Competitions

[pmh]

I printed some samples out.

The 50mm dia one looks well proportioned,  though I may settle on 55mm for the final size.

I was thinking an A4 landscape with two faces, each face having 5 targets set out in the traditional dice shape.

One shot at each target,  upward scoring.

If the very inner circle gets completely obliterated,  then this scores 10.5, otherwise it's 10 for the highest.

I suggest 10 shots,  one at each target,  scoring a maximum of 105.

As it is benchrest,  then I suggest one handed only.

I hope to post a sample target shortly,  for comment.

Anybody not having a suitable classic pistol,  then this is the perfect ex use and justification.

We do,  of course,  need to specify pistols.

I would like to see spring only, open sights, but am open to consensus of opinion.

Kind regards,



Phil

[Ian]

Sounds good Phil

Recoiling spring only? Something like an FWB65 would have a bit of an advantage over my Webley!

And what about caliber?  It would be nice if .22 were allowed!

Not that its of earth shattering importance of course - its about joining in and having a bit of fun

[pmh]

All good points.

Might score more with a .22, as the bigger pellet has more chance of breaking a line.

Shall have to do some trials.

Kind regards,



Phil

[zunmik]

To enable All to take part could it not be inward gauging for recoiling pistols & outward gauging for recoiless pistols, ?? M.

[Plinkit]

Sounds good Phil

Recoiling spring only? Something like an FWB65 would have a bit of an advantage over my Webley!

And what about caliber?  It would be nice if .22 were allowed!

Not that its of earth shattering importance of course - its about joining in and having a bit of fun

If it's about joining in and having a bit of fun I wouldn't start restricting who can join in. Just bung a target out there and let the guys shoot. Refinement can come with time.

[Ian]

Refinement can come with time.

I certainly hope so as Im still waiting

[Plinkit]

Refinement can come with time.

I certainly hope so as Im still waiting

A rough diamond is still a diamond nontheless.  :D

[pmh]

Again,  all good points.

I'll finish off the target,  and get it circulated for trials.

Kind regards,



Phil

[zunmik]

Refinement can come with time.

I certainly hope so as Im still waiting

Refinement eeek i'm lower deck scum, M.

[Rincewind]

Great idea Phil. Will it be an 'elbows on the table while sitting' type or just with the pistol supported?  Apologies if I am being a bit fussy.

Bernard

[pmh]

I am warming to sitting, certainly allows all abilities to take part.

I have a "fat bag" which is a great benchrest bag.  A one handed pistol rests perfectly in the V of this, but I think one handed rested is all that needs to be said.

Shooters can then adopt whatever they feel is best.

I'll post some pictures of how I would shoot,  for ideas.

Kind regards,



Phil

[Ian]

Sounds interesting - never tried this before, only shot standing unsupported one or two handed

I will look on the net for a suitable rest




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[Plinkit]

I've only ever shot standing unsupported too. So do you support the hand, arm or the pistol?

[Ian]

The more I think about this bench rest thing the more I am intrigued

Just been reading this - it relates mainly to cartridge pistols but some of it may be useful

http://archives.gunsandammo.com/content ... gun?page=2



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[pmh]

I hold the pistol as normal,  then rest my hand,  so its a bit of both, depending upon which rest is chosen.

Do a net search for Fat Bag and you'll see mine.

Kind regards,



Phil