Maybe Cap will give it another go. I'm not too worried, I touched that tiny dot 4 times! Big deal for this ole Papa.My apologies if I didn’t make it clear, but if you want you can submit two targets and the best score will stand.
Totally up to you though, I like to have two to compare. (Well two more to compare to the stack that I already have)
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Others Springtime Challenge 2025
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It was rumored on the forum that my Challenges were too easy, so I’m just trying to step up my game a little bit
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rsfrid
HAM Specialist
OK, so here’s my submission. I shot in basement due to Michigan spring is like Florida winter! 
First, my setup
Then my target (177 target)
Not sure how to score this.
First, my setup
Then my target (177 target)
Not sure how to score this.
Shooting as expert, intermediate, or... beginner? I somehow doubt that last option. Also, some of those look dead center, and still dot left. Nicely done.OK, so here’s my submission. I shot in basement due to Michigan spring is like Florida winter!
First, my setup
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Then my target (177 target)
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Not sure how to score this.
rsfrid
HAM Specialist
Not sure how scoring works. The actual hole for a 177 pellet is smaller that .177” unless I use wadcutters.
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Pro - dead center, no dot remains = 1 point
Intermediate - 60% cover = 1 point
Beginner - touching the dot = 1 point
Compete in whatever class you self qualify for
(practice as you like and then shoot two targets for qualifying.) so if you shot a majority of intermediate, that would be your class and so on.
Set the size of the copy %
or 
to match your ammo exactly. Shoot two targets best score stands.
The challenge was at 25 yards so we need to come up with a distance penalty for you.
Pro class for sure and some points?
rsfrid
HAM Specialist
OK, so I assumed a handicap since I shoot indoors at 7 yards and you guys think that’s cheating 
I decided to shoot 5 shot groups - 177 cal on the 177 cal target sheet. 5 shots at each record bull. So I think I scored a ten on a pro target.
I decided to shoot 5 shot groups - 177 cal on the 177 cal target sheet. 5 shots at each record bull. So I think I scored a ten on a pro target.
Billm
Grand HAMster
Entry for .25. I think based upon my practice sessions I’m a beginner lol. But, I’m flexible. This is my best attempt out of three today. Brk Ghost HP .25, DNT TNC225R scope, JSB Exact KingHeavy MkII 33.95gr., Accu-tac bipod and a squeeze bag. I’ve never tried these pellets (mkII) before yesterday. I’ll take whatever score you want to give me. Maybe.22 with the Barra 250z next. Tough, but fun challenge for me.
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I think you scored correctly for beginner. But, I also think you sell yourself short on saying you are a beginner. Congratulations on the 9!
Billm
Grand HAMster
In my mind I would grade myself intermediate. I’ve been shooting off and on for years. I’ve been attempting this challenge for weeks and have only been hitting the dots 2-4 times each. I’m good with scoring it in the intermediate class. Here’s a few of my practice sessions.
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Danman
Grand HAMster
That's good shooting sir! Did you find the MK2 any better than the originals? I've heard mixed things...I still gotta get some of these printed!
Billm
Grand HAMster
Thanks. I haven’t compared them side by side yet. I bought them with the TalonP to try. But, I believe they group better.
The Airgunnero
HAM Shooter
Entry for .177 cal using my Philippine made GCMAG MAGNUM Gen 2 and Philippine made Silver Streak Jr. 10.13gr unsorted pellets. I don’t trust weather apps and I had to place 2 anemometers at certain distances for actual wind readings.
I could have chosen a calmer day but I challenged myself to shoot!
I could have chosen a calmer day but I challenged myself to shoot!
The Airgunnero
HAM Shooter
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Entry for .22 cal Intermediate. Too much wind for anything over 30 yards.
Rifle used:
GCMAG MAGNUM Gen2
GF1000 barrel
JMS-PRO 18.3gr pellets
Vector Optics Sentinel X scope
Protektor Model Deluxe BB rear bag as front rest
Protektor rabbit ear rear bag
Some cutting mats for rear bag elevation
Target paper: 200 GSM Vellum Board
Weather app says 14-25mph wind but actual wind readings says otherwise…
Rifle used:
GCMAG MAGNUM Gen2 GF1000 barrel JMS-PRO 18.3gr pelletsVector Optics Sentinel X scope
Protektor Model Deluxe BB rear bag as front rest
Protektor rabbit ear rear bag
Some cutting mats for rear bag elevation
Target paper: 200 GSM Vellum Board
Weather app says 14-25mph wind but actual wind readings says otherwise…
Billm
Grand HAMster
Barra 250z .22, JTS 21.53gr domed pellet, single shot tray, Discovery ED GEN-II 5-25x56mm PRS scope, cheap bipod, diy rear rest, Moderated 89db. Avg 899fps, 38.6ft-lb. 75f, winds 2-5 mph, Florida humidity. I haven’t applied a score, as I am shooting for my personal improvement. It’s always easier to get an idea of my progress, when I’m able to compare my results to others. Based on the fact that I’ve been shooting for 50+ years it could be argued that I’m an expert. Or the fact that up until six months ago that I hadn’t shot any gun in 9 years and have never participated in a formal competition ever - it could be argued that I’m somewhere in between beginner and intermediate. My post is really in jest, sort of “tongue in cheek”. This kind of event keeps it fun and interesting. Thanks to @FL22 and the others that take the time to think up and organize challenges like this. I don’t have a sight on my Beeman .177 pcp. I could be tempted to take a shot at this with my Diana 48 .177 Springer with its cheap 4x LOL. Maybe a second entry with the TalonP .25 pistol.
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Danman
Grand HAMster
Rained all day today, just stopped after supper. Got out with the S510 and set it up quick (so quick I dinged the stock again 
) Dialed the scope to 25Y and let the lead fly! Not as easy as I thought....I'm scoring these as beginner.... were my first & only tries. Still gotta do my .177 TX but I guess time is up.
Front rest, rear foam block and fist.... Opener was with the JTS pellets, the one way high was me dialing the scope the wrong way to get poi lower on my sighters...
) Dialed the scope to 25Y and let the lead fly! Not as easy as I thought....I'm scoring these as beginner.... were my first & only tries. Still gotta do my .177 TX but I guess time is up.Front rest, rear foam block and fist.... Opener was with the JTS pellets, the one way high was me dialing the scope the wrong way to get poi lower on my sighters...
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