INTRO:
This MONTHLY PISTOL SHOOTOUT is open to ALL Taurus Armed forum members.
-Targets and results can be submitted to this thread any time throughout the competition month.
-ANY target may be used for 1-6 the only requirement is a defined center - a dot or an "X" is all you need.
-Creativity IS encouraged - shoot at something FUN as long as it can be scored!
-Only one target per class will be counted BUT if a second try yields a better result - submit it and that will count as your entry.
-Entrants can shoot as many or few categories as they wish - shoot one or shoot 'em all it is up to you and your ammo supply!
-The use of TAURUS products is highly encouraged in all classes but is not required. Bring 'em out!!
RULE: ALL distances are to be shot standing, using a safe shooting stance that suits the shooter.
- Laser sights are permitted in all classes without restriction.
CLASSES:
- 7 yard Classes
Cat. #1 - Caliber .17 or .22, rim fire revolver or pistol, iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights, any barrel length. 5 shots, ANY target
Cat. #2 - Any caliber, center fire revolver or pistol, Iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights, barrel must be 4.5” or under. 5 shots, ANY target
Cat. #3 - Any caliber, center fire revolver or pistol, Iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights, barrel must be OVER 4.5”. 5 shots, ANY target
- 15 yard Classes
:icon_eek: Cat. #4 - Caliber .17 or .22, rim fire revolver or pistol, Iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights - any barrel length - 5 shots, ANY target
:icon_eek: Cat. #5 - Any caliber, center fire revolver or pistol, iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights, barrel must be 4.5” or under - 5 shots, ANY target
:icon_eek: Cat. #6 - Any caliber, center fire revolver or pistol, iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights, barrels over 4.5” - 5 shots, ANY target
opout2: Cat #7 - 3 SHOTS AT 25 YDS. -- Caliber .17 or .22, rim fire revolver or pistol, iron sights or unmagnified red dot sights, any barrel length. 5 shots, ANY target
- scored as usual
HOW TO SCORE:
Post a picture (or scan) of the target you want to submit with the measurement below - use calipers, a ruler or use the FREE version of
"On Target".OnTarget FREE software. >>>> On Target Download <<<< download here (a great tool!).
1) Post the size measurement of the 5 (or 3) shot group and
2) the far shot flyer distance from center of the target and
3) add the two numbers - this number is your total SCORE.
Measure all shots from center-to-center of the holes.
ALSO: Post the model and caliber of the handgun and ammo used (WITH an image please).
Questions: PM me OR refer to past month's results
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CLASS WINNERS will be posted ASAP for each class with ALL competitors’ scores also listed in descending order.
DEADLINE: All entries must be submitted by midnight SUNDAY JUNE 5th , 2016!!
*Obviously being the internet, this is an "honor system" competition for fun. Shot group measurements on the target whether by ruler, calipers, or software is required as is the measurement of the farthest shot from center.
*Post photos of the gun(s) used in the shootout. Range photos are appreciated (not required) for fun and local color!
* PLEASE post gun, ammo and score info below the target image - that is a HUGE time saver when scoring the challenge!! THANKS!
IDEALLY scoring looks like this:
Cat #1
S&W WHizBang - 6" barrel
SightCo red dot 1x sight
CCI 22 LR 40 gr LRN
group 1.234"
far shot .567"
SCORE 1.801