Only Time, Enya

Candlelight Carol, John Rutter and Cambridge Singers

O Holy Night, Affiniti Music

Mary, Did You Know, The Pentatonix

Silent Night, King's College, Cambridge

Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles

Away In A Manger, Emmylou Harris

Wassail Song, Robert Shaw Chorale

WInter Wonderland, Sarah McLachlan

Marshmallow World, Dean Martin

Let It Snow, Rosemary Clooney

Coventry Carol, Westminster Cathedral Choir

Still, Still, Still; Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Where Are You Christmas?, The Piano Guys

Angels From The Realms Of Glory, Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Angels We Have Heard On High, The Piano Guys

Angels Among Us, Alabama

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.

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

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.

Happy, Happy, Together, Together!

Another Year Going Around the Sun

Baby Day, Baby Year

A Beautiful Start To The New Year

Joy To The World! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Video by Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Video by Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Some Children See Him, by James Taylor

Video by TinaP

The Wexford Carol, Alison Krauss and Yo Yo Ma

Slumber My Darling, Alison Krauss and Yo Yo Ma

It's A Marshmallow World, Dean Martin

Baby It's Cold Outside, 1949

Merry Christmas Darling, The Carpenters

Carol Of The Bells, The Piano Guys

Where Are You, Christmas?

Carol Of The Bells, Mannheim Steamroller

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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