Distance you test at?
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Petrol & Powder
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When shooting pistols chambered for 32 ACP, I shoot at 15 yards.
But when shooting 7.65mm Browning Short, I shoot at 15 meters, you know….because it’s metric.
But when shooting 7.65mm Browning Short, I shoot at 15 meters, you know….because it’s metric.
JonB
Halcyon member
I see a few mention Metric
Quick question, are NRA sanctioned matches in yards? or Meters? Specifically 100 (yards or meters)?
Here is the story:
Many years ago, I put in the Rifle range (100 yd) in the back yard at our sportsman club, which was also the trap range. I measured 100 yards from the concrete sidewalk markers for the trap stations(which are right behind the cabin), to the Berm, to permanently install the target backers. In 2019 the club decided to pour a slab, for a rifle bench shelter, but the person in charge, not only didn't pour it square to the target backer and earth berm (it was poured square to our cabin), they also positioned the slab farther away from the sidewalk trap stations because they felt it was too close to the cabin. We never finished the benches and shelter, because of the Covid times ended our fundraising. Anyway, now we have a angled slab that when we put benches on it, is about 90 yds on one side, and 93 yards on the other side. The plan is to move the part of earth berm and the target backers (to a correct angle) to 100 yds, to line up with the new concrete slab. I said we should just leave it as is...93 is close enough for me, LOL. But the guy who is ramrodding this project wants it 100 yrds, in case we ever hold a NRA sanctioned event. So, this leads me back to my original question, Do we want to make the appropriate adjustments for 100 meters? So instead of moving things about 9 yards, we'd move them about 18 yards.
Quick question, are NRA sanctioned matches in yards? or Meters? Specifically 100 (yards or meters)?
Here is the story:
Many years ago, I put in the Rifle range (100 yd) in the back yard at our sportsman club, which was also the trap range. I measured 100 yards from the concrete sidewalk markers for the trap stations(which are right behind the cabin), to the Berm, to permanently install the target backers. In 2019 the club decided to pour a slab, for a rifle bench shelter, but the person in charge, not only didn't pour it square to the target backer and earth berm (it was poured square to our cabin), they also positioned the slab farther away from the sidewalk trap stations because they felt it was too close to the cabin. We never finished the benches and shelter, because of the Covid times ended our fundraising. Anyway, now we have a angled slab that when we put benches on it, is about 90 yds on one side, and 93 yards on the other side. The plan is to move the part of earth berm and the target backers (to a correct angle) to 100 yds, to line up with the new concrete slab. I said we should just leave it as is...93 is close enough for me, LOL. But the guy who is ramrodding this project wants it 100 yrds, in case we ever hold a NRA sanctioned event. So, this leads me back to my original question, Do we want to make the appropriate adjustments for 100 meters? So instead of moving things about 9 yards, we'd move them about 18 yards.
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todd
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i have a 50 yard target right out my door. 100 and 150 yard targets at my shop (4 miles away) and i can do up to 700 yards if i go my shop's neighbor house. i used to shoot my 22-250AI at 600 yards from my neighbors' place.
the place i hunt only lets me 60ish and under, but there are few tree lanes that will go 125+ yards.
the place i hunt only lets me 60ish and under, but there are few tree lanes that will go 125+ yards.
JonB
Halcyon member
Photo submitted for your entertainment.
I was at the range a couple days ago, and took a photo of the 100 yd berm and target backer that is likely to get moved either 9 yds or 18 yds.
For size reference, the multiple 4' x 8' plywood target backers are mounted on upright 8 foot Railroad Ties
BTW, If I have any say, we won't be moving them.
I was at the range a couple days ago, and took a photo of the 100 yd berm and target backer that is likely to get moved either 9 yds or 18 yds.
For size reference, the multiple 4' x 8' plywood target backers are mounted on upright 8 foot Railroad Ties
BTW, If I have any say, we won't be moving them.
My criteria is more severe than most since I compete in CBA and ASSRA matches plus shoot prairie dogs, both requiring consistency.
I start at 100 yards with ten-shot groups. This is calling each shot for both impact and wind conditions. Once I feel a load is performing, I confirm at 200 yards.
When I was actively competing in pistol Bullseye Competition all loads were tested at 50 yards in a Ransom Rest. This provided some interesting data, few reloads work well at that range.
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johnnyjr
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Beautiful,
CZ93X62
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7/10/15/25 yards for defensive sideiron, rollers or sliders.
25 and 50 yards for hunting handguns.
100/200/300 yards for goblin rifles; same for varmint rifles, with some 400 to 600 paper recreation on occasion.
100 and 200 yards for game rifles. I zero at 200 yards, and check impacts at 300 yards to confirm trajectory outcomes. They are pretty close, actually. Leverguns are all iron-sighted, I test at 50 and zero ar 100, check drop at 150. That too is close to the book.
25 and 50 yards for hunting handguns.
100/200/300 yards for goblin rifles; same for varmint rifles, with some 400 to 600 paper recreation on occasion.
100 and 200 yards for game rifles. I zero at 200 yards, and check impacts at 300 yards to confirm trajectory outcomes. They are pretty close, actually. Leverguns are all iron-sighted, I test at 50 and zero ar 100, check drop at 150. That too is close to the book.
Petrol & Powder
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Shoot at 3 yards............tell everyone it was 50 yards 
Winelover
North Central Arkansas
Shoot at 3 yards............tell everyone it was 50 yards
Muzzle blast alone will destroy the target.
Hawk
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I find I can always get sub 1" groups with my scoped rifles at 10 yards!Shoot at 3 yards............tell everyone it was 50 yards