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LJ126	April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 23 2010, 4:48 PM EDT \| Post edited: Mar 23 2010, 5:07 PM EDT -----PISTOL MATCH RULES----- Dates: April 10th - April 30th (Exceptions to submission date or other rules made on a case-by-case basis. PM LJ126 before APRIL 25th with requests for time extensions.) All match entries must be submitted via electronic image file. You may use a scanner or digital camera to photograph your target (making sure to follow the rules below) so that it an either be e-mailed or posted directly to this site. PM's to LJ126 with entries are also acceptable. 1. 5 shots at 7-10 yards, using one of the authorized ZSDW Pistol Match targets. Details regarding authorized targets are below. 2. Handguns ONLY - however, any caliber or action-type is acceptable. 3. IRON SIGHTS ONLY. Any style are acceptable - but lasers, red dot, reflex or EER optics are prohibited. 4. Standing shooting position ONLY - however, stance is unrestricted. Weaver, Isosceles, etc are all permitted. 5. All targets must have the shooter's ZSDW name and date printed clearly on the target with a marker or ink pen. Any targets that do not meet this qualification will not be accepted. 6. All target images much have an item to help reference the size of the group near target (dollar bill, ruler, ammunition, coins, etc.) Any targets that do not meet this qualification will not be accepted. 7. Targets must be posted to ZSDW "Postal Match" image album, link to image PM'd to LJ126 or posted on this thread no later than April 30th, 2010. Late submissions permitted when arrangement has been made prior to APRIL 20th with LJ126. 8. Failure to follow all of the guidelines set forth in this, or any subsequent revision of the match rules will result in disqualification of the target. Targets can be corrected and submitted in their corrected form, but it will only be accepted when it meets all of the criteria set forth for the match. Post reply Do you find this valuable? Keyword tags: None
LJ126	1. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 23 2010, 4:53 PM EDT \| Post edited: Mar 23 2010, 5:11 PM EDT TARGET DETAILS: Any 9" standard paper plate sized target or common 100 yard target is acceptable. The targets used by various participants in the March Rifle Match are acceptable for this shoot. Also, in the very near future, I will post two different ZSDW-Themed silhouette targets that can be printed on standard 8.5"x11" printer paper to be used at your local firing range. The latter is preferable! If you firing range does not permit the use of silhouette style targets, please use an appropriate alternative as outlined above. If no practical alternative is available, please PM LJ126 with your concern before April 20th. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. EXTRA POINTS: Shooters that fit the pistol used in the match into their target image - along with the other target requisites from Rules 5 & 6 - will receive a little bit extra kudos from me personally. Besides, it's an opportunity to brag about your favorite handgun! FINAL NOTE: Please keep discussion on this thread (meaning EVERY reply) ON TOPIC and to the point, and in the spirit of this informal shooting tourney. We had some issues with this in the last match that will not be tolerated again. While congratulatory or teasing is definitely permitted - and maybe even hoped for - discussion that is viewed as counter-productive, off-topic or harassing will result in the removal of violating post/s and possible disqualification of the offending contributor. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexAtWork	2. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 23 2010, 6:35 PM EDT This is AlexHigginbotham, I had to make an alternate login for work because government computers dont allow facebook logins and WP has prevented people on smart phones from logging in using a facebook login as well. Can I submit 2 targets from 2 different pistols? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
LJ126	3. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 23 2010, 8:58 PM EDT Certainly! I plan on submitting a few myself too. I will probably submit two or three, as later on I can use the images in conjunction with reviews that I plan on doing once things get "figured out" here at the ZSDW... If I may ask, what handguns are you planning on using? I'm rolling in old school - probably one of my CCW guns, a Bulgarian Makarov PM, and my Ruger P89. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexAtWork	4. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 23 2010, 10:20 PM EDT I'll be using the FN Five-seveN (obviously) and my Taurus 605 .357 mag. 7-10 yards for the .357 should give me an inch group or so, but it might be a little to close for the FN. I might post 2 targets for the Five-seveN, one from 10 and one from 30. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
duterfel	5. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 12:36 AM EDT I will totally be entering a target as soon as I can get out to the range again. I will be shooting my 9mm Glock 17...which is the only handgun I own. I'm more of a rifle person but I understand the importance of haveing a good quality sidearm. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jahadaz	6. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 1:02 AM EDT This is the one I've been waiting for. I think it's time to let that Beretta Neos I picked up show what it's worth :) I'll give it a go with a couple of others but the Neos is my most accurate handgun. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
duterfel	7. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 1:18 AM EDT That's that odd looking .22 cal pistol? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexAtWork	8. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 1:42 AM EDT Thats a match pistol. We may get put in our place. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jahadaz	9. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 1:43 AM EDT "That's that odd looking .22 cal pistol? " It's very bizarre feeling initially, but once you get used to the sights, it's uncanny how accurate it is. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
duterfel	10. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 10:43 AM EDT "It's very bizarre feeling initially, but once you get used to the sights, it's uncanny how accurate it is. " I've seen a few at the range. I want to get a .22LR target pistol (for cheep target practice)but I can't decide between a Ruger Mark III or this new Neos. Is one better than the other? If so...why? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Shadow_Sukhoi	11. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 2:56 PM EDT If I find the time, I'll steal my mother's PPK and see if I can't do decently. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
LJ126	12. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 4:14 PM EDT "If I find the time, I'll steal my mother's PPK and see if I can't do decently." Don't steal it, borrow it. Make sure to get her permission first - better yet, ask her if you can both go shoot it. Taking her gun is a little bit different than "borrowing" a few bucks out of her purse, ya know? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexAtWork	13. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 24 2010, 7:32 PM EDT If you take her gun and something bad happens, shes going to jail for a very long time. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
LJ126	14. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 26 2010, 12:28 PM EDT \| Post edited: Mar 26 2010, 12:29 PM EDT Alright guys, I've made a "zombie-esque" target for us to use, but there are some issues with it. First and foremost, it is a cheap rip off of the ZS postal match target. In fact, I just removed their tag from their image and posted credit to them and a simple ZSDW banner. Is it cheap? Yes. Is it fair? Not really. Are we going to get into trouble for it? NO - None of us are making any profit out of this match, except for our evil advertisement placing, property rights thieving service provider, Wetpaint.... Second issue: The "target" part of the printable target is rather small. In fact, it's much smaller than ideal. However, since we're not playing by score (in fact, we're not really competing - this is just for grins and gabs), this is somewhat a moot point. You're free to use the zombie target, or any other appropriate target as outlined in the rules. Thirdly - you'll have to PM me with your email address to get the image file, because if I uploaded it to the site, the size of the image would be horribly distorted. You may have to tweak the settings in whatever program you plan to print the image from - I used Microsoft's simple "Paint" program, but I had to adjust the page setup settings - specifically, the "Scaling" and "Margins" sections. If you do things the way I did, you'll want to set the scale to "Fit To:" 1 by 1 pages, and the margins all need to be reduced to 0.25 inches (or less.) There are other ways to get around this scaling issue, and you may need to do a lot of print tweaks to get things to work for you. ~LJ126 PS - If you'd like to use a normal 100 yard target, a paper plate, or whatever your local firing range uses, feel free to do so. Make sure to follow the rules posted at the beginning of this thread though! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
LJ126	15. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Mar 27 2010, 9:53 AM EDT EDIT TO ABOVE: The match doesn't start until April 10th - targets won't be e-mailed until then. For those of you who've sent requests, make sure to remind me to send one to you once the match starts. If you'd like to get a printable version of an identical target, visit: http://www.zombiehunters.org/events/ZSTARGET.pdf Post reply Do you find this valuable?
GunReaper	16. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Apr 8 2010, 1:42 AM EDT \| Post edited: Apr 8 2010, 1:42 AM EDT If you find any targets like the ones located in my profile pic please let me know. They would be awesome for practice shooting. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexHigginbotham	17. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Apr 8 2010, 8:05 PM EDT \| Post edited: Apr 8 2010, 8:05 PM EDT Might I suggest... These targets are sized ready to print. Rifle 100yrds and up http://www.mytargets.com/target103%20grid%20black%20corners.pdf Rifle 99yrds and shorter (3in high) http://www.mytargets.com/target104%20grid%203inch%20high.pdf Pistol 20 yards and shorter http://www.mytargets.com/Target4%20red%20circles.pdf Pistol 20 yards and longer http://www.mytargets.com/Target5%20red%20circles%20and%20cntr.pdf Shotgun any range http://www.targetz.com/targetzlib/10040.pdf All grid measurements are scaled and accurate for group measuring as well. Hope this helps people pick out a target :) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
duterfel	18. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Apr 8 2010, 10:14 PM EDT I'm heading out to the range on sunday. So it's iron sights, 5 round group at ten yards right. Grip and stance are optional as long as I'm standing? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexHigginbotham	19. RE: April 2010 - Handgun "Postal" Match Apr 8 2010, 10:29 PM EDT "I'm heading out to the range on sunday. So it's iron sights, 5 round group at ten yards right. Grip and stance are optional as long as I'm standing? " Yessir Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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