William Buck Memorial Postal Matches

[Milt]

Howdy fellow shooters. Here is my Factory Rifle contribution for July. Bull 9 looks like 1 shot, but it is 2. 195-16x. MTR, T24. CENTER-X.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Howdy fellow shooters. Here is my Factory Rifle contribution for July. Bull 9 looks like 1 shot, but it is 2. 195-16x. MTR, T24. CENTER-X.
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Milt, that's some fine shooting! Well done! I have your score posted.

 

[JerryP]

Hi Larry
Here is my match grade fo

r the month.
Thanks
Jerry

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Hi Larry
Here is my match grade foView attachment 8462278r the month.
Thanks
Jerry

Jerry, I have your score posted. Nice shooting!

 

[JerryP]

Thanks Larry

 

[Greyknife]

Here is my 50 Yd Factory Rifle for July. Savage Mark II BTV and using Norma Tac 22 ammo. Somehow I got interrupted and shot 3 shots at number 7 target. You guys can adjust my score. Chalk it up to age! Greyknife/Ralph

 

[BergaraGumpa]

Attached is my July Submission. Range Master agreed that second shot on Target Two was into the "10 ring", hence him signing off of the target.
As to neuropathy, I have been in with Bergara and they suggested speaking with Trigger Tech. Trigger Tech was very helpful and informative. I will have the trigger once the USP finds my trigger as it as somehow been lost. Trigger Tech is allowing me to try the trigger for 30 days. If I am not happy with my findings, the trigger can be returned for a full refund.
I will post additional comments once I know more.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Here is my 50 Yd Factory Rifle for July. Savage Mark II BTV and using Norma Tac 22 ammo. Somehow I got interrupted and shot 3 shots at number 7 target. You guys can adjust my score. Chalk it up to age! Greyknife/RalphView attachment 8462866

Greyknife, I have your score posted.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Attached is my July Submission. Range Master agreed that second shot on Target Two was into the "10 ring", hence him signing off of the target.
As to neuropathy, I have been in with Bergara and they suggested speaking with Trigger Tech. Trigger Tech was very helpful and informative. I will have the trigger once the USP finds my trigger as it as somehow been lost. Trigger Tech is allowing me to try the trigger for 30 days. If I am not happy with my findings, the trigger can be returned for a full refund.
I will post additional comments once I know more.View attachment 8463035

BergaraGumpa, I have your score posted. Nice shooting!

 

[Martini]

These targets require some explanation. I've spent several days over the past week working on problem rifles (i.e. rifles that I don't shoot as high a score as I think they should). I spent time screening ammo and working on my set-up for my two poorer performing 10/22's as well as my BSA Martini Mark II International and Tikka T1X. Anyway, this morning I decided to shoot the 10/22's for score.

The best three ammunition types for my 16.1" Fedderson barreled 10/22 were SK Rifle Match, RWS Semi-Auto and Eley BR SA Precision. I couldn't get the SK RM to settle down on the sight in target and so moved to RWS S/A to shoot a target for record. I shot the worst target I can remember with the primary problem being high flyers which were caused by not holding the grip tightly enough. I switched over to Eley S/A BR Precision to shoot another target which I think is permitted under the new rules and concentrated on holding the pistol grip tighter toi shot my best ever target with this rifle marred only by one flier on bull #8 which was shooter error.

Next up was the Ruger 10/22 with 16.5" Fluted Green Mountain Barrel. Eley Club and Remington Eley Club XTRA were the two best ammunition types for this rifle and I elected to shoot one of my two remaining boxes of Remington Eley Club XTRA (which I don't think is available anymore. Again, I had one terrible flier on bull 19 which ended up on the bull above it. I have no assignable cause for the flier. I moved to one of the sighter bulls to check POI and when I moved back I inadvertently shot bull #19 again. Regardless, I gave myself a zero for bull #19 but still shot my best ever target with this rifle.

Although both these 10/22's have trigger groups that have been reworked by Brimstone to about 3#, I believe the fundamental problem is moving from a Benchrest triggers breaking at less than a pound to a factory trigger . The reworked factory 10/22 triggers don't compare with the Kidd two stage triggers on my other two 10/22's but that's a problem that could be solved by about a $600 investment. Perhaps, I need to sell one of my rifles Or alternately practice more with the factory triggers.

Randy

Match-Grade Match
114/2X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 with Fedderson Barrel/RWS Semi-Auto 7/23/24
184/5X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 with Fedderson Barrel/Eley Bench Rest Semi-Auto Precision on 7/23/24
185/2X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 with Green Mountain Barrel/Remington Eley Club XTRA on 7/23/24

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

These targets require some explanation. I've spent several days over the past week working on problem rifles (i.e. rifles that I don't shoot as high a score as I think they should). I spent time screening ammo and working on my set-up for my two poorer performing 10/22's as well as my BSA Martini Mark II International and Tikka T1X. Anyway, this morning I decided to shoot the 10/22's for score.

The best three ammunition types for my 16.1" Fedderson barreled 10/22 were SK Rifle Match, RWS Semi-Auto and Eley BR SA Precision. I couldn't get the SK RM to settle down on the sight in target and so moved to RWS S/A to shoot a target for record. I shot the worst target I can remember with the primary problem being high flyers which were caused by not holding the grip tightly enough. I switched over to Eley S/A BR Precision to shoot another target which I think is permitted under the new rules and concentrated on holding the pistol grip tighter toi shot my best ever target with this rifle marred only by one flier on bull #8 which was shooter error.

Next up was the Ruger 10/22 with 16.5" Fluted Green Mountain Barrel. Eley Club and Remington Eley Club XTRA were the two best ammunition types for this rifle and I elected to shoot one of my two remaining boxes of Remington Eley Club XTRA (which I don't think is available anymore. Again, I had one terrible flier on bull 19 which ended up on the bull above it. I have no assignable cause for the flier. I moved to one of the sighter bulls to check POI and when I moved back I inadvertently shot bull #19 again. Regardless, I gave myself a zero for bull #19 but still shot my best ever target with this rifle.

Although both these 10/22's have trigger groups that have been reworked by Brimstone to about 3#, I believe the fundamental problem is moving from a Benchrest triggers breaking at less than a pound to a factory trigger . The reworked factory 10/22 triggers don't compare with the Kidd two stage triggers on my other two 10/22's but that's a problem that could be solved by about a $600 investment. Perhaps, I need to sell one of my rifles Or alternately practice more with the factory triggers.

Randy

Match-Grade Match
114/2X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 with Fedderson Barrel/RWS Semi-Auto 7/23/24
184/5X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 with Fedderson Barrel/Eley Bench Rest Semi-Auto Precision on 7/23/24
185/2X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 with Green Mountain Barrel/Remington Eley Club XTRA on 7/23/24

Randy, I have your scores posted!

 

[BillZ]

My July Unlimited target.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

My July Unlimited target.

BillZ, welcome and good shooting! Can you tell me are you shooting a repeater (V22) or the single shot Vudoo (V22s)? I have your score posted.

 

[BillZ]

BillZ, welcome and good shooting! Can you tell me are you shooting a repeater (V22) or the single shot Vudoo (V22s)? I have your score posted.

It is a Vudoo V22 360 repeater, TT diamond trigger, in a PDC chassis with a Zeiss S3 6-36 x 56 scope shooting off a Butch Lambert coaxial front rest with a Protektor 3" silver cloth heavy bag. The chassis has a 3 " front bag rider from LJW precision. Rear bag Proteckor Deluxe BB, silver cloth and heavy sand. I shoot a modified free recoil, pinch trigger, light face contact with no recoil pad contact. I have slightly modified the chassis, inserting sorbothane 40 in the cut out for weights to absorb vibration. I am currently testing different match ammo between Lapua and Eley. Will most likely travel to Ohio Lapua this winter for lot testing.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

It is a Vudoo V22 360 repeater, TT diamond trigger, in a PDC chassis with a Zeiss S3 6-36 x 56 scope shooting off a Butch Lambert coaxial front rest with a Protektor 3" silver cloth heavy bag. The chassis has a 3 " front bag rider from LJW precision. Rear bag Proteckor Deluxe BB, silver cloth and heavy sand. I shoot a modified free recoil, pinch trigger, light face contact with no recoil pad contact. I have slightly modified the chassis, inserting sorbothane 40 in the cut out for weights to absorb vibration. I am currently testing different match ammo between Lapua and Eley. Will most likely travel to Ohio Lapua this winter for lot testing.

Nice. Sounds like a real nice setup! Thanks for sharing the information!

 

[JerryP]

Hi Larry
Here is my first target for August. The old girl is

shooting pretty good.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Hi Larry
Here is my first target for August. The old girl is View attachment 8470702shooting pretty good.

Haha! That old girl can still dance pretty good! Very well done! I have your score posted.

 

[Milt]

Howdy,
Been trying to top Jerry, but can't do it. But, I won't give up.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Howdy,
Been trying to top Jerry, but can't do it. But, I won't give up.



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Milt, just double checking, you have 7/5/24 on the target. Did you mean 8/5/24? Also, on your x-count, check bulls 3 and 20 for me. I see white space between the center dot and the bullet hole, so it appears to not be touching the dot.

Thanks,

Larry

 

[Milt]

Yes. I shot this today. My mistake.
Milt

 

[Milt]

I plugged all the close ones. #3 is a judgement call. It could go either way. You can consider it a miss. #20 is an X.

Milt

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

I plugged all the close ones. #3 is a judgement call. It could go either way. You can consider it a miss. #20 is an X.

Milt

Milt, thanks for checking. I'll go with your judgement on both. I have your score posted. Good shooting!

 

[BergaraGumpa]

Attached is August submission. New is trigger set to 18 ounces down from 38 ounces of prior trigger. I am no longer pulling some shots to the right.

 

[JohnMetcalf]

Finally returned to the range after a hectic winter and spring. Had to deal with a death in the family, estate resolution, and work. I told my wife it was time I had some aroma therapy and I headed to the range.
While I am not proud of my score, I am proud I had time to shoot. I've missed it. So, if the creeks don't rise like they tried to here on Thursday, I be back next month.

Larry, please double check my scoring.

Thank you much, and stay safe out there.

John Metcalf

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Attached is August submission. New is trigger set to 18 ounces down from 38 ounces of prior trigger. I am no longer pulling some shots to the right. View attachment 8476467

BergaraGumpa, nice shooting! I have your score posted!

Larry

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Finally returned to the range after a hectic winter and spring. Had to deal with a death in the family, estate resolution, and work. I told my wife it was time I had some aroma therapy and I headed to the range.
While I am not proud of my score, I am proud I had time to shoot. I've missed it. So, if the creeks don't rise like they tried to here on Thursday, I be back next month.

Larry, please double check my scoring.

Thank you much, and stay safe out there.

John MetcalfView attachment 8477257

John, scoring looks good. Welcome back! I have your score posted.

Larry

 

[Milt]

It was a great shooting day here in NW MN. 77F and no wind. Kimber 82 gov. with Redfield Int'l front and original Kimber rear peep.
199- 12X.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

It was a great shooting day here in NW MN. 77F and no wind. Kimber 82 gov. with Redfield Int'l front and original Kimber rear peep.
199- 12X.

Milt, great shooting! I have your scores posted.

Larry

 

[Greyknife]

Greyknife/Ralph with my August Factory match. Wish I could avoid some of the 10's , but I could not blame it on the wind which was almost Zero on 8/12/24. Maybe my less than $4.00 ammo affects some of my shots. Score is 180 and 5X.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Greyknife/Ralph with my August Factory match. Wish I could avoid some of the 10's , but I could not blame it on the wind which was almost Zero on 8/12/24. Maybe my less than $4.00 ammo affects some of my shots. Score is 180 and 5X.
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Greyknife, I have your score posted.

 

[JerryP]

Hi Larry
Here is my first factory target for the month.
Thanks
Jerry

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Hi Larry
Here is my first factory target for the month.
Thanks
JerryView attachment 8480350

Jerry, that's some fine shooting! Your 15x moved you up to the top of the leaderboard...

 

[JerryP]

Thanks Larry.

 

[Gdawg09]

good afternoon. Thanks for running this forum, I'm using it to develop an interest in shooting .22 Benchrest shooting and have 6 or 7 folks that show up regularly.
Here are my latest submissions.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

good afternoon. Thanks for running this forum, I'm using it to develop an interest in shooting .22 Benchrest shooting and have 6 or 7 folks that show up regularly.
Here are my latest submissions.

Gdawg09, I have your scores posted. Glad you like the format for the matches!

 

[Martini]

Good to get back to shooting after a month off due to illness (allergy) and windy 105F days. Tried new setups for the CZ457 and the T1X. The T1X showed promise but I think I'll go back to the drawing board on the CZ.

Factory Target Match - 50 yds
180/09x - Martini - CZ457 MTR/SK Standard Plus on 8/20/24
190/13x - Martini - Tikka T1X/SK Standard Plus on 8/20/24

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Good to get back to shooting after a month off due to illness (allergy) and windy 105F days. Tried new setups for the CZ457 and the T1X. The T1X showed promise but I think I'll go back to the drawing board on the CZ.

Factory Target Match - 50 yds
180/09x - Martini - CZ457 MTR/SK Standard Plus on 8/20/24
190/13x - Martini - Tikka T1X/SK Standard Plus on 8/20/24

Glad to have you back! I have your scores posted.

Larry

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Good morning everyone! I wanted to let you know that this coming Friday through Sunday I will be in Wright City, MO at the 2024 Outdoor National Tournament. I will return to normal monitoring of this thread on the following Monday.

Thanks for your patience in my absence!

Larry

 

[Martini]

Good morning everyone! I wanted to let you know that this coming Friday through Sunday I will be in Wright City, MO at the 2024 Outdoor National Tournament. I will return to normal monitoring of this thread on the following Monday.

Thanks for your patient in my absence!

Larry

Good luck!

 

[JerryP]

Larry
Here is my match grade target

for the month.

GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND!!!

Jerry

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Larry
Here is my match grade target View attachment 8488263for the month.

GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND!!!

Jerry

Thanks Jerry. Man, you're shooting that Vudoo well! I have your score posted...

 

[Martini]

Today's unlimited results. Wind came up halfway thru the second target and I failed to deal with it.

200/17X - Martini- 2500X (Shilen)/Eley Match on 08/27/24
175/06X - Martini- Custom 40X (Shilen Barrel)/Eley Club XTRA on 08/217/24

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Today's unlimited results. Wind came up halfway thru the second target and I failed to deal with it.

200/17X - Martini- 2500X (Shilen)/Eley Match on 08/27/24
175/06X - Martini- Custom 40X (Shilen Barrel)/Eley Club XTRA on 08/217/24

Randy, I have your scores posted.

 

[Martini]

Match-Grade Match - 50 yds
195/3X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 (Kidd Barrel)/Eley Semi-Auto Benchrest Precision on 08/28/24

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Match-Grade Match - 50 yds
195/3X - Martini - Custom Ruger 10/22 (Kidd Barrel)/Eley Semi-Auto Benchrest Precision on 08/28/24

Thanks Randy, I have your score posted.

 

[Martini]

Iron Sight Match - 50 yds

196/8X - Martini- Anschutz 1411/Aguila Golden Eagle Match Pistol on 08/30/24
190/5X - Martini- BSA Martini Model 8/SK Standard + on 8/30/24

 

[BillZ]

My August unlimited results after weeks of twisting my new ATS runner, still not sure I have it right.

 

[jbell]

It's been a while since I have had a chance to shoot. I hope to become more of a regular...

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Iron Sight Match - 50 yds

196/8X - Martini- Anschutz 1411/Aguila Golden Eagle Match Pistol on 08/30/24
190/5X - Martini- BSA Martini Model 8/SK Standard + on 8/30/24

Randy, I have your scores posted.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

My August unlimited results after weeks of twisting my new ATS runner, still not sure I have it right.View attachment 8492325

Bill, looks like you have the tuner in a good spot! Nice shooting! I have your score posted.

Larry