Competitive shooters? - Page 2

sgtD · November 7th, 2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftyjuan

sgtD-
As I said, I shoot silhouette in air pistol, .22 rifle and .22 pistol. Talk about cheap! Try air pistol! A Daisy 747 runs $150 (has a Walthers barrel), and will shoot one pellet hole all day at 10 yards. If you miss, it's your fault, and there is no sound or recoil. A perfect way to perfect your accuracy. Great pellets are $6-8 per 500, and you can do it in your garage (or in the house if you have a VERY understanding wife). My 2 cents!

I would be interested in smallbore (.22) rifle competition, unfortunately time is also a factor for me right now. I work and go to college full time, and am about to start law school. I'm going to look into the Daisy. Might have to get one.:-)

When my daughter gets older, if she's interested, I would enjoy doing air gun stuff with her. I hope she is.

You're right though, that stuff is even cheaper than sporting clays.

sash · November 27th, 2006, 12:14 PM

My son and I compete regularly in ICORE and USPSA matches. We try to shoot 3 to 4 matches a month, year round. That keeps the reloading press running pretty hard every week, but it is a great way to spend time with one of my boys.

AutoFan · December 1st, 2006, 05:51 PM

Pinshooting and a little IDPA.

razorblade · December 2nd, 2006, 02:22 AM

IPSC and ICORE. I'd like to get into 3 gun also.

Airedale · December 2nd, 2006, 05:57 AM

I shoot USPSA and a bit of ICORE. I really enjoy shooting 3 gun Heavy Metal.

I shot skeet and sporting clays until I burned out on both. I've also shot some flyers but that's really cost prohibitive!

Years ago I used the Airedales to guide on a friends preserve. I guided about two seasons. Both old Duke and Dolly (both now deceased from old age)had birdshot from head to tail from "hunters" shooting low flyers. It became too risky, for me and the dogs, to continue guiding.

Dave

HighVelocity · December 2nd, 2006, 06:03 AM

I started shooting IDPA in February and have become addicted to it. So far, I've made Sharpshooter in SSP, ESP, SSR and CDP.

The wheelguns are a lot of fun in IDPA. A lot of work, but the payoff is can be very satisfying. I also believe that getting good with a double action revolver increases the level of trigger discipline and it really shows on the scoresheet.

sass20485 · December 18th, 2006, 07:02 PM

I do cowboy action shooting, even help put on the FL. State Championship match coming up in January here in Orlando ( check it out at www.laststand.org ) Jim Scoutten from Shooting USA is coming to tape the match for his show this year. Sgt D, I see you're in FL. I'd be happy to give you info on CAS. drop me a PM. I know folks all around the state and may be able to point you in the right direction to get started. CAS is a very friendly sports and folks are happy to share guns/ let you try etc.

IDPASHTR · April 28th, 2007, 01:26 PM

I am an ex-clay target shooter, I shot trap,skeet,sporting clays,International trap and International skeet for a little over 20 years but got bored with it. I have been shooting IDPA and USPSA for 6 years now and shoot every chance I can. I also shoot 3 gun matches when I can.

Clyde · April 29th, 2007, 09:13 PM

USPSA, 3-Gun, IDPA, Steel Challenge, a little ICORE

Even See Airedale at the range

pgrass101 · April 30th, 2007, 09:37 AM

IDPA when I can.

November 27th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#12
sash New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OK Posts: 13	My son and I compete regularly in ICORE and USPSA matches. We try to shoot 3 to 4 matches a month, year round. That keeps the reloading press running pretty hard every week, but it is a great way to spend time with one of my boys. __________________ Self-reliance, sacrifice and service . . . or Shoot, shovel and shut-up.

December 2nd, 2006, 02:22 AM	#14
razorblade Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 523	IPSC and ICORE. I'd like to get into 3 gun also. __________________ "Why? Why, to give you a taste of your future...a preview of things to come. Con permiso, Capitan? The hall's been rented, the orchestra engaged...it's time to see if you can dance." ~ Q.

April 29th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#19
Clyde New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 10	USPSA, 3-Gun, IDPA, Steel Challenge, a little ICORE Even See Airedale at the range __________________ The best weapon is the one between your ears. Always keep it loaded.

April 30th, 2007, 09:37 AM	#20
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,514	IDPA when I can. __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere I refuse to compromise my morality for another mans greed.

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December 1st, 2006, 05:51 PM	#13
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 923	Pinshooting and a little IDPA.

December 2nd, 2006, 05:57 AM	#15
Airedale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 410	I shoot USPSA and a bit of ICORE. I really enjoy shooting 3 gun Heavy Metal. I shot skeet and sporting clays until I burned out on both. I've also shot some flyers but that's really cost prohibitive! Years ago I used the Airedales to guide on a friends preserve. I guided about two seasons. Both old Duke and Dolly (both now deceased from old age)had birdshot from head to tail from "hunters" shooting low flyers. It became too risky, for me and the dogs, to continue guiding. Dave

December 2nd, 2006, 06:03 AM	#16
HighVelocity Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 248	I started shooting IDPA in February and have become addicted to it. So far, I've made Sharpshooter in SSP, ESP, SSR and CDP. The wheelguns are a lot of fun in IDPA. A lot of work, but the payoff is can be very satisfying. I also believe that getting good with a double action revolver increases the level of trigger discipline and it really shows on the scoresheet.

December 18th, 2006, 07:02 PM	#17
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,416	I do cowboy action shooting, even help put on the FL. State Championship match coming up in January here in Orlando ( check it out at www.laststand.org ) Jim Scoutten from Shooting USA is coming to tape the match for his show this year. Sgt D, I see you're in FL. I'd be happy to give you info on CAS. drop me a PM. I know folks all around the state and may be able to point you in the right direction to get started. CAS is a very friendly sports and folks are happy to share guns/ let you try etc.

April 28th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#18
IDPASHTR New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 2	I am an ex-clay target shooter, I shot trap,skeet,sporting clays,International trap and International skeet for a little over 20 years but got bored with it. I have been shooting IDPA and USPSA for 6 years now and shoot every chance I can. I also shoot 3 gun matches when I can.