Post Open Pistol 5 Meter Match# 14 Scores here....

[gamo2hammerli]

.....please. Great turnout and shooting last week....lets make it so again this week. Shoot Often Shoot Safe

[Brutuz]

Used the repaired SSP250 for this one, wrote June 14th on the targed but shot it half an hour ago so that should read June 15th.

5 meter / standing / one hand / Crosman premier fields

132/150

[gamo2hammerli]

First of three pistol matches of the afternoon.

Pistol: RWS Diana P5 Magnum, Sights: Fiber Optics, Pellet: .177 Crosman WadCutter, Distance: 5 Meters,

Position: Stand/One Hand, Temp: +22C, Indoors, SCORE: 118/150

[CaptGeorge]

I shot the 10M pistol first and noticed some vertical stringing along with the 3 pumps feeling somewhat different each time.  I had been pumping pistol first, then loading pellet.  I changed over to loading pellet FIRST, then pumping.  AHA! No more vertical strings! Then I shot the 5M match.  I think switching from my Daisy wads to Crosman Competition wads helped some too.  Any flyers in this match were strictly from the shooter.

Pistol: Crosman 1377, 3 pumps
Pellet: Crosman Competition Wads
Stance: Standing Off-Hand, 1 hand

[gamo2hammerli]

CaptGeorge.....that's interesting.  Do you think the 1377 is leaking?  I always pump and then load.  Next time I'll alternate to see if there's any difference.

[CaptGeorge]

Don't really know, Stan, but I'd say so.  I'm guessing that cocking first seats the valve better and prevents leakage.  I hadn't really noticed it on earlier matches.  I figured all flyers were operator error. But now that I have the steel breech and better rear sight I'm paying more attention to details.  Some of the 1377 owners here probably can explain it better.  I just shoot and use what works for me.

All-in-all, I'm amazed how accurate the inexpensive 1377 can be. However, I did spend more on the breech and new rear sight than I paid for the pistol! LOL.  I found the heavier steel breech also helped me steady the pistol for off hand shots. My only other addition will be a trigger shoe if I can find one at a paintball shop, etc. I suspect the shoe would improve trigger feel.
 
I also cock bolt back to first "tiny click" and pump once when storing the 1377.  I heard this on the Crosman forum and it seems the best way to store it.

BTW - The Crosman Competition wads shoot much better in my 1377. They're slightly larger than the Daisy's and have fewer flyers. They're $4 per 500 at local Walmarts and Academy's over here in a plastic pack - no tin - or $3 per 250 in tin.

[gamo2hammerli]

I use the cheap Crosman Wadcutter for both my 1377 and RWS Diana P5 Magnum for these matches.  In both pistols the pellets shoot left.....I have to adjust the rear sights all the way to the right.  I know the heavier pellets shoot more "centered" in the Diana.....but I haven't tested other pellets with the Crosman 1377.

[bcshooter]

What a GREAT day this is, Happy Fathers Day, FREE to do as WE please LOL. * GTA Open Pistol 5m Match #14 2 Hand Grip * Crosman 2240 .177cal w/UTG BugBuster 6x32 AO/IR Scope * Crosman Super Match WC .177cal 7.8gr * Score 144 7X

[CaptGeorge]

Stan, I'm using these.  Crosman used to sell a cheaper pellet.  But, these work fine in my 1377. With the new steel breech and LPA rear sight they shoot dead center - Left to Right.

[gamo2hammerli]

CaptGeorge, I used to use those also.....only $4.50Can for 500. Now no shops around here carry those anymore. If I want them I need to order them....which means I've to add in the freight cost. So I bought the next inexpensive ones....both in Hunting and Wadcutters......the small milk carton boxes. I think I've 4 of each. They're 1250 count boxes....but I think their quality isabit worstthan the ones in the little plastic boxes. But out to 15 meters they're do-able.

[thermanator]

Beeman P-17  Iron Sights
RWS .177 R-10 Match w/c
5 meters, 2 hand, standing
Score:  139/150  1x

I had fun shooting this match even if the score went down from last week.  My eyes are getting weak so if I get a sharp 'front sight' , then the bullseye is just a big blurrrr.  So this week I used the 'White Bullseye Target' to see if it would help.  I'll try it some more before I give up on the iron sights.

Anyway, Happy Fathers Day to all who qualify.....:)

Therman

[Magnum]

open pistol 5m ,Crosman 2300s, BSA dot 1x,  standing two hands, .177 crosman pointed, Score 135

[airgunandy]

100 degrees here today. At least this match can be done indoors where it's cool!
Anyway...

Pistol: Crosman 2240 with 10" .177 barrel - open sights
Ammo: Daisy Wadcutters - .177 caliber
Distance: 5 meters
Stance: 2-handed
Score: 128

[ronbeaux]

Hot here too!!!

Gamo Compact
5M
2-hand
CPHP .177
score 133  2x

[gamo2hammerli]

I either get a clear bull (If I wear my prescription glasses) or clear sights. I don't think too many can get both.....if any. I just focus and try to keep the iron sights in line, clearand under the bull (6 O'Clock position) and squeeze da trigga.