Just for Fun Challenge

[ltorlo64]

Use any target that is 8" in diameter and shoot at a distance of 10 yards. Grab what ever pistol you have around and just shoot the target, or at least at the target, 10 times and post it. Let's see how we are doing. Here is my input. Shot with generic 9mm, I think they were 115 gr, using a Glock 19 at an indoor range.

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/531/medium/G19_19_MAY_2013.JPG

Good luck and have fun!

[Schuetzenman]

30 feet ... very doable.

[Krupski]

Use any target that is 8" in diameter and shoot at a distance of 10 yards. Grab what ever pistol you have around and just shoot the target, or at least at the target, 10 times and post it. Let's see how we are doing. Here is my input. Shot with generic 9mm, I think they were 115 gr, using a Glock 19 at an indoor range.



Good luck and have fun!

I can only take 7 shots.

[ltorlo64]

I can only take 7 shots.

:roflwithfeetcv2: We'll let you reload, once!

[old Grump]

I reloaded 3 times, you didn't specify single or double action so I did one of each. Had about an hour between early afternoon shower and late afternoon shower and took advantage of it. Must be getting really old here, I had a miss and my hand wrist and elbow were saying very bad things to me after the double action sequence. Old reloads, 210 gr LSWC 41 magnum loads just as hot as any of my JHP loads.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/9/10yardoffhandchallenge1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/10yardoffhandchallenge1.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/600/10ydoffhandchallenge.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/10ydoffhandchallenge.jpg/)

I don't have any 8" targets. I had to use 6" SR-1 targets. Hope that doesn't disqualify me.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/72/blackpwdertimes25yardma.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/72/blackpwdertimes25yardma.png/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/705/15ydchallengematch007.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/15ydchallengematch007.jpg/)

Last time I shot this gun was last summer, 5 rounds at 100 yards. You gotta love the 41 mag even if it do bark and bite you like a bad dog that is only semi tame. Sure happy you didn't say it had to be rapid fire or I would have been so screwed.

[ltorlo64]

I reloaded 3 times, you didn't specify single or double action so I did one of each. Had about an hour between early afternoon shower and late afternoon shower and took advantage of it. Must be getting really old here, I had a miss and my hand wrist and elbow were saying very bad things to me after the double action sequence. Old reloads, 210 gr LSWC 41 magnum loads just as hot as any of my JHP loads.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/9/10yardoffhandchallenge1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/10yardoffhandchallenge1.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/600/10ydoffhandchallenge.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/10ydoffhandchallenge.jpg/)

I don't have any 8" targets. I had to use 6" SR-1 targets. Hope that doesn't disqualify me.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/72/blackpwdertimes25yardma.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/72/blackpwdertimes25yardma.png/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/705/15ydchallengematch007.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/15ydchallengematch007.jpg/)

Last time I shot this gun was last summer, 5 rounds at 100 yards. You gotta love the 41 mag even if it do bark and bite you like a bad dog that is only semi tame. Sure happy you didn't say it had to be rapid fire or I would have been so screwed.

Nice shooting. Not a lot of rules on this one, just looking to see if other people are shooting besides us.

[old Grump]

I took your rules light challenge to two other forums, lots of interest but only two shooters. One used an Olympic style 22 at 10 meters to shoot a group I don't know if I could match with my rifle and the other guy used a colt SAA with black powder cartridges and hollered out "Fill your hands you sons of bitches." between each shot. He was all over the paper but that guy is going to be a lot of fun. He really got into the spirit of things.

I'm afraid gunsnet is getting soft and all our shooters have become afraid of loud noises. I dare them to prove me wrong.

[ltorlo64]

guy used a colt SAA with black powder cartridges and hollered out "Fill your hands you sons of bitches." between each shot. He was all over the paper but that guy is going to be a lot of fun. He really got into the spirit of things.

I wish I could have seen that. I had to be hilarious!

[old Grump]

I wish I could have seen that. I had to be hilarious!I tried it today with my cap and ball revolver but had trouble getting the caps to fire, had to shoot all of them at least twice and half of them 3 times so the hollering stopped but my shooting improved, I had a lot of dry fire practice.

http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3198/10yardoffhandfunmatch.jpg

[ltorlo64]

That looks at least as good as your .41 mag!

[raxar]

the mistake y'all made was finally posting one of these things where I don't need to print out targets....

[old Grump]

the mistake y'all made was finally posting one of these things where I don't need to print out targets....So what did :wildshooter:you shoot and where is it? Curious minds want to know.

[ltorlo64]

the mistake y'all made was finally posting one of these things where I don't need to print out targets....

That was intentional! Make this as easy as possible.

[raxar]

So what did :wildshooter:you shoot and where is it? Curious minds want to know.

I'm about to start loading the .45 ammo and head to the range....

[raxar]

I did cheat a bit, as those are only 5" targets

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/485431_4647182190461_1117012811_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/r90/971677_4647182550470_1442569880_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/r90/971061_4647182790476_392139600_n.jpg

the 1911 was shot one handed.

[ltorlo64]

I did cheat a bit, as those are only 5" targets

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/485431_4647182190461_1117012811_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/r90/971677_4647182550470_1442569880_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/r90/971061_4647182790476_392139600_n.jpg

the 1911 was shot one handed.

Nicely done on all! That string of 5 connecting shots with the XD is pretty impressive.

[old Grump]

It's not cheating if that's all the target you need.

[ltorlo64]

It's not cheating if that's all the target you need.

You're one to talk! I am happy to stay inside the 8" circle and you two are just showing off! I am just going to have to keep working at it till I am on the 5" as well.

:handgun:

[old Grump]

You're one to talk! I am happy to stay inside the 8" circle and you two are just showing off! I am just going to have to keep working at it till I am on the 5" as well.

:handgun:
Not an insurmountable problem. You just need some time at Uncle Grumpy's bootcamp for aspiring handgun shooters. You already do very well with the long gun.:thgunssmall:

[ltorlo64]

Not an insurmountable problem. You just need some time at Uncle Grumpy's bootcamp for aspiring handgun shooters. You already do very well with the long gun.:thgunssmall:

Believe me, that is on my Christmas letter to Santa!

[old Grump]

Believe me, that is on my Christmas letter to Santa!Don't do like my little Norwegian buddy did, he came in January and the poor guy had to shoot in 20 below weather every day. He had to go back to Norway to thaw out.

[FunkyPertwee]

I shot 20 rounds into two 8 inch targets at approximately 10 yards using my 1973 Polish P-64 which I conceal carry in a Galco Classic Lite shoulder holster. The ammo I used was 2008 manufactured 94 grain Silver Bear 9x18mm Mak FMJ.

Range is approximate. I used a shitty old rolotape and had to manually count the clicks. Afterwords I paced it and got 11 paces so I said close enough.

I shot the right target first then shot the left target. I was going to use the right one as warm up but decided to just show you both targets since this is informal.


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo1-9.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo1-9.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo2-8.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo2-8.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo3-5.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo3-5.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo4-3.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo4-3.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo5-3.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo5-3.jpg.html)

[FunkyPertwee]

BTW

On my way out to find the rolotape I stepped on a steel rake with the right side of foot, which sent the sturdy, wooden rake handle flying into my right ear and the side of my head. It sent me to the ground in a stupor and the whole side of my head has hurt since, with my ear feeling oddly numb and sore at the same time.

The whole stepping on a rake gag isn't nearly as funny in person as on TV.

[old Grump]

Oh oh, cardinal rule of tools, pointy parts go down into the ground not up where your foot is going to be. Great grandpa and grandma used to holler at me for that and then the day came I never thought would come. You are right it ain't funny in person. Didn't seem to hurt your shooting. Can you shoot that good when your parts don't hurt and your head isn't in fuzzy land.

[ltorlo64]

I shot 20 rounds into two 8 inch targets at approximately 10 yards using my 1973 Polish P-64 which I conceal carry in a Galco Classic Lite shoulder holster. The ammo I used was 2008 manufactured 94 grain Silver Bear 9x18mm Mak FMJ.

Range is approximate. I used a shitty old rolotape and had to manually count the clicks. Afterwords I paced it and got 11 paces so I said close enough.

I shot the right target first then shot the left target. I was going to use the right one as warm up but decided to just show you both targets since this is informal.


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo1-9.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo1-9.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo2-8.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo2-8.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo3-5.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo3-5.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo4-3.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo4-3.jpg.html)


http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/FunkyPertwee/photo5-3.jpg (http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/FunkyPertwee/media/photo5-3.jpg.html)

This is what I am talking about. I love the target! Sorry about the head. I hope the rake is still useable.

[FunkyPertwee]

"Oh man.... I must have left those out last night when I went to go find the fire poker. Sorry man." :dammit:

Thanks for the compliments on my shooting. I haven't had this gun long so I need to figure out why its hitting high left. Is it me or the nonadjustable sights?

[raxar]

Thanks for the compliments on my shooting. I haven't had this gun long so I need to figure out why its hitting high left. Is it me or the nonadjustable sights?


probably both, do you normally shoot high and left? most of my pistol sights are drifted a bit to the right as I tend to shoot a bit left.

[FunkyPertwee]

I'll sometimes hit high and left if I don't concentrate on a shot. I used to hit low right when I would flinch though. My group wasn't terrible so I'm not sure if I just sucked today or this gun might be a little off.

I'll just have to practice more and find out. Either way I think I'm close enough for most concealed carry purposes as it is. Just need more practice. And less head injury.

[raxar]

You're one to talk! I am happy to stay inside the 8" circle and you two are just showing off! I am just going to have to keep working at it till I am on the 5" as well.

:handgun:

truth be told you shoot better with a smaller target, my usual pistol targets are silhouettes between 1 1/4" -2" wide and I can usually get much better groups then if I shoot a bullseye

here's a 7 yard 10 shot group from my stallard

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/500/stallardgroup.JPG

[ltorlo64]

Took my CZ 82 out today to see how I would do with it. First, here is the pistol.

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/550/medium/100_1484.JPG

And here is the target.

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/531/medium/CZ_82_27_MAY_2013.JPG

I am pretty happy with that.

[FunkyPertwee]

Rock on!

Its amazing how accurate those little CZs are. I thought about shooting another target with mine today. Maybe I will next weekend.

[ltorlo64]

Rock on!

Its amazing how accurate those little CZs are. I thought about shooting another target with mine today. Maybe I will next weekend.

I am actually having to aim about 2" high, but it is consistent. Next week I am going to take out my 1911 and that will about exhaust my handguns. Well, there is a .22 SIG, but I am saving that ammo for the rifles right now.

[ltorlo64]

Here is my final entry for this challenge. I shot it with my Springfield GI 1911.

I jerked two of the shots. One missed the target completely. It was centered and just under it.
http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/531/medium/1911_2_JUN_2013.JPG

This is what I used to shoot today. Nothing special, but I like it.

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/550/medium/100_0533.jpg

[old Grump]

Pretty good considering the old GI sights on that gun.

[slamfire51]

I can only take 7 shots.

Suck it up and do a reload.
Geeeze.

[slamfire51]

BTW

On my way out to find the rolotape I stepped on a steel rake with the right side of foot, which sent the sturdy, wooden rake handle flying into my right ear and the side of my head. It sent me to the ground in a stupor and the whole side of my head has hurt since, with my ear feeling oddly numb and sore at the same time.

The whole stepping on a rake gag isn't nearly as funny in person as on TV.

I did that ONCE.
You kinda learn these things fast, especially after seeing stars in broad daylight. OUCH.

[slamfire51]

I'll shoot in the next day or two.
I'll be shooting my CZ-82 w/Silver Bear 94 gr. FMJ.

I'll post targets when done.

[ltorlo64]

I'll shoot in the next day or two.
I'll be shooting my CZ-82 w/Silver Bear 94 gr. FMJ.

I'll post targets when done.

Excellent! Looking forward to the results!

[old Grump]

June Match, I was going for a 2-3-4 hat trick, 22 cal, 38 cal and 45 caliber. Original intention was to do two targets offhand 10 yards with left and right hand. It started to sprinkle when I was shooting the 22 so I shot the 38 and 45 in the rain with just the strong hand. it was so dark I could barely see the sights but the white target helped.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/35/junefunmatch22lrright.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/junefunmatch22lrright.png/)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/827/junefunmatch22lrleft.png
(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/junefunmatch22lrleft.png/)


http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/837/junefunmatch38spcl.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/junefunmatch38spcl.png/)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/855/junefunmatch45acp.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/junefunmatch45acp.png/)

[ltorlo64]

You did quite well with the 1911.

[slamfire51]

Got my newest CZ-82 out today. 1st time shooting this one. Hitting dead on, no hold over or under.
Using a hi-tech target. It did pretty decent, IMO.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/target1_zps3dee5e9e.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Canis-latrans/media/target1_zps3dee5e9e.jpg.html)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/target2_zpscaf44bf4.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Canis-latrans/media/target2_zpscaf44bf4.jpg.html)

[FunkyPertwee]

Nice shooting Slammy.

[slamfire51]

Nice shooting Slammy.

Thanks.
That P-64 of yours is no slouch. Nice shootin'!!

I was on the fence about getting a P-64, but never jumped. I wish I had.

[ltorlo64]

Got my newest CZ-82 out today. 1st time shooting this one. Hitting dead on, no hold over or under.
Using a hi-tech target. It did pretty decent, IMO.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/target1_zps3dee5e9e.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Canis-latrans/media/target1_zps3dee5e9e.jpg.html)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/target2_zpscaf44bf4.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Canis-latrans/media/target2_zpscaf44bf4.jpg.html)

That is a great target! Great shooting.

[deth502]

Isnt that why we are runners and not doing some other stupid sport.
Its simple. :

For me, just shoes and shorts in summer--not even socks, and away I go.

. (http://midiman.ru/)

the only thing i run is my mouth.

[ltorlo64]

the only thing i run is my mouth.

Huh!?!

[deth502]

Huh!?!

see quoted post made on a 4 year old thread about how much "we" all enjoy running.

apparently he either figured out he was in the wrong place and deleted, or got the boot from above.