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March 21st, 2015
Ken

Talon Bowling Pins

Alright folks, we need more participation or it won't be worth it for Talon to keep putting gas in the tractor to move the tables around for just 4 or 5 of us. I've said it before; it's loads of fun and not a heavy lift. Back to basics: sight alignment & trigger control. With a big bore shooter! No, it ain't tactikool runnin' & jumpin' & plate carriers & battle belts. It's still a lot of cheap fun. Box 'o bullets of your choice from Talon to the winner. Winner-take-all cash for the "fun" shoot afterwards. More participation, more opportunities for others to win, bigger pot. Thursday's, 7pm. Come out!
April 10th, 2015
Safety Guy

"big bore shooter" I remember talk of a 9mm being a "no go" for shooting pins. Would a .40 be handicapped against those shooting .45? Putting together a pistol for events such as this might be a reason to add to my stable, but a caliber handicap out of the gate would piss me off to no end. Anyone here do pin shoot-outs with good results with a .40? Maybe just using a heavier factory load as I don't reload?
April 10th, 2015
Rumbler

Several folks, myself included, have shot the pins with .40 bullets. In the form of 10MM. :cool:

Biggest problem I think any of us have had is putting bullets through the pins.

I believe that 'heavy as you can get' ordinary lead cast bullets could well fix that.
April 10th, 2015
polebarn

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Originally Posted by Safety Guy

Putting together a pistol for events such as this might be a reason to add to my stable,

Have I got a deal for you...:D
April 10th, 2015
Safety Guy

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Originally Posted by polebarn

Have I got a deal for you...:D

The smiley face makes me think I have to wait till that money tree I planted starts producing.
April 10th, 2015
polebarn

Well you do get what you pay for.:)
April 10th, 2015
Cattle/Horses

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Originally Posted by polebarn

Well you do get what you pay for.:)

Unless dealing with Hillbilly!
April 10th, 2015
Cattle/Horses

Quote:

Originally Posted by polebarn

Well you do get what you pay for.:)

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Originally Posted by Cattle/Horses

Unless dealing with Hillbilly!

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not true, you get valuable life lessons...

some of us unfortunate folks got our money's worth.

You paid for a roof. Did you get a roof?
April 10th, 2015
FLT

how much did you actually lose on the roof deal? Not every thing he got you for just the roof.
April 10th, 2015
Sourr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safety Guy

"big bore shooter" I remember talk of a 9mm being a "no go" for shooting pins. Would a .40 be handicapped against those shooting .45? Putting together a pistol for events such as this might be a reason to add to my stable, but a caliber handicap out of the gate would piss me off to no end. Anyone here do pin shoot-outs with good results with a .40? Maybe just using a heavier factory load as I don't reload?

I shot the match with a .40 once back when we first started. I wasn't particularly good at the time, but I don't remember the round failing me. Unlike 9mm which was utterly useless at clearing pins off the table in a sIngle hit. YMMV
April 10th, 2015
polebarn

https://www.buffalobore.com/images/p..._21C_large.jpg
April 10th, 2015
Rumbler

That will do it. :)
August 27th, 2015
Capt. mike

Anybody know how much it would be to shoot pins tonight if im not a member
August 27th, 2015
Jmoorewar

Go as someone's guest and it'll be free or 5 bucks tops.
September 21st, 2015
NoZombies

Are people still shooting pins on Thursdays?

I'm trying to decide if I can come up with the time to go and give my money away to other shooters. --- I mean compete.
September 21st, 2015
Mikec2003

We sure are, Thursdays at 7, bring 5 bucks if you want to do the fun shoot (main match is free the first time) a larger bore handgun (357 mag, 45, 10mm, ect) and have some fun.
September 21st, 2015
Johnny

come on out we will glad to have you.At my age I do not expect to win,but enjoy making these youngsters work for it.
September 22nd, 2015
GreyWolf

If things don't go sideways at work Thursday I'll come out and join the festivities. Couple of 2 or 3 boxes of ammo be enough? I'm clueless. Tips? Suggestions?

Thanks :)
September 22nd, 2015
Mikec2003

Id bring 100 just in case, bring as many mags as you can, with only 6 per mag, you need a few. I use 5
September 22nd, 2015
GreyWolf

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Originally Posted by Mikec2003

Id bring 100 just in case, bring as many mags as you can, with only 6 per mag, you need a few. I use 5

Thanks Mike. Only have 3 mags so I'll just make do with that for now.
September 22nd, 2015
Mikec2003

That should be fine, really if you get to the 3rd, you lost anyway. Only tips i have is...dont stop shooting, no matter how far down you are, weird shit happens, your opponent may get stuck against a pin that wont roll off, or jam. And you dont have to run the gun dry before reloading, you can fire 5, and reload, leaving you with 7 after reloading
September 22nd, 2015
GreyWolf

Good deal. Thank you sir!
September 23rd, 2015
NoZombies

I'll miss this week due to family obligations, but I'll try to make it out next week.
September 28th, 2015
Capt. mike

Me and BJ are planning on going but I'm hoping I will have something better than the noisy cricket
September 28th, 2015
Johnny

Y'all come on out we will be glad to have you.
October 8th, 2015
FireRod

Anybody going today? I've got a couple new ones coming tonight.
October 8th, 2015
Mikec2003

I will not be there tonight, other engagements. I will be there next week