Split Playing Cards

[SicVic]

I started dabbling into doing some shooting videos last year and I found out it's pretty difficult.
Really I was just taking video of what I thought were hard shots.
I was talking about shooting cards the other day and it prompted me to go back and watch this one again.
It didn't really get much attention at all...

Was it weak sauce or just not something that most shooters are interested in?

Just curious as to where the bar is set out there.
Thanks all.

 

[R3A]

I enjoyed it. I think the title could be changed to better represent what you're doing and might generate more interest. Something like "Shooting a point in arc motion(400yd)". Also you could probably chop a good minute or two off the video with some editing since, at least for me, bite-sized or well-paced videos are attractive.

Pretty cool though, I for one overlooked this type of precision in arc motion. What method did you use? Did you plot a wavelength then do some trig?

 

[Maggot]

Nice, but as above Id edit/shorten it a bit.

That bar is a set bit high for my meager skills.

 

[chevy_man]

The moving thing is interesting.



We used to do cards at 25 and 50 as a bonus stage for our rimfire matches. After you do a few it loses the magic. We have good enough rifles and ammo to make it almost boring.


Now, the "snake charmer" that's a round target attached to a floating ball that can bob & weave around the tank is a hell of a challenge under time constraints.

 

[SicVic]

The moving thing is interesting.



We used to do cards at 25 and 50 as a bonus stage for our rimfire matches. After you do a few it loses the magic. We have good enough rifles and ammo to make it almost boring.


Now, the "snake charmer" that's a round target attached to a floating ball that can bob & weave around the tank is a hell of a challenge under time constraints.

Funny, I did this shot that has kind of a snake charmer feel to it...

 

[SicVic]

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I enjoyed it. I think the title could be changed to better represent what you're doing and might generate more interest. Something like "Shooting a point in arc motion(400yd)". Also you could probably chop a good minute or two off the video with some editing since, at least for me, bite-sized or well-paced videos are attractive.

Pretty cool though, I for one overlooked this type of precision in arc motion. What method did you use? Did you plot a wavelength then do some trig?

Great input!
I did keep some extra stuff in the video to try to inspire others to give shots like this a go.
I really forces improvement and learning.
I also understand your point too. Some just wanna see stuff be shot.
Speed and distance calculation is what I use to get on track. I'll pile on some of my own simple minded Modern Math and let em rip.
Honestly, the most difficult thing for me is wrapping my shot around the bullet arriving like a curve ball.
Splitting cards at distance in incredibly difficult as the bullet moves across the that.
Even in the short distance of a card it will enter and exit before cutting it in half.
Good times and thank you.

 

[R3A]

Hah, you've earned a subscribe with good shooting at least. It's all great info and ideas. I'm thinking more-so that you could shave seconds off the vid by cutting down extended scenes like driving or (some types of) talking near the end for the concise appeal. You did inspire me though, so that's that!

Since it is about experimenting and learning I'd actually be interested in more depth. Maybe with your end talk you could use some still-graphics as you talk about what you considered and break down the math a little more. This way others can chime in with their own findings using your exact methods or can discuss ways to make it simplified or more accurate.

 

[Douglas-001]

Good grief man! I can barely play Blackjack and you go showing this stuff??!! You should be in a casino! People out there do that math in their head on the fly I bet...then break the shot...cool as hell! Well done!

 

[SicVic]

Hah, you've earned a subscribe with good shooting at least. It's all great info and ideas. I'm thinking more-so that you could shave seconds off the vid by cutting down extended scenes like driving or (some types of) talking near the end for the concise appeal. You did inspire me though, so that's that!

Since it is about experimenting and learning I'd actually be interested in more depth. Maybe with your end talk you could use some still-graphics as you talk about what you considered and break down the math a little more. This way others can chime in with their own findings using your exact methods or can discuss ways to make it simplified or more accurate.

Heck yes!!
I'm working on those video skills and those points you made will be noted for future use.
I was a little skeptical of going towards the depth aspect as I figured people wouldn't even watch at all.
I just finished a Brass Life video and it went into the Accuracy vs Times Fired aspect.
I'd rather shoot than video but like I said; was kind of seeing if it would motivate others and inspire self challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to reach out with positive suggestions.

 

[Longshot231]

That's impressive. I've got into splitting playing cards with my .22LR rifles. That's not as impressive as your work but it's fun for me. I average about two shots per card from a prone position at 50 yards. Even at that short of distance I can read the mirage in the 4.5-27X scoped cranked up to full magnification. It's great practice for learning to judge the wind.

For anyone is interested in doing the same thing, this is what I set up. I have a metal target base that holds a couple of furring strips on each side. I took a furring strip cut to length for the horizontal cross piece.

Then I cut slots part way through the furring strip with a miter box. The slots are too wide to hold the playing card. So I use some other type of card stock or a piece of playing card, doubled over, inserted into the slot to take up the empty space.

The playing card is inserted into the slot with the extra card stock and it's held in place without the worry of wind blowing it over. Once the playing card is shot, it's easily replaced.

Because a level rifle is important for accuracy, I use a level on the horizontal cross piece to keep the playing cards aligned as much as possible in the vertical plane. The horizontal cross piece is held in position with a couple of cheap clamps.

I know that some of you are going to ask, "why don't you use a scope level and not worry about keeping the cards aligned in the vertical plane?"

I do use a scope level but I want everything going for me when I take the shot. Maybe the next setup that I use will have the playing cards aligned horizontally

 

[Longshot231]

Browning BuckMark Challenge. I'm not going to lie. It took me waaaay more than a couple of shots per card before I could split one. It was still loads of fun anyway.

 

[Nik H]

That's impressive. I've got into splitting playing cards with my .22LR rifles. That's not as impressive as your work but it's fun for me. I average about two shots per card from a prone position at 50 yards. Even at that short of distance I can read the mirage in the 4.5-27X scoped cranked up to full magnification. It's great practice for learning to judge the wind.

For anyone is interested in doing the same thing, this is what I set up. I have a metal target base that holds a couple of furring strips on each side. I took a furring strip cut to length for the horizontal cross piece.

Then I cut slots part way through the furring strip with a miter box. The slots are too wide to hold the playing card. So I use some other type of card stock or a piece of playing card, doubled over, inserted into the slot to take up the empty space.

The playing card is inserted into the slot with the extra card stock and it's held in place without the worry of wind blowing it over. Once the playing card is shot, it's easily replaced.

Because a level rifle is important for accuracy, I use a level on the horizontal cross piece to keep the playing cards aligned as much as possible in the vertical plane. The horizontal cross piece is held in position with a couple of cheap clamps.

I know that some of you are going to ask, "why don't you use a scope level and not worry about keeping the cards aligned in the vertical plane?"

I do use a scope level but I want everything going for me when I take the shot. Maybe the next setup that I use will have the playing cards aligned horizontally

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That is a great idea!

 

[roostercogburn98]

Now I want to shoot cards in half, or blast dum dun lollipops

 

[Longshot231]

Now I want to shoot cards in half, or blast dum dun lollipops

Drill some holes in a section of 2 X 4, large enough to accommodate golf tees. Then place paintballs on the tees.

Be advised that when you hit one paint ball the splatter may knock over the adjacent paintball(s).

With that said, get cheap toothpaste from the Dollar Store. Place a small dollop of toothpaste on the golf tee then put the paintball on the toothpaste.

The toothpaste will hold the paintball in place. Sure it's messy but with paint from the balls, it's going to get messy anyway.

I wanted a little more challenge so decided to shoot paintballs at 100 yards. At first, I glued the paintballs on paper at the shooting bench. Then put the paper on the target frame. If you do that, shoot the bottom row of paintballs first as the paint will drip down.

What turned out to be more fun was super-gluing paintballs to some thin mason line then hung them up in the 100 yard bunker at the gun club to shoot. They are a little difficult to see in the photo below but look across the middle part of the picture above the steel targets. You should be able to see little green orbs suspended in space.

This is a little more challenging than gluing the paintballs to paper. If you miss the paintball, you can still see the hole in the paper. Depending on the lighting conditions, you may or may not see the bullet if you miss the ball suspended in space. The splatter is a little more spectacular when the paintball is glued to the string.

I nicked this one...

 

[roostercogburn98]

Drill some holes in a section of 2 X 4, large enough to accommodate golf tees. Then place paintballs on the tees.

Be advised that when you hit one paint ball the splatter may knock over the adjacent paintball(s).

With that said, get cheap toothpaste from the Dollar Store. Place a small dollop of toothpaste on the golf tee then put the paintball on the toothpaste.

The toothpaste will hold the paintball in place. Sure it's messy but with paint from the balls, it's going to get messy anyway.

I wanted a little more challenge so decided to shoot paintballs at 100 yards. At first, I glued the paintballs on paper at the shooting bench. Then put the paper on the target frame. If you do that, shoot the bottom row of paintballs first as the paint will drip down.

What turned out to be more fun was super-gluing paintballs to some thin mason line then hung them up in the 100 yard bunker at the gun club to shoot. They are a little difficult to see in the photo below but look across the middle part of the picture above the steel targets. You should be able to see little green orbs suspended in space.

This is a little more challenging than gluing the paintballs to paper. If you miss the paintball, you can still see the hole in the paper. Depending on the lighting conditions, you may or may not see the bullet if you miss the ball suspended in space. The splatter is a little more spectacular when the paintball is glued to the string.

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I nicked this one...

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I’ve seen the paintball on golf tee before. I’ll have to get creative and start playing with the 22 again

 

[oneshot86]

Drill some holes in a section of 2 X 4, large enough to accommodate golf tees. Then place paintballs on the tees.

Be advised that when you hit one paint ball the splatter may knock over the adjacent paintball(s).

With that said, get cheap toothpaste from the Dollar Store. Place a small dollop of toothpaste on the golf tee then put the paintball on the toothpaste.

The toothpaste will hold the paintball in place. Sure it's messy but with paint from the balls, it's going to get messy anyway.

I wanted a little more challenge so decided to shoot paintballs at 100 yards. At first, I glued the paintballs on paper at the shooting bench. Then put the paper on the target frame. If you do that, shoot the bottom row of paintballs first as the paint will drip down.

What turned out to be more fun was super-gluing paintballs to some thin mason line then hung them up in the 100 yard bunker at the gun club to shoot. They are a little difficult to see in the photo below but look across the middle part of the picture above the steel targets. You should be able to see little green orbs suspended in space.

This is a little more challenging than gluing the paintballs to paper. If you miss the paintball, you can still see the hole in the paper. Depending on the lighting conditions, you may or may not see the bullet if you miss the ball suspended in space. The splatter is a little more spectacular when the paintball is glued to the string.

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I nicked this one...

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That's pretty slick, I like it.

 

[acudaowner]