[Ed Hunter]

THE FLIER – What Excuse do you use?​

You know how it goes. You’re out at the range really popping them in there.

Now, I know you wouldn’t want to be showing off, but, let’s face it, it doesn’t hurt to humbly impress the folks once in a while.

And then it happens.

Oh no!

Out of nowhere.

That unexpected flier. Phooey!




Now what do you do?

You sure would like that target to sort of surreptitiously disappear. But that’s not possible. There’s always someone looking over your shoulder asking, “How’re ya doin’?” And then you see their eyes drift on up to that errant round and hear the dull, “Oh”, as they walk away.

So what we need is some input from you.

How about sharing with your fellow MS-G-O’ers what kind of tale you tell to explain those wandering holes...not only for those mild meanderers as shown in the picture but those really wild ones that cause you to draw up in astonished wonderment.

If for no other reason, I need some new excuses!

 

[Dock Rocker]

The sun was in my eyes
:lol3:

 

[jbpmidas]

For me, it's just a great excuse for more "practice!"

 

[Xd357]

Well with a 22 I'd just say that one had a little more powder in than the others.

 

[captain-03]

-- Changed loads/ammo
-- Ant bit me
-- Drop of sweat ran into my eyes
-- That is my "handicap" shot!!
-- Damn muzzle blast from rifle next door
-- Cell phone went off just as I was breaking the trigger
-- This is just cheap ammo

That ain't all of 'em -- just the ones I have used this week!!

 

[msredneck]

I F'ed up the shot.... :smile:

 

[bubbat]

-Momentary loss of earth's gravity

 

[SubGunFan]

Someone else shot my target.................

.

 

[Dock Rocker]

Someone else shot my target.................

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Crossfire

 

[SubGunFan]

What Flyer............???

I don't see any flyers...... All 5 in the middle...............


Photo editing is a wonderful tool..............


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[msredneck]

Bring that editor to the next F class 22 match at my place Dec 18

:bsflag:

 

[GunOneDown]

I was aiming at a knat that lit on target. Busted him too.

 

[JMS39339]

I must have got some dust in my eye.

Man, these contacts getting dry really screws up my shooting! I need some eye drops!!!

 

[crazyace85]

The barrel is hot causing the metal to expand and the bullet is not making good contact with the rifling.

 

[Ed Hunter]

I don't see any flyers...... All 5 in the middle...............


Photo editing is a wonderful tool..............


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Just loved that one!

 

[Ed Hunter]

[quote="captain-03

-- Damn muzzle blast from rifle next door

That ain't all of 'em -- just the ones I have used this week!! [/quote]


That’s no joke. Two years ago at the outdoor public range in Albuquerque the guy at the station next to me was shooting a .44Mag revolver. I'll swear I could feel the pressure blast when he touched off.


keep it up, guys. I'm enjoying this to no end. And I'm learning some new excuses. Always need them

 

[Ed Hunter]

So, let me add a thought.

Sometimes it’s not what you say but how you deliver it.

Look ‘em in the eye but with that 1000 yard stare glazed over your eyes as you say...

“The moon was in the Seventh House and Jupiter was aligned with Mars so the planets affected the gravity!”

By the time you finish that the guy’ll be walking away, just shaking his head. Probably not be bothered again...by anybody!

 

[Joe S.]

That is the reason when shooting my pistol I use the sillouhette targets. No bullseyes to aim at. Just point center mass and let em go!

 

[chestnut]

I hiccuped, must have been that chilli with beans I ate. :scratch:

 

[Doug Bowser]

My arches fell as I fired and it messed up my aim.

Doug



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