Gamo 10m Pistol Competition

[Powderfinger]

Time for kick off with the first two cards from me and my friend, John...

"Chucky" Rockphoon (1) 37x50 (2) 39x50 [Gamo Compact, RWS Hobby, 24.8.7]
John "The Postie" Brotherton (1) 39x50 (2) 36x50 [Compact, pellets unknown, 24.8.7]

Not high scores yet but we'll shoot another couple of cards and see how things go. John tends to compete with the rifle rather than the pistol but I'm a pistolman through and through so I should be getting better results than that.

Anyone else had a go yet?

[pollythedog]

Just to clarify the rules as such.

Gamo Compact ( Gamo PR45 allowable also as it is the same pistol without the anatomical grips)

Targets. Standard NSRA 10m Pistol Targets shot at 10m
Max 20 practise shots, then shoot 4 cards, 5 pellets per card
Card scores to be submitted on this thread by the 25th of each month.
Highest total score after 6 months becomes the winner.
1st card scores to be submitted by 25th Sept 2007

Should everyone wish to continue after the first competition then any changes/improvements to the format will be discussed prior to the next competition.

I will use this reply to update scores as they come in.

September 2007, (scores to be submitted on or before 25th September)

............................card 1.......card 2......card 3........card 4.......Monthly Total..........Running Total


Rockphoon.............37x50.......39x50,.......34x 50........42x50..............152.. ...................152
J. Brotherton..........39x50.......36x50........38x50 ........40x50..............153.................... ..153
Pollythedog............43x50.......42x50........37 x50........39x50..............161................. ....161
Serowman..............27x50......27x50........27x5 0.......28x50..............109.................... .109
Petroc...................36x50......33x50........2 5x50........27x50..............121................ ......121
Viol8.....................33x50......31x50........ 29x50.........27x50..............120.............. ........120
Snooper601...........41x50.......42x50........43x5 0........44x50..............170................... ...170
Dunn220...............
others
September high score goes to Snooper601. Well done Snooper.

October 2007, (scores to be submitted on or before 25th October)

............................card 1.......card 2......card 3........card 4.......Monthly Total..........Running Total


Rockphoon............39ex50.......41ex50.....35ex5 0.......44ex50...........159 .....................311
J. Brotherton........................................ .................................................. .............153
Pollythedog...........40ex50.......42ex50.....41ex 50.......43ex50...........166..................... .327
Serowman............21ex50........26ex50.....27ex5 0......24ex50.............98...................... 207
Petroc............................................ .................................................. ..................121
Viol8............................................. .................................................. ...................120
Snooper601..........43ex50........41ex50.....43ex5 0......45ex50............172...................... 342
Dunn220...............
others

November 2007, (scores to be submitted on or before 25th November)

............................card 1.......card 2......card 3........card 4.......Monthly Total..........Running Total


Rockphoon.............40ex50......42ex50.....39x50 ..........40ex50..........161..................... 472
J. Brotherton........................................ .................................................. .............
Pollythedog............42x50.......35x50.......38x 50..........42x50...........157................... ....484
Serowman.............30x50........29x50.......26x5 0..........28x50...........113.................... ..320
Petroc............................................ .................................................. ..................
Viol8............................................. .................................................. ...................
Snooper601...........47ex50......45ex50.......46ex 50.......43ex50..........181...................... 523
Dunn220........................................... .................................................. ...........
Russc...................43x50........40x50.......4 5x50...........40x50..........168................. .....168
others

December 2007, (scores to be submitted on or before 25th December)

............................card 1.......card 2......card 3........card 4.......Monthly Total..........Running Total


Rockphoon......................................... .................................................. ................
J. Brotherton........................................ .................................................. .............
Pollythedog............43x50.......37x50........40 x50........42x50..............162................. ....646
Serowman.......................................... .................................................. ...............
Petroc............................................ .................................................. ..................
Viol8............................................. .................................................. ...................
Snooper601...........42x50.......44x50........40x5 0........40x50..............166................... ..689
Dunn220........................................... .................................................. ...........
Russc............................................. .................................................. ..................
others


January 2008, (scores to be submitted on or before 25th January)

............................card 1.......card 2......card 3........card 4.......Monthly Total..........Running Total


Rockphoon......................................... .................................................. ................
J. Brotherton........................................ .................................................. .............
Pollythedog............38x50.......43x50........41 x50........21x50..............143................. ....789
Serowman.......................................... .................................................. ...............
Petroc............................................ .................................................. ..................
Viol8............................................. .................................................. ...................
Snooper601...........45x50.......44x50........43x5 0........48x50..............180................... ..869
Dunn220........................................... .................................................. ...........
Russc............................................. .................................................. ..................
others

February 2008, (scores to be submitted on or before 25th January) (Final Round)

............................card 1.......card 2......card 3........card 4.......Monthly Total..........Running Total


Rockphoon.............40ex50......43ex50.....46x50 ..........42ex50..........171..................... 643
J. Brotherton........................................ .................................................. .............
Pollythedog............39x50.......31x50........42 x50........40x50..............152................. ....941
Serowman.......................................... .................................................. ...............
Petroc............................................ .................................................. ..................
Viol8............................................. .................................................. ...................
Snooper601...........45x50.......44x50........43x5 0........48x50..............180................... ..1052
Dunn220........................................... .................................................. ...........
Russc............................................. .................................................. ..................
others


Highest single card shot so far................. 48 by Snooper601 (Jan)

[dunn220]

hi, ive not done mine yet, however regards the Asi/Gamo falcon, i had one years ago, its was a spring underlever pistol and would be at a disadvantage against us Compact shooters... but if they want too:rolleyes::), i would say that the PR45 (compact with normal grips) would be comparable and maybe the AF10 too (no adjustable trigger though)......

unless we have a Handicap system/class system....


just my 2ps worth, chaps

cheers

Paul

[pennineway.fswo]

Asi/Gamo falcon, i had one years ago, its was a spring underlever pistol and would be at a disadvantage against us Compact shooters... but if they want too:rolleyes::), i would say that the PR45 (compact with normal grips) would be comparable and maybe the AF10 too (no adjustable trigger though)......
cheers
Paul

Sorry G
I gave you duff info on Falcon
As Paul says it is a spring gun
Just to clarify on models, this is an advert from a 1990 AGW

Gamo Falcon - spring underlever - £42
Gamo Centre - spring underlever (no safety) with better grips - £52
Gamo Target - spring underlever with anatomical grips - £62
Gamo PR15 - pneumatic repeater using lead ball - £53
Gamo PR45 - single stroke pneumatic with plastic grips - £63
Gamo Compact - single stroke pneumatic with anatomical walnut grips -£89.95
Sorry no mention of AF10 (perhaps it's a later model?)
John

[pollythedog]

Ok guys just to make it a bit more intersting (only a bit mind, they don't call me "Arkwright" for nothing in my village!) The eventual winner at the end of 6 months will get a tin of 500 High Speed Match Kugeln .177 pellets as a token prize. I would say they were supplied by one of my business's but don't know if I am allowed to mention the website, if anyone wants to know PM me!

Best of luck
Graeme
p.s. cheers for the update on the gun models guys, I am guessing anyone with a PR45 should be able to enter as well as they only have a grip difference.

[Powderfinger]

Me and John would like to consider those scores as our first two match cards. We'll submit another two by the 25th. Slightly against the rules, I know but I was keen to get this contest kicked off. For next month, we'll shoot all 4 cards in one go. On pistols, I have no objection to anyone using the other Gamo pistols but the Compact is definitely the best one to use - SSP, target grips, direct-loading breech, adjustable trigger and chunky Patridge style sights. A chap at Sutton Coldfield R&PC uses a FAS pistol and it's obvious where Gamo copied the compact from. If enough people are prepared to chip in, I'll get some Gamo Pistol Comp 2007 souvenir medals printed. Don't expect them to be made of gold though!

[Herx77]

Just got into this late it seems! Is there a down load target card, or have you specified one for the compo.I take it you have to post the score card to someone?Some more info please.
HERX77 .

[pollythedog]

Hi Herx77, certainly not too late. See the thread " blowing my own trumpet" , http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215337for the rules. Target card is standard NSRA 10 metre Pistol card.
Good luck.
G

[Nige]

Hi guys,
I'm glad to see that the guide on adjusting the Compact trigger on my 'Postcardfromspain' website is of use to you :)

Even doing the 1st stage of trigger adjustment, deepening the hole, works very well right up to the point where you almost have a hair trigger :)

To compensate for muzzle flip, blue-tacking melted down pellets into the front recess hole works quite well.

Just a note; Although the Compact is advertised as having an adjustable trigger, it's bull. The only adjustment you can really make is turning the blade to the left or the right........:( That screw in the plastic does absolutely nothing unless the hole is deepened which allows the screw to actually make contact ;):p

The Gamo AF10 is a kids Co2 plinker which shoots lead balls........ok for tin cans at 5 yards :D

Nige :)

[dunn220]

Hi guys,
I'm glad to see that the guide on adjusting the Compact trigger on my 'Postcardfromspain' website is of use to you :)

Even doing the 1st stage of trigger adjustment, deepening the hole, works very well right up to the point where you almost have a hair trigger :)

To compensate for muzzle flip, blue-tacking melted down pellets into the front recess hole works quite well.

Just a note; Although the Compact is advertised as having an adjustable trigger, it's bull. The only adjustment you can really make is turning the blade to the left or the right........That screw in the plastic does absolutely nothing unless the hole is deepened which allows the screw to actually make contact ;):p

The Gamo AF10 is a kids Co2 plinker which shoots lead balls........ok for tin cans at 5 yards :D

Nige :)

cheers Nige,

ive just completed stage 1 of operation "must get a reasonable score":D,

ive just widened the front hole(ooer) and it works:)

trigger seems alot better now, i would even say it seems lighter too:confused: perhaps the increased angle helps to trip the sear...

also as an added bonus i still have all my fingers and the gun is still working and immaculate....


many thanks for that site:)

paul

[pollythedog]

I will use this reply to update scores as they come in



N.B..........................I HAVE MOVED THIS UPDATE TO THE SECOND REPLY OF THIS THREAD TO MAKE IT EASIER TO FIND.



Rockphoon, If you are able to sort some sort of winners medal, I for one would be willing to chip in.
Cheers
G

[serowman]

Hi Graeme

Wait for it:-

27; 27; 27; 28 (Total 109)

Room for improvement I believe!

There is no palm shelf on my Compact so obviously at a massive disadvantage!

Roger

[pollythedog]

HI Roger
welcome on board, certainly consistent!
Improvement is what its all about, hopefully competing will spur us all on a bit, and of course the palm shelf should help.
No doubt see you next week at the club.
cheers
Graeme

[Powderfinger]

I will shoot my last two cards at Sutton Coldfield this PM. Thanks to all who are taking part.

[Powderfinger]

My last two scores for September: 34x50 and 42x50. Slight improvement with the last card! My score for September is 152x200. To encourage entries, I will put the names of everyone who enters (except me) in my hat and will pick someone out at random. The name chosen will get a special Gamo Pistol Competition prize sent to them. It will have to be a UK resident as it might cost too much to post abroad.

[pollythedog]

Cheers Rockphoon, kind of you to add some extra interest to the competition.
a nice 42 in your cards as well, don't know about you but I get quite a buzz just breaking the 40 point barrier.

Cheers
G

[petroc]

i have left my girlfriend with instructions to purchase a gamo compact.
she is left handed, and i am right handed, this could be interesting!
what targets do we need?
do we send you the cards?
we should be submitting scores soon.

[Snooper601]

I'm up for this, not fired my Compact for ages so it'll be good to get it out:)

Can I clarify some rules please?

I assume it's one handed shooting, as 10m?
Is there a specific height for the target above the floor in the 10m rules?
Had you thought about scans of the targets as an alterntive to photos?

Now to start modding the trigger and adding lead to the front;)

Cheers

John

[pollythedog]

HI Petroc, nice to have you on board, you must have agreat girlfriend if you can leave her with instructions to buy, if I told mine to buy a gamo compact she would come back with a pot of makeup or a small family car!

Targets are standard NSRA 10m pistol targets.
Rather than get messed up wityh posting and all its hazards, the entrants agreed to be honest and just report their scores here on this thread, they are then updated by me further up the same thread. Their is a token prize of a tin of pellets (High Speed Match Kugeln .177) and Rockphoon is kindly adding a mystery award to a randomly chosen entrant. The competition is really not about prizes though, more to get you to use and become more proficient with your gun and enjoy using it and the challenge of improvement, shooting against others adds that extra motivation.

Cheers and good luck
Graeme

[pollythedog]

I'm up for this, not fired my Compact for ages so it'll be good to get it out:)

Can I clarify some rules please?

I assume it's one handed shooting, as 10m?
Is there a specific height for the target above the floor in the 10m rules?
Had you thought about scans of the targets as an alterntive to photos?

Now to start modding the trigger nd dding lead to the front;)

Cheers

John

Hi John welcome on board,
One handed? yes.

Height of target...er I will have to measure my clubs targets and let you know what height they are at, not considered this question before as I assumed most entrants would be club shotters with a standard height target. Good question.

Photos/scans, it was generally felt that we are all honest people on here and as we are not competing for an enourmous prize that submitting scores on this thread would suffice, and not everyone has access to scanners etc. However, should anyone wish to display their cards they are more than welcome to.
When we get Gamo Compact 10m to hit the big time and we get a national team together between us then we may have to address the scrore submission method again!

Cheers
Graeme
p.s. monthly scores when submitted are compiled on a relpy further back on this thread.

[SteveR]

Height of target...er I will have to measure my clubs targets and let you know what height they are at, not considered this question before as I assumed most entrants would be club shotters with a standard height target. Good question.


If your sticking to the ISSF rules then the target height should be:

The centre of the target should be 1.4m +/-0.05m above the level of the floor of the firing point

Not sure if your following the ISSF rules.

Steve.

[Snooper601]

Thanks for the target height info, I need a new screw in the shed door then:rolleyes:

Shooting in the back garden so wind may be a laugh as the year progresses;)

Cheers

John

[petroc]

no pistol yet:(
but
just to clarify..
is that the big side on the "in practice you cannot beat bisley pellets" target?
hope that makes sense.
do we take the lowest score in the event of a broken line?

[pollythedog]

no pistol yet:(
but
just to clarify..
is that the big side on the "in practice you cannot beat bisley pellets" target?
hope that makes sense.
do we take the lowest score in the event of a broken line?

Hi Petroc, the target we are using ( I hope!) is the 6th target down on thsi webpage http://www.nsra.co.uk/Shop2/Shop_html/airgun.htm

Broken line scores count the highest value.
Cheers
G

[Powderfinger]

It's worth buying yourself a lot of these targets in bulk. It costs a bit at first but they will last for decades of shooting.

[petroc]

pistol arrived!:D
first 3 shots in a 1" group, i thought " i am going to be good at this!"

after that it all went down hill.
i have a moderate case of "gamo nipple"
we are averaging 25, so room for improvement.

or is it a caSE OF "IF YOU GIVE ENOUGH MONKEYS ENOUGH TYPEWRITERS......"
will try trigger mod, hope to submit some scores soon.

[pollythedog]

[QUOTE=petroc;2150060] "gamo nipple"QUOTE]

:D:D:D

[petroc]

i found a spring in my box of bits that fits the gamo and lightens the trigger pull to about half the weight.
i found this just right.
there were 2 springs, so if someone wants the other one i will give it to them.
fit it at your own risk blah blah.
pm me addy and i will pop it in the post

[petroc]

my scores are.
36 , 33 , 25 , 27.

i seem to be able to get 3/5 in the black, the other two all over the place.
time will tell if the three in the black are lucky, or the two elsewhere are unlucky.

[viol8]

hiya.
#my scores are.
35,31,29,27

the third target was a shame, it was going really well, then i missed.
so i only had 4 on the target.
it will be interesting to see if i can improve over the next few weeks for next months competition.

[pollythedog]

PETROC , VIOL8

Cheers folks, scores added to results , see second reply on this thread.
Practise certainly does help I have found, when I first got my Gamo I had not shot pistole before and hitting the black was more luck than judgement, that was only a few months ago, now if I am outside the black I am dissapointed....I seem to get dissapointed more than I wish!

[Snooper601]

Hi guys,

My scores were 41,42,43,44 = 170 which I was surprised and very pleased with, when the group size is taken into account:D

Cheers

John
Gamo Compact with Hobby pellets, modded hand grip for sausage fingers and actual adjustable trigger:rolleyes:

[pollythedog]

Hi guys,

My scores were 41,42,43,44 = 170 which I was surprised and very pleased with, when the group size is taken into account:D

Cheers

John
Gamo Compact with Hobby pellets, modded hand grip for sausage fingers and actual adjustable trigger:rolleyes:

damn... I've not won this month!!
nice going Snooper

[Snooper601]

damn... I've not won this month!!
nice going Snooper

Thanks Polly,
I tried it out with my Rohm Top afterwards and did even better, it's the trigger that makes the difference. Time for more adjustments and mods I think;)

Cheers

John

[Powderfinger]

Last two for this month from my chum John Brotherton: 38x50 and 40x50.

I shot 48x50 last Friday which pleased me no end but was too late for the competition. Maybe I'll put up some better scores in October.

Regards to all competitors.

[Foxterrier]

Hello Gentlemen

My Compact should be turning up Friday morning. Any tips.
I'm excited it will be different than shooting the HW97, Park 91 and silver streak:D:D:D

Can anyone point me in the direction of a useful website or indeed a member near me, I'm in east sussex.

Thanks Stephen

[pollythedog]

HI Stephen
welcome aboard.
can't help with members in your area I am afraid, but no doubt someone will be along who can.
One of the guys from the board (Nige) has a site with some excellent Gamo info and mods that can be done.
see http://www.postcardfromspain.com/airgunclub.htm

best tip...practice, practice, practice!
It does work.

Try to cock the gun slighty away from your body as it is easy to trap part of yourself in it!

Cheers
Graeme

[pollythedog]

First October scores in, scores updated.
Cheers

Graeme

[Powderfinger]

My October scores: 39, 41, 35, 44. I'm annoyed at myself for that 35. I know that I can do better than that! Best of luck to all shooting cards for October.

[pollythedog]

My October scores: 39, 41, 35, 44. I'm annoyed at myself for that 35. I know that I can do better than that! Best of luck to all shooting cards for October.

I know the feeling, you feel great, you have just done a good card and then without reason it all seems to go out the window, I usually sit down and have a Yorkie...or two!

Scores updated.

[pollythedog]

I realise you are all practsing like mad until the last moment...but don't forget scores need to be posted here on, or before the 25th.
Cheers
G

[Snooper601]

My scores from today, I nearly forgot to do this!!:rolleyes:

Been in Scotland working and no practice this month and shot outside with it drizzling today.:rolleyes: At least the sun wasn't shining in my eyes for a change;)

1) 43 - 10-9-8-8-8
2) 41 - 9-8-8-8-8
3) 43 - 10-9-8-8-8
4) 45 - 10-9-9-9-8

Total = 172 a slight improvement on last month with better grouping for the most part, but still not centred exactly on the bull:rolleyes:

Cheers

John

[Snooper601]

I know the feeling, you feel great, you have just done a good card and then without reason it all seems to go out the window, I usually sit down and have a Yorkie...or two!

Scores updated.

And also avoid anything with caffene e.g. Tea, Coffee, Coke, Red Bull etc.:D
Chocolate is meant to be a good choice.;)

Cheers

John

[pollythedog]

Nice going John, outdoors in adverse weather as well!:eek:

Scores updated.
Cheers
G

Hopefully other scores will arrive before the end of the day.

[Snooper601]

Nice going John, outdoors in adverse weather as well!:eek:


I think that actually helped, I only did 2 sighting shots as it was cold and getting wetter and just 'got on with it', no messing about and just shot without checking where they went, everything in the black and no corrections seems to help the grouping.;)

The daft thing is that I don't get any benefit from the trigger technique when shooting HFT as I shoot rifles left handed and pistols right handed. :rolleyes:

Cheers

John

[russc]

Hi

Just came across this thread - is it too late to join in?

I've had my Gamo compact a couple of years. One of the first things I did was to investigate the trigger adjustment. I havent changed the spring but found that the adjustment screw is the same type as those used to fix electrical switches / sockets to their plastic boxes.

After experimenting a bit I cut one of these bolts down from the original inch to about 1 cm , filed a new screwdriver notch in one end and replaced the original adjuster screw which , as has been pointed out , is too short.

As yet I havent had a missfire - going off when one closes the barrel - but the let-off weight is pretty light. Much better that as was originally supplied.

Cheers

Russ

[pollythedog]

Hi Russ
feel free to join in, we seem to have had a few folk dropout of the last round, however as it is mainly for fun and practice with only a token prize then its not a problem.
As you have no doubt read in the threads it is more about keeping the pistol in use.

I have had requests to look at opening out the competition, so after this one has run its course will look at what other pistols people are happy competing with, initially I am thinking just about anything except pcp, this would open it up to a bigger audience, and I believe would still leave the Gamo with a fighting chance in the right hands ( Snooper601 for instance seems to be making the gun very much his own!)
Again welcome, and look forward to adding your scores to list list on or before the 25th.
regards
Graeme

[pollythedog]

Well done to serrowman with a new personal best, the practice is starting to pay off.
Cheers
G

[derekm]

I have had requests to look at opening out the competition, so after this one has run its course will look at what other pistols people are happy competing with, initially I am thinking just about anything except pcp, this would open it up to a bigger audience, and I believe would still leave the Gamo with a fighting chance in the right hands ( Snooper601 for instance seems to be making the gun very much his own!)

Graeme

If you do open it out, I'd enjoy taking part with my Alfa CO2. Even though it carries a silly price in this country (if you can find it) it only cost a little more than the Gamo in it's native Czech Republic. Like the Tau, it is certainly not very exotic!

[pauln]

have had requests to look at opening out the competition, so after this one has run its course will look at what other pistols people are happy competing with, initially I am thinking just about anything except pcp, this would open it up to a bigger audience, and I believe would still leave the Gamo with a fighting chance in the right hands ( Snooper601 for instance seems to be making the gun very much his own!)
/QUOTE]

The IZH 46 would be another good candidate

Regards
Paul

[russc]

Scores for Nov :

43 10 9 9 8 7
40 9 8 8 8 7
45 10 9 9 9 8
40 9 9 8 7 7
---
168

Using Hobby CO2 Target

[pollythedog]

Nice going russc, scores updated.
welcome aboard.
G

[Snooper601]

Done today,

10 10 9 9 9 = 47
10 9 9 9 8 = 45
10 10 9 9 8 = 46
10 9 8 8 8 = 43
Total = 181

Went 'off the boil on the last set, tired after HFT yesterday and started to wobble a little.:rolleyes:

Cheers

John

[Powderfinger]

Shot my cards for November on Friday: 40, 42, 39, 40 = 161/200.

[serowman]

I know I'm last & holding up the league but I seem to have only scored 13 in November???

Please pay attention as you were actually there when I shot the last cards!!!

Roger

[pollythedog]

I know I'm last & holding up the league but I seem to have only scored 13 in November???

Please pay attention as you were actually there when I shot the last cards!!!

Roger

Are you sure Rog? Just checked and according to what I see it says 113.

Interestingly though I notice gaps in between the dashes which don't show when I try and edit them out.

Anyone else not seeing the fuull scores???

[pollythedog]

Rockphoon, Snooper601, score updated. Thank you.

With a score of 181 I don't think you need any excuses Snopper! Well done.

Rockphoon, nice to see you are maintaining your higher scores as well.

by the way if someone on here knows how to set a Poll let me know, I can't figure it out and want to set one in regard to the next pistol competition. I will actually sponsor it to the extent of a voucher or payment of some sort to be used at the forum sponsors site, Ramsbottom. I tried to get a mod to pm me and run the idea by them but as no one replied I will go ahead and just do it anyway.

p.s. John where did you shoot your HFT, weren't at Kibworth by any chance were you?

[Snooper601]

Rockphoon, Snooper601, score updated. Thank you.

With a score of 181 I don't think you need any excuses Snopper! Well done.

Rockphoon, nice to see you are maintaining your higher scores as well.

by the way if someone on here knows how to set a Poll let me know, I can't figure it out and want to set one in regard to the next pistol competition. I will actually sponsor it to the extent of a voucher or payment of some sort to be used at the forum sponsors site, Ramsbottom. I tried to get a mod to pm me and run the idea by them but as no one replied I will go ahead and just do it anyway.

p.s. John where did you shoot your HFT, weren't at Kibworth by any chance were you?

Shepreth, 2nd in the recoiling, I would have done Kibworth as well if I had not been working on Saturday.:(

Wendover for the 2nd round of the Southern Hunters next Sunday:D

I ought to try out my 20mm kill Rat and my 15mm Squizzer HFT targets with the pistol for a laugh:D Not sure if 2 fpe will knock them down though.

Cheers

John

[Photoguy2910]

I was down at BAR on Friday and I just had to treat myself to a Compact... :D lovely gun and I have fancied one for quite a while, just need to find time and space to shoot it, and really need to find out how to ease of the weight of the second stage of the trigger... think I might even have a go at some of the comps on here...

Just a thought, what pellets are prefered with this gun as the ones in the tin that were with the gun are really bad, haven't found one skirt that isn't bashed.

[pollythedog]

Hi Photoguy
glad you enjoy your new gun. A new pistol comp is starting on " another pistol comp " thread, feel free to join in, there is even a token prize involved!

My compact seems to have a dislike for "RWS hobby" pellets, occasionally it will not spit them out for some reason, I have like others found the r10's a better choice.

Cheers
graeme

[Photoguy2910]

Thanks mate,

I have had a look at the other thread, think I might just have a try.

I will have a go with a few pellets and see what works... no, off to print some targets :D

[pollythedog]

First December score now in, (mine) scores updated.
Cheers
G

[Powderfinger]

I'll pick a name of a competitor at random and send them a new tin of pellets as Xmas prize. I'll PM the winner and ask for an address where I can send the pellets to you in a Jiffy bag. (Note: If you use your works address please be sure that your colleagues are not the type to have a stroke or phone the Old Bill on seeing a tin of airguns pellets!)

[Snooper601]

My December scores :-

10 9 9 8 8 =44
9 9 8 8 8 =42
9 8 8 8 7 =40
9 8 8 8 7 =40

Total = 166

Not to my usual standard, a bit cold outside and the full 20 sighters needed to get the gun warmed up. Bad head cold with general aching made it more problematical than usual.

Cheers

John

[pollythedog]

Thanks Snooper. Scores updated
Am praying for snow as it will be the only way I will get a chance at beating you!!:)

[pollythedog]

Has everyone else quit?

[Snooper601]

Maybe they need a Christmas amnesty/extension?

I did mine outside in the cold and it was a bit of an effort:rolleyes:

Cheers

John

[pollythedog]

I hear you John, but that was the whole idea of a monthly setup, so that everyone would get time to shoot their cards.

But I am nothing if not accomadating.
So does anyone need more time to submit this months cards?

Cheers
G

[Photoguy2910]

I was going to shoot my card the other day but having to shoot it outside and with the weather here being cra..... well, not good made it hard, then coming down with the lergie means I haven't even touched a gun in weeks.

Guess I will just have to miss out this round... but next month..... just look out (I just hope beginers luck helps as I've only put 3 shots through the gun).

[Powderfinger]

I'm shooting in a couple of leagues so have not had time to shoot any Gamo scores for December. I'm very pleased at the way this competition has encouraged shooters to make good use of a the poor neglected Gamo. Some of you have shot some very impressive scores. I used mine in the West Midlands Open Championships. I only shot 500x600 that day but it beat quite a few expensice PCPs. I will notify the winner of the Gamo Comp Xmas draw in a few days.

[Powderfinger]

The winner of the prize draw is Petroc. I have PM'd him asking for an address where I can send the pellets.

[pollythedog]

The winner of the prize draw is Petroc. I have PM'd him asking for an address where I can send the pellets.

NIce gesture Rockphoon, good on yer.

[Snooper601]

January scores

10 10 9 8 8 = 45
10 9 9 8 8 = 44
9 9 9 8 8 = 43
10 10 10 9 9 = 48 :D

180

Nasty cross wind swirling in the garden at times, then it dropped:cool:

Cheers

John

[pollythedog]

Thanks John
scores updated,
looks like just you and me in the final round, sorry I cannot give you a run for your money!

cheers
G

p.s pm your address, the pellets I save aside for a prize can be posted out as nobody will be able to beat your score now.

[Snooper601]

Thanks John
scores updated,
looks like just you and me in the final round, sorry I cannot give you a run for your money!

cheers
G

p.s pm your address, the pellets I save aside for a prize can be posted out as nobody will be able to beat your score now.

Hi Graeme, I could always forget to do them next month:rolleyes:

I'll PM my address.

A good result in HFT yesterday for me, 2nd in the recoiling class with 54 at Ford, Southern Hunters round 5 and 2 rounds left to get 1 Gold for a Platinum:) fingers crossed.

Cheers

John

[Powderfinger]

I've been too busy with other matches to carry on submitting Gamo cards but good luck to all those still in the competition. You are getting some excellent scores.

[Photoguy2910]

I just wish I could get out and shoot a card, the wind hasn't eased in weeks... I would have to aim about 3 feet off the target to even hit it.

[barnesr]

Ah, like a numpty I initially entered this on the wrong thread!! Oh well, here it is:

Hi, hope its not too late to join this comp, as I've recently got myself a gamo compact. January score card 40 (5, 8, 10,9 ,8) 27 (0, 8, 8, 6, 5) 37 (4, 7, 8, 10 ,8) and 29 (8, 7, 4, 3, 7) total = 133.

Cheers.

[pollythedog]

Ah, like a numpty I initially entered this on the wrong thread!! Oh well, here it is:

Hi, hope its not too late to join this comp, as I've recently got myself a gamo compact. January score card 40 (5, 8, 10,9 ,8) 27 (0, 8, 8, 6, 5) 37 (4, 7, 8, 10 ,8) and 29 (8, 7, 4, 3, 7) total = 133.

Cheers.

Hi there, I have added your scores to the other competition. This one is now in its final stages and ends with February cards. If you still want them posting I can do, but like I say you may wish them to stay in the other competition as it is only two months into a 6 month run.
cheers
graeme

[Powderfinger]

I managed to shoot some cards for February: 40 43 46 42 = 171 x 200.

About my average these days. I forgot how good the Gamo is.

[pollythedog]

I managed to shoot some cards for February: 40 43 46 42 = 171 x 200.

About my average these days. I forgot how good the Gamo is.

Cheers mate, score updated, congratulations on your overall 3rd position and many thansk for taking part. Keep the Gamo Compact faith.:)

[Powderfinger]

Thanks. I shot my Gamo Compact in the West Mids Open. Great pistols. Everyone should have one. Thanks for organising the comp. Maybe the next one should be a shoulder-to-shoulder at a suitable venue. Great to see a line-up of dozens of Gamo's!

[Snooper601]

Final scores from yesterday.

10 10 9 9 8 = 46
10 9 9 9 8 = 45
10 10 9 9 8 = 46
10 9 9 9 9 = 46

Total = 183:cool:

Cheers

John