.22 Silhouette questions

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Well civilization is catching up to us and our club is buying some gear to start .22 silhouette competitions. The thought there is it would probably be an inviting thing to have to get young folks interested in shooting at an affordable level. Probably a good idea I figure.

So, I know #### all about this other than there's some pigs and chickens and stuff on order. I'd like to play along and try to support the endevour.

I have (or I should say my wife has) a 10-22 which would be fine enough to use I suppose but its not particularly accurate. I've also got a deadly accurate old model 75, but I'm thinking it'd be a PITA to use as not just that its a single shot, but its a bugger to load with the scope on, at least for my paws. So I'm thinking hey, maybe I should get myself a rifle for silhouette. :)

So how does this game work? I know you shoot some off hand some from the bench at different distances. Is a single shot out of the question? One fellow who's chomping at the bit showed me his bull barrel 10-22 with enough glass to see a fly on the chicken's nose on mars. Do you need huge glass? I'm inclined to look for a Brno or similar nice bolt repeater and for a .22 I wouldn't normally consider much past a 6x scope, do you think that would be a reasonable choice? I'm sure some of you rimfire afficianatos know this game I'd appreciate some advice. Thanks. :confused:
 
Single shot bolt actions work fine, in fact I have NEVER been outshot by a 10/22, EVER.

I use a C.I.L. 180 ( Anschutz 64 single shot action)for hunter, but also have a 310, which is a repeater.
My unlimted rifle is a 54 actione C.I.L. also, but heavier, and with a lighter trigger.
Savage, Ruger, CZ, and several other companiess build very goos silhouette rifles.

Glass that will turret up and down reliably is more desirable than power, IMHO.

Chickens , pigs, turkeys, and rams.
Have fun!!
Cat
 
I have a Bushnell 3200 10X40 fixed power and the turrets are fantastic and quick to move based on the rounds your firing. Just a suggestion.
 
Salty said:
So how does this game work? I know you shoot some off hand some from the bench at different distances. Is a single shot out of the question? One fellow who's chomping at the bit showed me his bull barrel 10-22 with enough glass to see a fly on the chicken's nose on mars. Do you need huge glass? I'm inclined to look for a Brno or similar nice bolt repeater and for a .22 I wouldn't normally consider much past a 6x scope, do you think that would be a reasonable choice? I'm sure some of you rimfire afficianatos know this game I'd appreciate some advice. Thanks.
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I use my Izhmash 7-2KO for small bore silhouette. Had all the old timers asking questions the first time I pulled it out :D .
I've got a riser base on order so I can use better glass (rear sight's in the way :rolleyes: ). Using a Bushnell 3-9x32mm right now. Thinking of going to a Mueller. Something with higher magnification.

Here's an interesting website for more info on small bore silhouette Silhouette shooting

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Shoot what you got at the first few matches. When you've learnt the game and equipment then make an educated decision on which way to go. There often is a experienced shooter that has a fair priced set up or two they're willing to part with to get someone going.

Being from N. Vanisle you may want to head down to Nanaimo for one of their excellent monthy matches.
 
Thanks a lot for information guys. I can definitely see where turrets are the way to go to get serious about this.

Glass that will turret up and down reliably is more desirable than power, IMHO.
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And in my case shooting off hand with a lot of magnification does not produce my best results. Too freaky to see how much wavering is actually going on :rolleyes: Which I see in the link its usually best for new commers to start off with lower magnification and if one gets better and serious; then bigger glass will help.

Just had a fondle of my model 75 Cooey. Does not fit me worth crap for a lot of off hand shooting, the stock is too short and the puny old 2x pencil scope doesn't help. Too bad its very accurate from the bench.. I should probably buy a .22 :)
 
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It doesn't take long to learn to shoot with greater magnification. Personally I am on the low end of the norm. I like ~16x, most are up around 20x, a few are even at 36x. Variables that top out at 18-24 are most popular.

The top shooters use the old saying, "aim small - hit big". They actually try to pick a paint chip near the centre of the target to concentrate on. That requires good optics and magnification. At those powers I'd be getting my targets mixed up.
 
I've been using Leupold 6.5-20 x 40EFR. I also have a Weaver T16 which is nice because it's lightweight and has excellent turrets.

I started with a cheaper bushnell trophy in the 6-18 power range. That would be the cheapest scope I would reccommend. ~$300. You should be able to pick up something better used for that.
 
bisonhd said:
It doesn't take long to learn to shoot with greater magnification. Personally I am on the low end of the norm. I like ~16x, most are up around 20x, a few are even at 36x. Variables that top out at 18-24 are most popular.

The top shooters use the old saying, "aim small - hit big". They actually try to pick a paint chip near the centre of the target to concentrate on. That requires good optics and magnification. At those powers I'd be getting my targets mixed up.
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I have a problem with contrast due to my eyesight, and have found that my scores increased dramaticly when I started zeroing my rifles this way.

I don't look directly at the sillhouette, but rifle through it, and concentrate on the crosshairs where the exit the target , so II tend to center the whole sillhouette, but am looking at an imaginary dot right in the middle of the steel.
Basicly I "become the bullet" and follow the shot right into the target.
QUIT LAUGHING!!:mad:
it works!:D
Cat
 
Basicly I "become the bullet" and follow the shot right into the target.
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Or in other words you're able to concentrate enough to blank everything else out of your mind. I've heard champion pool players say the same kind of thing..

What scopes are you using cat? And, do you find yourself having to hurry at all using a single shot?
 
Salty said:
Or in other words you're able to concentrate enough to blank everything else out of your mind. I've heard champion pool players say the same kind of thing..

What scopes are you using cat? And, do you find yourself having to hurry at all using a single shot?
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Concentration is verrything, same a s breaking bricks with one's hand.
I use Unertl, Redfield and Lyman scopes mostly. 15 to 20X

Old school stuff....:D
Cat
 
I shoot a 10/22 because I like them. Our silhouette shoots are hunting rifle class. I shoot iron sights but I did get the williams rear peep sight. Im also shooting against scoped rifles too. :) Thing is to practice, lots. Id like to get a CZ sometime but I would have to get rid of a existing rifle.
 
I'm new to this myself, and have been out a few times to play, but I have to say I'm a huge fan of Mil-dot scopes...I'm happy with 3x9X32.

Just me though as I hate fiddling with dials, and like to zero up at the 33 yard chickens, and then "holdover", using the Mil-dots for the rest. Pretty slick IMHO once you get used to it. :)

Also don't forget, accuracy cannot be bought, it is something you earn through lots of practice, but most important is to keep it fun. :D

Golf balls are good practice. :)
 
Well I went to the range today with my wife's 10-22. I put a slip on recoil pad cause we all know how brutal they kick, JK the little boat paddle stock is way too short for me and I figured it felt a little better length of pull wise..

I couldn't get that little prick to shoot very well off hand that's for sure. I was just shooting at a 2" circle on a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper at 50 metres. Pretty sad. It apeared the 50 or so rounds were all on paper but the circle was relatively safe. :redface: Practice is in order. And probably a rifle that's more than 6 lbs would be nice too.:mad:
 
Salty keep your eyes out for an old bolt action Mossberg...esp' if it is a 44 US or a 144US, them where sharpshooter training rifles (full sized).

Their price can range from $50- $300. Throw a Havlin scope mount on it and a scope of your choice and your good to go. :D

For new rifles I have been pretty impressed with every Marlin 7000 I have tried out. :)
 
horkz said:
I shoot a 10/22 because I like them. Our silhouette shoots are hunting rifle class. I shoot iron sights but I did get the williams rear peep sight. Im also shooting against scoped rifles too. :) Thing is to practice, lots. Id like to get a CZ sometime but I would have to get rid of a existing rifle.
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I have met some people that can shoot a semi, but I am not one of them!:confused:
I've stated many times befor eehtat I am likely the worst semi shooter in Western Canada!!:D

Myy C.I.L. 310 is what I use for hunter class, and it does me very well, but they are getting harder to find, unlike 10/22's , which are very popular.
Cat
 
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