Sharps - Borchardt

Schutzenbob · 06-04-2016, 10:20 PM

sheepherder,

32-40 Ballard is the meat and potatoes schuetzen caliber here in America, the European version is 8,15 X 46R, both are excellent calibers for 200 yard competition. There are other good calibers; 38-55, 32 Miller Short, etc., but I prefer 32-40. The load that I've used for many years is 14.5 grains of H4227, breechseated with a 210 grain Barry Darr spritzer bullet. We all cast our own bullets, and generally use 5% tin 95% lead. Our target is the 25 point ring target which has a 1.5" center. Our matches are usually center-fire 200 yards scope and iron sights, bench and offhand. 22 rimfire is shot at 100 yards, bench and offhand, although some folks are now shooting 22 rimfire at 200 yards, however.....I find it difficult to see the holes at that distance. If you're interested, there is an ISSA Regional Match later this month in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Even if you don't shoot it's fun to watch, and most of the folks will be glad explain what they're doing. You might have a look at; "www.assra.com" or "www.issa-schuetzen.org"

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06-04-2016, 10:20 PM	#7
Schutzenbob User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 53 Thanks: 108 Thanked 61 Times in 19 Posts	sheepherder, 32-40 Ballard is the meat and potatoes schuetzen caliber here in America, the European version is 8,15 X 46R, both are excellent calibers for 200 yard competition. There are other good calibers; 38-55, 32 Miller Short, etc., but I prefer 32-40. The load that I've used for many years is 14.5 grains of H4227, breechseated with a 210 grain Barry Darr spritzer bullet. We all cast our own bullets, and generally use 5% tin 95% lead. Our target is the 25 point ring target which has a 1.5" center. Our matches are usually center-fire 200 yards scope and iron sights, bench and offhand. 22 rimfire is shot at 100 yards, bench and offhand, although some folks are now shooting 22 rimfire at 200 yards, however.....I find it difficult to see the holes at that distance. If you're interested, there is an ISSA Regional Match later this month in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Even if you don't shoot it's fun to watch, and most of the folks will be glad explain what they're doing. You might have a look at; "www.assra.com" or "www.issa-schuetzen.org"