Can Opener Challenge - satire

[ironlion269]

The Ten Dimes Challenge is beyond me at the moment but that doesn't mean the competitive spirit is dead in the Ol' ironlion. I present to you... The Can Opener Challenge!

Rules are simple:
> 50 yard minimum shooting distance
> 4" steel, tin, or aluminum (or al-lu-mineeum as y'all say across the pond) can with any sticker or other aiming point you choose
> Non-PCP only, springers get preferential treatment 'cause it's my challenge and I like 'em
> .22 is the standard caliber, .177 accepted, .25 will get an asterisk in the history books, .30 is right out
> MOST IMPORTANT: you must NOT intentionally try for the edge shots but rather let your stinking POI wander all over as you try your dangdest to hit the 4" can. This is very, very important since the point to this challenge is to demonstrate exactly WHY THE TEN DIMES CHALLENGE IS A PIPE DREAM FOR YOU!!!

OK, feeling much better now. Thanks for the session. Can I have my pointy objects back now, Doctor?

 

[Guest]

Seems reasonable for my poopty break barrel. I'll try it offhand first just to see how long it takes to hit it. Then I'll rest it on my lawn chair with a towel wrapped around the top bar. It will be fun to see if I can hit it. Did I mention it only has open sights? The scope rail is rotated off center to the breech. QC is the culprit here. It's the blond.

 

[Tominco]

I gotta get myself a good springer so I can join in your fun games! lol 

 

[crittahitta]

Im embarrassed to say i didn't get it at first. Then after a sip of coffee the light bulb went on. too funny

 

[TimR]

Hilarious ironlion, I might be able to hit the can every now and then, but I'd probably burn up a whole tin of pellets!!! HaHa!! 

 

[mcoulter]

Brilliant idea! I (almost) wish I still had my Hatsan 135!

 

[T3PRanch]

Awwwww! I knew I had it won with my Bulldog or Texan then you had to spoil the ride with "rules"!

Thurmond

 

[Windmill01]

Iornlion can you fix the tin to a tree or something to stop it skipping all over the place?

 

[ironlion269]

"Windmill01"Iornlion can you fix the tin to a tree or something to stop it skipping all over the place?

Good question, Windmillion! Yes, you can have it affixed to a stationary base. A tree works well, as does a post or straw bale like I use. Other dense, lifeless, and otherwise useless lumps of material that can be used are large stumps or a member of our current Congress, whichever is most convenient.

 

[Windmill01]

I liked the last part of your reply, the joke travels over the pond as well. Just had another go at the 10 dime challenge with my Walther. If only I could control my heart beat I'd shrink the groups by half I reckon.