Rastoff's Challenge- Dropping the Gauntlet

[Rastoff]

The high flyer was at 10 yards, and low one was at 7 yards believe it or not.

Believe it or not, most people struggle more with the 7 yard shots than the 10 yard. It's a weird phenomena, but I think it has to do with the order. I think we get over confident after the 3 and 5 yard shots. Since they go well, we tend not to concentrate as hard as we should on the 7 yard.

I have to admit, I do this now and then and I struggle too.

 

[Bob O]

Makes sense Doug.

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[Plain Old Dave]

Shot cold; I haven't shot the 32-20 in two months. Mixed bag of factory ammo. Will try it again with a target where only the X ring is orange and with handloads soon.

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[shakyshoot]

I tried it with my latest acquisition--Smith & Wesson 27-2 .357 magnum. I don't figure to carry this 48 oz N-frame, but it should see some nightstand duty. I thought I hit the line with the 2nd 10 yd shot, but when I got home I realized the 10 ring on the target I grabbed was quite a bit smaller than a 3 x 2 oval. It's close to 2 3/4" x 1 3/4". If you look at it against 2" on the ruler, the one on the left would be well in. So I'm calling it good. At any rate, I'll take a 1.43" 20 shot double action group any day.

 

[Rastoff]

Will try it again with...handloads soon.

Will you carry the gun with hand loads in it?

I tried it with my latest acquisition--

Tried? Did you shoot them all double action?

Just stop. You're making us all look bad. We wish we could shoot as well as you.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Just stop. You're making us all look bad. We wish we could shoot as well as you.

Ain't that the truth. Don't stop though, even though I'll never be able to do that well, I enjoy seeing those targets.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[Plain Old Dave]

"Will you carry the gun with hand loads in it?"

Yes; factory stuff is anemic and not particularly suited for defense purposes.

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[shakyshoot]

Tried? Did you shoot them all double action?

Yes, all DA, and the first 20 shots of the day. The single action trigger on this gun is such a dream, I have to really force myself to shoot DA.

 

[Dad_Roman]

Texas CCW test.
20@3
20@7
10@15

All I got for now. Mamas first then mine. I should mention, with a std Shield 9mm.

Will Run-with-Rastoff next time out to the range

 

[shakyshoot]

Nice job Roman. I took my CCW test with my 9mm Shield 3 1/2 years ago, and have been carrying it ever since. Get out and try the challenge. I've passed it with both my 9mm and .45 Shield, but it took me about 6 or 7 times with the 9mm and several times with the .45. I've been shooting the .45 more lately, but I still carry the 9mm due to the great track record of the one I have. I had a few jams in the first couple of boxes, but it's been 100% ever since.

 

[Rastoff]

Texas CCW test.
20@3
20@7
10@15

All I got for now. Mamas first then mine. I should mention, with a std Shield 9mm.

Will Run-with-Rastoff next time out to the range

Nicely done. As I score it that's a perfect score on the Texas CHL test. Here's my rendition of that test:

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC3d-vju264[/ame]

 

[Whisper]

OK, boys and girls, I'm back. I tried again and this is the result -- first 20 rounds through the gun today.

I don't think it would be possible to come any closer and still not make it. But, the target doesn't lie.

Not giving up,
Whisper

 

[Bob O]

Looks like my best. Excellent shooting!!!

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[Rastoff]

That's close Whisper. I'd have to see that target in person to judge that top right hole. Still, that would have got you a free class had you done it in my CCW class.

 

[Whisper]

That's close Whisper. I'd have to see that target in person to judge that top right hole.

It touches the line. I had to put on my reading glasses to be sure, but it's not a clean target. I'll get there, though.

Cheers,
Whisper

 

[Rastoff]

It touches the line. I had to put on my reading glasses to be sure, but it's not a clean target. I'll get there, though.

Cheers,
Whisper

Yeah, by the letter of the law it's not a successful attempt.

Did another class yesterday and no one even came close. So far, out of 131 live students, only two have come close, but no one has succeeded. I would have given you that one.

 

[forrestinmathews]

I am now contemplating the smallest gun that I can accomplish this with. I wonder if I could pull it off with a mini revolver. That would be quite a focusing of will.

 

[Rastoff]

Doing it with any revolver in DA is increasing the difficulty. Using one with a tiny grip is that much more challenging.

Go for it.

 

[forrestinmathews]

Well Mr. Rastoff, I learned what my limitations are today. I'm a big believer in archer and not the arrow, no matter the size of the arrow. Well this little guy is an absolute pleasure to shoot. I believe that there is a good chance for accuracy despite the tiny sight radius. This was the first time I have fired it in about six months cold with no shooting other than the 20 shots. Bone stock using CCI short CB. 4@3yds 6@5yds 6@7yds 4@10yds. I believe I got them on all on paper, but these are old targets and it was hard to tell with the tearing.

First pic is the three yard group. Second pic is the final grouping.

 

[Whisper]

I'm back again, this time with my new FN 509. I shot the challenge with it today -- my first rounds through the new gun.

Neither the trigger nor the sights in the 509 are as good as the Apex and Dawson parts in the M&P that I shoot most often, but this first outing suggests that perhaps the 509 and I might develop a beautiful friendship.

Cheers,
Whisper