What Paper Target Did You Shoot Today

[ThomasT]

I study patterns - As I look at sooo many of our targets I can’t help but notice more drift to the left which is always a “thing” with right hand shooters as right hand flexion dominance pulls things ever so slightly to the left - especially if no right to left wind is present. Look at our cards and see if you notice it also.

Hello @cavedweller

I believe you are correct, at least from most of my paper targets. I just looked at about a dozen targets that I have recently shot and I saw a lot to the left POI's. However most of those targets had wind associated with them. I used to always write down not only the wind speed but also the wind direction in relation to my shooting position. Unfortunately I don't record the direction any longer so I cannot tell for sure if the wind was a factor. Not shooting competitively any longer and shooting just for fun here on my own ranges, I do not pay that close of attention to the flags. Surely something a shooter needs to consider.

ThomasT

 

[Headshots]

nice shooting . I go to the range and shoot 50 yds but i really do not have a desire to shoot 100 at all .

100y is a long walk there and back to see where your hitting. Or not hitting paper at all . lol

 

[beerthief]

100y is a long walk there and back to see where your hitting. Or not hitting paper at all . lol

i can see hits in my scope, not a problem . Why would i want to shoot 100 yards with an air gun ?

 

[ThomasT]

Hello everyone,

OK taking into consideration what @cavedweller stated about right handed shooters, I paid extra close attention today. I did over compensate a bit on the first three shots but settled in on the remaining seventeen targets. I also paid close attention to the wind velocity and direction which was 5 to 10 mph and at the 2 o’clock direction relative to my position. I tried to shoot with the Center Reticle Dot just a hair to the right of the vertical cross line.

Range: Outdoor 10-Meters
Rifle: Brocock Sniper XR .22 caliber
Scope: Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 10-40x56
Pellets: JSB Jumbo Heavy 18.13gr
FPS: 834
FPE: 28
Wind: 5 to 10 mph @ 2 O’clock

ThomasT

 

[Ranchibi]

Hello everyone,

OK taking into consideration what @cavedweller stated about right handed shooters, I paid extra close attention today. I did over compensate a bit on the first three shots but settled in on the remaining seventeen targets. I also paid close attention to the wind velocity and direction which was 5 to 10 mph and at the 2 o’clock direction relative to my position. I tried to shoot with the Center Reticle Dot just a hair to the right of the vertical cross line.

Range: Outdoor 10-Meters
Rifle: Brocock Sniper XR .22 caliber
Scope: Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 10-40x56
Pellets: JSB Jumbo Heavy 18.13gr
FPS: 834
FPE: 28
Wind: 5 to 10 mph @ 2 O’clock

ThomasT
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I think cavedweller is on to something as you are....by the last row Thomas you were DEAD CENTER on each bullseye! A most excellent card!

 

[ThomasT]

I think cavedweller is on to something as you are....by the last row Thomas you were DEAD CENTER on each bullseye! A most excellent card!

Hello @Ranchibi

I believe you are correct, shooting this card felt good.

ThomasT

 

[ThomasT]

Hello everyone,

OK put on my competition face this morning to shoot some paper targets. I got my mind set to shoot the best target that I could and I would incorporate all of my usual techniques but concentrate on the POI. I also considered the actual wind velocity and direction before each shot. Before @cavedweller pointed out the tendency of a right handed shooter to “normally” shoot a bit more to the left, I had become a bit relaxed. I am really pleased with the results on this card, and I only completely broke the ring on a couple of targets out of the 20.

Range: Outdoor 10-Meters
Rifle: Brocock Sniper XR .22 caliber
Scope: Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 10-40x56
Pellets: JSB Jumbo Heavy 18.13gr
FPS: 834
FPE: 28
Wind: 5 to 10 mph @ 3 O’clock

ThomasT

 

[beerthief]

Magnificent target . Great job

 

[ThomasT]

Magnificent target . Great job

Hello @beerthief

Thank you, small little details that we often overlook sure can improve on accuracy.

ThomasT

 

[Ranchibi]

Thomas, putting on your competition face paid dividends! Excellent card!

 

[Ranchibi]

9 shots with NSA 17.5gr thru my RAW @ 20yds. The 2 high and one low misses were my fault as usual..... Aim point was the number above the bullseye. Thomas, really am enjoying this target you modified!

 

[ThomasT]

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9 shots with NSA 17.5gr thru my RAW @ 20yds. The 2 high and one low misses were my fault as usual..... Aim point was the number above the bullseye. Thomas, really am enjoying this target you modified!

Hello @Ranchibi

Randal that is some close grouping . For those folks that have not downloaded a copy of this target, the White portion ( inside ) the circle in the Square is only .225" . Those slugs sure leave a clean hole.

ThomasT

 

[Florida_Man]

I wasn't happy with my accuracy with the lowest TP setting, so I went to second to last and found my hold for pests at my bird feeder.

This is my Concept Lite XR. It is shooting 18gr @ 30 FPE at maximum TP setting.

 

[manabeknives]

Took out my RAW .22 to 50yards and shot 2 cards Used the AEA 25.3 from the tin.
1st card is nothing special ..got into a groove for the 2nd card, but then wasn't paying attention to wind shifts on #23 and made same mistake on #24..ugh
practice paractice practice...hopefully i will learn from my errors ..hopefully

 

[ThomasT]

Took out my RAW .22 to 50yards and shot 2 cards Used the AEA 25.3 from the tin.
1st card is nothing special ..got into a groove for the 2nd card, but then wasn't paying attention to wind shifts on #23 and made same mistake on #24..ugh
practice paractice practice...hopefully i will learn from my errors ..hopefully

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Hello @manabeknives

Sure can see the improvement with the 2nd card which is very well shot.

ThomasT

 

[Ranchibi]

Took out my RAW .22 to 50yards and shot 2 cards Used the AEA 25.3 from the tin.
1st card is nothing special ..got into a groove for the 2nd card, but then wasn't paying attention to wind shifts on #23 and made same mistake on #24..ugh
practice paractice practice...hopefully i will learn from my errors ..hopefully

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Mike, first card ain't too shabby but the second....WOO HOO....found your mojo!

 

[beerthief]

Took out my RAW .22 to 50yards and shot 2 cards Used the AEA 25.3 from the tin.
1st card is nothing special ..got into a groove for the 2nd card, but then wasn't paying attention to wind shifts on #23 and made same mistake on #24..ugh
practice paractice practice...hopefully i will learn from my errors ..hopefully

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nice cards @ 50 YDS

 

[Ranchibi]

Been working diligently on my hold and sight picture with slugs and really enjoy Thomas's revised card shooting NSA 17.5gr slugs thru my RAW. The last bullseye is 9 shots as I adjusted the turrets.

 

[manabeknives]

Been working diligently on my hold and sight picture with slugs and really enjoy Thomas's revised card shooting NSA 17.5gr slugs. The last bullseye is 9 shots as I adjusted the turrets.
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Looking SOO GOOD!!
Those pests don't stand a chance with accuracy like that!
I never got my NSA's to shot that well, That's awesome Randy!
That work you been putting in clearly has been paying off

 

[ThomasT]

Looking SOO GOOD!!
Those pests don't stand a chance with accuracy like that!
I never got my NSA's to shot that well, That's awesome Randy!
That work you been putting in clearly has been paying off

Hello @Ranchibi

Ditto what @manabeknives said

ThomasT