TargetTalk

Either the originals (or exceptionally well made copies) of the TD Smith record hang on my club wall in Melbourne. I cut out a current 10 ring from a round target and held it over the duelling group on the world record target. Although the oval target was in use at the time, if scored on a current r...

I have finally changed from my FWB P40 to a Morini 162EI (electronic trigger). Although I love the trigger behaviour, the trigger blade (shoe) is only adjustable back/forth. As my P40 had a very adjustable trigger position (4 axis of change) I'm finding it difficult to set it how I want it. Is there...

I have the P40. The 2nd stage can be adjusted over a very wide range and at least 300gm (possibly higher). Do you have the screw all the way in and it still is under 300gm? Or will it the trigger not cock? When you say the "trigger point is good" do you mean sear engagement? Take it to a c...

Thanks Spencer. So does that mean that after each shot in the final, you don't have to open the action/breach of an air pistol? This would therefore leave the pistol ready to do some "holding" as described in the rules. Regarding dry firing in a final within the 75 second period after STAR...

The rules around finals have some contradictions in my opinion. For finals: 8.14.6.1.5.6 AIMING EXERCISES ARE ALLOWED ONLY between the commands “STOP” and the following command “LOAD” but only with an open breech on a 50 m pistol, or with an uncocked air pistol. DRY FIRING IS PROHIBITED As this stat...

<opinion only mode> I too have been looking for a 32 auto, and like you can't decide. I shot a full match with a friends Walther GSP - which he has only had for about 2 months. The gun feels very "tinny", little alloy parts (especially the sights) and a very cheap metal feel to it. I found...

Thanks for the feedback - exactly what I was after. My son (12, but he's big) is getting into pistol shooting and I haven't been able to find a cheap "junior" sport pistol. If this is lighter it might suit him, and he finds my AW93 too upright. Of course this is a bit "high end" ...

Can you comment on the differences between the CM22 and the CM22 RF?

I have only seen pictrures, but the slide looks lighter, and there appears to be an extra length of metal under the barrel.
Is the trigger mechanism the same or changed as well?

Thanks for any feedback.

I set myself a goal that I wasn't allowed to buy a free pistol until I shot a 'B' grade score (510+) in free pistol. I shot 519 with my AW93 at an open competition, and managed 528 in a club match. It is also interesting to see your competitors reaction to having empty shells flying during a free pi...

I assume (like the other people that responded) your are talking about air pistol. If this is .22 or bigger, perhaps you are responding the recoil - anticipating or perhaps even flinching? Are you sure you aren't watching the target? With fresh eyes and fresh enthusiasm, you may be starting watching...

Hi Erod, Very interesting results. I've found 1.3 - 1.4gns N310 over a Lapua 98gn HBWC the best for factory barrels (Parding and Walther). But groups aren't great, always a few flyers and obvious evidence the projectile was yawing through the air (smudges on the paper). With the D. Wilson barrel, di...

Our club in Melbourne (Oz) has a photo of Ragnar, next to a target with a possible (100) in Free Pistol - shot at the club years ago. He used T22 because at the time it was the cheapest. Backs up the claim... By the way I use Geco Rifle in my Cm84e. Groups are only 3-4mm larger than Midas L(shot fro...

I have a FWB P40 which has the gas recoil absorber. A few months ago i had trouble with it (see previous TT post), which I resolved by cleaning. My shooting buddy has an LP10, and her absorber is currently misbehaving. There is a noticeable 'kick' after the shot breaks, which crept in slowly and she...

Did it have a light grey metal control box? It sounds like one of the very old units (7-8 years or more) with a separate power supply for the target unit. Yes, the SCATT I saw had a grey box (not sure if it was metal or plastic). The target sensor had its own power brick. The sensor had mechanical ...

Posting to an aging topic... Our training group coach brought a SCAT to the range last night and it didn't have any cable from the target to the main unit. Same as the RIKA. Noptel uses the reflective targets - also no cable to target. The SCAT seemed harder to align than the RIKA. RIKA takes second...

I have a FWB P40, which has the same rear sight (not sure about the front). I have my rear sight about 10 clicks short of the top. To correct that I need a lower front sight - maybe 1.0 - 1.5mm lower. It's just me and how I look at the sights, everyone is a bit different. Perhaps you need a front si...

... I have had problems with ADI AP70. I found the powder burns too slowly for .32 L and the big flakes didn't dispense well. I have this problem with AP70 too (in 38 Spl). I tried AS30 which worked just as well without the mess. It has a "sharper" recoil altough I wouldn't say it was hea...

I have a FWB P40. Before I bought it I fired about a tin of pellets through each of: the FWB P40, Steyr LP10 and Morini (electronic - latest model). IMHO (no flame please) I liked the P40 and Steyr most. I don't like the lack of feel in Morini electronic triggers (that's just me) and dont get me sta...

Steve Swartz wrote: I may hold at first stage plus one gram-.... before applying smooth, steady increase (over teh space of say 50 ms) to release. Ed may take up the first stage above the aiming area, then ramp up to first stage plus all but 5 grams from break while moving into the aiming area, the...

What is the point that a bullet reach's its terminal velocity? Is a bullet still accelerating after leaving the barrel ? For how far? I saw a post on this exact topic somewhere on the 'net a day or so ago and can't find it now! In fact the bullet still accelerates for a distance past the end of the...