2aHawaii Fun Shoot for the Month of June 2016.

2aHawaii Fun Shoot; Categories and Rules
This Fun Shoot is for any .22 rimfire cartridge rifle (Includes all .17 rimfire cartridges, .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle and .22 Magnum).

All targets in each class are shot at 50 yards.

Classification 1 (Optics) - Adult (18+) Open to all Bolt Action or Semi Automatic Rifles w/ Scope/Red Dot Sights/Optic Type Sights.
This Category of Fun Shoot is reserved for all adults 18+ with a bolt action or semi automatic rifle with a scope or red dot sight. Rifles can be stock or modified in any manner.

Classification 2 (Stock Sights) - Adult (18+) Open to all Bolt Action or Semi Automatic Rifles with Iron/peep sights (Any type of non optic type sight).
This Category of Fun Shoot is reserved for all adults 18+ with a bolt action or semi automatic rifle with non optic style sights (iron/peep/ghost ring, etc.). Rifles can be stock or modified in any manner.

Classification 3 (Optics) - Child (17 or under) Open to all Bolt Action or Semi Automatic Rifles w/ Scope/Red Dot Sights/Optic Type Sights.
This Category of Fun Shoot is reserved for all children 17 and under with a bolt action or semi automatic rifle with a scope or red dot sight. Rifles can be stock or modified in any manner.

Classification 4 (Stock Sights) - Child (17 or under) Open to all Bolt Action or Semi Automatic Rifles with Iron/peep sights (Any type of non optic type sight).
This Category of Fun Shoot is reserved for all children 17 and under with a bolt action or semi automatic rifle with non optic style sights (iron/peep/ghost ring, etc.). Rifles can be stock or modified in any manner.

This month's Fun Shoot must be shot in the standing position. You cannot use a sling or any other method of stabilizing the rifle or pistol. However, you are allowed to stabilize yourself. In other words, you can lean up against the bench so you don't fall or lose your balance.

Classification #1 thru #4 download and print target below on an 8.5"x 11" sheet of paper. You are allowed to enhance your target with a color dot to highlight the center. Shoot 10 shots and score accordingly.

Post target and score as shown here.

2aHawaii Name,__________, First name__________
Score ________,Class________,
Scope______________, Iron sights,________
Rifle make,________, Ammo,_________
Weather conditions____________
Excuses__

All Fun Shoots are shot WITHOUT a time limit and NO restrictions on ammo. Take your time and have fun.

Daaaaaayum!! I wouldn't be able to do that with an optic much less irons. Great shooting Ren!!

I didn't issue any challenge to anyone. I just did my normal practice routine today and saw this post. Started off the day with being grouchy as always because I didn't grab my usual caffeine fix. But it was still a good day because I didn't use my AK - I used my AR 
I watched this video and applied what retired Marine Ken Roxburgh said. It works but I need more practice. Try it. He starts talking about standing at about 14:10



and if you're shooting irons...get a fat front sight! "precision sights" don't equate to a skinny front sight or the like

Hey guys, we have a challenge here. One of us has to beat Ren's score. You won't know what you can do until you try!!! I will try and shoot it next Sunday. C'mon everyone. Ren has issued the challenge. It is up to us to try and beat his score!!! 

Lol only the Ol Skool guys will get that AK remark. I like that.

I have some Willams Peep Sights. When you say a fat front sight, would you recommend replacing the front insert with a thick post style one? I'll watch the videos later tonight
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I'm not familiar with the Williams sights. The lesson to be learned is that the final object you should focus HARD on is the front sight before you press the trigger. You should be able to focus on it hard enough to see the minute details of the front sight. A fat enough front sight will help you focus on it. For years, I thought I was focusing on the front sight but my eye was focused somewhere between the front sight and the target. A normal human can only focus on one plane at a time.

I'm not familiar with the Williams sights. The lesson to be learned is that the final object you should focus HARD on is the front sight before you press the trigger. You should be able to focus on it hard enough to see the minute details of the front sight. A fat enough front sight will help you focus on it. For years, I thought I was focusing on the front sight but my eye was focused somewhere between the front sight and the target. A normal human can only focus on one plane at a time.

.....My rifle has what some call "peep sights" similar to those used by biathlon shooters. I have various inserts to replace the front with. I guess I have some experimenting to do and a lot of learning to shoot irons.


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Thanks for the explanation. My initial thought was that a larger blade would cover more of the target as opposed to a thinner one. My thinking was on the lines of how target scopes, like Weaver and Sightrons, use really thin cross hairs. I guess if a thicker front site keeps your POA consistent, that should produce a better group.

My rifle has what some call "peep sights" similar to those used by biathlon shooters. I have various inserts to replace the front with. I guess I have some experimenting to do and a lot of learning to shoot irons.


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For the most precision I like to use these inserts. 


I don't use one that is too small.  I leave a fair amount of white around the target black.  It is very easy for the eye to center circles inside of circles.  Just be sure to focus clear on the front aperture and no the target black.

I can appreciate how good Ren shot his target above.
its not easy shooting from offhand position
I haven't shot bullseye rifle standing in years, and i was never that good at it back then either
here's what i got today
no excuses.  i'm just not that good at it.  need a lot more practice.
actually i did better than i thought considering the muzzle kept moving. a lot. 
I might try again this month, but i think i just need more shooting time standing.

SN:  stangzilla
score:  73
class:  1
optic:  Primary Arms 6x 22LR
Rifle:  Ruger American 22LR
ammo:  Federal HV gold medal match
weather conditions:  overcast, winds 5-25mph
excuses:  winds 5-25, but mostly i need more practice standing