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Author Topic: September Postal Targets and August Scores  (Read 2748 times)

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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2024, 06:48:06 PM »
That's the only way snakes should be.


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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2024, 10:24:23 PM »
Tom, The Fun target is definitely 25. Your standard target looks almost like a 50 3x but I can't be sure because the picture isn't head-on. Good shooting!!!
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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2024, 01:54:36 AM »
I figured the angle of the picture would prevent you from doing your thing. Thanks for your help buddy.


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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2024, 12:57:11 PM »
Here is my attempt.  Looking at the other targets posted, I think I'm in the cellar again!

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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2024, 01:36:02 PM »
Well buddy, here's the way it is. I don't care which room in the house you are in.  I just want you in the house shooting with the rest of us.   :bl th up


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« Reply #20 on: September 13, 2024, 08:25:57 PM »
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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #21 on: September 13, 2024, 08:27:11 PM »
My snake ain't much better
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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #22 on: September 17, 2024, 12:42:57 PM »
Hey Kevin, it looks to me like you clipped the snake's chinny-chin-chin!  If not, you helped him with shaving.....   :bigsmile:

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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2024, 10:30:19 AM »
Shot my snake today. Used my .33 cal percussion pistol. 25 yds, elbows rested on bench, gun supported with a 2 hand hold. Not offhand so not sure if that position counts? Looks like a score of 10 with a couple close ones. [ Invalid Attachment ]

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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2024, 10:52:56 AM »
I believe that's some impressive pistol shooting. Good shooting Paul.


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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2024, 02:15:23 PM »
I believe that's some impressive pistol shooting. Good shooting Paul.

Thanks, but my elbows were rested with 2 handed grip. I was going to go for the mid body shot and hope to hit it but changed my mind and went for the head shots instead. Challenging target to shoot at.

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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2024, 03:12:09 PM »
Irregardless, that's good shooting. And I'd say your pistol likes that load too. If you ever use a rifle, you'll probably put 5 shots in 1 hole. You're right about it being challenging. Mark keeps coming up with dandy targets.


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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2024, 04:55:46 PM »
Shot my snake today. Used my .33 cal percussion pistol. 25 yds, elbows rested on bench, gun supported with a 2 hand hold. Not offhand so not sure if that position counts? Looks like a score of 10 with a couple close ones.
From the man himself: "Shooters may use any position they wish, off-hand, sitting, kneeling. squatting, sitting or standing.
IF A REST IS USED IT MUST BE NON-ADJUSTABLE TYPE THAT WOULD BE COMMON IN THE 1850’s OR EARLIER. (Home-made would be best!)"


I would say that resting on the bench is no problem.  Even if it is considered a rest (which I doubt) it is probably not adjustable!   :lol sign

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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2024, 11:05:30 PM »
Kees is correct. I scored Paul's target as 15. nice shooting, Paul!!
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Re: September Postal Targets and August Scores
« Reply #29 on: September 22, 2024, 12:03:30 PM »
Well here’s my September entries. Couldn’t even see the snake.
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