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TA MAY 2016 Pistol Challenge - Shoot Today, Mow Tomorrow!!

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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
:cool: 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
:cool: 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
:cool: 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


:popout2: 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.
Product Clock Circle Diagram

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
 
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Cat # 1, 3 - S&W 22A

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cat #1
S&W 22A 7"
TRUGLO 1x red dot sight
CCI 1070 LRN 40gr. Standard Velocity
group .462"
far shot .454"
SCORE .916

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Cat #4
S&W 22A 7"
TRUGLO 1x red dot sight
CCI 1070 LRN 40gr. Standard Velocity
group 1,103"
far shot .737"
SCORE 1.840

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Cat #3 & 6 - Glock 34

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Cat #3
Glock 34
124 gr plated reloads, Bullseye
group 1.233"
far shot .726"
SCORE 1.959

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Cat #6
Glock 34
124 gr plated reloads, Bullseye
group 1.310"
far shot .868"
SCORE 2.178

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#5 ·
My Cat #1 for the month!!
draaaattsss!!
Miss 88 Keys has already pushed me aside by a tad!
Beretta Neos blue-- 6 inch barrel.
Federal Auto Match Ammo.

Group----.685
Frm Cnt---610
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score 1.295
 

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Drug the old Colt 1911 Combat Elite out from the back of the safe to see if she would still shoot.
Cat #3
5 shots unsupported @ 7 yards as usual.
200 grain Flat point extreme pated HS-6 @ 7.0 Grains.
Group -----1.445
Frm Cnt--- 1.100
__________________
Score------ 2.545

I had forgot how smooth and accurate the old girl was.
ran 50 rounds of SWC and 50 rounds of Flat point and nary a sign of a hiccup.
 

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#7 ·
Ah I didn't even see these recent threads! Cool! Figures, as I was out shooting the other day with good weather... now the weather is to be bad again. Oh well. My guns are all ready whenever I get the chance.
 
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MY entry Cat 2 .
CZ P01.

Grp--------1.080
Frm Cnt--- .850
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Score ----- 1.930
 

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Cat #2 & 5 Glock 22 40 S&W

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Cat #2
Glock 22
40 S&W 180gr plated reloads, Maxam CSB-1
group .777"
far shot .669"
SCORE 1.446

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Cat #5
Glock 22
40 S&W 180gr plated reloads, Maxam CSB-1
group 1.505"
far shot 1.199"
SCORE 2.704


Gun Firearm Trigger Airsoft gun Starting pistol

Sits at the front of the bedroom safe (remove flashlight for range trips) - been shooting it longer than my 34.
 
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Still kite season here.
 
#12 ·
HMMM??
Possibly a catergory #7 for next month?
moving flying targets?
 
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When I saw "windy" I'm talking winds that create "Wanted" style curving bullets from 10+ yards.

I love that pendulum target!
 
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Cat #7
S&W 22A 7"
TRUGLO 1x red dot sight
CCI 1070 LRN 40gr. 22LR
group 1.973"
far shot 1.349"
SCORE 3.322

Firearm Gun Trigger Airsoft Air gun




*Pistol and Rifle end at Midnight tonight --- post 'em if you've got 'em!!
 
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May TA Pistol Challenge Results!

Cat #1


mingaa
S&W 22A 7"
TRUGLO 1x red dot sight
CCI 1070 LRN 40gr. Standard Velocity
group .462"
far shot .454"
SCORE .916

88keys
Ruger MKIII
40gr minimags
Group: .632"
Far: .624"
SCORE 1.256

olfarhors
Beretta Neos 6 inch barrel
Federal Auto Match Ammo
group .685"
far shot .610"
SCORE1.295
*.039 back!! :eek:
Tight Finish 1



Cat #2

mingaa
Glock 22
40 S&W 180gr plated reloads, Maxam CSB-1
group .777"
far shot .669"
SCORE 1.446

88keys
Glock 26
Plated Xtreme RN 124gr reloads/titegroup
Group: 1.111"
Far shot: .792"
SCORE 1.903

olfarhors
CZ P01
(looks like 9mm to me!)
Group 1.080"
Far shot .850"
SCORE 1.930
*.027 back!!:eek:
Tight Finish 2


Cat #3

mingaa
Glock 34
124 gr plated reloads, Bullseye
group 1.233"
far shot .726"
SCORE 1.959

olfarhors
Colt 1911 Combat Elite
200 grain Flat point Xtreme plated, HS-6
Group 1.445"
far shot 1.100"
SCORE 2.545


Cat #4

mingaa
S&W 22A 7"
TRUGLO 1x red dot sight
CCI 1070 LRN 40gr. Standard Velocity
group 1,103"
far shot .737"
SCORE 1.840

88keys
Ruger MKIII
40gr minimags
Group: .702"
Far: 1.176"
Total: 1.878"
*.038" back!! :eek:
Tight Finish 3


Cat #5

mingaa
Glock 22
40 S&W 180gr plated reloads, Maxam CSB-1
group 1.505"
far shot 1.199"
SCORE 2.704


Cat #6

mingaa
Glock 34
124 gr plated reloads, Bullseye
group 1.310"
far shot .868"
SCORE 2.178


Cat #7

mingaa
S&W 22A 7"
TRUGLO 1x red dot sight
CCI 1070 LRN 40gr. 22LR
group 1.973"
far shot 1.349"
SCORE 3.322


**Tight Finish 1,2,&3 -- For comparison the thickness of a finger nail is approx. .015"

The June Pistol Challenge will be posted shortly. It will run through Sun. July 3.
 
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