# SDMB shooting tournament, redux. **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [February 29, 2008, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607 "2008-02-29T05:16:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/21 "2008-03-09T06:35:59Z")
If I ammo doesn’t go up any more ($2.80/round right now), is anyone interested in shooting out to 500 meters? ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/22 "2008-03-09T20:56:20Z")
[QUOTE=Martini Enfield] _Centrefire Handgun_ Centrefire handgun, fired at 10 yards; no laser sights etc. [/QUOTE] That sounds fine to me, and I’d be willing to go out to 15 yards/meters. I don’t own any longarms, so this is the only category I’ll likely be participating in. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Cid_Viscoso)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/23 "2008-03-09T21:48:22Z")
Señor Glockenheimer\* and I are down at whatever distance. Two-handed or one-handed? If it matters we shot .45s and .22s one-handed in ROTC intramurals. [sub]\* Glock 19, 9mm[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Kaboodle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8edcca/32.png) [@Kaboodle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaboodle)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/24 "2008-03-09T23:40:50Z")
[QUOTE=Bobotheoptimist] If I ammo doesn’t go up any more ($2.80/round right now), is anyone interested in shooting out to 500 meters? [/QUOTE] I’d love to but the public ranges I know only go out to 100 yds. ---
**Author:** ![brownie55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f14d63/32.png) [@brownie55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brownie55)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/25 "2008-03-09T23:51:24Z")
A couple of questions, if you don’t mind. Can I shoot my 1855 Harpers Ferry in the Vintage rifle class? Bobo, what are you shooting that goes $2.80 a round? Black Hills Gold for .300 Win Mag is less than $2.50 a round from Midway. Does somebody need explosives? I have serval pounds in the basement. ---
**Author:** ![Amp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/26 "2008-03-09T23:53:55Z")
I can do centrefire handguns in either 10 or 15 yards. If you have more than one handgun can you shoot with them and submit the best one? ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/27 "2008-03-10T01:10:26Z")
[QUOTE=brownie55] Bobo, what are you shooting that goes $2.80 a round? Black Hills Gold for .300 Win Mag is less than $2.50 a round from Midway. [/QUOTE] Federal Premium Match, .300 Win Mag. My regular source ([cheaperthandirt.com](http://cheaperthandirt.com)) has it for $46.74/box, but I was at an (apparently) overpriced little outfit recently and priced it there. I should know better, but I _try_ to buy local non-chain when I can. An additional 50 cents a round plus tax vs. shipping costs and having to wait a few days. Not as difficult a choice as it used to be, I’m afraid. **Amp** , this isn’t my show this time, but last time I submitted two pistol targets. I think there was a side contest going between us Makarov owners and I can see how someone might want to have revolver and semi-auto separate (if we get enough shooters), or military and non-military, or something like that. The only reason I’m better with my 1911 than with my S&W 586 is that I practice way more with the 1911. I certainly wouldn’t expect someone to shoot two different pistols and submit the worse score. If you’re only going to send in one, of course you do the best. But if no one else minds why not send in both? This is the **Airman** ’s show, tho. As far as positioning, I assume no benching (unless someone else does 200+). Rifle - Offhand? Prone? Kneeling? Oddly, prone is my least favorite position and I usually shoot better offhand, but I’m a little odd. Handgun - As long as you’re standing without a rest, I personally don’t care how you hold it. This is the **Airman** ’s show, tho. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/28 "2008-03-10T01:54:33Z")
Handguns-no rest, one-handed or two-handed. I personally shoot one-handed, I find it’s better for me. Whatever you want to do, but it has to be your skill, no support. As far as rifles go, I’m not as well-versed as those of you that own them, so you can negotiate the rules amongst yourselves. One other thing- whatever you do decide to shoot, post it here ahead of time. That way we’ll know what we’re up against. .22 will have to be its own category, but any bore bigger than, say, .380ACP, can compete against any other. Handguns can be service-sized, compact, or subcompact. If you think that your strongest handgun is a PPK and you want to match it with a 1911 or someone’s Desert Eagle, have at it. I’ll start- I’m using my Sig Sauer P239, chambered for 357SIG with a Hogue Monogrip. My Glock and my Ruger are going to sit this one out. ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/29 "2008-03-10T02:19:02Z")
_Rimfire Rifle_ - Winchester 9422 _Centrefire Rifle_ - Remington 700VLS, .308 _Vintage Rifle_ - 1903 Springfield, .30-06 _Rimfire Handgun_ - Ruger Standard or Colt Frontier Scout (the Ruger isn’t mine, so it depends). If this drags out past the tax rebate check showing up, it’ll be a shiny new Ruger MkIII. _Centrefire Handgun_ Colt 1991A1, .45 ACP ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/30 "2008-03-10T02:34:13Z")
Well, I’m going out the the range tomorrow morning. Instead of the M1, I’m going to try out my new Mosin M44 for this. Iron sights, offhand, 50 yards, 10 rounds, bayonet fixed, A9 target. Where do I send the remains? ---
**Author:** ![El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Cid_Viscoso)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/31 "2008-03-20T22:31:00Z")
OK, out in the desert today I hit a full-chest/head man target at 15 yards. Six rounds, Glock 19, 9mm luger, standard sights. I used the fancy gooey target to emphasize my scattering. No head shots. ☹ Will post pics within the evening. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Cid_Viscoso)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/32 "2008-03-21T00:05:16Z")
[A Shoot_n_c target](http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/elcidviscoso/Straight%20Dope%20Shares/full-man.jpg) and my Hibachi. The blip in the 9 ring is a patch that burst when I folded the thing to get it back into my Jeep. If you’re missing one, it’s the top of the “8” on the top of the 8 ring. (6th shot, btw) ---
**Author:** ![El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Cid_Viscoso)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/33 "2008-03-25T20:06:52Z")
bump? Bueller . . . Frye . . . ---
**Author:** ![Martini\_Enfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/martini_enfield/32/11123_2.png) [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607/34 "2008-03-25T23:20:48Z")
I’m going to try and get to the range next Sunday, time permitting. Still haven’t decided whether to take my Lee-Enfield or my Swedish Mauser, though… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607.md?page=1)