so anybody know of a good easy to judge pistol competition?
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so anybody know of a good easy to judge pistol competition?
What do you guys already have in place? I can think of a few I always liked.
umm nothing.... [ROFL1] ....no really , accuracy , distance , speed ??? i honestly dont have a clue what to do , i just want it to be fun for peopleQuote:
Originally Posted by El Caballo Loco
Well, you can do accuracy with target shooting, time or points with a stage, or, if you want would could do a type of head to head single elimination bracket racing. An example of the last idea would be to set up two opposite sets of bowling pins, and have two people race each other to knock down the pins at the same time. First person to knock down the pins wins and moves on to the next round. Just like drag racing, or tennis.
bowling pins might be costly but balloons might work .Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Depending on the kind of targetry I would say a plate race or something of the sort using paper targets is the most common. There could be accuracy shooting like Irving said. Whatever you do you could throw in shoot/no-shoot targets, reloads, dummy rounds, barricades, etc. etc.
I always thought math games are fun. Say you have up 20 or so IPSC targets or section targets off to save on targetry, then number each section from 1-20. Give the shooter a math problem and have them shoot the target with the corresponding answer. That mixes up a lot of different/important principles for people and really screws with their head (especially when being timed) but it's fun. Some people may not be to interested depending on math ability. I know I hated it at first but they grew on me and my target acquisition, scanning, and ability to kill dots quicker really improved.
Taking a simple plate race and throwing in crazy positions or drills (VTAC drills for example like the Tri Lamda, 1-5, Highsmith, etc.) can make competitions fun as well but maybe that's for the more experienced shooter.
As a big drag racer and shooter, a crazy course with a heads up bracket like Irving suggested sounds awesome as well.
I'd love to shoot whatever you guys want to do.
I got 17 bowling pins for free. Would you like me to get some more free ones?
NEVER pay for bowling pins. Well, I guess a dollar a pop is acceptable.
hell yeah i want bowling pins !! [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Why not just set up a few groups of 3 or so cans at say... 15, 30, 50 yards (or whatever). The first to hit all of their targets wins, and we could set it up like a bracket.
Simple enough no?
My favorite one is 4 targets, (steel) 2 shots into each, 2 mags 4 rounds each. A doubletap into each target, no advance if you miss.
To keep it interesting, you move the targets back on each round.
Its kind of an elimination style and fun. The reloads mix it up and it nothing too complicated.
im leaning toward a quick paced , there it is shoot it kind of thing . a heads up or drag race type thing sounds perfect . 2 lanes first to knock over 3 pins wins at 25 or 50 yards . on to the next 2 shooters ect.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Caballo Loco
I have to assume that you guys aren't thinking about shooting a bowling pin with a pistol at 50 yards. Not impossible, sure, but maybe not ideal for this kind of competition.
i dont think blanks or reloads would work as there would be no restrictions on caliber or type of pistol . this would require everyone to supply blanks , some else to load mags ect . you see where im going with this . it has to be easy on everybody's wallet and all enclusive . everyone who wants to play should and will be allowed to play (provided they pick up trash with the rest of us )
10 is way to close so 25 yards ??Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
You'd be surprised. 10 yards may not be too close if you are racing someone. We can work something out either way.
How about a dueling tree? Last man standing wins. Or you could do some sort of bracket thing.
I have 5 steel plates that I had made for shooting and they work great. Problem is I currently only have 2 individual stands to set them on. The plates are approximately 5" in diameter and I painted them white on one side, black on the other. If someone else has a way to set up the other three, I can bring all 5 plates. Nothing fancy, they fall down when you hit them. I also have 3 home-made target stands which will support paper targets. I use these in the pistol & rifle classes I teach. Let me know. Take care.
I probably can't make it that weekend but if everyone were to save up their soda and beer cans you would have a bunch of free targets.
Do the drag races, sound like fun. If shooting can, see who get one to jump the highest. Used shotgun shells would work great for accuracy contests.
Make it so any kids that come out can do it too. Keep it fun, keep it simple, keep it safe.
i also have a few hundred clays that i keep findingQuote:
Originally Posted by wctriumph
I don't think I can make the shoot.
However, I'd be willing to loan either of these reactive steel targets to the cause if someone wants to pick it up AND take responsibility for getting it back to me:
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The one on the left is a dueling tree. Six plates, 3 on each side. First one to clear their side of plates wins. Another neat thing about this target is that it (unintentionally) gives "extra credit", so to speak, for larger calibers. Usually, a hit anywhere (unless it's on the very edge) with a .45 will spin the plate. A peripheral hit with smaller calibers may or may not spin it unless it's a good solid hit. It's a lot of fun and makes for a real easy to judge competition.
The one on the right is a hostage target. The head (meant to represent the bad guy) swivels from side to side when hit.
These are HANDGUN only targets...no rifles (rimfire is OK).
PM me or whatever to arrange pick up if you guys are interested.
I like the pins idea.I have a few I could donate. I don't have tables though.