Back 2 Basics Rimfire Match:

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Didn't see this month's rimfire match until right before I ran out the door to the range, but I had a bunch of copies of the original target printed out already (stumbled across it on THR while searching for something months ago).
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I got really confused when I first saw your targets less the 10-ring...thought something had happened to my modifications (as you probably can tell my targets are based off of those).

Anyway I am glad you made it, happygeek! God willing I have no plans to discontinue the monthly match. As far as scoring the ones you attached, you can slide a modified one beneath those to see whether they (would have) broke the 10-ring.

That 200m standing is tough. Good challenging target, fun to shoot too.
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Because you're such a straight shooter, just go ahead and shoot that one at 25yds. ;)
 
Looks like on my better of the two from Saturday one of my shots on the 250m kneeling would have been a 10; so if nicks count then my score would be a 94.
 
I'm going to give this a try. For this month are you supposed to use different shooting positions? I'm not sure.
 
dtvburns,

Shoot the largets target standing, then in order of decreasing size shoot them kneeling, sitting and prone. Rests are allowed in target class but you still have to shoot from the indicated position, so you can brace your rifle against a post for the largest target, but you still have to be standing. If you want to shoot any targets from a more difficult position, you can, so you could shoot them all standing if you wanted.
 
Shoot the largets target standing, then in order of decreasing size shoot them kneeling, sitting and prone. Rests are allowed in target class but you still have to shoot from the indicated position, so you can brace your rifle against a post for the largest target, but you still have to be standing. If you want to shoot any targets from a more difficult position, you can, so you could shoot them all standing if you wanted.
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Well put.

:)
 
me and my odd duck of a rifle went out and tried again, and were much improved. I score it a 60.

Trigger actuator still needs some work, have to get it adjusted to this trigger. But we're moving up!

I should get another chance to get out before the end of the match
 

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But we're moving up!
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That's what's important. I wish I could quintuple my score every outing!...with progress like that you're on track for acing the next attempt. ;)
 
"I wish I could quintuple my score every outing"

I find the key is to start with a rifle that isn't sighted in and use ammunition with no track record.

That's the secret to my success :rolleyes:
 
Desktop with the scanner attached is down for the count, CPU fan died. Poorer quality picture will have to do while the desktop waits on it's new heatsink from Newegg.

Tried four more today, this time with the right target, 25 yards unsupported. Attached the best one which should be a 112 if the bottom most shot on the 250m kneeling is in, wasn't sure if that one counts or not.

Kinda got lucky on that one, my other three were a 70, 64, and 63.
 

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Attached the best one which should be a 112 if the bottom most shot on the 250m kneeling is in, wasn't sure if that one counts or not.
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As per usual, I will go with what you (the shooter) thinks, as you have the best view of the target. Well done.

:)
 
Well here is my best target for today, it was shot with a S&W M&P 15-22 that had a primary arms red dot on it (25yards). This should be the non-magnified sporting class I guess.

My sitting position had to be "Indian style" due to a hip injury, and typical of AR style rifles prone was also resting on the magazine due to necessity.

I counted up 102 pts.

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I look forward to getting back out there and shooting a few more targets, that M&P can shoot but I seem to be getting a wandering point of impact shift for elevation that I want to figure out.

In a couple more days I'll try to punch a few more holes in some paper and see what I can do.
 
I have a similar problem with my Savage FullEffect. If it would shoot consistently it would be a world beater. But it won't. The POI will change on me in a second and for no apparent reason. I've had some suggestions on how to fix it that I haven't already tried but I've been trying to work out the bugs for a year and a half at least. Sometimes it shoots like a dream then for no reason it's more like a nightmare. Then it will settle back down and start shooting great again. Those .22's can drive you wacky sometimes. Maybe I'll figure out the problem someday. The main problem is it isn't an Anshutz I guess. Or a 40X or any of the really good shooters.
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Going under the assumption that it's a mkII is it the sporting weight or bull barrel? I had a sporting weight that would open up on me for no reason while the two bull barrels I shot always seem to shoot consistently. It was enough for me to sell it and get the S&W tbh. I just couldn't get that rifle to shoot like I felt it should.

I think I know what the problem is with my S&W and it might just be a quirk of the design. After checking all the likely suspects, including removing and reinstalling the barrel, I removed the forend cap out to free float the barrel. But Nylon has a very high thermal expansion and might just be shifting the whole receiver on me on a warm day.

The more I think about it the more I think .22 rifles are thermally sensitive in general. Especially with a thin profile barrel.
 
The more I think about it the more I think .22 rifles are thermally sensitive in general. Especially with a thin profile barrel.
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Despite the dissimilar materials (Aluminum with a steel barrel liner) my Tactical Solutions barrel has performed very well, though I agree with respect to light barrels...then again I have never shot a rimfire with a match grade sporter weight barrel either.

:)
 
Despite the dissimilar materials (Aluminum with a steel barrel liner) my Tactical Solutions barrel has performed very well, though I agree with respect to light barrels...then again I have never shot a rimfire with a match grade sporter weight barrel either.
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I have no doubt, they make an excellent product.

I was more referring to the S&W's nylon components. Apparently Nylon has triple the thermal expansion compared to aluminum. Coupled with very poor thermal conductivity so it won't cool at the same rate as aluminum or steel. This is all just theory and chatter on my part though, I'm just hoping free floating the barrel solves the problem really.
 
I was more referring to the S&W's nylon components. Apparently Nylon has triple the thermal expansion compared to aluminum. Coupled with very poor thermal conductivity so it won't cool at the same rate as aluminum or steel. This is all just theory and chatter on my part though, I'm just hoping free floating the barrel solves the problem really.
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I'm with you on that, and you are right about Nylon (which is why Carbon Fiber performs so much better, despite the cost), but I'm really surprised that the little TacSol does that great for being so light (which doesn't help harmonics, though it helps a bit with sag). I think you are on the right track with free-floating...wouldn't be surprised if your consistency shows a marked improvement.

:)
 
There are some nice targets being posted. Good shooting!

So far this month, most of my shooting has been 'troubleshooting' the old lawntractor
that I use to mow my shooting range, so I can shoot prone.
Finally got the electrical problem solved and the belt on the mower deck let go.:barf:

BTW, I considered posting the wiring schematic for my mower as a candidate target for next months match
but I wasn't sure about the copyright issues.
After puzzling over it for 2 weekends, it would be satisfying to put a few rounds through it! :)

This months target makes me wish I still had my Savage 954 LS semi-auto.
It'll be a challenge to put 5 shots per minute through the old single shot bolt gun,
but I'm looking forward to trying it!
 
BTW, I considered posting the wiring schematic for my mower as a candidate target for next months match
but I wasn't sure about the copyright issues.
After puzzling over it for 2 weekends, it would be satisfying to put a few rounds through it!
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Hehehe, good luck with "old reliable". I know how you feel...sometimes I cuss Christian Huygens for ever inventing the darn internal cumbustion engine!

:)
 
And to be honest they don't shoot as well as some other rifles.
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I agree that they are often overstated...but for a sub-$150.00 semi they are in a league of their own. That being said, I haven't any need for one, as I have plenty of rifles that fill the same role (namely a Stevens 87D).

:)
 
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