Bullseye range setup.

[macolesby]

It’s been years since I’ve participated in a bullseye event, but while I’ve been looking at adding whatever shooting gear I can especially when I find it cheap I always do. So this week while I was browsing a local auction an older Pachmayr Bullseye Box came up and I ended up becoming the owner of it for $11, now let me tell you it was rough on the interior. You can see in the pictures that it’s definitely seen it’s use. So a little bit of work, some felt, and some time I decided this was going to be my newest project to refinish. After a night and some cutting I think it almost looks as good as new, minus the scope it will need eventually. I decided for now it will look really good with my period correct smiths inside of it.

 

[samtoast]

What a great buy!
Maybe this is your sign to join the bullseye league on Monday evenings. We meet at Range USA in Avon around 5:15-5:30 and go through about 4 National Match Courses. We are typically done around 7:30. Then we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Let me know if you need more information.

 

[macolesby]

What a great buy!
Maybe this is your sign to join the bullseye league on Monday evenings. We meet at Range USA in Avon around 5:15-5:30 and go through about 4 National Match Courses. We are typically done around 7:30. Then we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Let me know if you need more information.

I may have to do that one of these days. It’s not too bad if Addie for me and I’m out that way quite frequently. I’ll try to start around January.

 

[samtoast]

You can shoot the whole match with a rimfire, or a combination of rimfire/centerfire. I hope to see you soon...

 

[jakemartens]

What a great buy!
Maybe this is your sign to join the bullseye league on Monday evenings. We meet at Range USA in Avon around 5:15-5:30 and go through about 4 National Match Courses. We are typically done around 7:30. Then we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Let me know if you need more information.

I would like to know more about the matches

 

[jakemartens]

It’s been years since I’ve participated in a bullseye event, but while I’ve been looking at adding whatever shooting gear I can especially when I find it cheap I always do. So this week while I was browsing a local auction an older Pachmayr Bullseye Box came up and I ended up becoming the owner of it for $11, now let me tell you it was rough on the interior. You can see in the pictures that it’s definitely seen it’s use. So a little bit of work, some felt, and some time I decided this was going to be my newest project to refinish. After a night and some cutting I think it almost looks as good as new, minus the scope it will need eventually. I decided for now it will look really good with my period correct smiths inside of it.

That is really cool

 

[samtoast]

I would like to know more about the matches

Hello Jake,

Please forgive me if the following is more than you wanted to know, or if it is too simplified. Although I am relatively new to the sport, I am happy to try to answer any questions you may have.

The Precision Pistol dates back to 1941, possibly the OG of all popular handgun competitions. The outdoor matches are often referred to 2700 matches, referring to 2700 possible points that could be gained from 270 shots from 50 yards and 25 yards using one unsupported hand. In Central Indiana, the 2700 matches are held during warmer months at Marion County Fish and Game. The following link is a great summary overall:

Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol

This is the link to the league:

http://indy1800.org/

The Monday evening league at Range USA is an NRA sanctioned Precision Pistol indoor league that is run by volunteers. Range USA is not affiliated with the league, but is extremely accommodating. The indoor match is a modified and abbreviated version of the 2700 outdoor matches. There are two divisions: 22LR only, or 22LR/CenterFire. One can choose to participate in either division every evening. Iron sights and optics are allowed. Scores count for classifications, and are submitted at the end of the quarter to NRA. There is a $5 quarterly league fee and each National Match Course is only $1. Non-members of Range USA are expected to pay their own range fees. There are no prizes or awards.

Based on time, we typically have four recurring National Match Courses between 5:30 and 7:30, a total of 120 rounds. The repeating matches allow competitors to join even if they can't be there at 5:30. So if you arrive at 6:30, you most likely will get to shoot at least two National Match Courses.

A National Match Course consists of SLOW FIRE, TIMED FIRE and RAPID FIRE matches, shot with one hand, unsupported from 25 yards with turning target systems. Paper targets are scored with a maximum of 100 points.

In SLOW FIRE, you are given 10 minutes to shoot 10 shots at the NRA B-16 target. The 10 point ring is about 1.5" wide. Although 10 minutes is plenty of time, this is the most challenging stage for most shooters.

In TIMED FIRE, 10 shots are fired in two five-shot strings. In each string, you are given 20 seconds to fire 5 rounds at the NRA B-8 target. The 10 point ring is about 3 1/4" wide. The turning target system manages time and when the target is visible.

In RAPID FIRE, 10 shots are fired in two five-shot strings. In each string, you are given 10 seconds to fire 5 rounds at the NRA B-8 target. The 10 point ring is about 3 1/4" wide. The turning target system manages time and when the target is visible.

Unlike most other action shooting competitions (USPSA, IPSC, Steel Challenge, Falling Steel, etc), all competitors shoot at the same time on the line. You dont have to be waiting for your turn. The turning target systems attached to the indoor trolley reduces the need to call the range cold, and eliminates the walking to the target to score it. I believe that the Precision Pistol discipline would help any shooter improve their skills by working on the basic fundamentals. It sure is a challenge!

Just like other action shooting competitions, there are always people who are willing to help. I hope you will give it a try!

Oh yeah, after the match, we all enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and get to talk about anything and everything! So much fun!