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Title: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Random Plinker on April 21, 2015, 11:49:36 PM
The due date for scores and a scan of the target sheet is Sunday 3 May 2015.

Match rules and target links are located here:  Rules and Targets for 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match  (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=50.msg117#msg117)

Please post the following information with your attached target image for your entry:

Name
Class
Rifle
Sights
Caliber and Pellet
Position, weather, etc.
Score

SHOOT OFTEN, SHOOT SAFE and HAVE FUN
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on April 29, 2015, 09:00:11 PM
Well i sorta blew this un. After posting target i saw that its unreadable.
planB
30 yd bench rest
fx 400,
pcp
jsb 22 cal 18.13
hawke scope
bench,bipod & sandbag
very light wind
197   5x
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Mr Sasquatch on April 30, 2015, 10:50:30 AM
Wow! Tommy, this is mighty good shooting.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on April 30, 2015, 12:33:54 PM
Naw Mr S
That's just so so. Wind was light and I rushed trying to finish before it got up again. I'm sure you've heard better excuses but that'll do for now!
Waitin on yo sco!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: palonej on April 30, 2015, 09:01:45 PM
Beautiful target Tommy!!!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: palonej on April 30, 2015, 09:11:36 PM
I am EXTREMELY happy with this target!! Shot much better scores, but NEVER in winds like today!!
15 - 20 mph winds left to right!

Joe
Jumper
HW 98.......outstandingly awesome rifle!!
Air Arms 8.4 in 4.52 head size
Hawke Sidewinder @16 mag
Sitting with front bag
50* heavy left to right wind 15 - 20 mph
193 4X
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Nitrocrushr on April 30, 2015, 09:15:03 PM
Nice shooting Tommy!!  I wont get to shoot this one til Sunday.  I'm heading to the mountains turkey hunting, but will have my rifles, bench and targets with me :D. I'll shoot my score on Sunday, then run out the road til I get cell service so I can submit my info and target pic ;)
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Nitrocrushr on April 30, 2015, 09:17:17 PM
I am EXTREMELY happy with this target!! Shot much better scores, but NEVER in winds like today!!
15 - 20 mph winds left to right!

Joe
Jumper
HW 98.......outstandingly awesome rifle!!
Air Arms 8.4 in 4.52 head size
Hawke Sidewinder @16 mag
Sitting with front bag
50* heavy left to right wind 15 - 20 mph
193 4X

Great shooting Joe!!! And in 15-20 mph winds!!?? :o
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on April 30, 2015, 09:34:25 PM
Good shooting Joe, I won't even attempt 15 + wind!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Deckard1973 on May 01, 2015, 10:25:04 AM
Whelp, looks like the bi-pod only helped a bit.
As Jim pointed out, I need to get a bench and bags to get up to your guys level! 

Name – Deckard
Class – PCP 
Rifle – Benjamin Marauder
Sights – UTG 4-16x44 AO SWAT AccuShot
Caliber and Pellet -  .22 JSB Jumbo Heavy Diabolo 18.13grn
Position, weather, other – Bi-pod prone, sunny, light wind left to right
Score – 178/200

Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Rolling Thunder on May 01, 2015, 10:42:48 AM
Kim
pcp
Marauder 25*
Weaver T25 scope
JSB Kings
Front and rear Caldwell bags from bench
Calm - 10yd inside garage > 20 yd outside
199 8x

*This rifle has POI drift  :o  ie, can shoot a few X then POI shifts.  Have not been able to fix the problem though suspect it results from shroud pressure on barrel. (with shroud off POI ~2" different)  Many targets shot for practice chasing POI around and holding off based on prior shot's error.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 01, 2015, 11:36:14 AM
Very good shooting Kim.
I'm not sure of this but I think all guns will shift a little as you shoot. I think lead builds up in different places, moving poi slightly.
 I'd have to see a gun that hits the x every time by aiming at the center of the x.
I'd like to add that I've never even seen a real gun vice.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Rolling Thunder on May 01, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Thanks Tommy

There is a competition benchrest venue near me (Open Grove).  Hopefully I can make it over there one day and try a dedicated benchrest rig like USFT or Thomas.  These guys routinely shoot all 10s indoors on a more difficult target!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 01, 2015, 12:09:05 PM
I'd like to see those folks shoot, do you know how often they clean barrels?
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: palonej on May 01, 2015, 12:18:54 PM
Awesome target Kim!!
I'd also love to see a match and would LOVE to shoot indoors......no wind???
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Rolling Thunder on May 01, 2015, 12:51:02 PM
They shoot cards with 25 bulls (and numerous sighters off-record).  From what I read they usually clean barrels between cards, so after 40-50 shots.

Lots of good info on "Benchrest Central" and benchrest link on Yellow

http://benchrest.com/forumdisplay.php?19-Airgun-Benchrest (http://benchrest.com/forumdisplay.php?19-Airgun-Benchrest)
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 01, 2015, 05:14:31 PM
Thanks Kim, I'll look at them.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: sixshootertexan on May 01, 2015, 08:09:25 PM
Good shooting guys.


Ricky
PCP
Custom
Mueller 8-32
.25 JSB 25.4
Bagged
82° 4 mph wind
177/200 1X

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/sixshootertexan/scan0001_zpsxyf9vi6c.jpg) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/sixshootertexan/media/scan0001_zpsxyf9vi6c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 02, 2015, 10:45:41 AM
Awesome target Kim!!
I'd also love to see a match and would LOVE to shoot indoors......no wind???

You ever notice how still it is the day after you shoot?
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Norm_m on May 02, 2015, 03:30:06 PM
OK here we go for another match. The elusive 200 is still giving me the slip! One of these days I will get it.
Norm

Norm_m

PCP
AA HFT 500
Hawke 6 - 24 x55 Sidewinder
.177 JSB Exact Diabolo
Bi-Pod, rear bag
Sunny low 70's
199 / 200 11X
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: palonej on May 02, 2015, 04:08:57 PM
Norm!!!!! I need to borrow that gun!!!
Great shooting my friend!!!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Norm_m on May 02, 2015, 09:10:19 PM
Thanks Joe and BTW you're posting some very nice scores

You springer guys are doing awesome and have me looking over my shoulder as you are creeping up with each match.

It is very nice to see new participants this year and I tip my hat to all of you for joining the fun.

Norm
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 02, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
Norm!!!!! I need to borrow that gun!!!
Great shooting my friend!!!

I think he's just lucky!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Rolling Thunder on May 02, 2015, 09:50:10 PM
I have a springer (TX200 / 22), and there is NO WAY I could shoot it like Joe or any of the other springer-shooters who've  competed!  It's a beauty.....but a beast to shoot accurately (though maybe easier @177).

Kim
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Pappy on May 02, 2015, 10:39:31 PM
Nice shooting  .... everyone .... I just got back in town about 2 hours ago, I plan to shoot tomorrow, and if the wind behaves, I'll post a target tomorrow night.  Calling for 75* 6 mph winds, gusts to 12.  Probably not score well if the gusts catch me a couple of times, but I'll have fun trying.

Pappy
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Nitrocrushr on May 03, 2015, 08:37:31 AM
HW98 .177
Jumper
Air Arms 8.4 grain Diabolo Field (4.51)
Optisan Viper 4-16x50 (16x)
Sitting with front bag only
65* with light breeze
192 (5x)

Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 03, 2015, 08:46:17 AM
Nice shooting  .... everyone .... I just got back in town about 2 hours ago, I plan to shoot tomorrow, and if the wind behaves, I'll post a target tomorrow night.  Calling for 75* 6 mph winds, gusts to 12.  Probably not score well if the gusts catch me a couple of times, but I'll have fun trying.

Pappy
You better get out there before those gusts git up!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Random Plinker on May 03, 2015, 02:03:31 PM
R.P.
Jumper
TX200 LH
UTG 4-16x40@12
177 HN FTT 4.52
Seated with sticks
170/200 1X

Dropped a few points this match, but still keeping them all on the bulls!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: PlanB on May 03, 2015, 03:06:24 PM
My RWS 36 should be back from Lee Haire next week. I never could shoot it, that's why I got the pcp. Any suggestions besides holding it loose? I've been told not to use sandbags, do y'all agree with that?
Thanks
P B
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: marty2 on May 03, 2015, 07:59:23 PM
Nice shooting everyone.

Got a chance to shoot outside today and try out my new to me CZ today.

5/3/15
marty
PCP
CZ 200s
Aeon 6x24-50
.177 JSB 10.34gr
Bench with front bag
77deg. light cross wind
186/200 scored with Eagle Eye

Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Mr Sasquatch on May 03, 2015, 10:06:02 PM
Mr Sasquatch
Jumper class
TX200 (DIY tuned w/Vortek kit and Krytox lubed) w/Leaper's 4-16x @16x
JSB Exact  .177, 8.4gr
Bench, sitting, front rest, rear bag
73 F, wind 0-5 mph
192/200/3X;
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lkkWOM08PeU/VUbCxENWBoI/AAAAAAAABPY/GIGw-NLQrdg/s720/IMG_3069.JPG)

Apparently my Tx1200 does not like JSB pellets anymore. And then there is this new haircut...

BTW, I do not shoot when winds are at 15-20 mph. These are my prime grooming conditions. The wind like that removes dry leaves and twigs from my hair really nicely. Joe you are lucky you don't have that problem, so you can devote more time to your hobby. :D
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: jhm757 on May 03, 2015, 10:09:44 PM


Jim - jhm757
PCP
SynRod
UTG Accushot 3-12X44 @ 12
.25 JSB Exact King 25.39gr
Seated Bench and Bags, 75 degrees fairly calm, light breezes.

196/200 9X's
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Pappy on May 03, 2015, 11:11:55 PM
Wow ..... I only post this target because I decided to lose .... in the most humiliating way possible.   ;D  I tried ... couldn't handle the trigger well today. What is really bad is that my son-in-law decided to join us, and he beat me.  His target is posted here also.  Now I have to hear his smack talk for 2 weeks!   :-[

Pappy
Springer
TX200 MKIII motorheaded
Hawke Sidewinder used 24 mag
.177 AA Diabolo Field 8.44gr 4.52 head
Bench, front and rear bag Wind out of the West 4mph with gusts to 8mph
183/200 2X

Jim Picchi
Springer
TX200 MKIII DIY Tuned Vortek
Hawke Eclipse 6x24x50  Used 16 Mag
H & N FTT 8.64gr 4.52 Head
Bench, Front Bag, No rear  West Wind 4mph gusting to 8mph
185/200 3X
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Rolling Thunder on May 03, 2015, 11:47:00 PM
 Pappy it's not like losing a daughter -  it's like gaining an "X"!   8)
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Pappy on May 03, 2015, 11:51:33 PM
Pappy it's not like losing a daughter -  it's like gaining an "X"!   8)

LOL  ;D   Sometimes you just have to live with your Daughter's mistakes.   ;D  Just kidding, I am very happy she met him.  I have 2 great son-in-laws ..... very lucky in that respect.

Pappy
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Pappy on May 04, 2015, 09:15:07 AM
Mr Sasquatch
Jumper class
TX200 (DIY tuned w/Vortek kit and Krytox lubed) w/Leaper's 4-16x @16x
JSB Exact  .177, 8.4gr
Bench, sitting, front rest, rear bag
73 F, wind 0-5 mph
192/200/3X;
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lkkWOM08PeU/VUbCxENWBoI/AAAAAAAABPY/GIGw-NLQrdg/s720/IMG_3069.JPG)

Apparently my Tx1200 does not like JSB pellets anymore. And then there is this new haircut...

BTW, I do not shoot when winds are at 15-20 mph. These are my prime grooming conditions. The wind like that removes dry leaves and twigs from my hair really nicely. Joe you are lucky you don't have that problem, so you can devote more time to your hobby. :D

LOL  ;D, Thanks for the humor.  I also would NOT even shoot in 15 - 20 mph winds.  No doping for that kind of wind .... just grab another beer, wait it out, or quit shooting altogether for the day.
Nice shooting all springer guys .... and OK .... nice shooting you PCP guys too.  It appears that Joe, Squatch, and Steve will be on the springer podium this match ... Like in the Terminator "I'll be back" .... I hope.

Pappy
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Pappy on May 04, 2015, 09:54:53 AM
BTW .... I found out what Joe P uses as an anemometer ..... he rubs a light coating of Ballistol on his head, counts down the time it takes to evaporate ..... thus giving him his wind speed.   ;D  :P

Speaking of weather forecasting ... you have all heard of Dopler Weather Radar?  Well, in Pittsburgh, we use Dopeler Weather Radar .... we just say "Hey dope, stick your head out the window, and see if it's raining".


Pappy
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Deckard1973 on May 04, 2015, 08:23:20 PM
BTW .... I found out what Joe P uses as an anemometer ..... he rubs a light coating of Ballistol on his head, counts down the time it takes to evaporate ..... thus giving him his wind speed.   ;D  :P

Speaking of weather forecasting ... you have all heard of Dopler Weather Radar?  Well, in Pittsburgh, we use Dopeler Weather Radar .... we just say "Hey dope, stick your head out the window, and see if it's raining".


Pappy

Ok, Pappy, that was funny!
Sorry, Joe!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Deckard1973 on May 04, 2015, 08:27:26 PM
Mr Sasquatch
Jumper class
TX200 (DIY tuned w/Vortek kit and Krytox lubed) w/Leaper's 4-16x @16x
JSB Exact  .177, 8.4gr
Bench, sitting, front rest, rear bag
73 F, wind 0-5 mph
192/200/3X;
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lkkWOM08PeU/VUbCxENWBoI/AAAAAAAABPY/GIGw-NLQrdg/s720/IMG_3069.JPG)

Apparently my Tx1200 does not like JSB pellets anymore. And then there is this new haircut...

BTW, I do not shoot when winds are at 15-20 mph. These are my prime grooming conditions. The wind like that removes dry leaves and twigs from my hair really nicely. Joe you are lucky you don't have that problem, so you can devote more time to your hobby. :D

LOL  ;D, Thanks for the humor.  I also would NOT even shoot in 15 - 20 mph winds.  No doping for that kind of wind .... just grab another beer, wait it out, or quit shooting altogether for the day.
Nice shooting all springer guys .... and OK .... nice shooting you PCP guys too.  It appears that Joe, Squatch, and Steve will be on the springer podium this match ... Like in the Terminator "I'll be back" .... I hope.

Pappy

Yeah, I tried that once . . .  from the snapped in prone . . . didnt work so well, beer all down the side of my face and on my shooting mat . . .  :(
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: palonej on May 05, 2015, 11:32:39 AM
BTW .... I found out what Joe P uses as an anemometer ..... he rubs a light coating of Ballistol on his head, counts down the time it takes to evaporate ..... thus giving him his wind speed.   ;D  :P

Speaking of weather forecasting ... you have all heard of Dopler Weather Radar?  Well, in Pittsburgh, we use Dopeler Weather Radar .... we just say "Hey dope, stick your head out the window, and see if it's raining".


Pappy

But they PROMISED it would grow my hair back!!!
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: SSG Grampo on May 05, 2015, 03:05:39 PM
Hey guys, question, When you post your score, the last line ie; 192/200/ 3x. What does the 3x represent?
Thanks, Bill
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: palonej on May 05, 2015, 03:30:27 PM
Hey Bill!
An X is scored when any part of that TINY center dot is hit.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Mr Sasquatch on May 05, 2015, 03:31:53 PM
When your pellet hole removes (for .22) or touches (for .177) the smallest center circle, a dot really, it is scored as 10X, which is better that just plane 10. If the scores of multiple contestants are numerically the same, the score with the highest number of Xs wins.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Rolling Thunder on May 05, 2015, 03:41:36 PM
One should add that too many X's is not conducive to marital bliss   :(
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: SSG Grampo on May 05, 2015, 03:43:56 PM
Thanks Joe and Mr S. I could not find an explanation in the rules.
Bill.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Pappy on May 05, 2015, 11:01:40 PM
One should add that too many X's is not conducive to marital bliss   :(

Marital Bliss .... I do believe that may be an oxymoron.

Pappy
Title: Scoring an X
Post by: Random Plinker on May 06, 2015, 09:29:16 AM
An X scoring explanation above requires clarification.  An X doesn't have to remove the center dot on the 22 target, just touch it:

From the rules:
Quote
With one exception, if the pellet breaks or touches the higher scoring line it counts as the higher score.  The one exception is that on the 25 caliber target only, the center dot must be removed to score an "X".  The center dot need only be touched to score an "X" on the 177 caliber and 22 caliber targets.

The X dot on the 25 caliber target is so small it's almost (but with the scores you all are posting, not quite!) a moot point.  It does need to be removed for an X on that target to be the same difficulty as an X on the 177 and 22 targets, which need only touch the center dot for an X.  Since the 177 and 22 targets score "normal", this reminder is only present on the bottom of the 25 caliber target - which indicates by the X ring dimension on the bottom line below the bulls that it needs to be removed.

I'm glad you guys made me look at the rules today - while I was looking over scoring guidance, I made an edit to allow rested shooting off the bench or the ground.  Kind of embarrassing when the moderator can't follow the rules and shoots seated off sticks!  I'm legal now  ;D
Title: Re: Scoring an X
Post by: Mr Sasquatch on May 06, 2015, 10:26:28 AM
An X scoring explanation above requires clarification.  An X doesn't have to remove the center dot on the 22 target, just touch it...


Thanks for the correction.
Title: Re: Post 30 Yard Rested Air Rifle Match 3 Year 7 Scores Here
Post by: Nitrocrushr on May 06, 2015, 11:15:21 PM
Great shooting everyone!!!!!  This sure is fun!  I went up turkey hunting and took the rifles along to the camp for this one.  Shot my target Saturday night and had to run out the road 8 miles to a tiny clearing where I could pick up a signal so I could post my target and score ;D  Got some interesting reactions from some of the folks at camp as I was out shooting my air rifles after hunting each day...

Steve