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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: twyacht on December 03, 2011, 07:11:49 AM
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It's time to let your shooting skills and firearms do the talking! DRTV Members, new & old, are eligible to participate in our Fourth Annual 1911Gunman Online Postal Match.
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1911Gunman's DRTV Avatar.
This match is dedicated to Fallen DRTV Member and Ranger Emeritus, 1911Gunman, David V. Raddatz, age 53, of Onaway, Michigan, who passed away October 4, 2008. He was a Medical Responder, Security Guard, Gunsmith, family man, and loved camping and the outdoors. He posted here often, and this is our tribute to David.
All proceeds will be sent to a Charity to be determined.
GENERAL
Any caliber up to (not including) 50 BMG.
SCORING 5 ROUNDS
Smallest group (5 rounds)
Closest group to center (5 rounds)
Measured from outside edge of bullet hole. This could be the same group / target as the winner of both.
TARGETS
ALL targets will be the same. Found at this link. PDF File. (Just download and print).
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3987.0;attach=1901
ONE TARGET PER CLASS.
CLASSES
1A: Rifle at 50 yards - Open Sights - Shooting Style Off Hand
1B: Rifle at 50 yards - Open Sights - Shooting Style Bench Rest
2A: Rifle at 100 yards - Optics including red dot - Shooting Style Off Hand
2B: Rifle at 100 yards - Optics including red dot - Shooting Style Bench Rest
3A: Pocket pistol/revolver (3.5 inch barrel or less) at 7 yards - Shooting Style Off Hand
3B: Pocket pistol/revolver (3.5 inch barrel or less) at 7 yards - Shooting Style Bench Rest
4A: Full size pistol/revolver (up to 7.5 inch barrel) at 10 yards - Shooting Style Off Hand
4B: Full size pistol/revolver (up to 7.5 inch barrel) at 10 yards - Shooting Style Bench Rest
5A: Open Pistol/Revolver (over 7.5 inch barrel and or optics) 25 yards - Shooting Style Off Hand
5B: Open Pistol/Revolver (over 7.5 inch barrel and or optics) 25 yards - Shooting Style Bench Rest
PROCEDURE
1) Download and print out attached target.
2) After you have shot the target(s), mark it with:
Class # (see above), make & model firearm, caliber, barrel length, DRTV forum user id and real name.
EXAMPLE: Class 4A, S&W 1911, .45ACP, 5" Barrel, jsmith, John Smith.
To Participate in the postal match, send the target(s) and a $5.00 cash or check per target to:
Gunman1911 Postal Match
Thomas Watchorn
1120 NW 84th Drive
Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Check must be written out to Down Range Media.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JANUARY 3, 2012.
All targets and funds will be collected, scored, and sent to Marshal'ette for final review, and Declaration Of Winners.
Feel free to post your target photos and firearm here before mailing, show us what you got!!! If you can shoot a 4-Leaf Clover, go for it!
Please PM me with any questions or here on this thread. Winners will have exclusive "Big Head Bragging Rights for 2012".
GOOD LUCK & GOOD SHOOTING!!!!
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I'm in this year! I missed out on the last one.
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I'm in this year! I missed out on the last one.
Fantastic kmitch, but your "eighty-eight magnum, that shoots through schools, is not allowed this time"....
;D
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No ways will I win, but I am going to see if I can put in a few entries.
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The winner is the Charity!
thanks again TW and Marshal'ette!
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When printing the target, does the black center measure 2" and the red approx 5/8"?
Just wanted to make sure this printer is behaving.
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When printing the target, does the black center measure 2" and the red approx 5/8"?
Just wanted to make sure this printer is behaving.
Print it full scale on 8-1/2 x 11 paper and they're correct scale.
I use a heavier bond paper to keep them flat.
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No ways will I win, but I am going to see if I can put in a few entries.
Everyone who enters wins.
You might win the bragging rights, or not, but you WILL come away rewarded by knowing you will be helping a good cause.
Take care.
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As Capt. Augustus McCrae said, "You boys get ready to shed a tear, too." ;D ;)
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I won all categories in my class last year.
Of course, I was the only one entered for it and it wasn't an official class, but I'm still proud of it ;D ;D ;D
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Sharpen up your pencil Solus. You have some competition this year. ;D
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Sharpen up your pencil Solus. You have some competition this year. ;D
No kidding, I just did a practice run since I've not pressed a trigger in 16 months.
It showed! :P :P :P
Next time I'll shoot my targets or just "pencil" them in!
I'll use ink for the check though.. ;)
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I won all categories in my class last year.
Of course, I was the only one entered for it and it wasn't an official class, but I'm still proud of it ;D ;D ;D
You keep that Pre-Ban Ticonderoga holstered Mister!!!...Oh wait, you had that tactical evil "machine pencil" didn't you.....
That's just not fair.... ::)
Can we get a lawn dart category? ;D
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Jarts at 50 paces.
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This is an official "bump".
For your viewing pleasure.
For TAB...
Carry on,.... ;D
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HEAR YEA! HEAR YE! Let the gauntlet be laid down.
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I'm not saying whether this was 7.5, 10, or 25yds; sandbag or off hand.
I don't want anyone to be discouraged, so I'll throw this one away and go with whatever today's range session brings. ;)
And to further help encourage you let me post my target from last year's 100yd off hand.
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(no mistake, that's what I submitted last year......and yes I really tried.)
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Meanwhile back at the motel (while the server was down):
I managed to complete my targets. (Checks in the mail.)
Here's a sample:
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Remember it's more about the charitable contribution than it is winning any humongous prize.....which there ain't anyway.
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Remember it's more about the charitable contribution than it is winning any humongous prize.....which there ain't anyway.
I'm still waiting on the $25,000 shopping spree at Barrett, with breakfast at the hidden bunker with MB.., and a $5000 Midway Gift Card, with an all expense paid trip to Thunder Ranch...
(crickets),.....
BUT,.....the bragging rights for 2012 is a big thing....and your right...The contribution will go to those that truly need it.
After all it's Christmas....
Nice shootin' there alf!!! Especially 4B!!!
The bar is set!!!
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Time is a tickin',.........
A bump and motivation video..er, uh,...chicks with guns....but remember,....accuracy....or women of the IDF/ chicks with guns.... 8)
;)
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Hmm, guess I need some more practice. I was pretty happy in 4A until the 3rd shot.
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A little happier in 2B. Used Federal XM193 ammo for this BTW.
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The entries are "trickling in".....The time to tout your knowledge and translate it to a target is running short. Take your favorite firearm, print out a target, shoot 5 times, and mail it with 5 bucks.
With this much ingenuity and resourcefulness, I should expect this crowd to really step up...
8)
Although the "bus" bunker ain't a bad idea,.... ;)
For those that submitted targets, I got them and you have been practicing....
Thank you...
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Any way to extend the deadline? Maybe an extra week? The weather and the holidays have derailed my last couple of planned range visits.
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Any way to extend the deadline? Maybe an extra week? The weather and the holidays have derailed my last couple of planned range visits.
If there are no objections, with the holidays, and weather considerations, I have no trouble extending it another week to January 10.
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I got no problem with a little extension, if it helps raise funds.
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I'd like to dust off the handguns and give it a try...an extension would be most appreciated.
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Extension works for me. Burnt up all my #2 in practice ;D ;D
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Jan 10 works better for me also.
The Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range is still in the shop.
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My rail gun has been laid up for months with a bad capacitor, but that didn't stop me. I resorted to the old tried and true antique gunpowder guns.
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If it means more cash for the charity, I am all for extending the deadline.
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Jan 10 works better for me also.
The Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range is still in the shop.
My rail gun has been laid up for months with a bad capacitor, but that didn't stop me. I resorted to the old tried and true antique gunpowder guns.
Sending me a burnt up target with the bullseye resembling charcoal will help your chances.....It's the fella' with the high speed, low drag, mechanical/tactical pencils that you have to watch for... :P
Just please don't shoot your eye out... ;)
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Are air rifles allowed?
Not that I have one at the moment and my range time is limited. I can borrow one and shoot out back of the mobile home park where I'm living at the moment!
Either way, a check will get there eventually but a job comes first!
:P
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Are air rifles allowed?
I don't see why not, just pick the rifle category that suits you and let those pellets/BB's fly......Just don;t shoot your eye out.... ;)
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My rail gun has been laid up for months with a bad capacitor, but that didn't stop me. I resorted to the old tried and true antique gunpowder guns.
Wow, old school.....I like it! ;)
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Tonight is first night of league, and I was going to shoot a few targets after ...
Damn!!! Missed the deadline again :'(
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Tonight is first night of league, and I was going to shoot a few targets after ...
Damn!!! Missed the deadline again :'(
If there are no objections, with the holidays, and weather considerations, I have no trouble extending it another week to January 10.
;D
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Just me blabbering.. but if its good with everyone.. lets extend it to January 15th... That gives everyone a chance with more give and take on time.. if they want to do it..
Is that ok? ( and don't say it is..just because it was me suggesting it.. )
I realize I'm a spoiled brat in here and pretty much you all carry me around on satin pillows.. but if you're not in agreement .. just say so..
((I'm a pain in the ass... but I don't want to be a REAL pain in the ass all the time.,. )) lol
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Just me blabbering.. but if its good with everyone.. lets extend it to January 15th... That gives everyone a chance with more give and take on time.. if they want to do it..
Is that ok? ( and don't say it is..just because it was me suggesting it.. )
I realize I'm a spoiled brat in here and pretty much you all carry me around on satin pillows.. but if you're not in agreement .. just say so..
((I'm a pain in the ass... but I don't want to be a REAL pain in the ass all the time.,. )) lol
I'm OK with that, Ma'am. Another grape?
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That will include one more weekend......Sounds great to me...Keep the entries coming.
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Just me blabbering.. but if its good with everyone.. lets extend it to January 15th... That gives everyone a chance with more give and take on time.. if they want to do it..
Is that ok? ( and don't say it is..just because it was me suggesting it.. )
I realize I'm a spoiled brat in here and pretty much you all carry me around on satin pillows.. but if you're not in agreement .. just say so..
((I'm a pain in the ass... but I don't want to be a REAL pain in the ass all the time.,. )) lol
NO!
Not just NO, but HE** NO !
I actually don't care since I'm not in.
But I've wanted for years to tell a woman no with out any grief. ;D
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Great for me!!!
I'll pick a few that I want to do, and get to creating empty brass ;D
I started a new league last night - Sport Rifle. Five shots each on five bulls. Fifty foot indoor range with .22 rimfire. No thumb hole, no bull barrels, and no slings. This is a handicap match meaning that us bad shooters get extra shots - Match one the top shooter scores 228; subtract your match one score from that, and that is how many extra shots you get on your target; with a perfect score being five bulls per bulls eye you can divide your handicap shots however you want; after the first match they average match scores and your match handicap is based off the highest average; so in the end it is possible for the best and worst shooter to be within only a few points of each other. Last night was match two, but my first night. I saw that the high for night one was 220 and the low was 146. I shot a 160 on my first target. I decided to shoot target two right away so I would be on schedule. By the time I shot my first 25 shots (five per bull on five bulls) and my handicap of 60 shots I ended up with a score of 213 (week two's top score is 228). By the way, my raw score, the first 25 shots, improved by 27 over match one ;D This is a fun game if you are looking to bring something new to your club that will let everyone compete. We are using the NRA A-32 targets.
Redialed my scope for fifty feet using a rest and didn't notice how heavy and gritty the 10/22 trigger is. Got to the range and shot low low low. Put the gun back on a rest and printed a one inch group of 25 shots right where I put the crosshairs. Got home and at midnight I was looking not only at a new trigger for the rifle, but also a new scope (the base optics don't focus well at 50'), new trigger kit for my Ruger Mark III (s) (one with red dot and one open sight - both for bulls eye), new bulls eye grip for the main Mark III, ... At last check my wish list is well over $1K :o
Thread drift off ;D
I will try to get some more holes in paper and send you a happy packet ;D
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What's that fluttering noise ? ???
Why are banana peels falling on my roof ? ???
OH CRAP ! IT'S THE FLYING MONKEYS ! :o
;D
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I went to the range today for the first time in ages. Boy does it show. But anyway, this is for charity, and I'll share my targets with you.
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I'm going to send both in even though they're from the same class, they're from different guns. That should count for something, right?
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I have received all the entries.....WOW!!!! I am reviewing all targets with:
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because some of you members really can shoot.... ;)
One category, has a textbook bullseye that cannot be denied....(We're talikin' Robin Hood split an arrow bullseye.)
One category has a simply clean and BIG hole for a grouping...
One is so tight, I need the digi caliper to split hairs with another entry.
One entry has me glad they are on our side...
I am so glad those that participated stepped up. It all goes to a great cause. Once all the targets are recorded, the entire package of targets and contributions goes to Marshal'ette, for final review and announcement of winners. (This week).
Thank you again DRTV. But know this,......
(My targets and contributon are included)..... ::)
Good shootin' DRTV!!!!!!!
Tom W.