Others What paper target did you shoot today?

[Chief55]

Awesome groups brother.

Question: If your goal is to use the slug on hogs, do you consider terminal velocity at certain distances?

I would imagine that the chrono reads the speed at/near the muzzle, but the energy at say 50 yards has to be slower. Is that enough for a good kill ?

I am used to regular ammo, so knowing the terminal balistic damage was important with ammo selections.

Thanks !

I do think about terminal damage and ballistic calculators give energy at different yards so with airguns all of my hunting will be at short range. I will actually be still hunting for small game but if I walk into a small hog, I will only take it with a brain shot and actually a heavy pellet from either of my 30's or my 25 would do the job. I am only talking out to about 35 yards. If I want to specifically hunt for hogs or deer, I will take my .457 or .50 but still will keep my shots below 75 yards but actually almost everything I have ever taken in my life has been under 35 yards except for some coyotes and one deer. I have a lot of experience with cap lock muzzle loaders and I find airguns to be very similar to the old cap lock and flintlock black powered muzzle loaders when it comes down to caliber selection for hunting and ranges.

 

[RetLE303]

I do think about terminal damage and ballistic calculators give energy at different yards so with airguns all of my hunting will be at short range. I will actually be still hunting for small game but if I walk into a small hog, I will only take it with a brain shot and actually a heavy pellet from either of my 30's or my 25 would do the job. I am only talking out to about 35 yards. If I want to specifically hunt for hogs or deer, I will take my .457 or .50 but still will keep my shots below 75 yards but actually almost everything I have ever taken in my life has been under 35 yards except for some coyotes and one deer. I have a lot of experience with cap lock muzzle loaders and I find airguns to be very similar to the old cap lock and flintlock black powered muzzle loaders when it comes down to caliber selection for hunting and ranges.

Very interesting. I prefer the calculated approach, but I can understand that under 35yds the energy will be similar. I have never gotten into black powder stuff. Although, I can see why its just as fun (and loud).

Airgunning is relatively new to me, but I have spent my whole life involved in firearms. Its eye-opening to me seeing what the airgunning world can do. (nearly everything the same).

Maybe they will be doing more to the expanding/frangible pellets and experimental alloys one day as well ?

 

[Chief55]

Much like bow hunting it comes down to penetrating the vitals and the bigger the hole the faster it will bleed out not much stock damage at these speeds.

 

[FL22]

25y
S510 .22
Athlon Argos 6-24X50
Winds 7-15
Standing Bracing
JSB 18.13



Target 1 was just after cleaning, and things were looking better. Then they fell apart on 2 I guess I just have to practice more

 

[RetLE303]

25y
S510 .22
Athlon Argos 6-24X50
Winds 7-15
Standing Bracing
JSB 18.13

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Target 1 was just after cleaning, and things were looking better. Then they fell apart on 2 I guess I just have to practice more

Nice shooting !

Everything I have ever read and experienced in my life is that barrels prefer to be dirty. Most believe that dirty barrels are more consistant with a little fouling than after being cleaned. I usually clean (centerfire ones), do a group of 5-10 rds then pack it away. The next time I hit the range they are at the same zero consistantly (tempurature vaires too).

The other thing is the fatigue factor. After shooting a great first string, your kind of spent (mentally/physicaly).

Its okay to have a bad day now and then too, as no day at the range is ever bad. Its always practice.

 

[FL22]

Nice shooting !

Everything I have ever read and experienced in my life is that barrels prefer to be dirty. Most believe that dirty barrels are more consistant with a little fouling than after being cleaned. I usually clean (centerfire ones), do a group of 5-10 rds then pack it away. The next time I hit the range they are at the same zero consistantly (tempurature vaires too).

The other thing is the fatigue factor. After shooting a great first string, your kind of spent (mentally/physicaly).

Its okay to have a bad day now and then too, as no day at the range is ever bad. Its always practice.

Thanks

My S510 seems to prefer a clean barrel for best accuracy 200 shots +\-.

My Airacuda about every 1&1/2 tins or after shooting slugs.

Now my HW95, does not like to be cleaned whatsoever.

 

[FL22]

25y
Airacuda .25
UTG 4-16X44
Standing Bracing
Target 1 HADES 26.54
Target 2 JSB King 25.39
Even though the score was higher on T2, I was chasing the POI shift like crazy those Kings are shifty.

 

[Danman]

25y
Airacuda .25
UTG 4-16X44
Standing Bracing
Target 1 HADES 26.54
Target 2 JSB King 25.39View attachment 7746View attachment 7747
Even though the score was higher on T2, I was chasing the POI shift like crazy those Kings are shifty.

You inspired me I just finished cleaning my S510, hasn't been done since last yr some time. Planned to shoot but got 3 days of rain apparently Any idea what those .25 pellets are flying at outta the JTS?

 

[FL22]

You inspired me I just finished cleaning my S510, hasn't been done since last yr some time. Planned to shoot but got 3 days of rain apparently Any idea what those .25 pellets are flying at outta the JTS?

I have some notes that I made but it looks like a convoluted mess. I should probably just start over.

 

[FL22]

You inspired me I just finished cleaning my S510, hasn't been done since last yr some time. Planned to shoot but got 3 days of rain apparently Any idea what those .25 pellets are flying at outta the JTS?

Okay I retested it about an hour ago.

Airacuda .25
83 degrees
Hammer screw 1&3/4 from flush
Power adjuster @4 of 5

HADES Avg. FPS 832.8

JSB KING Avg. FPS 850.4

 

[Danman]

S510 cleaned and Ghost is back in business! Took it to 80Y and got some really good groups, Be afraid JTS/FL22 be afraid ....S510 (or me?) fell apart at 50 Yards...not sure why so I just stopped.

 

[FL22]

S510 cleaned and Ghost is back in business! Took it to 80Y and got some really good groups, Be afraid JTS/FL22 be afraid ....S510 (or me?) fell apart at 50 Yards...not sure why so I just stopped.

The Airacuda might be ready lol,
“HAM Community Target Challenge” 20, 40, 80y

20y single shot target
40y 10 shot group
80y 5 shot group

Two attempts (targets) at each distance, show all work. Rifle, Range and etc.

What do you think? we would just need to agree on some targets. Start a new thread and have a timeframe. I’m thinking one week to complete each.

 

[Danman]

The Airacuda might be ready lol,
“HAM Community Target Challenge” 20, 40, 80y

20y single shot target
40y 10 shot group
80y 5 shot group

Two attempts (targets) at each distance, show all work. Rifle, Range and etc.

What do you think? we would just need to agree on some targets. Start a new thread and have a timeframe. I’m thinking one week to complete each.

I just realized as well....The Mrds weigh the same but in .22 they have better bc....and since I'm whizzing them at 975 I guess more FPE! But let's not talk about who has sunk more money into their setup. On that note....love the Idea @FL22! I'd be game. Have a caliber or FPE limit, pellets only, Distance and target size set and send away.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

The Airacuda might be ready lol,
“HAM Community Target Challenge” 20, 40, 80y

20y single shot target
40y 10 shot group
80y 5 shot group

Two attempts (targets) at each distance, show all work. Rifle, Range and etc.

What do you think? we would just need to agree on some targets. Start a new thread and have a timeframe. I’m thinking one week to complete each.

Sadly I fall apart in them high pressure situations. Then I no longer buy or print targets . ( New HP printer thinks ink is free . Uses wayyyy more then my ilded lighting struck one . Like silly gulps it per page .. lol). A new "xl" cartage of ink I printed tomasas ( at agn) target. Did 19 and got a low ink warning .. HP= hardly productive..


Tomas got nice targets to print he made up ..

 

[Danman]

I run these exclusively 5.5x5.5 paper targets and they're cheap. $7 for a pack of 100 if I recall. I ordering pellets or something and the site has em I add to cart lol. By the time you buy paper and ink, cut, etc you saved nothing. They are thick paper to and hold up to humidity ok. Big enough that long range I'm still on paper and small enough still challenging. But I can make something. One competition can be cambells soup lids @ xx yardage.

 

[FL22]

I run these exclusively 5.5x5.5 paper targets and they're cheap. $7 for a pack of 100 if I recall. I ordering pellets or something and the site has em I add to cart lol. By the time you buy paper and ink, cut, etc you saved nothing. They are thick paper to and hold up to humidity ok. Big enough that long range I'm still on paper and small enough still challenging. But I can make something. One competition can be cambells soup lids @ xx yardage.

Looks great I’ll order some.

 

[FL22]

Sadly I fall apart in them high pressure situations. Then I no longer buy or print targets . ( New HP printer thinks ink is free . Uses wayyyy more then my ilded lighting struck one . Like silly gulps it per page .. lol). A new "xl" cartage of ink I printed tomasas ( at agn) target. Did 19 and got a low ink warning .. HP= hardly productive..

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Tomas got nice targets to print he made up ..

You’ll be fine that’s why it’s called a challenge not a competition, zero pressure.

 

[FL22]

Others - “HAM Community Target Challenge” 20, 40, 80y

This is an unofficial challenge between members. You can read the beginnings of the discussion here starting with post number 292. https://community.hardairmagazine.com/threads/what-paper-target-did-you-shoot-today.2080/page-15 All the details are still being ironed out, so feel free to...

community.hardairmagazine.com

 

[Hateful McNasty]

You’ll be fine that’s why it’s called a challenge not a competition, zero pressure.

Ya, but I'm already challenge .... Mentally challenged that is ....

 

[Solo1]

Have a look at the tiapan thread