.22lr handgun - 25 yard Paper Plate Challenge!

[General Geoff]

I came up with this idea for a few reasons. A good portion (if not majority) of shooters have at least one .22lr handgun. They're cheap to buy, cheap to shoot, and tons of fun. I chose the venerable paper plate as the target for this specific challenge because they're available everywhere, and also cheap. And lastly, I chose 25 yards as the range because it's a fairly common predetermined range at most shooting locales, and it's not too far for shooting rimfire pistols with iron sights, but not too close as to present no challenge for the more accurate folks among us. So anyway, here are the rules:

• Pistols and revolvers chambered in .22 Long Rifle only! Revolvers that are chambered for .22 Magnum but can shoot .22lr are also acceptable, just make sure you're only loading .22lr.
  
• Any factory .22lr ammunition up to and including CCI Stinger rounds is allowed.
  
• Paper plate of any size is considered an acceptable target. Dots or markers for the center of the plate are permitted.
  
• Off hand, standing shooting only! No benchrests, sandbags, prone or sitting position. One or two hands is fine.
  
• No telescopic sights. Iron sights and otherwise non-magnifying sights (such as red dots or laser sights) are permitted.
  

Whoever gets the smallest 5-shot group on their plate will be declared the winner. Groups are measured from center of hole to center of hole between the two most divergent holes in the group. Alternatively, you can measure from same-side edges of both holes (the number should be the same using either measurement method). Posting a picture of your paper plate and official entry group (one per contestant!) with a ruler or tape measure for scale is required. Please also list the ammo you're using as well as your make/model of gun.

The deadline for this contest is Sunday, November 30th, 2008. All entries must be posted by then. The winner will receive a round of applause from yours truly, and rep as well (if that sort of thing makes you happy ). Any questions or comments, feel free to ask. Otherwise, good luck and happy shooting.

[crakkajakka15]

dose it have to be on a paper plate? I have regular target

[General Geoff]

In order to be accepted as an official entry, yes it must be on a paper plate

[crakkajakka15]

well here is my "unofficial" entry 25 yards with a S&W 22a

[djturnz]

Perhaps the winner should get rep from all the other entrants? If your into rep.