Announcing the TATTSO - Taurus Armed Twenty Two Shoot Out - the "Official" thread.

[MadKaw]

The idea has been proposed, seconded and approved in another thread that we have a .22 LR shoot out. The rules are simple.
1. Caliber is .22 Long Rifle
2. Range is 100 yards.
3. Course of fire is 5 rounds.
4. Entry consists of a photograph of the target with a ruler in the picture to verify measurements.
5. Deadline is midnight November 1.
6. Prize for best group is bragging rights until next November.

I would also propose that the winner has to post a picture of his gun.
Now, unless someone with some actual artistic talent will step forward and volunteer, I will come up with some kind of logo that the winner can use during his reign as King of the Teeny-weenies.

[preacher1]

What target do we use or does it matter?

[MadKaw]

What target do we use or does it matter?

Doesn't matter - that's what the ruler is for.
I thought about using a standard target, but targets are expensive, and I, for one, would rather spend my money on ammo. I usually stick an orange dot on a plain piece of paper. My old eyes pick it up better than a black bullseye.

[MadKaw]

Thought I'd post this now so it would be near the top. As results come in, I'll edit this to include scores.

1. 0.9375" - Stallard - Volquartsen - Wolf Match Extra

So, Stallard, you are hereby authorized to use the official TATTSO award picture in any post you like, up until November 1, 2012.
Attachment 16534
(See page 9 for a smaller version of the award, as well)

[rodfair]

Thanks MK.

[texastaurusguy]

I think this is a great idea. Sounds fun. It would be nice, though, to have a 50 yard category, because the only outdoor range near me won't allow 22's on the 100 yard range for some dumb reason. I know 50 isn't great, but for me it's all I have available. Fifty yards would also allow iron sight competition - well I guess you could still do that for 100 yards, but I've got some serious respect for somebody who can shoot a one inch group with iron sights with a 22LR.

[Montkun]

It's funny, I already have a target peppered with .22's from 100 yards with my Marlin. Only problem is from that distance they wouldn't penetrate the backboard at the range. It's from the last trip I made with my Mosin out there, and I used the same target. It's just that you can't see the shots from that far away. I guess I'll have to use a reactive target so my shots are visible, I think I have one left.

[gwk1951]

Any other rules?
Telescopic sights? Bipod? Sling?
Standing, prone, sitting or other position?
Here is a 1MOA target for y'all.
Sorry about the image size (a bit bigger than supposed to be posted), but it prints on 8.5" X 11" paper.

[preacher1]

thanks for the target gwk it printed fine for me

[MadKaw]

I think this is a great idea. Sounds fun. It would be nice, though, to have a 50 yard category, because the only outdoor range near me won't allow 22's on the 100 yard range for some dumb reason. I know 50 isn't great, but for me it's all I have available. Fifty yards would also allow iron sight competition - well I guess you could still do that for 100 yards, but I've got some serious respect for somebody who can shoot a one inch group with iron sights with a 22LR.

How about it depends on interest. The only problem with more categories is a dilution of effort. Overall, I think we should stick to one class/one prize open class for now, but I will be happy to award honorable mentions for other efforts.
I suppose if the 100 yard winner is going to be King of the Teeny-weenies, the 50 yard winner could be Queen...
And as far as iron sights go, sounds good to me, since I have one of these on order.