Blake 50 Posted May 31, 2013 I recently purchased 2 steel targets from a deal posted in our hot deals section from Woot. One of the targets is a 3" steel spinner target. This is the model: http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=All-Traps-SC38-Spin-Cycle-Target-38-44-caliber&i=444128&r=view&from=grid For $35 it was a hell of a deal. In the packaging it says safe for pistol calibers at 30yds. Here is my question: Are you a good enough shot with a pistol that you could consistently hit a 3" target at 30yds? I am asking because I am not that good of a shot, and I am wondering if it is just me sucking or if the majority of you would also not be able to consistently hit the target. I will say that I would be able to hit it about 1 out of every 4 shots with most of my collection and 1 out of every 3 times with my 1911. Please answer the poll if you feel comfortable doing so. My accuracy has been getting better with almost every range trip, but I am pretty far off from accomplishing this task. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted May 31, 2013 voted no for myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimmemym1 34 Posted May 31, 2013 I could probably hit a 3" circle at 30 yds if the bullet was laser guided. Much like you I am not that great of a shot with a pistol. Rifle is a different story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bambinomontana 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Yes, with rifle...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted May 31, 2013 With practice it can be done consistently. Meet up at CJ and we can have the first annual 3" steel shoot competition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted May 31, 2013 With practice it can be done consistently. Meet up at CJ and we can have the first annual 3" steel shoot competition. I'm in! Maybe you can show me how to hit the damn thing lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted May 31, 2013 Aim for the middle...pull the trigger...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anselmo 87 Posted May 31, 2013 That is very good shooting to hit 3 inches at 30 yards with a pistol. I think I could do it at 10 yards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted May 31, 2013 Pistol I never tried more than 25 yards, consistently with iron sites, I don't think I can do 10 out of 10 but if I can hit 50% I would be really happy. Blake it just takes practice and steady hands. Dude, last week I was at the range with DamjanBlues and he can vouche for this. An older gentlemen over 55 yrs old is my guess with a 50 cal muzzle loader pistol hit a 4 inch paper target consistently, I mean he put about 10 out of 11 on paper. Then he showed us that he was actually a champion for 3 consecutive years at old bridge club with muzzle loader pistols. I was simply amazed how good he was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alowerlevel 77 Posted May 31, 2013 30 Feet? No problem. 30 Yards? Not with any consistancy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brocglock23 4 Posted May 31, 2013 30 Feet? No problem. 30 Yards? Not with any consistancy Same here. Wish I could but probably won't happen this year...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted May 31, 2013 Hit it .. Yes... Consistently...No Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted May 31, 2013 Yeah thats a negative for me too. I doubt it would be consistent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 508 Posted May 31, 2013 With a pistol large enough to get a solid grip and at least a 6" barrel I can shoot 6" groups at 30 yards fairly consistantly. If a 3" circle is 7sq-in and a 6" circle is 28 sq-in, it seems that my 6" groups would make me miss a 3" circle 3 out of 4 shots. Wow, I felt pretty good about my shooting until now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,871 Posted May 31, 2013 From bench rest, sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sof 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Maybe accidentally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Pray and spray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted May 31, 2013 From bench rest, sure Gimmie an AR and its all a different story. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVisHome 0 Posted May 31, 2013 3" circle at 30 yards...with my Glock 27? Nope. 3" circle at 30 yards with my father's Blackhawk 6.5" barrel revolver with him shooting it? Yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 19 Posted May 31, 2013 I voted no and do not even try. My range is only 25 yards. In any event I practice defensive shooting and I would like to see someone do a 3" group with 5 rounds in 3 seconds. That would impress me. All I ever see is very slow fire at those distances unless it is a steel match and you have more real estate to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,365 Posted May 31, 2013 I gave myself a yes but that's conditional on what handgun and ammo I'm using I'm using. My 617, 357 Blackhawk, and even an old S&W Model 10 and some others I can do it with consistency. Most service autos don't shoot that tight a group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVisHome 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Seriously though...if y'all go to CJ to shoot this thing, give me a heads up. I'd love to give it a shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrospaz9 10 Posted May 31, 2013 No chance. Maybe like 3 out of 10 or 4 out of 10. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted May 31, 2013 With a rifle yeah....with a pistol not unless luck was on my side. You guys really want to feel bad about yourselves? I'll see your 30yd. target and raise you 200yds. more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,365 Posted May 31, 2013 How big is his gong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted May 31, 2013 To me, it doesn't sound like much fun trying to hit a 3" circle at 30 yards. I would find an 8-12" plate at 25 yards or so to be more appealing. As much as there is something pleasing in shooting steel, one of the problems I have found is that I can't tell where I'm missing. At least with paper, I can take a look and see if I'm high or low, left or right. With steel, unless there's a dusty berm behind it, I have no idea how to adjust to get on target. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 150 Posted May 31, 2013 My 1911 probably yes (it can do 2" at 25yards), my M&P probably no. That's also assuming I have as much time as I want to line up each shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted May 31, 2013 An older gentlemen over 55 yrs old is my guess with a 50 cal muzzle loader pistol hit a 4 inch paper target consistently, I mean he put about 10 out of 11 on paper. Then he showed us that he was actually a champion for 3 consecutive years at old bridge club with muzzle loader pistols. I was simply amazed how good he was. Rosey, were you at EFGA??? We'll let the "older gentleman" slide for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBowTies88 41 Posted May 31, 2013 Depends on the gun, my p64 I can pop soda cans on end from 30 yards probably 75-80% of the time. Same with my buddies 6" .41 mag. But I'm not good enough with the CZ to do that yet or my tokarev. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,894 Posted May 31, 2013 Aim for the middle...pull the trigger...lol You mean aim 5 feet above it. Hahah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites