i want to try this bowling pin thing

[jmancobra]

sounds like a blast. when and where might the next one be? id really like to learn it. i live in kokomo. sundays would be ideal.....but i am due for a sat off

thanks for the input ahead of time guys

 

[SSGSAD]

sounds like a blast. when and where might the next one be? id really like to learn it. i live in kokomo. sundays would be ideal.....but i am due for a sat off

thanks for the input ahead of time guys

MCFG used to do it on Sat., but I have not been there in years...someone here will know...

 

[Mossmug]

Build your own pin table,get pins, timer, and you are in.

It is easy and fun.
The only pin league I know of is in Seymour ( ask Acme guns ) .

 

[Rick983]

Bowling Pin Shooting

I have shot in one match here in southern Indiana at the Red Brush Range. They have a bowling pin shoot every thursday night and it's a blast. I'm not much on shooting in tightly regulated events, maybe thats why I like pin shooting. I would shoot more often but I have trouble with my back and picking up the pins after a round is quite painful. Do it, you won't regret it.

 

[sheriff125]

they also have one in central IN in martinsville @ the convervation club. i'm not sure what days but they might have a web site

 

[rlynch25]

The bowling pin shoot at MCFG is held the 4th Saturday of each month. The last few have been at 1pm to avoid cold mornings. Check their web site at http://www.indyrange.com .

 

[jimbo-indy]

Suggestions for your first try:
Heavy bullets beat high velocity. Go for the heaviest bullets you can find in your caliber.
Select a gun that allows fast recovery and quick sight picture.
Concentrate on the basics of sight picture and trigger rather than speed. Accurate shots beat fast misses every time.
Small guns tend to be at a disadvantage. Try to use 45ACP 230 gr., or 40 S&W with 180 gr. bullets or similar.
The idea is to knock the pin straight back off the table. Sweet spot is maybe 1" wide by 4" high. Hit otherwise and you knock pin on it's side where it rolls in circles.
It's a blast, you'll love it.

 

[jmancobra]

i think im gonna have to go soon and check out the one on the 4th sat of every month. would i be better off using my kimber eclipse(8+1) or my hk usp c .40(12+1)? any suggestions. do hollow points have ANY advantage?

 

[jimbo-indy]

MCF&G has an 8 round limit. This is to keep things fairly even between the single stack guys and the new high cap pistols. Personally, I'd go with the 45 because of the heavy bullet and the heavier gun for less muzzle jump. I have done well with my Kimber Gold Match. Nothing wrong with the HK but you need heavy bullets and this will cause muzzle flip problems with the light/compact gun.
I have seen NO advantage in hollow points. No disadvantage either but why spend the $. 230 gr. WW white box works as well as anything in the 45. Shot placement is everything, equipment means little if you can hit the mark.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Sounds like a hoot!

 

[Wheezy50]

This is my first year as a member a Martinsville S.C.C. and I'm pretty sure they have pin matches on certain Saturdays. I've never done it, but plan to get involved this year. I assume you must be a member to participate though...

I still haven't gotten it yet but will be picking up a .22 for the rimfire class!!!!!

 

[southern.in.guy]

Were is this place in Seymor I'd like to try this out?