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[Jim McArthur]

Hi Jim, don't know how rules have changed for Co2, but we shot 30rds for PP1 with C/F pistols. The method you suggest for timing is excellent. If you've got a willing partner to use a stop watch and whistle, even better. Or maybe we should leave them to their household chores

My 2 cents of advise is this. Whether you're using an 8 shot or 10 shot mag, shoot 6 then reload. On the first stage if you shoot 8 or 10 you loose your momentum. Always know how many you've shot. Subconcsiously count them, after a while you do this automatically. Nothing more embarrassing than hearing bang, bang, bang, click. The shooter feels and looks a bit unprofessional.

This Tuesday evening I'm going to the range, I'll grab some reduced size PP1 and Service Pistol targets, photo them and post here.


Oh, nearly forgot, practice, practice, practice


atb Phil




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I'm inclining toward a 6-shot load, Phil: more closely simulates centerfire realities. In any case, the rule will be that you can load only the number of shots permitted in that particular string: then you have to reload. No "high capacity guns", no "extra shots in case one malfunctions."

I also favor a short range (6 yards), since some members are VERRRRY restricted in the amount of space available: having to shoot indoors, or in a postage stamp backyard or alley.

As you say: go with absolute simplicity in terns of logistics. I want this shoot to be for the same sort of blokes who are already shooting in our BBS comps that PAD E. and POLLYTHEDOG are running: just average pistol plinker guys with a CO2 repeater and a few paces of space. I would rather leave the club shooters, with their long ranges and sophisticated electrical turning target systems, to run a separate competition. God love 'em, I wish that I had access to such a set-up, but I just don't, and I suspect most of our potential competitors don't either.

Jim

[Phil G]

I'm inclining toward a 6-shot load, Phil: more closely simulates centerfire realities. In any case, the rule will be that you can load only the number of shots permitted in that particular string: then you have to reload. No "high capacity guns", no "extra shots in case one malfunctions."

I also favor a short range (6 yards), since some members are VERRRRY restricted in the amount of space available: having to shoot indoors, or in a postage stamp backyard or alley.

As you say: go with absolute simplicity in terns of logistics. I want this shoot to be for the same sort of blokes who are already shooting in our BBS comps that PAD E. and POLLYTHEDOG are running: just average pistol plinker guys with a CO2 repeater and a few paces of space. I would rather leave the club shooters, with their long ranges and sophisticated electrical turning target systems, to run a separate competition. God love 'em, I wish that I had access to such a set-up, but I just don't, and I suspect most of our potential competitors don't either.

Jim

With you 100% Jim. There is no doubt 6yds would be good. I can't see anything wrong in shooting it all at 6yds. Like many I have restrictions for back-yard shooting, like ZERO . We have two very young Foster children in the house and the family next door have two young children as well.

In the three years living here I've discharged about a dozen air pellets in the garden, only to get a bollocking from my dear wife.

I fear if I do it again I might be living in the shed in the previous picture and quite honestly with winter coming it could be cold in there.

Fortunately I have a bloody big workshop where I can play with myself

I went to the club last night to sight-in the S&W. This target was shot at 10mtrs 33 feet?. It was shot double action only with the pistol butt resting on the control box. I've always believed these are accurate pistols and even free-hand they can all go in the black.

One or two on here might recognise the range, the first person to identify the range can have a good ol' slap across the chops for being so smart

Jim, I've got the targets rolled up and ready to post off to you in the morning, best to allow 7-10 days to arrive.

atb Phil

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[Jim McArthur]

I'll be looking for them, Phil. Thank you!

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

AND, we're getting closer to launching the Competition! I plan to start it in October, and set it for the second and third weekend of each month.

Stay tuned for further announcements.

Jim

[Target Bunny]

Hey Jim
What a Street address for a mamber of the UBC, MAGAZINE STREET.
Target Bunny

[Jim McArthur]

Very true! You'd have loved my old address as well: NAPOLEON! Always brought a chuckle from cannon buffs, since American Civil War-era 12 pounder smoothbores were nicknamed "Napoleons". But they were named after Napoleon III.

Some of the streets in my neighborhood are named after Napoleon I's battles: Jena, Marengo...

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

OK, mates, here we go! I wanted to get this started for October, and since October's almost here for me, and already here for most of you, here goes!

POLICE PISTOL COMPETITION

Brought to you by those great UBC boys!

For TARGETS: Police Pistol 1 for this month, but we're going to use a different one each month. October's target can be downloaded from Post # 24 in this same Thread.

COURSE OF FIRE:

3 stages, all at 6 yards.

Required pistol is any C02 or PCP pellet or BB repeater. NO airsofts!

NO restrictions on sights (though I hope we can eventually have Open and Iron sight divisions).

NO restrictions on barrel length or weight.

Shoulder stocks are NOT permitted.

You may use one or two hands, but must shoot standing and unsupported.

You MUST shoot double action (no thumb cocking). Not applicable if your pistol is blowback.


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STAGE 1: 12 rounds.

Total elapsed time, 1 minute. (Yes, you reload with the clock ticking).

Load 6 rounds into your pistol. Face target with muzzle pointed toward ground, GO! Use stopwatch, wristwatch with sweep second hand, 1-minute hourglass timer, whatever, to keep track of time.

Acquire sight picture, Fire! Repeat for 6 rounds, reload 6 rounds, fire 6 more as before, TIME!

STAGE 2: 12 rounds.

Approach target as before. You have 2 seconds to raise pistol, acquire sight picture, FIRE! You have 5 seconds to lower pistol and make ready for next shot: etc., till all 6 rounds are fired.

Reload and repeat.

STAGE 3: 6 rounds.

Identical with Stage 2, except that you fire TWO rounds - "doubletaps" - each time you raise your pistol.


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30 rounds fired total : highest total possible score, 300.

Competition is to be done commencing with the second and ending with third weekend each month.

Report scores PRIVATELY to me, at:

capnwilliam@yahoo.com

not later than midnight (your time) the third Sunday, and I'll post them to the list ASAP thereafter.

Any Questions?

None? Then - come October 11 - let the competition begin!


Jim
Police Pistol (PP) Manager