Airsoft Shooting Competition in Illinois

lucky_13 · December 29, 2015, 09:57 PM

Hey, I'm a real steel shooter, running a M1A in practical rifle, but I also host airgun shooting competitions.
Come out of the cold and check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/events/456119001242952/

T. O'Heir · December 30, 2015, 01:40 PM

How does one make a score with a toy gun? Just curious.

g.willikers · December 30, 2015, 03:19 PM

The games are scored the same way as for firearms.
By where the holes are in paper and cardboard targets and reactive targets that get knocked down.

A pause for the COZ · December 30, 2015, 04:38 PM

They are not all cheap toys. My Son and his friends are into Air Soft big time.
I think with the Cost of his gun and a bunch of upgrades he has about a Grand in one.
Yea he is young enough and has not had to change his life to buy diapers yet.

ddc · December 30, 2015, 08:22 PM

Can you guys recommend a good forum for airsoft? I just picked up a GBB and I've got some questions.
Thanks!

jmorris · December 30, 2015, 08:31 PM

What timers do you use?

g.willikers · December 31, 2015, 10:17 AM

The most sensitive timer for use with airsoft is the Double Alpha Shotmaxx.
Around $150 from:
http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/D...AXX-Timer.html
I have one and highly recommend it.
And not only for airsoft.
It can pick out your gun even when used on a crowded range.

lucky_13 · January 1, 2016, 03:12 PM

I completely agree with the amount of money invested, I have spent way to much, but that's how it goes with all toys.

As for the questions; this will be more laid back (not less safe) compared to the practical rifle events I've attended.
My group of people are used to slinging bbs at each other, so this is a bit of a transition.

We'll be using cheap Wal-Mart stopwatches, and our targets are sheet steel knock-downs.
I would like to score by shot placement, but I didn't want to have to paste targets after each run.

Another issue is some players are coming with guns setup for cqb games against people; their limited velocity might cause issues punching though the cardboard targets I've seen at real competitions. They'll have no issues tipping my targets over.

As to forums, almost all us-based airsoft forums are dead, as games and teams move to Facebook.
The most active that I'm on is IllinoisAirsoft.com, but it's pretty dead.
I think some of the UK or world based forums are pretty busy, but I'm not a member of any.

g.willikers · January 1, 2016, 03:41 PM

If you want to invest in an inexpensive timer that has an external jack, then the last knock down steel target can stop the timer.
All that's needed in two runs of wire to the target that plug into the timer jack.
I have one rigged up that way and it works well for either an all steel course of fire or one with mixed targets.
An easy way to time without a hassle.
They're around $100 to $130 depending.

December 29, 2015, 09:57 PM	#1
lucky_13 Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 2	Airsoft Shooting Competition in Illinois Hey, I'm a real steel shooter, running a M1A in practical rifle, but I also host airgun shooting competitions. Come out of the cold and check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/456119001242952/ Last edited by lucky_13; December 29, 2015 at 10:03 PM.

December 30, 2015, 01:40 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	How does one make a score with a toy gun? Just curious. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

December 30, 2015, 03:19 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	The games are scored the same way as for firearms. By where the holes are in paper and cardboard targets and reactive targets that get knocked down. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

December 30, 2015, 04:38 PM	#4
A pause for the COZ Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2012 Location: Braham, Minnesota Posts: 1,314	They are not all cheap toys. My Son and his friends are into Air Soft big time. I think with the Cost of his gun and a bunch of upgrades he has about a Grand in one. Yea he is young enough and has not had to change his life to buy diapers yet. __________________ NRA life member. US Army veteran, 11 Bravo. Last edited by A pause for the COZ; December 30, 2015 at 04:45 PM.

December 31, 2015, 10:17 AM	#7
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	The most sensitive timer for use with airsoft is the Double Alpha Shotmaxx. Around $150 from: http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/D...AXX-Timer.html I have one and highly recommend it. And not only for airsoft. It can pick out your gun even when used on a crowded range. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

December 30, 2015, 08:22 PM	#5
ddc Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Location: PNW Posts: 83	Can you guys recommend a good forum for airsoft? I just picked up a GBB and I've got some questions. Thanks!

December 30, 2015, 08:31 PM	#6
jmorris Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2006 Posts: 3,077	What timers do you use?

January 1, 2016, 03:12 PM	#8
lucky_13 Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 2	I completely agree with the amount of money invested, I have spent way to much, but that's how it goes with all toys. As for the questions; this will be more laid back (not less safe) compared to the practical rifle events I've attended. My group of people are used to slinging bbs at each other, so this is a bit of a transition. We'll be using cheap Wal-Mart stopwatches, and our targets are sheet steel knock-downs. I would like to score by shot placement, but I didn't want to have to paste targets after each run. Another issue is some players are coming with guns setup for cqb games against people; their limited velocity might cause issues punching though the cardboard targets I've seen at real competitions. They'll have no issues tipping my targets over. As to forums, almost all us-based airsoft forums are dead, as games and teams move to Facebook. The most active that I'm on is IllinoisAirsoft.com, but it's pretty dead. I think some of the UK or world based forums are pretty busy, but I'm not a member of any.

January 1, 2016, 03:41 PM	#9
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	If you want to invest in an inexpensive timer that has an external jack, then the last knock down steel target can stop the timer. All that's needed in two runs of wire to the target that plug into the timer jack. I have one rigged up that way and it works well for either an all steel course of fire or one with mixed targets. An easy way to time without a hassle. They're around $100 to $130 depending. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”