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Title: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: 45Bravo on June 19, 2016, 02:01:30 PM

Here is my submission.

I got up early, went to the range, not a whisper of breeze.

Had to make a paper sun shade for the scope, the gnats were out in force..

I shot 4 targets, 2 scored for the club.

102 yards

One is 2. 1/4 inches,
The other, my main submission is 1 7/8 inch

Shot with an airforce Talon, tricked out with a lot of R&L parts.

Using jsb 18 gr exacts in the gray label.

Range photos
(http://i66.tinypic.com/nxrpk0.jpg)

Gun photo
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2z6e5ja.jpg)

(http://i66.tinypic.com/ivk9ih.jpg)


Targets
First no score, second one for score.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/wk1i8g.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/4vfqc8.jpg)

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: PlanB on June 19, 2016, 02:41:46 PM

i guess everybody gits lucky every now and then!!
Ron n mes signed up for ebr, wish u n the lumberjack would come!!

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: rsterne on June 19, 2016, 02:43:52 PM

I assume your 5th shot on the second target is under the ruler?.... I would be better if we could see it, IMO.... Looks like it should qualify as Sharpshooter?....

Bob

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: 45Bravo on June 19, 2016, 03:01:49 PM

It is partly under the ruler, It's the white blotch right at the 1 inch Mark, but I will shoot another photo of the target without the ruler when I get home.

Sorry for that, I am just happy I made it.
I have shot probably 20 targets over the last few weeks trying to get in, different pellets, different weights, sorting them, (something I have never bothered with before)

And yes tommy, even a blind dog finds a bone every so often.

Two other club members showed up while I was shooting, they were impressed with the accuracy and power of the air gun.

They were very interested in how well the shroud worked, I let them try a few shots. I told them the hold over and they were able to hit my steel plate hanging on the target stand.

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: 45Bravo on June 19, 2016, 03:05:13 PM

the lumberjack is tied up in idpa.
He would enjoy it.

Keep me posted how you and Ron are doing.
One day, I hope to make it there.

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: robertr on June 19, 2016, 04:01:31 PM

 Pretty sure I can see all five shots, good shooting.

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: jayclimber on June 19, 2016, 05:22:16 PM

Congratulations! Welcome to the club! That is some great shooting!

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: 45Bravo on June 19, 2016, 06:34:14 PM

Here's the target without the ruler.

Sorry for that, I thought the fifth hole was obvious, but I was looking at the target in person.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/ayk08k.jpg)

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: Tater on June 20, 2016, 03:35:24 AM

Congrats Ian!

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: rsterne on June 20, 2016, 03:02:30 PM

Congratulations, Sharpshooter Ian !!!

Bob

Title: Re: I have stepped into the inner circle.
Post by: 45Bravo on June 20, 2016, 04:43:09 PM

Thanks, I had downloaded the target, and started shooting, but didn't read the part about having different rankings.

I thought it was just sub 4 inches and you were in.

I thought the hard part was over, I could just sit back and enjoy the show.

But now apparently I have to wring out some more accuracy, either on my part, or the guns part.
I have already sorted my tin of pellets by weight, something I have never bothered doing until trying this.
Now it looks like I have to invest in a pellet gauge for head sizes.