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Back to SB silhouette

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:38 pm
by chuck d
I think my NRA HP days may be over for good. I picked up my CZ 455 and a used Luepold 6.5x20
Couple questions-

My last CZ I went witht eh YoDave trigger kit. Anything that much better in the last year?
The scope has the duplex reticle- I find with my hunting rifle I frame the area and use the thin cross hairs to pinpoint the shot and seems to work well.
Anyone not using the Dot reticle?

Thanks
chuck

Re: Back to SB silhouette

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:56 am
by Heavybarrell
Chuck,
I tried the duplex for one match, it was waaaay to busy with all the extra hair in there.

Re: Back to SB silhouette

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:17 am
by Varn
Heavybarrel,
Extra hair is never good. Clean and uncluttered is best. =)) Chuck, the reason most people use the dot is it allows for a single aiming point in which to break the shot on a spot. That is what we are all concentrating on correct? Focusing on the spot on the animal where we want to hit. Not focusing on the reticle. I belive Innocent had an excellent write up on this in the past. I'm sure a simple search will make it turn up.

Re: Back to SB silhouette

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:51 am
by boats
Agree all focus is on the target less in the scope the better. This due to silhouette not having a precise aiming point, you have to pick it on a large target.

New shooters show up at our matches with all sorts of complicated reticules, and make point of impact mistakes

Boats

Re: Back to SB silhouette

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:03 am
by GTKF
Keep it simple. Use a dot. Only question is the size. I prefer the leupold target dot (small) most prefer a 1/2"

Re: Back to SB silhouette

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:37 am
by teetertotter
We start up our weekly indoor practice sessions next week through April. I got my stuff out this morning For some head start practicing later today. We have our "Frosty Iron Tournament" January 26, starting at 11am. We have a couple inches of snow right now. Everyone is welcome and only $10.00 fee for 40 rounds with Pizza Hut afterwards plus hot chocolate. :P This will be a sanctioned match with high score last year of 13/40. Pins will be awarded!
It really is a lot of fun with the right clothing and boots! L-)

Greg called me this week and books will be mailed this coming week and will cost $13.00, I assume. All southern folk are CORDIALLY invited. Jon