Lever Action Postal Match for Centerfires

[Fast Frank]

Tomorrow's the 15th.

I'm dying to find out how I did.

 

[Eb1]

Sorry everyone. I did not get mine mailed. I had two to send, but things got crazy around here, and it slipped by.

I can't wait until the next one comes along. Good luck to everyone!

P.S.

Your luck I did not get mine in!!!

 

[JustsayMo]

Eb1, bummer.

On the eve of the match finish there are only four shooters... I was the only one to post entries for two rifles, 336 in 30-30 and an 1895 in 45-70. Fast was the only to enter the Scoped class though I doubt it would have mattered because his targets are amazing! Factory ammo too.

Spinner posted two targets from field positions including the 50 yard freestyle. His targets are mighty respectable.

Mal got out his 45 Colt Winny and punched some big holes in the center of the target. No duct tape evident...

 

[Eb1]

Thanks, Mo.

I feel that I should have been more diligent. I will send them in anyway. Despite the last call. I wanna support the shoot.

 

[JustsayMo]

Eb1, measure your groups and post here or PM them to me. Or even better, Post a picture or two if you're able.

 

[Eb1]

Mo,

I have attached the files with measurements and distance.

The photo __IMR4895-31.7gr.jpg was with 170 grain Hornady FN
The photo __VV_N120-24.5gr.jpg was with 125 grain Sierra HP FN

EDIT: These were Marlin 336W 30-30 w/20" barrel, scoped 4x32, benched, @ 100 yards


I hope these come out well. The VV pic was scanned a little crooked, but I got a good reference on the application to adjust the width of the square to be 1".

These are the correct measurements, and they are what I get when I use my calipers and calculator.

Thanks.

 

[JustsayMo]

The mail has come and gone, no new shooters so here's the tally. Sorry for the formating.

Magnified 50 yards

Shooter Rifle Caliber Group size Notes

1-Fast Frank Marlin 336RC 30-30 0.360" Winchester 150gr Power Points




Magnified 100 yards

Shooter Rifle Caliber Group Notes

Fast Frank Marlin 336RC 30-30 0.996" Winchester 150gr Power Points

Provisional 100 yard scoped class
Eb1 Marlin 336W 30-30 0.616" 125gr Sierra over VVN120
1.064" 170gr over IMR 4895 (a modified PJ load)


AWESOME targets gentlemen!


Iron Sights 50 yards

Shooter- Rifle- Caliber- Group Notes

Justsaymo Marlin 1895 45-70 1.219"
Spinnerblade Marlin 1894 357 Mag 1.575" (Sitting, unsupported)
MalH Win 94 45 Colt 1.974"
Justsaymo Marlin 336 30-30 2.140"


Iron Sights 100 yards

Shooter Rifle Caliber Group Notes

Justsaymo Marlin 336 30-30 1.541"


Side Match John Wayne, 25 yards

Justsaymo Marlin 336 30-30 1.256"
Spinnerblade Marlin 1894 357 Mag 1.544"
MalH Win 94 45 Colt 2.754"

Thank you for your participation. I hope everyone had fun.

 

[Eb1]

Thanks, everyone.

I did not get mine mailed, but it did give me an excuse to get out and shoot. I hope there will be another.

 

[Fast Frank]

Well, how about that? I didn't measure those groups. I just eyeballed them and decided they would be just over MOA.

Guess I over estimated them a little.

Here's the groups.

50 Yards:



100 Yards:



The rifle:



It's a 1963 Marlin 336RC, fairly battered but fully functional.

The scope is a 3.5-10 X 40 Bushnell Sportview, and the ammo was Winchester 150 grain "Power Point" in the silver box. (Current stuff from Walmart)

The weather was clear, but there was a gusting wind at maybe 10 MPH. I tried to shoot between gusts.

All shots fired from sandbags, on the bench.

Thanks for putting this match on, MO.

I hadn't fired that rifle in quite some time, and enjoyed it quite a bit.

 

[Eb1]

Congratulation, FF.


next time, FF. Next time.