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Ned Roundtree · January 24, 2000, 06:09 PM

Bill is correct. Need a bigger caliber. Some clubs do have side matches with a .22. Though they are usually at cardboard targets. We have nice 3/8 steel targets. And our general rule is if no one can hear it plink or the target doesn't move, you don't have a hit. Even with a .38 loaded at 650 fps, you got to be very careful to listen for the plink. Since most cowboys shoot 45 LC, that's not a problem. Got a couple of cowgirls that shoot 32-20. That's a nice caliber but gosh the brass is expensive.

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January 24, 2000, 06:09 PM	#3
Ned Roundtree Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 1999 Location: Lexington, KY,USA Posts: 738	Bill is correct. Need a bigger caliber. Some clubs do have side matches with a .22. Though they are usually at cardboard targets. We have nice 3/8 steel targets. And our general rule is if no one can hear it plink or the target doesn't move, you don't have a hit. Even with a .38 loaded at 650 fps, you got to be very careful to listen for the plink. Since most cowboys shoot 45 LC, that's not a problem. Got a couple of cowgirls that shoot 32-20. That's a nice caliber but gosh the brass is expensive. [This message has been edited by Ned Roundtree (edited January 24, 2000).]