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Hello everyone,

Just purchased my Mark III competition target on Saturday and I plan on doing some Bullseye shooting with it. I'd have to say that mine has a pretty good trigger right out of the box. Still needs to be measured but a good estimate is 3-3.5lbs. I did order a VQ sear and hopefully that will drop it another pound or so.

Soon to be added:
The VQ sear
A Millett SP1 Red Dot

Considering:
The Herrett Grips

For you bullseye shooters I was wondering how I did on my very first day of shooting. Did some very minimal sighting-in on the stock sights (I'd say about 20-30 shots total). Then my mentor (He's a master level shooter with both his 22 and his 45) through me into the fire and had me shoot the timed fire and the rapid fire (indoor 50ft.) First was timed (note....I have never owned or shot a real gun before.....had BB guns as a kid....I'm now 40) I shot a 70 with four in the black and one outside the scoring rings but still on the paper. Rapid Fire - I shot a 76 with all shots scoring and three in the black (most were in the 7 ring). I was shooting CCI Blazers.

Adam67, Welcome and congratulations!
You'll love your new shooter!

Here's mine with the same Red Dot.
A little judicious homework can result in some $ignificant $avings on the Millet SP-1....like 30-50 American!

SD

Welcome to the forum! Getting started in bullseye shooting is a great way to start out a shooting hobby. Sounds like you're doing pretty well for someone who's starting out. Your mentor has likely already shared that praise with you. Once you get comfortable with your gun you'll have no trouble increasing those scores. I know many who had to start at a much lower level. Concentrate on your fundamentals and you keep improving at a good rate.

Many of the factory triggers are decently cut, 3-3.5 pound is good with a crisp let-off.

R,
Bullseye

Song Dawg wrote:Adam67, Welcome and congratulations!
You'll love your new shooter!

Here's mine with the same Red Dot.
A little judicious homework can result in some $ignificant $avings on the Millet SP-1....like 30-50 American!

SD

That looks exactly like mine! (minus the scope). Midway had the SP-1 on sale for $62.00. That was the best I could find......so it's on its way.....I got the silver one and will have to post a pick after it gets installed.

Bullseye wrote:Welcome to the forum! Getting started in bullseye shooting is a great way to start out a shooting hobby. Sounds like you're doing pretty well for someone who's starting out. Your mentor has likely already shared that praise with you. Once you get comfortable with your gun you'll have no trouble increasing those scores. I know many who had to start at a much lower level. Concentrate on your fundamentals and you keep improving at a good rate.

Many of the factory triggers are decently cut, 3-3.5 pound is good with a crisp let-off.

R,
Bullseye

Yeah he said I was a natural (and he's not one for complements). He actually seemed a little excited after I shot the rapid fire. Told me that was more typical of someone who had been training for several weeks.......so we will see.....might have been beginners luck . Mostly I have been focusing on trigger control and just trying to hold the target as best I can.

Some of the best shooters in my club often shoot at blank paper. Your scores are just commentary.

As a fellow beginner and new Mark III owner as well, read this board voraciously with regards to maintenance and upkeep...may save you headaches later.

That's a fine price on the scope. Midway's always fast on delivery and good customer service.
Enjoy!

SD

Well here she is with the scope installed:

adam67 that is a real nice Ruger you got there!!!!!

Very nice!

R,
Bullseye

adam67, looking very nice! You too Song Dawg