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DR Owl Creek posted this 24 July 2015

With all the new shooters who have gotten into the shooting sports within the last few years, it seems like a lot of them don't know what type of accuracy is really possible with cast bullet loads. I think it would be helpful for them to see some targets posted from winning CBA matches, as well as the loading data for those winning loads. This data is generally available to CBA members in the Fouling Shot, but not elsewhere.   I think it we be beneficial to everyone concerned to have these winning targets and load data posted in a conspicuous spot somewhere on this forum, so all the world could see it. I think this would help the new shooters, as well as giving the CBA members a chance to show what good groups really look like. This could also bring a lot of potential new members to this forum.   What do you guys think?   Dave

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Duane Mellenbruch posted this 24 July 2015

Not necessary for a new topic. Just go to the CBA Home page, click on “match results” and have access to current and past matches and data of the competitors. There are even results for the military matches.

Have a look. http://www.castbulletassoc.org/br/2015/pdf/arizonacb/arizonacb02152015.pdf

It would be a really good idea for forum members to at least look at the rest of the site and see what is available, courtesy of the CBA members

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DR Owl Creek posted this 24 July 2015

Duane,

That link has the data, but it doesn't show any of the targets. Over on the “other” forum, there are a lot of FNGs who manage to throw a load together, and then have two or more holes that happen to land in the same ZIP Code. After that, they think they're ready to take on the world. It would be nice to have a PICTURE to show them what an actual group looks like. IMO

Dave

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Duane Mellenbruch posted this 24 July 2015

I think I will let one of the match directors address your concerns.

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DR Owl Creek posted this 25 July 2015

If this forum and the match directors aren't interested in including Photos along with the Match Scores and Data for the general public to see, are there any individual members who would be willing to send me your Photos? I would prefer photos of targets at both 100 yards, and 200 yards, if possible. Professionally done photos wouldn't be necessary; simple cell phone pix would be fine. Just send them to me as an attachment to a PM or an email. For any photos that I might use for reference somewhere else, I would also give you full credit for your accomplishments.

Thanks,

Dave

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John Alexander posted this 25 July 2015

Competitors, See the post above.  When you get a good one consider sending pictures to Dave. John

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tlkeizer posted this 27 July 2015

Greetings, Dave, The attached photo is from an original Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor 45-70 Government, although I did have the barrel re-lined.  I have a completely original Model 1884 that shoots almost as well, its best group is about an inch larger. The data is on the photo.  If you want more info, please email me in a private email through the forum. Tk  

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DR Owl Creek posted this 27 July 2015

Tk,

Great group! Thank you very much for posting. I appreciate sending that.

Dave

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OU812 posted this 27 July 2015

Maybe the pictures of winning groups can be put in The Fouling Shot magazine.

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DR Owl Creek posted this 17 August 2015

You guys must have a lot more photos of great groups you could share. Please post some more.

Thanks,

Dave

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RicinYakima posted this 17 August 2015

My standard 16.0 grains of 2400 with Lyman #308284 sized 0.311 seated to touch the lands. Shot at Military Nationals in 2014, first five shot group. 0.550"

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DR Owl Creek posted this 20 August 2015

RicinYakima wrote: My standard 16.0 grains of 2400 with Lyman #308284 sized 0.311 seated to touch the lands. Shot at Military Nationals in 2014, first five shot group. 0.550"
Ric,   That's outstanding! Thank you for posting that.   Dave

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norm posted this 24 August 2015

Dr owl, No pictures but here are 10 ring sizes of targets used in CBA competition. Traditional bench rest-100 yard .74", 200 yard 1.44” Military rifle 100 yard 1.77” 200 yard 3.76".

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