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OK so wtf is this about?

Post by Daddybang » 16 Oct 2018, 6:54 am

I'm not bagging this bloke at all just trying to figure out "why would you do this"?.
Can Anyone with actual experience shooting silhouette with handguns explain the reasons behind shooting like this...even if its just for the sheer f##koffness!!! :unknown: :lol: :drinks:

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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by trekin » 16 Oct 2018, 7:17 am

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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by Rod_outbak » 16 Oct 2018, 7:31 am

I recall seeing people shooting silhouette with Thompson Contenders about 25-30 years ago in this position.

I understood that it gave a reasonably stable rest when shooting with one of those funny guns that are halfway between a handgun and a rifle??

Never tried it myself; afraid a knee might pop out for good...

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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by Daddybang » 16 Oct 2018, 9:10 am

Thanks for the info fellas..it was just a totally foreign concept for me!!! :lol: :thumbsup: . :drinks:
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Post by No1_49er » 16 Oct 2018, 11:25 am

Used to do it with rifle as well.
Sometimes, the tang sight was mounted on the top of the "heel" of the butt-stock, to gain as much sight radius as possible.
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Post by Sergeant Hartman » 16 Oct 2018, 12:37 pm

Lol at the top hat.... shooting like a you own it, Mr Yale
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Post by yoshie » 16 Oct 2018, 1:21 pm

Pretty standard for handgun metallic silhouette. You also see another modified stance like this called squashed frog (crossed legs). Prone (elbows on the ground) and sitting (resting elbows on knees) is also permitted, as well as standing. 200m is a looong way with a pistol.
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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by Member-Deleted » 16 Oct 2018, 7:28 pm

Yep that's the way to do it , Have a quick shoot in your best cloths and hat then zip into town for a few beers :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :drinks:
No flies on those old timers also didn't have to worry about muzzle brakes either ;) :) :D :lol: :lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by bigfellascott » 16 Oct 2018, 7:56 pm

That's the pisspots shooting position DB :lol:
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Post by Stix » 16 Oct 2018, 9:05 pm

Isnt that the "last throw" of the dice position when you're on your last breath & the alien has caught up to you & is about to tear you in half & eat you...?
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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by Daddybang » 17 Oct 2018, 6:23 am

bigfellascott wrote:That's the pisspots shooting position DB :lol:


That's where I've been going wrong all these years!!!! :lol: :drinks:

Some funny answers fellas thanks for the laugh!! :lol: :thumbsup: :drinks:
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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by bigfellascott » 17 Oct 2018, 6:37 am

Daddybang wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:That's the pisspots shooting position DB :lol:


That's where I've been going wrong all these years!!!! :lol: :drinks:

Some funny answers fellas thanks for the laugh!! :lol: :thumbsup: :drinks:


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Post by Gamerancher » 17 Oct 2018, 8:11 am

In pistol silhouette it is called Creedmoor position and is VERY stable, shooting possibles, ( 40/40 ), is common in pistol and then the shoot-offs start, usually using smaller targets at the 200m line.
The position shown with the "old-timers" shooting rifles is called "supine" and was also the most common position until prone took over. The way they're dressed is indicative of the late 1800's as target shooting was a gentleman's sport.
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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by Daddybang » 17 Oct 2018, 8:57 am

So how does it go with a large cal revolver and gas from the cylinder( I remember watching mythbusters and the damage done to the meat hand) or don't they use them this way?
Thanks again for all the info I find it very interesting if a little weird!!! :lol: :drinks:
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Post by yoshie » 17 Oct 2018, 9:34 am

Leather patch over your calf, usually held it place with a strap or elastic.
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Post by Sarco » 18 Oct 2018, 7:01 pm

Mind you, there is also a 22LR version, still shot in Creedmore out to 100M in production, revolver, half scale, standing etc, and it is a very stable shooting position.

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Re: OK so wtf is this about?

Post by axio » 21 Oct 2018, 2:07 pm

This is the 'last stand' perk in COD4 :D
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