6 yard pistol shoot. 5,49meters
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Topic: 6 yard pistol shoot. 5,49meters
Posted By: kruzaroad
Subject: 6 yard pistol shoot. 5,49meters
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 11:42am
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So page 135 of "ya got to be out there to see", -Ec sujested a pistol comp and put up how another site runs thier comp, for ideas. No prizes, bragging rights only. I think its a great idea, even if i don't have a pistol. ( Could be excuse to buy one 🤔) As the biggest problem with the 100m challenge for most was space. This should be an easy attainable space for most people. So anyone keen? Bit of friendly comp to keep ya all on ya toes? |
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 4:19pm
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I am in, I have printed the targets from the link and sizing is good.
I will have to find the iron sights for the CP1M. Ec please bring the rules and link across to this Post. Might have to measure out a shady spot for the summer.
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Posted By: nunga
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 5:30pm
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I could be keen. need to know the rules. but i have to say 6 meters seems pretty close. 10 meters would make it more entertaining ------------- 2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014 |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 6:09pm
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Wind abated this evening so first attempt. Red dot replaced by original sights
Paper tearing so may provide a backing next time. It will be interesting to complete a supported attempt. Two handed self scored at 68  2018 Air Chief CP1M $300 .177 Napier Power Target Pellets 7.69 grains  |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 6:44pm
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Mercs have you done a review of napier pellets? They have got my interest. They have a very bold claim on their web site that their .22 hunter pellets work in any air gun! Don't think anyone would mind if you dropped that target and did it with a backstop mercs for the sake of clean holes. I'll copy the blurb you asked to be shipped over and paste it. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 6:54pm
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If there is enough interest we can have whatever rules/categories we want. FWIW below are the UK Air Gun Forum "rules" "The competition is over 6 yards, using official NSRA 6yd targets. Home printed versions of the targets are acceptable, but please check the sizing of the target. The black section of the target should measure just under 31mm in diameter (30.89mm to be precise!). I’ve attached a .pdf version below for printing on the back of a standard 17cm target, but there are other versions available on the “6 yard Air Pistol” thread. There are four categories in the competition: - One handed unsupported - Two handed unsupported - Rested (this can be standing or sitting, resting on anything really). - Replica pistols (for CO2 replicas of any type of handgun whether historic or current. Can be shot one-handed, two-handed or any way you like). There will be a winner for each category and you can enter all four if you fancy it! I’m going to recommended that you shoot two targets of five shots each for reliable scoring. To keep scoring and record-keeping straightforwards, please submit your entry with a photo of your target/s with the below information, and don't forget to show off your pistol - Username - Pistol type and model - One-handed, two-handed, rested or replica - Score To keep everyone’s interest up during the month, each member can submit up to 4 cards during the month for each category. That way you can keep shooting and not worry that you might get a better score later in the month. I will use the highest score of the 4 to determine the winners and I will tot up the scores and make the announcement on or about November 1st. Any questions, give me a shout but remember that this is all just a bit of fun to get us shooting. There are no prizes other than bragging rights. The competition is open now and runs until the end of the month so get shooting and let’s see your cards!" However, we can do whatever works for the most members. Attached is a copy of the target the UK group is using. Regards -Ec uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 8:31pm
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That sounds good. 10m would be pretty challenging. 6 yds would still be a challenge, but likely more flattering and could be achieved in a typical garage giving everyone the benefit of shooting out of the wind. I am in. |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 10:49pm
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It really come down to what works best for the most people. In my case I should be able to set up up to about 7 meters inside the shed at home - with the constant wind during the day recently outside would be a pain. Will have to measure but I could probably get close to 10 meters inside the neighbors hay shed when it close to empty. Only having a cheap break-barrel 177 with very basic open sights 10 meters will certainly be a challenge. Nothing to stop us having a category for red-dot or anything similar if there is enough interest. Personally either 5 meters or 6 yards (just under 5.5 meters) would work fine. I would probably try both single handed and double handed. What works best for every one else? ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2025 at 11:06pm
| I have an old daisy 717 single stroke pneumatic. Lovely trigger, low powered, but nice to shoot. I will try my best at single hand unsupported to start. |
Posted By: nunga
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2025 at 8:59am
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I have a HW40 PCA pneumatic with open sights i will also do the single hand unsupported i will start with 6 yards because by the looks of it that is what most here will be shooting at. ------------- 2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014 |
Posted By: Andy-A
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2025 at 11:13am
I have a Daisy Powerline 44 Co2 .177,W Would this be acceptable for the comp?
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2025 at 11:27am
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Many air pistols only have the original sights as an option. If your setup is otherwise, then I suggest, going for it as long as it is stated on the result. All for fun so I would not start making modifications or purchasing new bits...... Just looking in the sports shop air pistol display case is a known risk. Now who mentioned single handed unsupported? Good Grief...the cowboys within us. Air Gun Forum (AGF) Friendly 6 Yards is the ID on the target and at least I know I can see and hit them. Mostly a personal challenge so if you choose a greater distance then feel free to impress. |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2025 at 11:38am
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So far we have: Air Chief CP1M Daisy Powerline 44 HW40 PCA Daisy 717 Gamo P900 Crosman1322
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Posted By: Mintie
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2025 at 12:42pm
| I'm in. |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2025 at 7:50pm
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I will set up a pellet trap and target in the garage tomorrow and see what I can do with the Gamo P900. Not expecting too much - but at the end of the day its about a bit of fun. Probably try both single handed and double handed. May even do a target with my $15 Chinese Gold Cup 177 - unsupported standing with open sights. Pretty sure this is a derivative of the Shanghai 61 - which looks to be the ancestor of the $100 challenge gun. ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: Myson
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:25am
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Is there a "Blindfolded" category? It might make my ancient Crosman 1322 more accurate?!!!!!!  ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177 |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:35am
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That be great, I could shoot and put in that category. Under sub catagory " might as well be wearing a blind fold," 😁 |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:38am
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This is slightly off topic, but I am guessing most of us will print off the targets. I am keen to know what gets the best "hole" as in the cleanest hole from the pellet. I know sometimes the pellet can rip a tag, so if it was stuck onto cardboard or something to support the paper, the hole will be neater. Like gluestick it to cereal box cardboard. Just to help highlight all the bullseye clover leafs we will get.
Cement board is delightfull to shoot as it will leave an exact circle, but of course it'snot practical. |
Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:39am
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Ill have a go. have a couple of pistols, may as well shoot one! ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:20am
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Cheers -Ec. Looks like this was a good idea of yours. 👍 A two litre milk bottle filled with water punches a clean as hole. So maybe a 2 litre filled with sand or dirt would produce the same effect for back stop. |
Posted By: JasonEdward
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:25am
Buy cheap cardboard and print on that for consistent holes with only rarely any tears...works for me. |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:29am
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Good idea Pauly glue stick found and next 3 targets attached to light card. I will staple to pine board to collect pellets. Single handed next, weather is wet and windy so not today. I will set up a table to tabulate scores. printed target link http://kiwiairgunners.co.nz/uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf" rel="nofollow - uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf
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Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:39am
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No rain here yet, put the winds are horrendous. Even though my tiny home weighs 9 ton and is held down with 8 wind anchors it's shaking a bit. A much smaller cabin has been blown over in Dannevirke and there is a roof off and power lines down in Norsewood. Don't think I will be setting up the drop saw outside and making a pellet trap for the garage today. Hopefully I can find a big enough cardboard box to stuff full of old rags to hold the target as temp solution ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: JasonEdward
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:39am
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i can't get that target Kruza....am I missing something? Cheers M |
Posted By: JasonEdward
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:42am
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No worries, got the target from page 135. Cheers M |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 10:27am
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For data entry post picture if possible and or PM mercs. Target available from http://kiwiairgunners.co.nz/uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf" rel="nofollow - uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf
Self Assessed Inward scoring: cut the white or black line to count. 6 yards = 5.48 metres
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Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 1:24pm
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Im not sure why im on there mercs. I only have the 1322 with stock. Gave pauly the pistol grips. Also don't have trigger or middle finger on shooting hand. Pistols aren't really an option for me. Wasn't joking on the" you might as well be wearing a blindfold section" If you want to put a section up for that, ill be happy to compete against the targets you guys shoot that don't make your grade. Probly still wont get anywhere. 👍 |
Posted By: JasonEdward
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 3:08pm
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Can't you shoot two handed? You can't take the stock off your 1322 pump is it? |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 4:09pm
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I can take the stock off. But i dont have pistol grips. As mentioned above. Once i lose shoulder and forearm support the trigger finger tends to pull the gun right. Its why my rifle is thumb hole these days. If i have the forearm and shoulder dealing with the cant and steadying, i can let the weight on trigger hand sit above where thumb wraps through the stock. The 1322 stock, I have altered the pistol grip with jb weld to my hands shape and have included ledges for the cut middle finger to take some of the wieght. Yes i could shoot left handed, if had grips, but would take more practice and pellets than im willing to put in for something im not really likey to take up. Rather be doing what i was just doing. Shooting the hw97 in winds, of that hold an average of 25 to 32km depending. Gusting up to 49kmh ( highest ive recorded) at a water filled can from 10 to 35m. Dont waste the wind people great day to play with windage. |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 4:18pm
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Hi Kruza, list updated. Perhaps you can be the commentator and make sure we are receiving regular updates. Paper target prints have stuck to card well enough but as suggested some light card from warehouse stationary could also be a good option and work in most printers. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 4:35pm
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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. |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 5:39pm
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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.
------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:34pm
| Is the 6 yds measured from muzzle or leading foot? (like in darts) |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:51pm
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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? ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: JasonEdward
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 7:52pm
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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 By: mercs
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025 at 9:17pm
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Agree with -Ec From Civilian Marksmanship Programmehttps://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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Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2025 at 7:48am
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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. |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2025 at 4:26pm
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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. ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2025 at 6:52pm
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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.  |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2025 at 7:50pm
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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. |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2025 at 8:46pm
Should be able to set something up - but the rear sight is a simple piece of plastic with a slot cut in it.  There is a screw on the side for windage adjustment  If I can easily remove the rear sight blade I should be able to fabricate a replacment with a narrower but deeper slot. With a bit of testing I should be able to get a blade that is adjusted for a 6 yard range. If I keep the origonal unaltered I can swap it back if I want to try longer ranges. Will have to have a closer look at the gun. ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 6:22am
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Kruz, its a target pistol. I think it is pushing around 2 to 3 fpe, which is where they are set originally and it only has a single stroke pump. Built for accuracy rather than power. It would have gone through the card, but the plywood was hard up against it meant it bounced off. |
Posted By: nunga
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 10:28am
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This might be a silly question and it may have already been asked or answered but what is the target sizes we will be shooting at? as there are many different bulls eye and circle sizes out there. I have two different one here myself. do i just choose the largest of the two to get more points? :) ------------- 2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014 |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 10:31am
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There's a target link and the blurb from other site which gives the measurement check earlier in the thread. If link dont work page 135 of the out there to see thread has it. |
Posted By: Andy-A
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 1:29pm
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I need more practice. First 2 shots off left, I need to figure out what I did regarding the 3 other shots :-) 2nd target a disaster A quick down & dirty session in the shed, (prepping for the granddaughters' invasion) 5.5m distance (checked via LRF) Seated resting on rifle tripod Daisy 44 .177 BSA Target .177 pellets Total score 34 :-(
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Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 3:31pm
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I need more practice. First 2 shots off left, I need to figure out what I did regarding the 3 other shots Must have to work on that quick draw partnr.
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 3:39pm
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Thanks Andy, thats a nice centred bull, some parts of NZ would need windage correction even indoors today, mainly wet in Taranaki, hope all are safe. Results update and target link on Page 3.
Where you are practicing and start to improve results, please post or PM me and I can include them or add to additional tables. Remember Kruza is watching for "the good, the bad and the ugly".
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Posted By: Andy-A
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 3:54pm
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Wind-free enclosed in my 9x7m man shed :-) The good, bad & ugly shots, may be down to the finger on the trigger placement. I tried pulling the trigger, using the near tip of my trigger finger, and not curling it around the trigger, think curling it may cause it tp pull on the gun? Hope that makes sense. |
Posted By: nunga
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 4:52pm
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I think i will choose another gun to use. this one of mine cant hit a barn door at 10 feet! I have a couple of CO2 pistols in the gun safe. Havent used them in years so i might drag them out and see if they still hold pressure ------------- 2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014 |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 6:23pm
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No one has actually stated how long the comp runs for. You get to submit your best 4 targets, but when by? Jan 1st? Give ppl time to play around. Ppl may have more time over xmas break to shoot. Winner starts the new year with bragging rights, while the rest plan the next challenge to attempt a dethrone. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 8:28pm
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My first legitimate try. This could become an enjoyable habit. (I have taken photo twice, once with backlight, one without.)
Distance 5.7 m from front foot. Two handed unsupported, 5 shots per target. Daisy 717 Score 35 + 35 = 70  |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 8:47pm
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The UK group runs this monthly - you can submit up to 4 targets for each category every month. Persoanlly I'm keen on a monthly challenge - not sure if I would submit more than one target or shoot in more than one category but would be keen to put up something each month. Again, it all comes back to what works for the most people. If you have more than one pistol, I don't see why you cant put a a score for each gun. I beleive it comes down to getting some of these guns out and using them - and trying to improve. Of course - this is coming from someone who is retired and thus has more free time than many of you. I did try a cut 'n paste of the weekly update from the UK but it didn't work very well as none of the tables showing the scores came through. If we did go to a monthly comp we would probably be better off starting a new forum post each month - possibly in the target shooting, rather than the general forum? Don't think we have enough members - so possibly just one score table for everyone. Quite keen to see some scores from some of the custom pistols out there. At this stage I suggest we keep it open to any one with any type of "pistol". Once we have a idea of what you all find intersting/challenging we can fine tune things a bit. Maybe "springer" PCP and CO2? Maybe a "quick draw" for any cow boys or cow girls out there - may need a diferent target for this? Anyway - just get out there and get your targets in! ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 9:36pm
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Nice one Pauly, page 3 table updated but you have been a touch hard on the target scores. Please note I have suggested inward scoring where if the line is cut then that ring applies. I would score your top diagram as 7,8,8,8,8 with a sub total of 39. Bottom diagram 3,6,9,9,9 so a 36 by my method. Kruza adjudication is required.   |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 9:51pm
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Oh no thats not happening. Gawd im not gonna say whats, what. But id sujest that if a score is in debate you either get close ups of the shot or run it through one of those scoring apps. A comp shooter would be a better judge. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2025 at 10:12pm
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I wasn't too sure and it made me think, should we have a scoring convention of sorts. I wondered if a couple were higher, but wasn't interested in trying to get the best score so didn't take the benefit from the doubt. Happy to go with mercs method if everyone else is? If a line is cut, then score the inner ring. If we score a 10 by taking out the centre and not touching the line, is that a 10.1 or do we just keep it a 10? |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 7:21am
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If your target shooting and not consistently putting the pellet in 10 or just nicking the 10. Why would you get rewarded with a an extra point one because one happened to fluke a perfect shot. Why is that worth more than a pellet that takes out dead center but maybe to the side a bit and cuts the ring. To me thats just glamourising effort. But then again I look at shots as effect in the kill zone from intended poi. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 7:49am
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I would say that in competitive target shooting the point is that if you can place it perfectly in the centre then you get rewarded. Doesn't worry me either way.
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 10:47am
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Hi Pauly, updated page 3 table to reflect inward scoring used at Taranaki Club. We do not generally use the 10x scoring being discussed but several of the pre-charge and springer users are well capable of multiple "inners".
To differentiate the top end shooters small bore targets have a small dot in the centre circle. Often called 10x scoring where the dot is completely eliminated helps indicate the .22 calibre shot was fully inside the inner ring then an additional 0.1 is added. From Target Shooting NZ marking booklet Inner circle The smallest circle is called the inner circle.
• It is used when testing with a flange gauge to
determine an inner.
• A shot hole completely within the centre circle
is called an inner.
• This is recorded as .1 |
Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 11:11am
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Aargh... the old touching line or cutting line debate. Been going on since for ever in archery. Personally I think touching a line gets the lower score, cutting through the line (into the next ring) gets the higher score. As for the 10.1, I understand the reasoning behind it, and at top level competition, the need for it to differentiate between the best of the best, but speaking just for my self, I dont think its warranted at this level and would just complicate things. PS - been trying to stay out of this thread, but now that I've piped up I guess I'm going to have to go find my self a pistol now... ------------- Walk quietly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 11:28am
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A 10 is a 10, is a 10! I think no need for the .1 for our situation. We certainly don't want to make a deal of this and ruin our fun. It's just good to know there are fellow air gunners around the country telling their wives they are just popping out to the garage to unite and participate in a nationwide activity.
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Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 12:15pm
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I like that ;-) ------------- Walk quietly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 2:01pm
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Sun came out and wind abated - very confusing. Bench rest using a bag, the white low and high were each the last of 5. Having to crouch down to line up the sights was more difficult than expected. Good fun Centre POA for lower target Top of black POA for lower target  |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 3:12pm
| Thats tightened up heaps since the first targets mercs 👍 |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2025 at 9:41pm
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That's pretty impresive Mercs! I did get a bit of time yesterday for more testing with my pistol on some 3 inch splater targets I have. Re-testing JSB exacts as they SHOULD be better than the Apolos. Still more a gathering than a groupng and still shooting high. Should get time over the next few days for more testing with both pelllets I have and if I can either get a consitent aim point or adjust the sights to shoot lower at 6 yards I will shoot another target. As for the discuson around scoring - my understanding is that if you break the line you score the higher score. As for 10.1 for a perfect bull - while I have heard of this, I don't beleive we need go this far. As Pauly said- a 10 is a 10. Hell in my case I'd be happy to break the line on a 10 once across 10 shots with my pistol! While I am competitive, I'm mostly competitive with myself. I shot a 67 with my first target and I want to do better next time. I'm interesed in what every one else is doing and very impressed with Mercs latest effort, but I'm not going to argue that a paticular shot is an eight or a nine or get miffed because others are scoring higher than me. For me it's all about being out there doing it - and the more that are involved the better - so get those pistols out and start shooting! ------------- Regards -Ec |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2025 at 2:18pm
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One handed unsupported POA lower right quadrant 3 positions now completed with a 186/300
When a few more scores are posted I will load a new spreadsheet as page 3 edit has timed out. I will revisit with different pistols this summer.  Pleasant enough spot Some use out of a dead tree before it becomes firewood. Behind bench was the firing line. Target at shoulder height  |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2025 at 7:29pm
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I did my shoot this afternoon. I was tempted to try one handed, but thought I will stick with what I started. Quite pleased apart from a couple of wayward shots. 
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2025 at 7:52pm
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printed target link http://kiwiairgunners.co.nz/uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf" rel="nofollow - uploads/787/17_cm_Two_Targets_PDF.pdf
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Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:24pm
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Yep ill pass on a high noon gun fight with ya pauly. Dont fancy me odds against those center shots and even the outside ones are doing damage. So is it four targets all up or four targets per style of shooting? Would seem to me four per style would be the go. Thought see a few wore targets up by now, it's all fun. |
Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2025 at 7:57am
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been short on time recently and pistols not sighted in, but hopefully get to have a go soon. just printed some targets, these are pretty small little buggers! ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
Posted By: Myson
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2025 at 5:50am
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Sorry guys - don't have time currently. But I'm enjoying watching you sharp shooters zapping those targets!!!  ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177 |
Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2025 at 11:45am
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Still short of time to have a proper go, but had a plink with the old Crosman 600. First shot from new canister was a bit off but next 4 shots pretty bang on. Not the prettiest pellets but it’s a .22 and limited to flat heads for the semi-auto loading. Great old bit of kit!  ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2025 at 11:57am
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Looks like good weight distribution on that gun. Looks like good target from what i can make out. Definitely shredding the target a bit. Free hand, two hands, rested,? |
Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2025 at 1:12pm
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It’s a loud old thing. Co2 diverts to a cam Mechanism to present the next shot. Not super fast but the flat .22 pellets do give a good thump to shred the target! Probably a good bird pistol if it didn’t scare the rest away! This was 2 hands, may have to glue a target to some proper pistol target paper to see if it becomes easier to score! But also sighted in the old FAS 604 with a red dot and the HW75 so have a couple of options ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2025 at 3:14pm
| Looks pretty accurate. Nice one. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2025 at 9:26pm
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Sup ppl. Must be time for a few more targets. I'll be getting another 1322 sometime around late Jan or feb and try a few targets before i pull it apart and do it up.(have everything except pistol and longer barrel) Im expecting horrible resaults as I don't pistol shoot, but keen to give it a go for sake of participation on a day off. |
Posted By: -Ec
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2025 at 10:12pm
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I must get around to trying another target with the Webley. We had a bit of a re-org in the garage which meant my 6 yard indoor range was no more. All sorted now and more than enough clear space now. Did shoot a few 3" shoot-n-see targets stuck to cardboard cut to fit in my pellet trap and I do like how the Webley shoots. Nowhere near the standard of some of the other members but hopefully can do better than last time. Looking to buy another pistol at present for more serious target shooting - waiting on answers from Andy Mayberry regarding several he is selling. Probably find all the target guns have already been snapped up. I do like the FWB Model 65s as they are spring powered and have complex recoil management system which I think is more interesting than a single stroke pneumatic. Having said that I was keen on the Gamo Compact but I'm pretty sure that's sold. Next choice for me after the FWB is either the Daisy 777 or Walther LP3 I did email the Rifle, Rod and Gun Club Manawatu over a week ago asking about 10m Air Pistol but have yet to get a reply so possibly not a big thing at this club? The HB pistol club is at least 40mins further drive from home so Palmy is much more convenient. Also the HB club lease is expiring soon and they have already been told it will not be renewed so not sure where it might end up. Not sure if I would like 10m air pistol or not - but would like to try at least and none of the guns I'm considering are too expensive. I have put my Gamo P900-IGT on TradeMe. If it sells I will help with the cost of a better "target" pistol. Then again if nothing comes of the Palmy club, I may just stick with what I've got for backyard plinking - and the 6 yard challenge! I have bought some silicone moulds and have been making plaster of paris targets. So far I've tested a robot and a astronaut bunny with the webley and managed a clean head shot on the robot and cut the astronaut off at the knees at about 5-6 yards. Search for "lego men" on the TBT channel and you will get an idea what I'm talking about. ------------- Regards -Ec |