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    Default CRC Long Range Precision Rifle

    OK, here it finally is -- sorry for the teases but it's becoming a reality.
    A new long range rifle match coming to the front range shooters.

    Many kudos to Hoser as we are openly stealing and consulting with him to build upon the Pueblo West Steel Dogs match that we all love. After touring the Colorado Rifle Club, seeing what a great facility it is, and experiencing the willingness of the BOD to promote the shooting sports, we had to figure out another LR match that "we would like to shoot". Also thanks to our WHAC friends (Cy&Juan) helping get it launched.

    Inaugural Match: Sunday, April 24th (yep, Easter Sunday)
    For the initial match, Easter Sunday was the only option. But, beginning in May the CRC LRPR match's regular date will be on the 4th Saturday.

    Yes, it's a conflcit with the Weld County 3Gun match and we feel badly about that. When you look at the other long range matches, what was available at CRC, and trying to minimize other match conflicts, the 4th Saturday is the best option.

    Here are the details for your review. Again, if you're comfortable with the rules, procedures, and flow of Hoser's Steel Dogs, this match will be very similar. Don't expect all prairie dog targets but comparable shooting challenges with a bit of extended range (out to 500m/547yds).

    Below are the high level details. We'll post the remainder of the details in a separate post.
    So, come on out to the Colorado Rifle Club during the next couple of months and give it a try.

    LR Precision Format Match, Held by/at The Colorado Rifle Club.
    Another shooting sport discipline added to the CRC’s pro-shooting sports principles.
    See www.crci.org for the Colorado Rifle Club specifics including directions, club information, membership applications, and calendar of events. It’s a great shooting venue.

    CRC is approximately 15 minutes NE of Byers, CO (on I-70). Approximately 45 mins East of I-70 & Gun Club Road (near the Aurora Gun Club).

    Match Directors: RJ (quickdraw) & Ken (k2peaker)

    Location: Colorado Rifle Club (CRC) in Byers, CO CRC Silhouette Range (between the East range and the 1000 yd range)

    Date: Inaugural Match: April 24, 2011 (Easter Sunday). Regular monthly matches will be the 4th Saturday of every month (Feb-Nov, conditions permitting)
    Time: 10:00AM MT Start

    Total Rounds: Nominally 40, 50 rounds max.

    Concept: This match is based upon Pueblo West’s Prairie Dog matches. Differences are that we will shoot targets ranging in size and shape from distances of 200 meters (219 yards) to 500 meters (547 yards). As we will be shooting on CRC’s Silhouette range, our targets will need to be placed in front of the available silhouette berms.
    This is an excellent shooting venue that fits the LR Precision Rifle format well, within the limitations of a fixed range. To begin, we’ll keep it simple like Pueblo West’s matches. Over time, we may experiment with one field course (with movement, barricades, obstacles, alternate shooting positions) as we work through how to pull that off. Our primary safety limitation is keeping targets in front of the silhouette berms (misses to impact downrange berms).

    The CRC Silhouette range has a slightly elevated shooting line with a few concrete benches but many concrete pads for prone shooting. Prone will be encouraged but benches are available. All berms / targets will be visible from all designated shooting positions.
    Distance of berms – targets will be placed close to the following berm distances:
    200m or 219 yards,
    300m or 328 yards,
    385m or 421 yards, and
    500m or 547 yards.


    Targets:
    4 or 5 Stages consisting of engaging 10 Steel Targets ranging from 219-547 yards shot under time constraints. Note: we may experiment with 4 stages of 12 targets to get close to the 50 round count goal. It depends upon stage clearing times.
    Target sizes will range from Steel Prairie Dogs to reactive steel 6” plates, 8” plates, and hanging steel in various shapes/sizes.

    Match Fee: $15 entry fee (per gun), Juniors (under 18) free
    Each competitor will shoot the stage four or five times requiring no more than 50 rounds.
    One shot per target. No make-up shots.
    No penalties for misses, only points earned for hits.
    15 total seconds allowed per shot. Targets hit within the first 10 seconds are worth 10 points. Hits between 10.01 seconds and 15.00 seconds are worth 5 points. If the competitor does not take a shot before 15.01 seconds or shoots after 15.01 seconds, it is a 10 point penalty, hit or miss.

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    Cool. Hope to make it to this match.
    Dude, where's my can?

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    very cool, CRC is closer to me i travel there often for High power matches compared to some other ranges.

    coop

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    Here's some more of the specifics for the match: equipment, ammo, odds-n-ends.

    Procedure: Shooters start prone or sitting behind rifle with bolt/action open, bolt or action manipulation is required after the start signal. Multiple shooters shall not be on the line with loaded rifles. The intent is on precision over speed within reasonable constraints to keep the match moving along.
    Upon start signal shooter may load rifle and engage target.

    Divisions – Heavy rifle, 12+ pounds; Light rifle, under 12 pounds; Semi-Auto rifle; Pistol.

    Accessories: Scopes, bi-pods, sandbags, rests, rear bags, monopods, muzzle brakes, laser rangefinders allowed. Suppressors specifically allowed and encouraged. Rests: the intent is “tactical” therefore we prefer folks not show up with Sleds and F-Class style bipods, they might be allowed on an individual basis (especially for new shooters, but will not be allowed over an extended period of time). Harris, Atlas, or Sinclair Tactical bipods are the standard. Bring your own shooting mat, a couple of mats/carpet pads might be available for new shooters.

    40 gn minimum bullet weight and 210 gn max bullet weight at 3200fps max velocity is allowed. No caliber restrictions. Just be sure to check the bullet weight and velocity. We are adding the 3200fps limitation due to the fact that we would like the steel to last a full season. And, to begin with, much of the steel will be personally donated. Note: CRC does not allow .50BMG or Full Auto – neither would meet the criteria for this match anyway.

    Steel Core, Armor-Piercing and Tracer/Incendiary ammo specifically *NOT* allowed. $100 fine per target that is damaged with above ammo. If you are shooting ammo that you did not load, check it with a magnet to make sure it isn’t steel core. If you damage the steel, you just bought it and it will get you DQ’d from the match.

    Match re-entries are allowed (2nd guns especially in a different division).

    The match starts around 10:00AM and set-up starts around 8:30AM. RJ or Ken will open the main gate by 8:30AM. Please leave the gate at you found it (usually open). Drive straight up the main entrance; Silhouette range is basically straight ahead (OK, a little jog to the left). East range pistol berms will be to your right.

    Odds-n-Ends:
    Can non-CRC members compete? Yes
    CRC Liability release will need to be signed one time per year.

    Expect the shooting to end by 3PM MT.

    Sight-in shots are not allowed before the match unless you are a CRC member and go to a different range on the property. If you are not a CRC member, you may be able to grab someone who is that is willing to take you as a guest to the Schuetzen (100 yd & 200 yd berms) or other range. Do not set up centerfire rifle targets on the pistol berms on the East range.

    Prevailing winds: it can be windy at CRC but they are mostly Southerly or Northerly winds (Tail or Head). We are shooting due North.

    Please insure your firearm is unloaded and be aware of where you muzzle is pointed while coming to or leaving the shooting line.

    No handling of firearms while persons are downrange.

    There is no running water at the range. Porta-potties are available.

    Target distances will be provided to the shooters (Range finders are allowed but not required.)

    Spotting and the final decision on hit/miss will be done by the designated spotter.

    Safety glasses and ear protection is required at all times (even for your guests).

    What to bring:
    Firearm with scope (.243 to 30-06 recommended)
    Ammo (40-50 rds)
    Ballistic Data (minimim dope required for the berm distances posted)
    Bipod or other front rest (pack)
    Rear Bean Bag
    Shooting mat
    Water/Lunch/Snack
    Eye and Ear Protection
    Last edited by k2peaker; 04-18-2011 at 19:44. Reason: Raise bullet weight for all .30 cals

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    Default Match Scheduling

    I will admit that the biggest pain that RJ and I went through trying to get this match created is the scheduling issue. Between the other LongRange Rifle events (Raton SportingRifle, WHAC Steel Dogs, Pueblo Dogs, Pueblo Tactical Rifle) and when the CRC Sihlouette range is available, conflicts with other matches were inevitable. And, we realized that conflicts with USPSA matches might happen since there's barely a weekend day these days that USPSA isn't shooting somewhere.
    Once we blacked out the definite conflicts to matches that "our market" would be shooting (the LR matches) and the dates we couldn't get the range, the 4th Saturday was all that was left.
    Therefore, the conflict with Weld 3Gun.

    This is really unfortunate as, for one, I like to shoot the Weld 3Gun matches. And we were definitely hoping to have CRC LRPR be a match that the N. CO & WY guys might be interested in driving to for some LR practice. Anyway, the net net is that match scheduling these days on the front range is impossible. I guess that means we're pretty fortunate as shooters to have so many options.

    The EasterSunday happened as the CRC Sihlouette guys had already decided to move from their normal match day (4th Sunday) to the Sat before Easter. Obviously those guys get first dibs as "they built the range" and are the very reason why we can add another fun LR match.
    Not optimal but it'll give us a chance to work out some kinks at the first match anyway.

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    Too cool. I wont be able to make all of them, but the winter matches have my name all over them.
    You know I like my coffee sweet in the morning
    and I'm crazy about my tea at night

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    Default April 2011 Results

    Thank you all for the great turn-out!

    Thank you to Ken, Jess, Lane, Destiny, Jon, Fritz, and James for all of the help with set-up/tear down.

    Thank you everyone for helping with ROing, scoring, spotting.

    We might go to a staggered start similar to Pueblo's match next month, stay tuned.


    Heavy Rifle
    Name Score
    1 James V 320
    2 Jon B 310
    3 Tom P 300
    3 RJ D 300
    5 Emil K 290
    5 Jess D 290
    7 Fritz A 280
    8 Stan S 260
    9 Ken K 250
    10 Rich Z 240
    11 Greg V 220
    11 Chris B 220
    13 Lane D 190
    14 Richard S 140
    15 Bill M 80
    16 Matt P 65



    Semi-Auto Rifle
    Shooter Score
    1 Ken K 330
    2 Ron F 300
    3 Big Bob 110
    4 Jason W 20

    Light Rifle
    Shooter Score
    1 Lil' Bob 210
    2 Josh S 190
    3 Robert W 20

    I purposely put semi-auto second and didn't show the overall so it wasn't so obvious Ken beat everyone (even himself) with a gas gun.....
    Last edited by quickdraw; 04-24-2011 at 19:02.

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    Default May 2011 Results

    May 2011 Results

    Name Action Class Score
    1 Ken K Bolt Heavy 380 1st Heavy Bolt
    2 Shane C Bolt Heavy 350 2nd Heavy Bolt (tie)
    3 James V Bolt Heavy 350 2nd Heavy Bolt (tie)
    4 Brian W Bolt Heavy 350 2nd Heavy Bolt (tie)
    5 Fritz A Bolt Heavy 320
    6 Tom P Bolt Heavy 320
    7 Jess D Bolt Heavy 310
    8 Ken K Auto 280 1st Auto
    9 Chris M Bolt Heavy 280
    10 J Beck Bolt Heavy 260
    11 RJ D Bolt Heavy 260
    12 Greg F Bolt Light 250 1st Light Bolt
    13 Justin K Auto 250 2nd Auto
    14 Matthew P Bolt Heavy 240
    15 Jared Q Bolt Light 220 2nd Light Bolt
    16 Stan S Bolt Heavy 210
    17 Bill S Bolt Light 200 3rd Light Bolt
    18 Bill M Auto 200 3rd Auto
    19 David K Bolt Heavy 200
    20 Gary P Bolt Heavy 200
    21 Chris M Auto 180
    22 Aaron F Bolt Heavy 140
    23 Richard S Bolt Heavy 140
    24 Benn M Bolt Heavy 130
    25 Lane D Bolt Heavy DNF

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    Enjoyed shooting this match for the first time. Lesson learned, shooting 2 guns makes your neck hurt. Lesson 2 don't use your 308 dope accidentally on your 243, you will shoot very high!
    We shot some of these:

    Some of these:

    And some of these:

    And I thought the targets did very well, I didn't see anything shots that I couldn't easily tell if it was a hit or not.

    Here is a pic of some of the shooters:

    And the range:


    The wind kept it interesting as the scores show.

    Kudos to Ken, RJ & Jess for running a great match. Hard to believe it was only the second one as it went very smoothly.
    Dude, where's my can?

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    Thank you Everyone! Special thanks to Lane D, Jon B, Fritz, Bill S, Jess D, and James V for help with set-up and tear down. Good to see some new faces and old friends for the first time at our match. We'll do it again next month with a different side match.

    June 2011 Results

    1 Fritz A Heavy Bolt 440 1st Heavy Bolt
    2 Chuck W Heavy Bolt 400 2nd Heavy Bolt (tie)
    2 Kevin U Heavy Bolt 400 2nd Heavy Bolt (tie)
    2 Frank G Heavy Bolt 400 2nd Heavy Bolt (tie)
    5 RJ D Heavy Bolt 350
    6 David E Heavy Bolt 345
    7 David K Light Bolt 340 1st Light Bolt
    7 James V Heavy Bolt 340
    7 Greg V Heavy Bolt 340
    10 Ken K (Bolt) Heavy Bolt 330
    11 Stan S Heavy Bolt 320
    11 Mike K Heavy Bolt 320
    13 Ken K (Semi) Semi-Auto 310 1st Semi-Auto
    13 Greg F Light Bolt 310 2nd Light Bolt
    15 Jessie D Heavy Bolt 285
    16 Gary P Heavy Bolt 270
    16 Ron F Semi-Auto 270 2nd Semi-Auto
    17 Bill C Light Bolt 260 3rd Light Bolt
    17 Bill S Light Bolt 260
    19 Bill M Semi-Auto 250 3rd Semi-Auto
    20 Jerome W Light Bolt 200
    21 Lane D Heavy Bolt 195
    22 Jon B Heavy Bolt 180
    23 Shiggie Light Bolt 165
    24 Tom B Light Bolt 160
    25 Bob S Semi-Auto 120


    Side Match:
    1 James V 6 49.54
    2 Jessie D 5 36.69
    3 Bob S 4 16.82
    4 Ron F 4 55.03
    5 Shiggie 4 77.51
    6 Fritz 4 ???
    7 RJ 3 41.37
    8 Ken (Semi) 2 13.11
    9 Jerome 2 81.78

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