50 Foot "Gallery" Bullseye versus 25yd or standard

[MSC]

I've shot nothing but a 50ft gallery league (.22) since starting shooting again, not too long ago. In my mind, I always considered it kinda' like "junior" bullseye, as I was sort of a 2nd class citizen in the BE world. Recently, I swear I heard one of the more experienced fellows mention that it's "relatively" harder than the longer distances. Obviously meaning score-wise.

Our range is 25yd and hosts 900 events, from which there were recently a few leftover targets. For ha-ha's, I put one on and cranked it out to 25yds. Didn't bother to make any sight adjustments, and shot a few targets. I shot clearly better scores than I do at 50ft.

What do you guys think? Those of you that shoot both - how do your scores compare?

[Ed Hall]

The outdoor targets are easier. The 50 foot are not proportionally smaller. Although the 50 foot do have an advantage when firing the .45, there is a mathematical disadvantage with the .22. Might be why there are two separate classifications for Indoor and Outdoor...

Take Care,
Ed Hall
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[Dick]

I shoot mostly at 50 ft, and sometimes shoot matches at 25 yd at the Smith & Wesson facility. I generally do better at 25 yd, and most of the guys I shoot with agree.

[Guest Twenty]

I started out much like you - 50 feet only for a few years. I remember my 1st "long line" match. When I looked in the scope I was surprised at the "spread" of the shots. I reminded myself that the scoring rings were much larger. My score was better than my 50 foot score. That was it. I learned to love 50 yard bullseye. I always prefer to shoot outdoors over indoors.

[Dogchaser]

The 50ft slow fire targets kill me with 22s.

[X-Mark]

I agree. I started outdoor, then found an indoor league for winter. I felt like I was starting over. That 50' 10 ring is way to small! ...But great practice for outdoor.

[mikeschroeder]

Hi

It's at best difficult to miss the paper in 25 yard rapid fire, but its a regular thing with the 25 yard slow fire targets. No margin for error at all. I'd hate to see what I shoot at 50 feet.

Mike
Wichita KS