30-Yard Challenge

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tommyb said:
That’s superb shooting at 40y.

Every time I move my target stand back from 30-40y, I start quietly talking ( cursing really) to myself. I start thinking, “Tom, why don’t you just shoot some tight groups and be content with that.”
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thomasair showed how much shooters are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with competition grade rifles and top notch trigger pulling…

… see post# 3222 where he submitted a 198 13X Masters card at 50 meters (55 Yards) !

Definitely need some good scope magnification at 55 yards, lol .

-Ed
 
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More of a practice day for me, trying to knock off some rust. I started with 13gr pellets on another target, but the rifle wasn’t liking them today.
I used a 177 scoring plug
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Florida_Man said:
More of a practice day for me, trying to knock off some rust. I started with 13gr pellets on another target, but the rifle wasn’t liking them today.
I used a 177 scoring plug
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Chris, fwiw

You can use the .22 caliber plug for this informal competition. But, I get it too with using the .177 gauge.

Tom
 
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tommyb said:
Chris, fwiw

You can use the .22 caliber plug for this informal competition. But, I get it too with using the .177 gauge.

Tom
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Yeah, it’s something I’ve always done. Just my personal rule.
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Just out of curiosity I went over the target with a 22 plug. With that it is scored as a 196 10x.
 
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Got out today early. Shot a total of eight cards. Wind was light early at 8:40, picked up over the next three hours. Hot and humid.

HW100 .22 caliber
30 Y Challenge

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190-12X
191-8X
194-11X ( LEADERBOARD) Finally got a good 190ish score with the HW100. EPG tuned this baby for the 15.89 FX Atomic and it shoots great.

Taipan Vet 2 .22 Long 700mm
30 Y Masters
197-14X

40Y Challenge:
193-13X
194-10X

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Hi Guys,

So immediately after installing the 500mm barrel back onto my green Crown Mk2, I shot and submitted the 197 40-Challenge with it on 6/18.

Today is the 1st time I shot it since. I figured I'd shot a 40-Masters in the sweltering 95 degrees and humid heat we have in Connecticut today. I wound up shooting four 40-Masters cards of:
193 6X
196 11X
197 10X (Leaderboard submission for 40-Masters)
194 12X

I believe the 197 10X is a Leaderboard submission - besting my 196 that I shot back in March with the 700mm barrel and 20.83g.

OK, I wanna take this opportunity to brag... I shot the four 40-Masters cards today without a single "8" !!

That is 80 straight shots - unsorted FX 18.13g straight from the tin - of 9 or better from 40 yards !

That is beyond my expectations for my level of shooting. I never thought when I started shooting this Challenge that I would be able to achieve that level of consistent accuracy at 40 yards. There was a breeze for all four cards. I was patient (for me), read the breeze pretty good and did a pretty good job pulling the trigger and following through. Something about this Crown makes it easy for me to hit the target - not sure exactly why.

Anyways, that's my brag - 80 straight shots of 9 or better from 40 yards today - and I'm gonna celebrate with a bourbon.

-Ed

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EPG said:
Hi Guys,

So immediately after installing the 500mm barrel back onto my green Crown Mk2, I shot and submitted the 197 40-Challenge with it on 6/18.

Today is the 1st time I shot it since. I figured I'd shot a 40-Masters in the sweltering 95 degrees and humid heat we have in Connecticut today. I wound up shooting four 40-Masters cards of:
193 6X
196 11X
197 10X (Leaderboard submission for 40-Masters)
194 12X

I believe the 197 10X is a Leaderboard submission - besting my 196 that I shot back in March with the 700mm barrel and 20.83g.

OK, I wanna take this opportunity to brag... I shot the four 40-Masters cards today without a single "8" !!

That is 80 straight shots - unsorted FX 18.13g straight from the tin - of 9 or better from 40 yards !

That is beyond my expectations for my level of shooting. I never thought when I started shooting this Challenge that I would be able to achieve that level of consistent accuracy at 40 yards. There was a breeze for all four cards. I was patient (for me), read the breeze pretty good and did a pretty good job pulling the trigger and following through. Something about this Crown makes it easy for me to hit the target - not sure exactly why.

Anyways, that's my brag - 80 straight shots of 9 or better from 40 yards today - and I'm gonna celebrate with a bourbon.

-Ed

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It has to be the new ‘drum stool seat’ you bought.🤗

The .22 Crown likes the 18.1g JSB/FX pellets at 900 FPS. Awesome!
 
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