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Posted: Yesterday at 3:35pm

Im happy to watch mercs.
Keen as to see what pistols get used and how they do. Does raise the question of can you use more than one pistol?
Entering each in as a different entry.
There a few pics I've seen of custom pistols that would be awsome to see used, as well as the pcp pistols.
Being a fun comp it doesn't really seem like it an advantage to limit it to one.
Also is this 6m or 6yards?
Ive noticed both popping up in conversation.
If its yards ill change the title.

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Well - the idea came for the UK air gun forum who run a monthly 6 yard challenge for air pistols . I first heard of this in this video on the TbT channel

https://youtu.be/R46CUb8pNOI?si=kglInTUr55SRcVX2

I took up Nick's challenge at the end of the video and even found a pistol like his on TradeMe that I tried to buy, but gave up when it got to over $180. So I ended up buying a new Gamo P900 which was the cheapest new air pistol I could find. The Gamo seems to shoot better than the one in the video - just! LOL

I would need to clean out some of the junk in the shed to get 6m but can just get 6 yards at present - so for now will stick with that. With the winds we have had today it would be a challenge to even get on the paper at 6 yards outside!

At the end of the day, it's more about a bit of banter and trying to get better with whatever you have to shoot with than a serious competition.

As far as I'm concerned Kruza you can shoot with whatever you've got at a distance you feel challenging - nothing wrong with having a "custom" class if it gets a few more people involved.

Edited by -Ec - Yesterday at 4:56pm

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Posted: Yesterday at 6:34pm

Is the 6 yds measured from muzzle or leading foot? (like in darts)

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Had not really given it any thought ... FWIW I did a bit of practice earlier to see if I could get enough space in the garage and would have been to leading foot in my case.

As this is not a serious competition guess it comes down to what works for each person. Probably easiest to use a mark on the ground and leading foot like darts?

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Posted: Yesterday at 6:52pm

Now come on Paul let's not get too serious pal.
I do 6 yards from fence post behind me, you do 6 meters from end of your barrel ok?

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Posted: Yesterday at 8:17pm

Agree with -Ec

From Civilian Marksmanship Programme

https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2-2025-CMP-Air-Gun-Rulebook_v3final.pdf

Both Feet including shoes behind the firing line. Good enough?

If your safe range length is a little less than 6 yards, just post distance in notes, it is not worth shooting through doorways or the like.

Safety first, fun second, sharing ideas, scores are well down the list.

Any ex competition shooters - tell us your story.

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Sounds good guys. I'm happy with feet behind the line for me. Still have to see how my setup goes.

I shot competitvley in field target here. Certainly not to the level of excelence of others, but I got to enjoy the ceremony of each shot. I certainly miss it.

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Posted: 7 hours 34 minutes ago at 3:26pm

OK - so here's my first attempt ...

Gamo P900-IGT 177

Apolo .51 gram

Double handed

score 67

Here are close-ups of the two targets.

While the Apolo pellets are not great the gun seems to like these the best of the 3 I had available. The other two are .54 gram JSB Match Diabolo Exact and 5.5 gram Rifle Spike field. This pistol has no elevation adjustment on the sight and shoots high at this range. I was aiming at the very botom ring of the targets and still ended up high.

May need to try either making a new piece for the back sight, or cutting down the existing one.

Edited by -Ec - 7 hours 15 minutes ago at 3:45pm

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Posted: 5 hours 8 minutes ago at 5:52pm

Good stuff Ec.

I had a quick go to see if I can work around a packed garage. I have just over 5m for comfortable range. I hadn't printed targets yet as so busy at work, but have these half arsed attempt at DIY splatter targets. The target was against a ply board and low powered pellet didn't even penetrate but you can see the impact. group size 58 mm. Hope to have targets printed and will participate properly this weekend.

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Ec could you bench rest the pistol, get an accurate poi
Then place another target under it that you actually aim at the correct distance for the off set.?
Bloody ell paul, why is that weak.

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	Im happy to watch mercs. Keen as to see what pistols get used and how they do. Does raise the question of can you use more than one pistol? Entering each in as a different entry. There a few pics I've seen of custom pistols that would be awsome to see used, as well as the pcp pistols. Being a fun comp it doesn't really seem like it an advantage to limit it to one. Also is this 6m or 6yards? Ive noticed both popping up in conversation. If its yards ill change the title.

-Ec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Sep 2025 Location: Matamau Status: Offline Posts: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Ec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 4:39pm
	Well - the idea came for the UK air gun forum who run a monthly 6 yard challenge for air pistols . I first heard of this in this video on the TbT channel https://youtu.be/R46CUb8pNOI?si=kglInTUr55SRcVX2 I took up Nick's challenge at the end of the video and even found a pistol like his on TradeMe that I tried to buy, but gave up when it got to over $180. So I ended up buying a new Gamo P900 which was the cheapest new air pistol I could find. The Gamo seems to shoot better than the one in the video - just! LOL I would need to clean out some of the junk in the shed to get 6m but can just get 6 yards at present - so for now will stick with that. With the winds we have had today it would be a challenge to even get on the paper at 6 yards outside! At the end of the day, it's more about a bit of banter and trying to get better with whatever you have to shoot with than a serious competition. As far as I'm concerned Kruza you can shoot with whatever you've got at a distance you feel challenging - nothing wrong with having a "custom" class if it gets a few more people involved. Edited by -Ec - Yesterday at 4:56pm
	Regards -Ec

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1656	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 6:34pm
	Is the 6 yds measured from muzzle or leading foot? (like in darts)

-Ec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Sep 2025 Location: Matamau Status: Offline Posts: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Ec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 6:51pm
	Had not really given it any thought ... FWIW I did a bit of practice earlier to see if I could get enough space in the garage and would have been to leading foot in my case. As this is not a serious competition guess it comes down to what works for each person. Probably easiest to use a mark on the ground and leading foot like darts?
	Regards -Ec

JasonEdward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2024 Location: Waihi Status: Offline Posts: 186	Post Options Post Reply Quote JasonEdward Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 6:52pm
	Now come on Paul let's not get too serious pal. I do 6 yards from fence post behind me, you do 6 meters from end of your barrel ok?

mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 335	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 8:17pm
	Agree with -Ec From Civilian Marksmanship Programme https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2-2025-CMP-Air-Gun-Rulebook_v3final.pdf Both Feet including shoes behind the firing line. Good enough? If your safe range length is a little less than 6 yards, just post distance in notes, it is not worth shooting through doorways or the like. Safety first, fun second, sharing ideas, scores are well down the list. Any ex competition shooters - tell us your story. Edited by mercs - Yesterday at 8:20pm

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1656	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 16 hours 12 minutes ago at 6:48am
	Sounds good guys. I'm happy with feet behind the line for me. Still have to see how my setup goes. I shot competitvley in field target here. Certainly not to the level of excelence of others, but I got to enjoy the ceremony of each shot. I certainly miss it.

-Ec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Sep 2025 Location: Matamau Status: Offline Posts: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Ec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 7 hours 34 minutes ago at 3:26pm
	OK - so here's my first attempt ... Gamo P900-IGT 177 Apolo .51 gram Double handed score 67 Here are close-ups of the two targets. While the Apolo pellets are not great the gun seems to like these the best of the 3 I had available. The other two are .54 gram JSB Match Diabolo Exact and 5.5 gram Rifle Spike field. This pistol has no elevation adjustment on the sight and shoots high at this range. I was aiming at the very botom ring of the targets and still ended up high. May need to try either making a new piece for the back sight, or cutting down the existing one. Edited by -Ec - 7 hours 15 minutes ago at 3:45pm
	Regards -Ec

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1656	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 5 hours 8 minutes ago at 5:52pm
	Good stuff Ec. I had a quick go to see if I can work around a packed garage. I have just over 5m for comfortable range. I hadn't printed targets yet as so busy at work, but have these half arsed attempt at DIY splatter targets. The target was against a ply board and low powered pellet didn't even penetrate but you can see the impact. group size 58 mm. Hope to have targets printed and will participate properly this weekend.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2601	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 4 hours 10 minutes ago at 6:50pm
	Ec could you bench rest the pistol, get an accurate poi Then place another target under it that you actually aim at the correct distance for the off set.? Bloody ell paul, why is that weak.