I need some help --- Who is the best 22 shooter?

Mr.RevolverGuy · March 15, 2015, 06:07 PM

I can use some help today in settling a competition.

This morning a debate started in our family by my 12 year old son asking who was the best 22 rifle shot in the family. It started as a family friendly conversation with everyone claiming to be number one, Queen of the 22, Master of Precision, or as my son put it nothing can stop him when he is on the range. According to him he becomes the Zen Master over all the elements, rifle, scope, ammunition and the wind. Fortunately his comment would push mom over the edge and she screams downstairs boys pick out your favorite 22, Dad let’s pack up and head to the range and settle this score once and for all. It is always a fantastic day when you and the family can settle a score and have a great day of family competition on range.

I have posted pictures of the targets here.
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=4608

For those that have read my website know that I have no advertisements and get no benefit from anyone visiting as it is just my way of sharing or giving back to the community. I was not intending to post anything, but my wife and son insisted and said we should let the readers decide. If you would leave a comment letting us know what you think as I am sure my son would get a kick out of it.

SARuger · March 15, 2015, 08:03 PM

I will be diplomatic and say that you are all good shots and I would share a foxhole with any of the three.

The Verminator · March 15, 2015, 08:26 PM

Interesting and entertaining.

Thanks!

taylorce1 · March 15, 2015, 08:52 PM

Can't let the kids win ever! However, if we had a range day like that and my daughter took it seriously she'd stomp my butt into the ground. Rifle or pistol it doesn't matter my daughter has a gift.

precision_shooter · March 16, 2015, 07:54 AM

Looks like a great time was had by all, by and far, that is the most important thing.

Picher · March 16, 2015, 07:56 AM

The last few targets were better, but bench setups seem kinda shaky.

Front and rear stable rests can make a big difference in benchrest accuracy. It's amazing that Zenmaster could shoot as well as he did on the final target, given the pile of bags he was shooting from.

I used to be the same way, until I got benchrest "religion". However, plinking is always more fun than bench shooting, especially shooting steel targets.

T. O'Heir · March 16, 2015, 12:28 PM

If you're smart you'll say it's Mrs.Leo45. When mom's happy everybody is happy. snicker.

Picher · March 17, 2015, 06:54 PM

I dodged the question and continue to do so.

Mr.RevolverGuy · March 17, 2015, 08:33 PM

Agreed O'Heir

Waspinator · March 19, 2015, 10:37 AM

I would have said that you were.... BUT....Going by the very last target, I would have to say that the "Zen Master" takes the day. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

"Alas, the student has surpassed the teacher"

Magnum Wheel Man · March 19, 2015, 11:00 AM

as much as I like the aspect of a takedown 10-22... I question their ability to shoot as accurately as a good fixed barrel gun... ( so... Zen just chose poorly, IMO )

I think if all used "dad's rifle" to shoot the most accurate of the group... "junior" may end up being the real "Zen Master"

trouble with parenting... is it's easy to beat the kids when they are little, but by the time they get the age of the OP's son, their eyes are better, & suddenly we find ourselves relying on experience & treachery to beat the youth

nice write up... enjoyed reading it

CowTowner · March 19, 2015, 01:03 PM

Quote:

suddenly we find ourselves relying on experience & treachery to beat the youth

And this is wrong.......... How?

March 15, 2015, 06:07 PM	#1
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	I need some help --- Who is the best 22 shooter? I can use some help today in settling a competition. This morning a debate started in our family by my 12 year old son asking who was the best 22 rifle shot in the family. It started as a family friendly conversation with everyone claiming to be number one, Queen of the 22, Master of Precision, or as my son put it nothing can stop him when he is on the range. According to him he becomes the Zen Master over all the elements, rifle, scope, ammunition and the wind. Fortunately his comment would push mom over the edge and she screams downstairs boys pick out your favorite 22, Dad let’s pack up and head to the range and settle this score once and for all. It is always a fantastic day when you and the family can settle a score and have a great day of family competition on range. I have posted pictures of the targets here. http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=4608 For those that have read my website know that I have no advertisements and get no benefit from anyone visiting as it is just my way of sharing or giving back to the community. I was not intending to post anything, but my wife and son insisted and said we should let the readers decide. If you would leave a comment letting us know what you think as I am sure my son would get a kick out of it. __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use. Last edited by Mr.RevolverGuy; March 15, 2015 at 06:17 PM.

March 15, 2015, 08:52 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,248	Can't let the kids win ever! However, if we had a range day like that and my daughter took it seriously she'd stomp my butt into the ground. Rifle or pistol it doesn't matter my daughter has a gift. __________________ NRA Life Member

March 16, 2015, 07:54 AM	#5
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Looks like a great time was had by all, by and far, that is the most important thing. __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

March 16, 2015, 12:28 PM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	If you're smart you'll say it's Mrs.Leo45. When mom's happy everybody is happy. snicker. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

March 17, 2015, 08:33 PM	#9
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	Agreed O'Heir __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

March 15, 2015, 08:03 PM	#2
SARuger Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 954	I will be diplomatic and say that you are all good shots and I would share a foxhole with any of the three.

March 15, 2015, 08:26 PM	#3
The Verminator Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 259	Interesting and entertaining. Thanks!

March 16, 2015, 07:56 AM	#6
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	The last few targets were better, but bench setups seem kinda shaky. Front and rear stable rests can make a big difference in benchrest accuracy. It's amazing that Zenmaster could shoot as well as he did on the final target, given the pile of bags he was shooting from. I used to be the same way, until I got benchrest "religion". However, plinking is always more fun than bench shooting, especially shooting steel targets.

March 17, 2015, 06:54 PM	#8
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I dodged the question and continue to do so.

March 19, 2015, 10:37 AM	#10
Waspinator Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 517	I would have said that you were.... BUT....Going by the very last target, I would have to say that the "Zen Master" takes the day. Gotta give credit where credit is due. "Alas, the student has surpassed the teacher"

March 19, 2015, 11:00 AM	#11
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	as much as I like the aspect of a takedown 10-22... I question their ability to shoot as accurately as a good fixed barrel gun... ( so... Zen just chose poorly, IMO ) I think if all used "dad's rifle" to shoot the most accurate of the group... "junior" may end up being the real "Zen Master" trouble with parenting... is it's easy to beat the kids when they are little, but by the time they get the age of the OP's son, their eyes are better, & suddenly we find ourselves relying on experience & treachery to beat the youth nice write up... enjoyed reading it __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...