Marlin 39 Postal Match 2
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Fast Frank
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Well, today is Monday the eleventh...
If you have not massacred any 3x5 cards yet, you had better do it right now.
Tomorrow is the last day to get them in the mail!
If you have not massacred any 3x5 cards yet, you had better do it right now.
Tomorrow is the last day to get them in the mail!
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JustsayMo
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JohnMCL's targets are in. Are they good enough to defend his magnified class title? We shall see. There has been some mighty fine shootin' sent in.
turtlehitman
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bad timing
sorry guys.
looks like it isn't going to work out for me.
good luck
sorry guys.
looks like it isn't going to work out for me.
good luck
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JustsayMo
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Teaser and a neener
How is this for suspense?
John and DJR are thirteen THOUSANDTHS appart in the Magnified John Wayne Class... The underdog Fast Frank has and entry in the catagory too and has predicted victory.
Of course we haven't heard if Mrs. Jag is going to enter any Magnified targets or not...
I will add that there are multiple classes that the top three are going to require second party measurement to insure the results are valid.
One of the upsides to Honchoing the match is knowing the current standings...
Jag did a good job of keeping us on the edge of our seats waiting for the results. I'm doing my best not to let too much out of the bag until the deadline is passed.
How is this for suspense?
John and DJR are thirteen THOUSANDTHS appart in the Magnified John Wayne Class... The underdog Fast Frank has and entry in the catagory too and has predicted victory.
Of course we haven't heard if Mrs. Jag is going to enter any Magnified targets or not... I will add that there are multiple classes that the top three are going to require second party measurement to insure the results are valid.
One of the upsides to Honchoing the match is knowing the current standings...
Jag did a good job of keeping us on the edge of our seats waiting for the results. I'm doing my best not to let too much out of the bag until the deadline is passed.
AStone
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Th' suspense is killing me over here ...
johnmcl
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DJR,
On closer reading, Mo didn't say either you or I were in first place with the other 0.013 in. back. He could be telling us we're in 4th and 5th place respectively.....
Ain't this fun? It makes me want a second 39A so I can have one optimized for iron sights and one for a scope.
On closer reading, Mo didn't say either you or I were in first place with the other 0.013 in. back. He could be telling us we're in 4th and 5th place respectively.....
Ain't this fun? It makes me want a second 39A so I can have one optimized for iron sights and one for a scope.
AStone
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Me, too.
I've had fun just watching the first two happen from the sidelines.
Can't wait to actually shoot in one (even though I may be competing for last place ...
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Fast Frank
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Well, this one's about over.
Today is the 12th. If your cards were not mailed today they won't be in on time to be scored.
I tried quite a bit harder on this one than I did for the Thanksgiving match.
I shot better groups this time, too.
I can't say that the extra effort reduced the fun level any. If anything, the borrowed rifle doubled the fun.
I hope I score better than the last place finish I got last time.
If not... Well I guess I'll have to borrow TWO rifles next time.
Good luck guys!
Today is the 12th. If your cards were not mailed today they won't be in on time to be scored.
I tried quite a bit harder on this one than I did for the Thanksgiving match.
I shot better groups this time, too.
I can't say that the extra effort reduced the fun level any. If anything, the borrowed rifle doubled the fun.
I hope I score better than the last place finish I got last time.
If not... Well I guess I'll have to borrow TWO rifles next time.
Good luck guys!
AStone
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<Best Roy Rogers voice>
"Happy trails to you ..."
It's now 2:50 am on the 13th.
Do you know where your 39 is?
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Wait: what's this I hear about
another match in March?
Target is a clover leaf?
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JustsayMo
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Are there any more entries Inbound?
I believe I've gotten targets (or an excuse ) from everyone that contacted me for an address. I'll recheck, but if you have one I haven't acknowledged yet let me know. If we're all in, I'll post the results first thing tomorrow.
I believe I've gotten targets (or an excuse
) from everyone that contacted me for an address. I'll recheck, but if you have one I haven't acknowledged yet let me know. If we're all in, I'll post the results first thing tomorrow.ShakyJake
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Targets on the way
Hi JustsayMo
I have two targets on the way from Florida mailed Monday. May not get there until Thur. From the sound of things they are not that great, probably bottom half. Fun trying anyway. Problem sure isn't ole "Sweet Lips" but "Sour Puss". Can't wait for the next one. Sure is a great gang.
TaKe CaRe
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Hi JustsayMo
I have two targets on the way from Florida mailed Monday. May not get there until Thur. From the sound of things they are not that great, probably bottom half. Fun trying anyway. Problem sure isn't ole "Sweet Lips" but "Sour Puss".
Can't wait for the next one. Sure is a great gang.TaKe CaRe
Ted
johnmcl
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I will not be able to sleep tonight.....
AStone
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John, I hope that's because "she" keeps you awake all night ...
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JustsayMo
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I will wait for Shaky's targets before posting. The more the better. I'll score and post tomorrow after work or first thing Friday. THANK you to all who participated and supported this very enjoyable shoot.
Fast Frank
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No, thank you, MO.
I appreciate you putting on this shoot for us.
You can send all the trophies and prizes to:
Fast Frank
1616 I Want The Goodies Lane
Houston, Texas. OU812
I'm eagerly waiting for delivery.
I appreciate you putting on this shoot for us.
You can send all the trophies and prizes to:
Fast Frank
1616 I Want The Goodies Lane
Houston, Texas. OU812
I'm eagerly waiting for delivery.
AStone
Member
<drum roll>
Fast Frank
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ShakeyJake said:
I think Old Shakey Jake is sharking us!
AStone
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So, while we wait for the results to come in,
let's talk about the next one.
If the next target was a cloverleaf,
and the assignment was to put one bullet in the middle of each leaf,
then the next game would be less about "smallest" group
and more about "optimal" group.
That is, a single hole would score less than 3 equidistant holes,
each in the center of a leaf.
Too close is not good.
Too far apart is not good.
Center of 3 leaves is best.
Measurement would be more complex,
but we could figure out the algorithm.
And I predict that shooting three different targets
on the same card could be more challenging than shooting one,
and maybe even more realistic (first shot, squirrel moves, then stops;
second shot, squirrel jumps, then pauses; third shot, squirrel stew for dinner).
let's talk about the next one.
I've been thinking about this a bit.
If the next target was a cloverleaf,
and the assignment was to put one bullet in the middle of each leaf,
then the next game would be less about "smallest" group
and more about "optimal" group.
That is, a single hole would score less than 3 equidistant holes,
each in the center of a leaf.
Too close is not good.
Too far apart is not good.
Center of 3 leaves is best.
Measurement would be more complex,
but we could figure out the algorithm.
And I predict that shooting three different targets
on the same card could be more challenging than shooting one,
and maybe even more realistic (first shot, squirrel moves, then stops;
second shot, squirrel jumps, then pauses; third shot, squirrel stew for dinner).
johnmcl
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I like this idea a lot.
I recommend the target be a cloverleaf design of any size that will fit on a 3x5 index card. The shooter lightly indicates the center of each leaf with an 'x'. The idea is big bold lines for the cloverleaf and a small 'x' in the leaf center.
Three shots per target with one shot per leaf is the COF. The sum of the three distances from hole to leaf center is that card's score. Low score of all cards submitted wins. I suggest 'John Wayne' at 25 yds, mag and non-mag.
Thoughts?
I recommend the target be a cloverleaf design of any size that will fit on a 3x5 index card. The shooter lightly indicates the center of each leaf with an 'x'. The idea is big bold lines for the cloverleaf and a small 'x' in the leaf center.
Three shots per target with one shot per leaf is the COF. The sum of the three distances from hole to leaf center is that card's score. Low score of all cards submitted wins. I suggest 'John Wayne' at 25 yds, mag and non-mag.
Thoughts?
"I suggest 'John Wayne' at 25 yds, mag and non-mag."
Are you kidding?!
Are you kidding?!
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