Plinking
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Plinking
Lately, my two favorite handguns to shoot have been these two. Ruger Mlll target and Ruger 45 BH Convertable.
I set small pieces of wood (4'' x 1") down in the sand backstop at 50 yards and just plink away at them.
I even pick out small weeds to exterminate. It is surprising how accurate these two hg's are.
The wood doesn't have a chance, and the weeds tremble with fear! (at least that's the way I see it).
It puts a new twist on target shooting. Makes it fun.
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- bigfatdave
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Reactive targets are the way to go, paper gets boring rapidly.
I often use my guns to make junk on the backstop berm jump or go away, I'll hang stuff up given a chance, too.
Old pots/pans are good for longer-range plinking, tennis balls are great for shorter-range. I also use the junky scrap wood from old target stands, of course.
People shooting on the paper-only ranges are really missing out on the enjoyment of casual shooting.
I often use my guns to make junk on the backstop berm jump or go away, I'll hang stuff up given a chance, too.
Old pots/pans are good for longer-range plinking, tennis balls are great for shorter-range. I also use the junky scrap wood from old target stands, of course.
People shooting on the paper-only ranges are really missing out on the enjoyment of casual shooting.
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I like to shoot clay pigeons off the backstop. Reactive, easy to see, biodegradable so no cleanup to worry about. I've gone through several cases, and can't remember the last time I used a shotgun on one.
Need to take my Convertible out too, ain't shot it in quite a while...
Need to take my Convertible out too, ain't shot it in quite a while...
An empty weapon is just a very expensive hammer.
Good points BFD. I was getting bored with the paper, then I started shooting various objects that wereReactive targets are the way to go, paper gets boring rapidly.
People shooting on the paper-only ranges are really missing out on the enjoyment of casual shooting.
on the sand berm (weeds, small pieces of wood, variations in the sand, and so on. I surprised myself
in that I could hit small objects @ 50 yards on a somewhat regular basis. It started to get really fun shooting.
This is probably the direction I will go, the clay pigeons. Enviorally friendly, and easy to clean upI like to shoot clay pigeons off the backstop.
if I have to. Plus, they shatter good when hit.
I like that video of the melon getting shot, I was impressed at how it blew up.
Can you imagine getting hit by that bullet ? Ouch, that would leave a mark !
- bearandoldman
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At the right time of year, a few weeks back. The fun targets were the flower blooms on the Queen Ann's Lace weeds on the 25 yard berm. The stem below the bloom is under 1/5th inch, the object is to chip the bloom off the top of the stem. IU think my record was 6 in a row without a miss. Other weed blossoms are also fair game.
You have great day and shoot straight and may the Good Lord smile on you.
My rubber prairie dogs are more fun, and cheaper, than paper.
For the Necco wafers, maybe you could put the day-glow orange dots on them?.........
For Plinking, I like my Mark 3, and my Single-Six is a bit more economical than a 45 BH. I've gotten good enough with the Bobcats, even they are fun plinking, out to about 15 yards. They nail the prairie dog pretty good.
For the Necco wafers, maybe you could put the day-glow orange dots on them?.........
For Plinking, I like my Mark 3, and my Single-Six is a bit more economical than a 45 BH. I've gotten good enough with the Bobcats, even they are fun plinking, out to about 15 yards. They nail the prairie dog pretty good.
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The fun targets were the flower blooms on the Queen Ann's Lace weeds on the 25 yard berm. The stem below the bloom is under 1/5th inch, the object is to chip the bloom off the top of the stem. IU think my record was 6 in a row without a miss. Other weed blossoms are also fair game.
Weak hand, standing on one leg, no glasses after warming up by shooting the wings off flies?Necco wafers are about 1" in diameter and if contrasted on a background aren't too hard to see. However, they are tough to hit at 50 yards, unless you're using a scoped rifle.
We've had some development downrange so target selection is limited. Reactive targets were be a lot more fun.
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