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Post by Johnbear on Aug 17, 2009 20:27:18 GMT -5
Is bowling pin shoots something my daughter could do? She is 11 and uses a beretta neo? is it to complicated I love being able to post photos................ Attachments:
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Post by djw on Aug 18, 2009 10:46:22 GMT -5
John,
Bowling pin shooting is fun because you get a "reaction" from your target. Earlier this year, one of the guys brought out his .22 and the bowling pins obliged by falling down, so I would encourage you AND your daughter to come on out. The pins are set out at ranges from about 15 to 70 feet, but I don't let that discourage you or her. Shoot what you can. Actually, the 70 ft targets are little rubber gopher silhouettes; not sure how the .22 would hit them, but would sure be fun to try.
If you'd like to try it ahead of time, I've seen a stand at the pistol range (almost like a horse rail) that could be used to hold pins, and I've seen used pins for sale at On Target. Or, you could check with one of the key-holders to see if a few pins would be available for use any time other than the every-other-Saturday shoots.
Don
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Post by bullseye on Aug 18, 2009 11:29:46 GMT -5
I shot the pins once, and it is a very laid back event. They said .22s knock em down too. It would be a good event for her to try, and more fun than punching holes in the paper.
I would go more, but it is kind of expensive shooting the bigger calibers right now with ammo the way it is.
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Post by Johnbear on Aug 21, 2009 19:45:58 GMT -5
What does it cost..... I have worked only a couple saterdays this year and this is one of them. But we will tyr the next time
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Post by vectorer on Aug 23, 2009 9:21:23 GMT -5
If the price hasn't changed (ask either Carl or Pete Walters) your first round (25 pins) per person is $4 then $2 for each additional round. Like said above, this is a fun shoot.
You shoot, one at a time, 5 tables each with 5 pins on board in a lateral line. The tables are from the firing line 30ft, 35ft, 40ft, 45ft, & 50ft. You're allowed one reload (if needed) per table.
The RO will signal (horn or whistle) and the shooting begins. When the last pin on your table falls, you are done with that table. You will then move right to the next table and repeat until all 25 pins have been shot. Your partner is timing your firing immediately behind you with a stopwatch (provided). The clock starts with the RO's signal to commence fire and stops when the last pin falls. Each table's time is recorded on your scoresheet. Whoever has the least cumulative time for all 5 tables wins the round. No awards given.
Shooters should be familiar and proficient with their pistol of choice for Bowling Pins. If a shooter is "learning" their new weapon during BP it tends to slow everyone down.
HTH...Dave
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