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Offline Parrott-Cannon

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Practice, Practice, Practice
« on: May 17, 2011, 03:32:14 AM »
This is my first practice target for the postal shoot.  It is not a B-17 target, this target is 12 by 12 inches - Range 25 yards.  Shooting a Brooks 69 cal 32 pounder.  11 shots with 0.675 balls and 0.01 lubed patch.  The targeting technique required in the postal shoot requirements requires a great deal of practice but once mastered it is produces very good results.  Here is a picture of the target:

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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2011, 03:37:45 AM »
Wow!

You did that with out sights? Very good!
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2011, 06:05:59 AM »
impressive.

still building a shooting platform, and waiting for delivery of suitable roundballs to start shootin' mine.
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2011, 06:20:51 AM »
Quote from: Double D on May 17, 2011, 03:37:45 AM
Wow!

You did that with out sights? Very good!

No sights.  Going to try again today to test consistency.
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2011, 02:29:21 PM »
Parrott-Cannon,
That being the first target that you ever shot with your .69 caliber gun at 75ft, I hereby declare you a natural born ringer. Douglas, old sport, I think that we best start on the yoga lessons as soon as possible, so we can both gain enough flexibility to allow us to kiss our own butts goodbye concerning the 2nd annual miniature cannon competition. :D
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2011, 04:45:25 PM »
Quote from: Cannoneer on May 17, 2011, 02:29:21 PM
Protection,
That being the first target that you ever shot with your .69 caliber gun at 75ft, I hereby declare you a natural born ringer. Douglas, old sport, I think that we best start on the yoga lessons as soon as possible, so we can both gain enough flexibility to allow us to kiss our own butts goodbye concerning the 2nd annual miniature cannon competition. :D

Today shooting was not as good 9 out of 11 on the 12 X 12 inch target.  I will post a target picture tomarrow.
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2011, 05:37:02 PM »
That's some fine shooting ! Yikes I ought to start practicing .

Gary
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2011, 10:23:13 AM »
Thank all of you for your positive comments.

Here is a picture of the target from the second day of practice.

Its ok but I guess I need more practice.  2 of the 11 shoot were on a 12 X 12 inch target.  The two near the target center were the first two shots.

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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2011, 11:35:55 AM »
I feel I have a chance now, not that I'm wishing you bad shooting, I just hope to do better.
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Re: Practice, Practice, Practice
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2011, 02:17:25 PM »
Quote from: keith44 on May 18, 2011, 11:35:55 AM
I feel I have a chance now, not that I'm wishing you bad shooting, I just hope to do better.
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Had to order more ammo - then more practice.
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