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Hoser
08-15-2009, 20:06
I just heard from Lones Wigger that the new dates for the 2011 fall Sportsmans Team Challenge are 19-21 August. The 19th is not mandatory as it is a practice day.

If you own a shotgun, 22 pistol and a 22 rifle, get out there.

Of all the different games/matches I play, this one is the most fun and exciting.

http://www.sportsmansteamchallenge.com/regionals.html
Hoser
07-31-2011, 13:21
Btt
Limited GM
08-04-2011, 21:42
Hoser- You got to remind me of this next year. I'm your huckleberry.
k2peaker
08-05-2011, 02:45
Me too. I've always wanted to shoot a Sportsman's Challenge. I know a semi-retired shooter (AF guy) who's talked about it too.
Hoser, per your email on this, maybe a practice day in Pueblo where you can give a few of us the lay of the land, work up our .22s for the distances, and the shotgun part...I'd be in. I don't know if the Regionals in Raton is the best first time experience. Yikes.
Hoser
08-05-2011, 07:43
Not much time left for a practice day, but I do have all the targets. It is almost 30 plate racks. It just takes time to get it all set up.
k2peaker
08-05-2011, 08:57
Yea, I meant to say get some experience with the format and compete next year.

30 plate racks? Holy moly. I guess that makes sense when I've watched it on ShootingUSA. I would be a good discipline to break down into a few different practice sessions. I, for one, would be up for that in 2012.
Good luck this year though.
Bill
08-05-2011, 15:38
so where is the Sportsman Team Challenges? Are they going to have one in Colorado?
Hoser
08-05-2011, 17:02
The regional matches are held all over. Raton and Phoenix are the closest to here.

Raton is about the only place that runs a spring and fall regional.

I am not aware of any local matches. To buy just the pistol and rifle targets, it will run about $10-15,000 and not many clubs are willing to make that investment on rimfire targets. Then add in another 10-15 grand for shotgun throwers and the computer to run it all.

I sometimes set my stuff up at Pueblo a weekend or two prior to the regionals or nationals.
Bill
08-06-2011, 23:24
You would think Colorado would make a good place for that type of shooting event. So many shooters wanting to go to some type of fun shooting event and there is just a lack of events.
Hoser
08-07-2011, 06:43
Well NRA Whittington is just right over the CO/NM border...
Limited GM
08-07-2011, 16:48
Im also looking at next year. I'm hoping my plate becomes less full. I shot with Sevighy yesterday and he made a comment about shooting some big event with only 6 practice days the month before. I mentioned I hadn't had a practice day in 7 years.

You could have heard crickets. [Tooth]
Hoser
08-18-2011, 18:14
Tomorrow is the practice day and the match is Saturday and Sunday.

Be there or be square.

DocMedic, Hannibal and I will be there.
leatherneck448
08-18-2011, 21:23
sonovabitch, I would have loved to have gone to this.....

I hate 4-H shooting sports..... [Bang] [Rant1]
DocMedic
08-18-2011, 21:57
sonovabitch, I would have loved to have gone to this.....

I hate 4-H shooting sports..... [Bang] [Rant1]

We all start from somewhere[Muaha]
Irving
08-18-2011, 22:01
Is anyone going to film it? I really enjoyed watching the other videos of you guys in action.
leatherneck448
08-18-2011, 22:20
We all start from somewhere[Muaha]

someday..... I shall beat you..... at something.....

Hey, the new glock needs a competiton workout. who knows, maybe miracles do happen? [Tooth]
Hoser
08-21-2011, 19:48
One heck of a good time.

A minor delay of game due to rain Saturday afternoon, but other than that it was a perfect match.

Doc did excellent. The learning curve is steep and he caught on fast. And when you consider it was his first STC match *and* he won his class, nice job.

My 2 man team partner Hannibal was able to go 12 for 12 on the precision pistol portion (4 inch square plates at 40 yards, offhand) setting a regional record in the process.

I again proved I cant shoot a shotgun. But had a good time seeing old friends and doing a little shooting.

The Spring 2012 Regional will be mid May in Raton. I will be running a pistol and rifle practice match late April in Pueblo.
Hoser
08-21-2011, 19:56
Is anyone going to film it? I really enjoyed watching the other videos of you guys in action.

We didnt get any video but here is a taste of the most exciting shotgun event, the Flurry. The birds come right at you every 1.25 seconds, ready or not.

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