Lets see you best shot. Picture proof competition.
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allaroundhunter
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Agreed.
coolluke01
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I was gonna bet there was a trigger job there.
I'm sure that's the only reason you beat me. If I had your gun.... lol
I'm sure that's the only reason you beat me. If I had your gun.... lol
I've never gotten the whole "online shooting match" idea.
Here's how I'm guessing it usually goes:
1. Guy sets up targets and shoots them at 5 feet away, getting awesome groups.
2. Guy takes pictures, goes online, and claims himself amazing king of awesome shooting at 100 yards.
The problem is that this type of competition relies on the honor system and since most people don't know one another, how are you supposed to believe that they shot their little S&W snubbie at 100 yards and got a 1.5" group?
Here's how I'm guessing it usually goes:
1. Guy sets up targets and shoots them at 5 feet away, getting awesome groups.
2. Guy takes pictures, goes online, and claims himself amazing king of awesome shooting at 100 yards.
The problem is that this type of competition relies on the honor system and since most people don't know one another, how are you supposed to believe that they shot their little S&W snubbie at 100 yards and got a 1.5" group?
^Nah. I'm sure they're all legit. Just as legit as the guy that makes the half court shot on camera, over his shoulder without looking. I.e. it might have required more than 1 take! 
I also wager there were a few "warm up" targets (in hind sight) that didn't make the photo shoot. And conversely, a few warm up targets that came out great which became the real thing (in hindsight). And perhaps there were a few more people who intended to participate, but had "camera issues" when they didn't have a good day!
Regardless, there's a lot of really great shooting on display in this thread!
I also wager there were a few "warm up" targets (in hind sight) that didn't make the photo shoot. And conversely, a few warm up targets that came out great which became the real thing (in hindsight). And perhaps there were a few more people who intended to participate, but had "camera issues" when they didn't have a good day! Regardless, there's a lot of really great shooting on display in this thread!
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wildehond
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Doing some trigger controll practice for IPSC one range session with the Glock 22.
250 rounds shot at 1 round /sec or faster at 10m (11 yards). I was actually tired after this. Now if can only do this in a IPSC competision with everthing else going on.
This range is noramlly used by 'pure' target shooters so I got few wierd looks.
250 rounds shot at 1 round /sec or faster at 10m (11 yards). I was actually tired after this. Now if can only do this in a IPSC competision with everthing else going on.
This range is noramlly used by 'pure' target shooters so I got few wierd looks.
OK, I’ll play.
I printed out 3 copies of the target and went to the range yesterday. I chose my 1927 Argentine 1911. When I bought this gun, it was hard to hit the ground three times in a row with it. Worst accuracy I’ve ever seen in a handgun. I installed a bunch of Wilson parts and a set of BoMar sights. Now it’s probably the most accurate centerfire handgun I own.
I fired 3 rounds from a wrist-rest at 20 yds. I know the OP said 10 yds, but that’s a little close. The 1st and 3rd rounds went into the same hole, touching the vertical line. The group measures 7/8”.
Then I fired 3 rounds from two-hand standing. I called the 1st shot to the right and that’s where it went. I tried to hold a tad right for the next 2 and got a 2 ¼” group.
The 3rd target, also from two-hand standing was more centered and measured 2 3/16”.
I’ve shot better, but I can’t complain.
I often preach about being able to shoot good groups on demand. I consider that skill to be essential for a pistol shooter, whether he’s shooting for pure accuracy or in a speed match. Trigger control, follow-through and calling the shot are skills you must have. Once you’ve mastered them, you can shoot with anyone and not disgrace yourself.
I printed out 3 copies of the target and went to the range yesterday. I chose my 1927 Argentine 1911. When I bought this gun, it was hard to hit the ground three times in a row with it. Worst accuracy I’ve ever seen in a handgun. I installed a bunch of Wilson parts and a set of BoMar sights. Now it’s probably the most accurate centerfire handgun I own.
I fired 3 rounds from a wrist-rest at 20 yds. I know the OP said 10 yds, but that’s a little close. The 1st and 3rd rounds went into the same hole, touching the vertical line. The group measures 7/8”.
Then I fired 3 rounds from two-hand standing. I called the 1st shot to the right and that’s where it went. I tried to hold a tad right for the next 2 and got a 2 ¼” group.
The 3rd target, also from two-hand standing was more centered and measured 2 3/16”.
I’ve shot better, but I can’t complain.
I often preach about being able to shoot good groups on demand. I consider that skill to be essential for a pistol shooter, whether he’s shooting for pure accuracy or in a speed match. Trigger control, follow-through and calling the shot are skills you must have. Once you’ve mastered them, you can shoot with anyone and not disgrace yourself.
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Kiln said:
Why do you have to?
My motivation for shooting postal matches is that they're fun and a good way to keep the fundamentals sharp. And if I'm going to the range anyway, they're free. How others shoot has no bearing on my shooting, nor is it anything I can control, so I don't sweat it. Besides, in the end, it's all about trust, and IME, those who participate in postal matches aren't likely to be the posers you suggest them to be.
If you didn't have such a high post count I'd think you were new to this forum. Seriously, you've never read any posts around here claiming incredible accuracy or feats? I'm genuinely amazed.
Kiln said:
Sure I have, but not as obvious as 1.5" 100 yard groups from a snubbie, and not generally in the context of postal matches.
Again, though, whether such claims are true or not, they have no bearing on my shooting, so I don't burn neurons concerning myself about them.
Rather than convincing yourself postal matches are rigged against honest shooters, I suggest using them as fun opportunities to sharpen your skills. If you don't win, look at the winner's entry in a positive way - as a goal that's possible to achieve, or even surpass, for example.
Smith357
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My best, even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while.
6 shots from a K38 Masterpiece at 25 feet.
Now for the full picture, on the left is how I really shoot, Meh...
6 shots from a K38 Masterpiece at 25 feet.
Now for the full picture, on the left is how I really shoot, Meh...
whtsmoke
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Kiln the whole point to a postal match is that it gives anyone the chance to compete against others when they only have a few minutes here or there. it's suppose to be a bs match that dont amount to a hill of beens but fun to do, life sucks enough as it is so lets have fun while we can.
I for one say lets have more targets posted and keep ity up, we do on another forum a rimfire rifle and pistol seperately hey its fun.
I for one say lets have more targets posted and keep ity up, we do on another forum a rimfire rifle and pistol seperately hey its fun.
allaroundhunter,
groups are usually measured by subtracting the bullet diameter from the distance between the outside of the widest two shots. you get to subtract .355". mr boreland only gets to subtract .224".
rcmodel probably shot that big hole with his eyes closed. you can do that with enough practice.
kiln, we compete against ourselves. that is how we improve. the impostors get weeded out eventually. we really don't care about them anyway. sorry to see you go.
murf
groups are usually measured by subtracting the bullet diameter from the distance between the outside of the widest two shots. you get to subtract .355". mr boreland only gets to subtract .224".
rcmodel probably shot that big hole with his eyes closed. you can do that with enough practice.
kiln, we compete against ourselves. that is how we improve. the impostors get weeded out eventually. we really don't care about them anyway. sorry to see you go.
murf
Since there's now a centerfire category, I took my revo to the range today. I've been practicing exclusively with a Glock the last few weeks, so it felt good to shoot my wheelgun again.
I used my 1° IDPA gun (4" DAO S&W 686), and it's the one I'm most comfortable with - shown in action in the 2nd pic, and in this vid.
Standing = 0.26"
Rested = 0.25"
Total = 0.51"
I used my 1° IDPA gun (4" DAO S&W 686), and it's the one I'm most comfortable with - shown in action in the 2nd pic, and in this vid.
Standing = 0.26"
Rested = 0.25"
Total = 0.51"
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I was going to enter, but this is getting to be nothing but a big joke.
coolluke01
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I really just created the 2nd division so I had a chance to win. ;-) Mr Borland just blew that chance out of the water! Nice shooting.
Im calling this one. If you have targets you would like to post feel free to post and compare how you did.
Only 4 people really followed the rules so they are the only ones figured in the final standings. Japle fired from 20 yards but still held to the scoring system and round count.
Rimfire
1st. Mr Borland 0.54"
2nd. Coolluke01 1.575"
3rd. Whtsmoke 2.352
Centerfire
1st. Mr Borland 0.51
2nd. Coolluke01 2.325
3rd. Japle 3.125
Nice shooting everyone.
Thanks for playing.
I think I would like to do an el Presidente drill video next!
Im calling this one. If you have targets you would like to post feel free to post and compare how you did.
Only 4 people really followed the rules so they are the only ones figured in the final standings. Japle fired from 20 yards but still held to the scoring system and round count.
Rimfire
1st. Mr Borland 0.54"
2nd. Coolluke01 1.575"
3rd. Whtsmoke 2.352
Centerfire
1st. Mr Borland 0.51
2nd. Coolluke01 2.325
3rd. Japle 3.125
Nice shooting everyone.
Thanks for playing.
I think I would like to do an el Presidente drill video next!
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[email protected] said:
In the event this was directed towards me, I'll just say the OP did ask for our best shot, after all. I offered mine fully within the stated rules & with pretty straightforward gear & ammo. No tricks. The targets I submitted aren't intended to suggest I shoot .25"/10 yard groups every time I pick up a gun; they were the best of a few runs each, as permitted.
As to the veracity of the targets submitted, I've posted targets numerous times on this and other forums, and anyone interested is free to check them (and my dry fire video) out - you'll likely see the results I submitted here are more or less consistent with other targets I've posted.
Finally, some here know I'm an IDPA revo Master, but I don't (or ever have) compete(d) in formal target events, so I'm not some bullseye High Master here to pluck pigeons. Just a guy who believes firmly in the fundamentals, and has worked hard on them. I don't invent excuses or suspect others of cheating when I shoot poorly, or as a way of rationalizing a decision to not participate. All in all, it's worked well for me.
Thanks for hosting this, Coolluke01. As I do compete in action shooting events, I'll bow out of your El Prez match.
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Hey, you guys are too good for me. 
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