aisle's at the supermarket :o)

Could i have my name down please :D

Welcome aboard.

Your name has been submitted to the score card.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Snooper601]

Hi Paddy,

Add me to the list using my Gamo Compact:)
And a 2nd entry with my HW45:eek:
Both .177

Cheers

John

[Pad. E]

Hi Paddy,

Add me to the list using my Gamo Compact:)
And a 2nd entry with my HW45:eek:
Both .177

Cheers

John


Hello John

Welcome aboard.

I'll amend the score sheet on this >THREAD< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2649461#post2649461)


Paddy, change my entry pistol to the .22 BSA Magnum. I like a challenge.

consider it done.

regards
Paddy. :)

[JamesB]

Can i join the comp please? not too late i hope?
i'd be using a HW45 in .22.

thanks
james

[harvey_s]

Bin practising again and it's improving....
Only 58 scored - but more importantly lil' ol' groups are appearing...
(just sadly not around the bull):(

But I did find this... for those like me taming thier unruly bodies:o

[harvey_s]

Also had another idea at the same time.....
As some pellets suit some guns better than others - how about sharing the gun & pellet info. with the scores?
That way we might lock onto a better combination than our current set-ups...

[Pad. E]

Can i join the comp please? not too late i hope?
i'd be using a HW45 in .22.

thanks
james

Welcome to join.

I'll update the score sheet.

Regards
Paddy. :)

[Jim McArthur]

Also had another idea at the same time.....
As some pellets suit some guns better than others - how about sharing the gun & pellet info. with the scores?
That way we might lock onto a better combination than our current set-ups...

Great idea! ;)

Jim

[Pad. E]

Also had another idea at the same time.....
As some pellets suit some guns better than others - how about sharing the gun & pellet info. with the scores?
That way we might lock onto a better combination than our current set-ups...


Hi

I've updated the score sheet with your idea. :cool:

What pistol are you using by the way?

Regards
Paddy. :)

[JamesB]

Thanks for including me. i had a go this morning, garage is ideal size (good job it's peeing down). First thought after printing some targets was "bugger me there small":D

anyway
A 18
B 18
C 22
D 21

So do i add these up? not sure what the 'ex 50' bit means. i can see that the max score per target is 50 but what does ex mean? probably being thick, but i'd like to do this correctly.

using rws superdomes .22

cheers james

[JamesB]

thats what i thought, but wanted to check. Doesn't look too good 79ex200 !:(
the next card was only 73. I think i'll have a little practice before next week:D

thanks for your help

james

[harvey_s]

Hi

I've updated the score sheet with your idea. :cool:

What pistol are you using by the way?

Regards
Paddy. :)

BSA Magnum:D

[harvey_s]

First thought after printing some targets was "bugger me there small":D

I thought that, but if you buy an A3 printer and then "print-to-page" it gets a whole lot easier:)

[Pad. E]

BSA Magnum:D

.177 or .22 :confused: :D

[harvey_s]

.177 or .22 :confused: :D

Sorry, Brain-out day:o
.177 using RWS Supermag

[Pad. E]

Sorry, Brain-out day:o
.177 using RWS Supermag

it's o.k my brains out every day :D

all updated on my score sheet thanks :)

[Firestorm]

But I did find this... for those like me taming thier unruly bodies:o


Hey, I found one as well...............:D:D:D

Russ

[Pad. E]

Hey, I found one as well...............:D:D:D

Russ

:D:D

I think some of them are quite 'apt' for me :( :o :D

[JamesB]

Well after a bit of practise i'm up to 112ex200:):) although it has cost me a small fortune in lead and printer ink:D

james

[Jim McArthur]

Well after a bit of practise i'm up to 112ex200:):)

james

Very good, James!:)


Jim

[JamesB]

Thanks, but i reckon a few more sleepless nights with the little 'un and i won't even be able to lift the pistol:D:D

[Pete R]

Hi all.

Can I play too, please? :D

Gamo Compact - .177 - Single Stroke - RWS Hobby (To start with).

I'd better start printing and practicing. :)

Pete

[Pad. E]

Hi all.

Can I play too, please? :D

Gamo Compact - .177 - Single Stroke - RWS Hobby (To start with).

I'd better start printing and practicing. :)

Pete

Welcome aboard.

Score sheet updated.

Looks like I'm going to be busy :eek: :D

[Snooper601]

Has Andy_J been banned?

It says Banned under his name, I iwas wondering what he's done?

Cheers

John

[JamesB]

Things got a little heated in the anti-tamper thread. probably best left at that!