Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Mr. Completely's October 2016 e-Postal Results


Pattie Ann's Final Mr. Completely e-Postal Target

The scores are in for October and we have them tabulated.  If you have targets that you have not sent, get them in and we will add them to the table.  This was a fairly tough target for pistol.  Pattie, of course would not score at all shooting offhand, so she uses a rest from her shooting bench.  When we told her we were going behind the barn to shoot the Postal she said, "Well, bring my gun!"  

Class 3; Rimfire Pistol, Iron Sights\ non-magnified red dot

Firearm
Distance
Score
Mike B
S & W Victory
25 ft
7 Nuts
Billll
Ruger Mk 1 With Bill’s Ghost Ring
25 ft
7 Nuts
Pattie
Ruger 22/45 Lite, red dot, benchrest
25 ft
6 Nuts
Paula B
Browning Buckmark
25 ft
4 Nuts
Susan, Mrs. TBS
Ruger 22/45 Lite, red dot
25 ft
4 Nuts
David, TBS
Ruger 22/45 Lite, red dot
25 ft
4 Nuts
David, TBS
Ruger Single Ten
25 ft
3 Nuts
Merle
Ruger Super Single Six .22 Mag
25 ft
3 Nuts
Susan, Mre. TBS
Ruger GP 100 Ten Shot .22
25 ft
3 Nuts
Class 4; Rimfire Pistol, Magnified optical sights



No Entries



Class 5; Centerfire Pistol, Iron Sights/Non magnified red dot
Firearm
Distance
Score
Billll
Glock 22, .40 Cal, Tru-Glo Iron
25 ft
6 Nuts
Merle
British Enfield No 2 38/200
25 ft
6 Nuts
Merle
S & W M625 .45 ACP
25 ft
4 Nuts
Class 6: Centerfire pistol, Magnified optical sights



Merle
TC Contender 9mm, 2X Scope
25 ft
4 Nuts
Class 7; Rimfire Rifle, Iron Sights/Non-magnified red dot
Firearm
Distance
Score
No Entries



Class 8; Rimfire Rifle, Magnified optical sights (25 yds)
Firearm
Distance
Score
Billll
Marlin 795, 4X
25 yds
9 Nuts
David, TBS
Ruger 10/22 Tactical, 6X
25 Yds
9 Nuts
Merle
M39A Mountie, Bushnell 4X
25 yds
4 Nuts
Class 9: Centerfire Rifle, Iron Non-magnified Red Dot
Firearm
Distance
Score
No Entries



Class 10: Centerfire Rifle, Magnified optical sights
Firearm
Distance
Score
Billll
4095 HiPoint 4095 Carbine, 5X
25 yards
7 Nuts
Merle
1956 Yugo M24/47 4X
25 yards
5 Nuts
Merle
1946 Russian M44 Carbine 2X
25 yards
1 Nut

Susan was disappointed to shoot a 4 with her 22/45 Lite, but I told her that was a good score, and it is.  Those nuts are small for shooting offhand.  She has a new GP 100 revolver and she shot a score of 3 with the iron sights on that gun, and she is not accustomed to iron sights.  I shot one of the 10/22's from the bench with a hasty sling.  I hurried on the first shot and did not check my NPOA.  I blew that shot, and checked NPOA for the rest and made every one.  I do not understand why so many people change the barrel out on 10/22's, they all seem to shoot well for me.

This year has shown a serious drop in participation with Mr. Completely's e-Postal match.  Merle, Billll, Susan, her Mother, and I have been the only regulars, so the October target is the final one.  I have enjoyed running this contest for Mr. C, but I think we would be beating a dead horse if we go on.  Many Thanks to all who have entered over the years, and to the bloggers who have helped host this monthly contest.  Extra-Special Thanks to Mike Gallion, aka Mr. Completely for allowing me to take over his contest when he was ready for a break. Susan and I, and the other blog hosts have had a great time organizing and thinking up targets for all of you.




Posted by David.

Monday, October 3, 2016

We're A Bit Nutty About The E-Postal Contest

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9fSdW_Kqmy0bzFvcFhJeFhpWTg

Every October we spend a few pleasant afternoons picking up chestnuts under the trees we planted in 1976.  They make great snacks raw or roasted, and they make the best dressing you will ever taste.  Test your aim with ten shots on the nuts.  You can score on each nut only one time.  Shoot at 25 to 35 feet with handguns, or whatever distance is available where you shoot.  Rifles should shoot at 25 yards.  We will accept entries at truebluetravelinman (at) gmail (dot) com until midnight, Halloween.

Shoot whatever you have, and include information on your firearm so we can sort them out into classes.  Red dot sights will be classed as iron sights since there is no magnification. Use the name you wish to have posted in the scores on this blog and on True Blue Sam.  Ten shots are all you need on each target, just to keep it affordable for shooting several guns on your outing. Shoot any postion you want, but the gun should be supported by your hands, unless you need mechanical support for physical disabilities.  CLICK HERE, or on the picture for the link to the target pdf.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Has It Really Been Five Years?





May 30, 2010; just six months before O.T.'s death. Jill and I were with him all the way to the end. He was a good Father.

First Sunday Of Advent

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

October e-Postal Scores!

We had a total of fifteen targets submitted this month, and Bill's Bullseye Sights made a big showing. David shot with the ghost ring for the first time and we are amazed at how well it works. He managed to connect the eyes on two ghosts. There was plenty of good shooting by other entrants. Merle managed to touch both a bat and a ghost with one shot from his Browning Hi Power, boosting his score on that target to 100 points.  Bill managed to connect the eyes on one of his ghosts, getting a nice score with the aid of his ghost ring sight.
 
Mother Pattie-Ann shot for the first time since August, and she was thrilled.



Class 3; Rimfire Pistol, Iron Sights\ non-magnified red dot

Firearm
Distance
Score
David aka TBS
Ruger Mk III, Bill’s Bullseye Sight
25’
130
Billll
Mk I, Bill’s Bullseye Sight
25’
 85
Susan aka Mrs. True Blue Sam
Mk III, Bushnell Red Dot
25’
65
Mike
S & W 617, iron
25’
50
Eli
Mk I, Bill’s Bullseye Sight
25’
45
Merle
Mk II, Red Dot
25’
40
Pattie Ann
Mk III, Red Dot
25’
35
Merle
Super Single Six, Iron, .22 Mag
25’
30




Class 4; Rimfire Pistol, Magnified optical sights



Merle
TC Contender,   2x
25’
  40




Class 5; Centerfire Pistol, Iron Sights/Non magnified red dot
Firearm
Distance
Score
Merle
Browning Hi-Power 9mm
25’
100
Fred
Colt 1991.45 Auto
25’
55
Merle
S & W M625 .45 Auto
25’
45
Fred
Beretta 92FS 9mm
25’
30




Class 6: Centerfire pistol, Magnified optical sights



Merle
TC Contender 9mm 2x
25’
40




Class 7; Rimfire Rifle, Iron Sights/Non-magnified red dot
Firearm
Distance
Score
No entries







Class 8; Rimfire Rifle, Magnified optical sights (25 yds)
Firearm
Distance
Score
Billll
Marlin 795
25 yd
85




Wednesday, October 7, 2015

October e-Postal: Boo! Boo! Boom!

Susan put together a Halloween-themed target again this year, and it's a good one! Shoot at 25 feet with pistols, 25 yards with rifles, any position as long as both hands are on your gun. CLICK HERE to download the pdf file.


Ten shots per target, multiple hits on any figure are OK. Add the pertinent info at the bottom of the target, scan or photograph your targets and e-mail them to TrueBlueTravelinman (at) gmail (dot) com. We will sort your targets out into classes by caliber and sights. Non-magnified red dots will be classed with iron sights. You have the rest of October, and maybe the first part of November; we will see how it goes.
 
Five points per hit on ghosts, ten points for bats, twenty points for an eye, fifty points for connecting the eyes.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Last Night, 7:41P, A 3.4 Rolled Through

From about five miles north of Fairfield, Illinois. It sounded like thunder, and felt like a truck wrecked on the road.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

I Dreamed I Was Shopping For Tractors....

...In my 5.11 Tactical Kilt.


It provides the freedom of movement you need for climbing up and down on tractors all day, and the heavy duty rip-stop material stays down in a breeze, preserving your modesty. And Six Pockets! You can load up on dealer freebies and brochures and keep your hands free.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

October Mr. Completely E-Postal Scores

Thanks to Merle, we had a stack of entries this month, and what a great variety! There was a possible of 50 points on the October target, so note that Billll scored 44 with his Ruger Mk I, and then took the top spot in two more classes.  I'm Impressed!  Here we go:



Class 1; Rimfire Handgun, Iron Sights
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Billll
Ruger Mk I
15’ Standing
44
Pat B
S&W 617
15’ Standing
34
Mrs. Merle
S&W Kit Gun
15’ Standing
32
Merle
Ruger Super Single Six .22 Mag
15’ Standing
29





Class 2; Rimfire Handgun, Red Dots and Scopes
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
David N, TrueBlueSam
Ruger Mk III Red Dot
15’ Standing
27
Merle
TC  10” Bull Barrel 2X
15’ Standing
25
Pattie Ann
Ruger 22/45 Lite Red Dot
15’ Seated
20
Susan, Mrs. TrueBlueSam
Ruger 22/45 Red Dot
15’ Standing
17



Class 3; Centerfire Handgun, Iron Sights
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Billll
Rossi .38 Special
15’ Standing
39
Merle
Old Model Blackhawk .45 LColt
15’ Standing
35
Pat B
S&W 625-7 .45 Colt
15’ Standing
26
Pat B
Colt Detective Special .38 Spl
15’ Standing
23
Mrs. Merle
British Enfield 38/200
15’ Standing
19
Mrs. Merle
S&W 632 .32 H&R Mag
15’ Standing
18



Class 4; Centerfire Handgun, Red Dots and Scopes
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Merle
TC Contender 9mm 2X Scope
15’ Standing
21




Class 5; Rimfire Rifle, Iron Sights



Merle
Savage M72 Falling Block
25’ Standing
32




Class 6; Rimfire Rifle, Scope



Billll
Marlin 795 3X Scope
25’ Standing
35
Merle
Marlin M39 4X Scope
50’, elbows, sling
27
Class 7; Centerfire Rifle, Iron Sights (5 shots)
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Merle
Win 94 .30-30, Wms peep
50 Yd, Elbows
18
Class 8; Centerfire Rifle, Scope (5 shots)
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Merle
Rem 760 .30-06  Marble 2X
100 Yd, Elbows
8


Class 9; Pistol Carbine, Iron Sights
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Merle
Hi-Point 4095, .40 S&W
25’ Standing Brace
30
Class 10; Pistol Carbine, Scope
Firearm
Distance/Stance
Score
Merle
Marlin1894 .44 Mag, 4X
50’ Elbows, Sling
27