Others What paper target did you shoot today?

[Florida_Man]

Sounds like what you’re saying is we need a challenge lol.

I’m not sure i have time to manage a challenge, shoot, work, and be a dad

 

[FL22]

I’m not sure i have time to manage a challenge, shoot, work, and be a dad

Should be doable . You’re are already practicing for just the occasion.

 

[Florida_Man]

I improved my S200 30YC score by 1, now 198 11X. I was out in a drizzle, but I was thinking about shooting this rifle ALL DAY. I shoot under a portable canopy. It was down pouring or rainy all afternoon, so I didn’t think I would happen. I took some practice shots this morning with a different moderator, so that had me going all day after I saw good results. These are scored with a 22 cal plug, per the rules of thr 30YC.

 

[Florida_Man]

Date: 9/26/25 2115 hrs
Target: 30YC Papersaver
Score: 200 13X
Rifle: Air Arms S200 177 Huma Regulator 90ish bar
Pellet: FX 10.3gr / Tumbled in rag 2min, washed in alcohol, Finishline dry wax
Scope: Sightron SII 36x
Conditions: SE 4 / Night shoot w/ M18 worklight

I've focused on this rifle since the 200 with my Revere on 9/16.
Things I changed along the way
1. Ditched the Eaglevison harmonic tuner and Huma mod 30 --- Replaced with @qball 3D printed mod that attaches to barrel
2. Pellet attention. I weighed pellets. Didn't go crazy. My Hornady only goes to the first decimal of grains. Most were 10.3 or 10.4. After washing I treated the first batch (half) with Finishline dry wax.
3. HUGE! Learned to load without removing my head from weld. I know this seems easy, but pellets really like to drop backwards in my S200 tray. Today I finally felt comfortable feeling the pellet for orientation.

Today I glued several targets to some chipboard. I like how easy they are to score. Nothing but clean holes.
I usually take some practice shots to make sure scope is on. Then I shoot two cards and refill. Take a look at my first card using the weighed 10.4g w/ wax. I switched to the 10.3 for the second card after taking a few test shots between cards. I did have to remove my cheek several times during that card.

These are scored with a 22 plug per the rules. 6A doesnt look like a 10 without the plug. But 12 is still a 20.

 

[Solo1]

Seasoning my 700 -177 barrel today @ 55 yds was using my portable. Bench but just couldn’t get comfortable.

 

[Billm]

I haven’t been shooting much. So I broke out the Ghost .25 with the DNT TNC225R NV/thermal after dark. I couldn’t remember what I shot out of it last. But, I don’t remember shooting .25 AEA 29.5gr in it. So I shot a pellet at the 30yd pellet trap in the dark. The IR showed the hit and so I used the “One shot Zero” function and zeroed it. I don’t know the BC and so I entered all of the pellet data And left whatever BC was in there. Then I tested it at 102yds and it was spot on. Then I had a few minutes to shoot so I launched 20 pellets at the 30yd challenge target. I couldn’t get the scope to focus on the target. But, I was happy with my first time shooting this target. I really like these pellets. I don’t know if these are flyers or caused by me. I recorded it, so I should be able to see if I pulled the shots.

 

[Solo1]

Good shooting! On a 100 yd target that probably would have scored 195 out of 200

 

[FL22]

I haven’t been shooting much. So I broke out the Ghost .25 with the DNT TNC225R NV/thermal after dark. I couldn’t remember what I shot out of it last. But, I don’t remember shooting .25 AEA 29.5gr in it. So I shot a pellet at the 30yd pellet trap in the dark. The IR showed the hit and so I used the “One shot Zero” function and zeroed it. I don’t know the BC and so I entered all of the pellet data And left whatever BC was in there. Then I tested it at 102yds and it was spot on. Then I had a few minutes to shoot so I launched 20 pellets at the 30yd challenge target. I couldn’t get the scope to focus on the target. But, I was happy with my first time shooting this target. I really like these pellets. I don’t know if these are flyers or caused by me. I recorded it, so I should be able to see if I pulled the shots.

Looks good, Bill.

Glad to see you that you are shooting some of your other Airguns .

I still kick myself to this day for settling and not saving up for one of those TNC225R.

 

[Billm]

Good shooting! On a 100 yd target that probably would have scored 195 out of 200

Looks good, Bill.

Glad to see you that you are shooting some of your other Airguns .

I still kick myself to this day for settling and not saving up for one of those TNC225R.

Thanks. The TNC225R is fun. But it does have some issues, that YouTubers never mention. At 20x in bright daylight I can’t discern target rings etc. sometimes I can’t even see all the 100yd targets if the sunlight is directly on the target. But, the night vision and thermal etc., makes it a lot of fun. I broke it out because something has torn my front lawn up over the past two nights. I’m assuming a dillo or skunk. It has left a 100 plus 1-3” holes in the lawn, including a 12” deep hole next to my irrigation back flow device. I was lucky to purchase it before they jacked the price up.

 

[Billm]

Good shooting! On a 100 yd target that probably would have scored 195 out of 200

I was really pleased with that target. No sighters. It seems like it is finally coming into its own after the barrel polishing. At least that’s my story lol.

 

[FL22]

Thanks. The TNC225R is fun. But it does have some issues, that YouTubers never mention. At 20x in bright daylight I can’t discern target rings etc. sometimes I can’t even see all the 100yd targets if the sunlight is directly on the target. But, the night vision and thermal etc., makes it a lot of fun. I broke it out because something has torn my front lawn up over the past two nights. I’m assuming a dillo or skunk. It has left a 100 plus 1-3” holes in the lawn, including a 12” deep hole next to my irrigation back flow device. I was lucky to purchase it before the jacked the price up.

Do you have a trail camera? I use mine all the time, it has WiFi and an app so it’s super easy to deal with. It collects a lot of useful information.

 

[Billm]

Do you have a trail camera? I use mine all the time, it has WiFi and an app so it’s super easy to deal with. It collects a lot of useful information.

I do. It’s just a cheap one. I put it out the last two nights. It triggered last night, but it was too low and the ir just lit up about 10ft of grass. I’m going to put it out tonight a little higher up.

 

[FL22]

I do. It’s just a cheap one. I put it out the last two nights. It triggered last night, but it was too low and the ir just lit up about 10ft of grass. I’m going to put it out tonight a little higher up.

I attach mine to a shovel handle and then I can stick it in the ground and view wherever I want.

The camera has a live feed so I can look at my phone and make sure it’s pointing in the area of concern.

$69 at Amazon

 

[Billm]

Shot these today and Tuesday. 30yd challenge target. Ghost HP .25, AEA 29.5gr pellets. Out of focus DNT TNC225R. It looks out of focus at full 20x magnification and makes it hard to see small targets. But, the record function makes it easier to see if you are pulling shots. Wrong dates 10/02. & 09/30. 6-10mph wind constantly changing from headwind to quartering crosswind. Posting here and not in the challenge because of the caliber.

 

[Solo1]

Looks like the ghost is shooting well

 

[Billm]

Looks like the ghost is shooting well

It is. I’m really enjoying it with these 29.5s. I pulled a couple of these shots. There might be a flyer or two. But, mostly the issue was that the headwind was causing a drop. That’s what I believe anyway. I replayed the scope video, and it was placing the pellets in the center of the crosshairs for the X’s. Very pleased. I’m thinking: forget slugs and stick to pellets with the Ghost.

 

[Solo1]

It is. I’m really enjoying it with these 29.5s. I pulled a couple of these shots. There might be a flyer or two. But, mostly the issue was that the headwind was causing a drop. That’s what I believe anyway. I replayed the scope video, and it was placing the pellets in the center of the crosshairs for the X’s. Very pleased. I’m thinking: forget slugs and stick to pellets with the Ghost.

My thoughts too except for my 28” 177 which is rather a conundrum as is has a tight choke?

 

[Billm]

My thoughts too except for my 28” 177 which is rather a conundrum as is has a tight choke?

There are always exceptions to the rule lol.

 

[Florida_Man]

Wear in process has commenced with my new 22 cal rifle. I almost always start with 500-1000 Crosman dome/HP before the process of finding the pellet it likes. I have a vector Veyron 3-12 on it until the scope arrives. Raining all day, so only 10m indoor.

 

[Florida_Man]

I shot this with my new rifle. First rounds on target over indoor 10m. I had it somewhere between 15-20 yards. It’s windy here so I wanted to keep it short. I’m just looking at groups. At the conclusion I’m still under 100 pellets through it so far. The trigger needs some tuning asap. This is with CP domes. I numbered the targets. #3 top right i think the low one was a really bad pellet. All are 5 shot groups except #3. After the low left I aimed at the lower left box on #3 to verify impact. When looking it it would have impacted near the others aimed at the bullseye. I just wanted a clean impact to see if it was a pellet or the rifle. The other two single shots I took at the lower left boxes of the respective bulls. Just extra shots before I packed it up for the night and finished my chores.
I was using a a Veyron 3-12 on 12x. While not great, I have hope for this rifle. I can work with this I think.