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Hey folks.
Well, I finally got to take my SuperMatch to the range on Saturday...
My buddy signed me up for a shoot outside Osceola, Ind., the other day, and despite the weather, we had a really good time. It was also my first truly competitive shoot.
Here's Yours Truly with my Springfield .45 immediately after whackin' a pin at 25 yards (it's the one farthest out to the right, just starting to topple to the left). You have 30 seconds to knock 'em down. Each white pin is 10 points, 10 points deducted if you hit a red one. Fumbled a mag change and only got 12 down. Did better on the paper bullseyes (six shots strong hand, six weak, 2 per target). Ended up fourth out of 16.
OK. Now for the SuperMatch...
Does this look familiar? Rifle firmly rested... snug in the shoulder... sights aligned... taking up the slack in the trigger... focusing on the front sight... half breath out... front sight again... one more pound on the trigger... two more pounds... begin prying the hell out of a 4.5-pound trigger... And then it dawns on me... The [insert expletive here] safety's still on.
Oh, come on. Admit it. You've all been there. :wink:
And finally, the first shot:
The recoil was slightly more than I expected, as I grew up an AR guy. My face was too close to the receiver heel (trying to replicate my "nose-to-charging-handle-technique") and I got whacked in the schnoz a couple of times. :roll: Also had an issue with getting used to the trigger, as I wasn't used to the takeup, despite all my dry firing. But bottom line, first three rounds were in @2.5 inches, 3in. up and 2in. over. Three clicks down and four left, and I was spot on.
Soon after, the drizzle turned to rain, so we packed up and split.
Anyway, it was a very good day. 8)
Just thought I'd share...
Spike
Well, I finally got to take my SuperMatch to the range on Saturday...
My buddy signed me up for a shoot outside Osceola, Ind., the other day, and despite the weather, we had a really good time. It was also my first truly competitive shoot.

Here's Yours Truly with my Springfield .45 immediately after whackin' a pin at 25 yards (it's the one farthest out to the right, just starting to topple to the left). You have 30 seconds to knock 'em down. Each white pin is 10 points, 10 points deducted if you hit a red one. Fumbled a mag change and only got 12 down. Did better on the paper bullseyes (six shots strong hand, six weak, 2 per target). Ended up fourth out of 16.
OK. Now for the SuperMatch...

Does this look familiar? Rifle firmly rested... snug in the shoulder... sights aligned... taking up the slack in the trigger... focusing on the front sight... half breath out... front sight again... one more pound on the trigger... two more pounds... begin prying the hell out of a 4.5-pound trigger... And then it dawns on me... The [insert expletive here] safety's still on.
Oh, come on. Admit it. You've all been there. :wink:
And finally, the first shot:

The recoil was slightly more than I expected, as I grew up an AR guy. My face was too close to the receiver heel (trying to replicate my "nose-to-charging-handle-technique") and I got whacked in the schnoz a couple of times. :roll: Also had an issue with getting used to the trigger, as I wasn't used to the takeup, despite all my dry firing. But bottom line, first three rounds were in @2.5 inches, 3in. up and 2in. over. Three clicks down and four left, and I was spot on.
Soon after, the drizzle turned to rain, so we packed up and split.
Anyway, it was a very good day. 8)
Just thought I'd share...
Spike