Let me preface this by saying no " tl/dr " comments. :supergrin:
I started shooting Bullseye pistol in Competition when I was 18. Time to get you guys interested in it , if possible. Bullseye is how real shooters do it. :supergrin:
This month's challenge is Bullseye Pistol. A 50 ft. Bullseye match is:
10 rounds Slow Fire ( 10 rounds in 10 minutes )
10 rounds Timed Fire ( 5 rounds in 20 seconds x 2 strings )
10 rounds Rapid Fire ( 5 rounds in 10 seconds x 2 strings )
If you don't have a timer, count Mississippi's or download the .mp3 file to a phone/tablet. The rapid fire string shouldn't be a problem on ranges that have a limit rule on round per second. It'a about one round every two seconds. The gun is up and pointed at the target when the buzzer goes off to start the time.
Here are the range commands and timing for the Rapid Fire string to get a feel for timing of the fast string.
http://ww38.bullseyepistol.com/rapid.mp3
If you only have access to a 25 yard range, you can still participate. There are 25 yard targets with larger scoring rings. Let me know. Real Bullseye is shot at 50 feet, 25 yards and 50 yards. We are just shooting the 50 ft. portion to give you a flavor of it.
General info is here ( don't need to read ) :
http://competitions.nra.org/how-to-get-started/conventional-pistol-competition.aspx
Rules are here ( don't need to read ) :
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Pistol/pistol-book.pdf
Target .pdf's; Do NOT select " Fit to page ". The black bull should be a hair over 3" in diameter on both targets. If you don't have access to a printer, send me a PM and I will get ahand ful in the mail to you.
http://www.mtstate.org/misc/OSU-Pistol_Targets-50.pdf
You will shoot 10 rounds from 50 feet on each of the
Slow Fire ,
Timed Fire ( 5 rounds in 20 seconds - two 5 round strings ) and
Rapid Fire ( 5 rounds in 10 seconds - two 5 round strings) stages on the respective targets.
10 rounds on each stage x three stages equals a perfect score of 300. ( some matches are 2700 or 270 rounds with a .22, a centerfire and a .45).
Add up all three targets and report that score ( the "X" on the fast and halffast target is scored as a "10" and used as a tie-breaker.
Winner ( for bragging rights only ) is the high scorer.
Since this is dealers choice, The person who gets to pick the next challenge will be selected from the entrants randomly by dice throw by a disinterested party. Just my way to mix it up a bit this month. Have something in mind even if you are DFL.
Any gun ( except single shot, of course ), any caliber ( I would suggest a .22 ), open sights or red dots. I use a 6:00 hold on the black bullseye with open sights and a POA/POI on red dots to hit to center of the 10 ring. You have to use the same gun on all three targets.
Revolvers were used back in the day, but not so much any more; they were a bit of a problem on the Rapid Fire stages for some people.
Target .PDF's are above. If you don't have access to a printer, send me a PM and I will get a handful in the mail to you.
Slow fire uses the B-2 target; Timed and Rapid fire stages use the B-3 target ( you need two ). If a bullet hole touches the line, it is scored as the higher score. If you have to look at it that hard, give yourself the higher score. In a real match there is a plug with a magnifying prism and a circle the diameter of the bullet that is used to score close calls.
The generally accepted shooting position is shown in the photos below; anything close to that is acceptable, but it has to be strong hand ONLY. Use whatever works for you.
These are NRA ratings based on the scores on the targets. For instance, a total score of 258 would be a rated Sharpshooter ( 258 / 3 targets = 86 = Sharpshooter ( 85 - 89.99 ))
High Master ........................................................97.00 and above
Master ....................................................................95.00 to 96.99
Expert .....................................................................90.00 to 94.99
Sharpshooter ..........................................................85.00 to 89.99
Marksman .................................................................Below 85.00
Back in the day, I was a rated Expert and I worked with / friends with a High Master. You will realize how good he is when you finish. :supergrin:
Enter early and often. I don't mind shooting multiple times and picking the best three targets. That's how we did at our weekly Tuesday night club matches.
I hope I have covered everything; if not, let me know.
As usual, pictures of the gun and targets; Good Luck
Leader Board:
Matt 283
willie 276
Berto 258
es 350 257
ede 256
GhostRider 253
ithaca 249
tbc 232
ark 212
Slackinoff 207
vart 207
pgg00 185
AK 169
I started shooting Bullseye pistol in Competition when I was 18. Time to get you guys interested in it , if possible. Bullseye is how real shooters do it. :supergrin:
This month's challenge is Bullseye Pistol. A 50 ft. Bullseye match is:
10 rounds Slow Fire ( 10 rounds in 10 minutes )
10 rounds Timed Fire ( 5 rounds in 20 seconds x 2 strings )
10 rounds Rapid Fire ( 5 rounds in 10 seconds x 2 strings )
If you don't have a timer, count Mississippi's or download the .mp3 file to a phone/tablet. The rapid fire string shouldn't be a problem on ranges that have a limit rule on round per second. It'a about one round every two seconds. The gun is up and pointed at the target when the buzzer goes off to start the time.
Here are the range commands and timing for the Rapid Fire string to get a feel for timing of the fast string.
http://ww38.bullseyepistol.com/rapid.mp3
If you only have access to a 25 yard range, you can still participate. There are 25 yard targets with larger scoring rings. Let me know. Real Bullseye is shot at 50 feet, 25 yards and 50 yards. We are just shooting the 50 ft. portion to give you a flavor of it.
General info is here ( don't need to read ) :
http://competitions.nra.org/how-to-get-started/conventional-pistol-competition.aspx
Rules are here ( don't need to read ) :
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Pistol/pistol-book.pdf
Target .pdf's; Do NOT select " Fit to page ". The black bull should be a hair over 3" in diameter on both targets. If you don't have access to a printer, send me a PM and I will get ahand ful in the mail to you.
http://www.mtstate.org/misc/OSU-Pistol_Targets-50.pdf
You will shoot 10 rounds from 50 feet on each of the
Slow Fire ,
Timed Fire ( 5 rounds in 20 seconds - two 5 round strings ) and
Rapid Fire ( 5 rounds in 10 seconds - two 5 round strings) stages on the respective targets.
10 rounds on each stage x three stages equals a perfect score of 300. ( some matches are 2700 or 270 rounds with a .22, a centerfire and a .45).
Add up all three targets and report that score ( the "X" on the fast and halffast target is scored as a "10" and used as a tie-breaker.
Winner ( for bragging rights only ) is the high scorer.
Since this is dealers choice, The person who gets to pick the next challenge will be selected from the entrants randomly by dice throw by a disinterested party. Just my way to mix it up a bit this month. Have something in mind even if you are DFL.
Any gun ( except single shot, of course ), any caliber ( I would suggest a .22 ), open sights or red dots. I use a 6:00 hold on the black bullseye with open sights and a POA/POI on red dots to hit to center of the 10 ring. You have to use the same gun on all three targets.
Revolvers were used back in the day, but not so much any more; they were a bit of a problem on the Rapid Fire stages for some people.
Target .PDF's are above. If you don't have access to a printer, send me a PM and I will get a handful in the mail to you.
Slow fire uses the B-2 target; Timed and Rapid fire stages use the B-3 target ( you need two ). If a bullet hole touches the line, it is scored as the higher score. If you have to look at it that hard, give yourself the higher score. In a real match there is a plug with a magnifying prism and a circle the diameter of the bullet that is used to score close calls.
The generally accepted shooting position is shown in the photos below; anything close to that is acceptable, but it has to be strong hand ONLY. Use whatever works for you.
These are NRA ratings based on the scores on the targets. For instance, a total score of 258 would be a rated Sharpshooter ( 258 / 3 targets = 86 = Sharpshooter ( 85 - 89.99 ))
High Master ........................................................97.00 and above
Master ....................................................................95.00 to 96.99
Expert .....................................................................90.00 to 94.99
Sharpshooter ..........................................................85.00 to 89.99
Marksman .................................................................Below 85.00
Back in the day, I was a rated Expert and I worked with / friends with a High Master. You will realize how good he is when you finish. :supergrin:
Enter early and often. I don't mind shooting multiple times and picking the best three targets. That's how we did at our weekly Tuesday night club matches.
I hope I have covered everything; if not, let me know.
As usual, pictures of the gun and targets; Good Luck
Leader Board:
Matt 283
willie 276
Berto 258
es 350 257
ede 256
GhostRider 253
ithaca 249
tbc 232
ark 212
Slackinoff 207
vart 207
pgg00 185
AK 169