I occasionally see mention of 10 meter competition shooting. Does that mean guys are shooting hugely expensive guns at targets only 32.8 feet away. Geez, if that is so I think I could spit a pellet almost that far. Tell me I am not reading things correctly.
10 meters?
- Thread starter Sprocket
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Yes, its that close, but try putting 60 shots hole in hole in standing position. The 10m rifles ive seen are really slow, so they are not for heavy pellets at longer ranges.
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Not as easy as it sounds. Open sights ain't as easy as shooting through a scope. Plus you got to do it handheld without any rest.
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Sprocket, you should immediately try out for the US Olympic Team! But yes you will need quality equipment.
http://www.usashooting.org/search?search=airgun&x=0&y=0
John
http://www.usashooting.org/search?search=airgun&x=0&y=0
John
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Thanks Azuaro. That makes it pretty clear. I watched most all of the video. I didn't see any close up of the targets, though. .5mm is .019685 inches. That's only twice the thickness of a matchbook cover if memory serves me correctly.
I'll bet they don't buy their pellets out of the Wal-Mart clearance bin either.
Spysir: Unfortunately I am ineligible to be on an Olympic team. I have taken money once in competition. That makes me a professional shooter. Doing what you ask? I was at the boat one time and won at the crap table. I guess technically that makes me a professional crapshooter. Just kiddin'.
I'll bet they don't buy their pellets out of the Wal-Mart clearance bin either.
Spysir: Unfortunately I am ineligible to be on an Olympic team. I have taken money once in competition. That makes me a professional shooter. Doing what you ask? I was at the boat one time and won at the crap table. I guess technically that makes me a professional crapshooter. Just kiddin'.
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@sprocket Professionals and pro athletes tend to make their sport look super easy but in reality, that's not the case. It's often not until someone tries the sport for themselves that they soon realize how hard it really is. Be it professional billiards players, formula 1 drivers, golfers, tennis players, basketball, football, etc.
By the way, the pellets used by match shooters are match grade pellets made by various pellet manufacturers including crosman, H&N, and others. The only thing is that competition shooters will go through each tin to weigh, measure, and sort every pellet and will set aside those that meet their criteria and ditch the rest.
By the way, the pellets used by match shooters are match grade pellets made by various pellet manufacturers including crosman, H&N, and others. The only thing is that competition shooters will go through each tin to weigh, measure, and sort every pellet and will set aside those that meet their criteria and ditch the rest.
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Here in Oz our Sporting Shooters Association run a 10m Scoped Air Rifle match that consists of 40 shots offhand and I can assure you that not only is it physically tough but also mentally tiring with the concentration required, I have full respect and admiration for the skills of those Olympic 10metre shooters.
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I'd just about bet that of those 100 for $35.00 they probably sort down even further to end of with 10 or 12. Back to the .5mm spot. I buy a kind of black cardboard 20"x30" from the Dollar Store here in town. I pick out an area near an edge to start with and shoot my .177 at it. I then use the pellet hole as my "10" spot. I guess my point of aim is actually a few thous less than what those 10 meter guys are shooting at. I am zeroed at 30 yards. Of course I don't hit that first hole with any regularity. I used to shoot at a full sheet of paneling and make my own pegboard but I don't see as good as I once did. Yeah, right. I wish.
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At the club I shoot at we shoot 10meter pistol one hand and two hand and 10 meter rifle indoor every Wednesday night and a monthly 10 meter Rifle match here are the match results on the right for the monthly matchs
http://www.phoenixairgun.net/Phoenix_Benchrest/Match_Reports.html
http://www.phoenixairgun.net/Phoenix_Benchrest/Match_Reports.html
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The problem with ten meter is that more clubs or groups don't shoot it.
We shoot rifle and pistol once a month year round in a room not built up for shooting, but big enough for a 10 meter range.
There are a lot of used guns out there at reasonable prices that are no longer competetative at the elite level, but will put the pellet right where the shot brakes.
If you haven't shot "irons" you are in for a steep learning curve that will lead you to a good time.
You can find some photos at http://idahoairguns.blogspot.com/
Ron
We shoot rifle and pistol once a month year round in a room not built up for shooting, but big enough for a 10 meter range.
There are a lot of used guns out there at reasonable prices that are no longer competetative at the elite level, but will put the pellet right where the shot brakes.
If you haven't shot "irons" you are in for a steep learning curve that will lead you to a good time.
You can find some photos at http://idahoairguns.blogspot.com/
Ron
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