Thanks to all who put this on. Also, big thanks to TimK and SAFriday for the help for a couple of long(er) distance noobs. Looking forward to the next match, and will likely be bringing another first timer or two!
Dave
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Thanks to all who put this on. Also, big thanks to TimK and SAFriday for the help for a couple of long(er) distance noobs. Looking forward to the next match, and will likely be bringing another first timer or two!
Dave
Hoser, Gary, and all of you that bust your butts: Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, and more Thanks for all that you do to make this a really cool match. It is always a lot of fun andalways lots of good shooters. It was a hoot to see Lane behind a rifle. I sure wish I had as much time left in me as he does in front on him. He has talent. You guys leave an OLD Man's knobs alone! I already have eneough trouble remembering ot turn them and in what direction! Hope you are getting better Hoser. Sorry you were under the weather.
Yep a great time. Best part was enjoying it with my dad and nephew. They (and I) are absolutely hooked. Looking forward to Whittington next month.
Great match, my shooting went from great to worse with 10 on the first string, and then well a lot less than 10. Here's a pic of dog #1 taken through my scope.
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It was a great time, little tougher than I'd expected with several partially obscured targets. For my first time out to one of these shoots, I think I shot somewhat respectably at 75%, guess I'll know for sure once the scores come out. Great turnout, and well run. Big thanks to everyone who helped run the shoot. I will be back!
I must admit that it was pretty humbling to get beat by a girl who just had a root canal done AND TO TOP IT OFF, was shooting left-handed!! [Tooth]
It was a great match and I had a wonderful time. I'll certainly be back!
Had a good time shooting today. Thanks for the hospitality and the effort of putting the matches together. Looking forward to doing these shoots more often. [Beer]
Made it to the match yesterday, had a good time. If the objective was missing targets I would have won hands down, missed A LOT more than I hit. My first time shooting in the wind and it really let me know I have no idea what I'm doing. Gonna try to get some range time in the next month and give it another shot next month.
Sorry I'm bad with remembering names but thanks to the guy who was RO, timer and spotter for us in the 12:00 match.
Hoser, Great match, as usual. Thank you and Dino for the hard work.
Hoser and Dino, thanks for all your work putting these matches on. Always fun, and always an education.
Thanks to Hoser, Dino and the gang for another great match and good time. Very smooth operation.
Some pics from the afternoon match.
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Just wanted to say thanks to Hoser & everyone for putting on a fun match. [Beer]
Being my first time out I wasn't sure what to expect; I was the guy furthest to the west.[Sniper]
I'm looking forward to returning in the coming months & improving my performance.
Great fun today. Thanks again Hoser! [Beer]
great match! cant wait to do again
Congratulations to the first people to shoot a perfect score of 400, Brent and his daughter Lauren who BOTH shot 400 today.
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Outstanding!!!! congrats to Brent and Lauren
Dino
Congratulations to Brent and Lauren, very cool a father and daughter both shot a perfect score on the same day!
Ya', they were shooting a 6BR, single shot savage. Berger 105VLD/Varget.
Hey Dino, don't shoot where I shoot! Good shooting with you yesterday.
A couple of shots from yesterday.
From right to left: Islander Mark, Hoser, and Tim K.
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Brian and Zack
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A view down the range with my fat ass blocking the way.
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One more to get a sense of the range.
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Here some pics of this afternoons match
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Hoser and Dino collecting the 600 yard target
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oh and here's a flag on a pole holding on for dear life [ROFL1]
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That wind was brutal, for a rookie like me. Probably not the best conditions to try and learn the dope on a new rifle! But that was a kick in the pants. Thanks, Hoser! And good to see you there, Mike!
Good times!! That 610yd PDog was no joke, I was just happy to get with in a few inches of it! See you all next month.
Well we officially made the move up to the 600 yard range and everyone survived.
Huge thanks to Dino for being my right hand man and thanks to Stan for again helping with set up.
Turns out that the 600 is nowhere near as sheltered from the wind as the 425 was. The scores reflected that. The winds in the morning were stronger, but not nearly as switchy.
The 613 yard dog was only hit 13 times total. Only four people managed to hit it more than once and only one score was over 300.
All in all, only three of the targets are further than they used to be. However, just like before people will figure it out, step up to the challenge and the scores will be up there again. In the end we will all be better shooters and better at reading the wind because of it.
Within the next couple months the morning match will remain small targets with a 15 second time limit. The afternoon match will change to a more speed/action orientated match with some bigger targets. Obviously it will be more semi-auto friendly than single shot friendly, but the time limits will be long enough for a single shot to reload and twist knobs.
Good luck to everyone headed to Douglas WY next weekend for the Snipers Hide Cup.
See you all next month.
What a difference from the old range. It's been a long time since I held full value at a PD match consistently, but that's what some of those strings seemed to require. Not that I'd know, Saturday was humbling.
I agree with Hoser that this new venue is going to make us all much better shooters, and I'm looking forward to learning whatever there is to learn from that switchy damn wind.
Lots of people were there early to help. Dino and I tremendously appreciate it. We could and would not do it without you.
The rimfire targets worked as advertised. Farthest target was 120 yards and it was a 2.5 and a 5 inch circle. Close target was 50 yards and it was a .65 and 1.25 inch triangle. The shooter had the option of going for the points by shooting the little targets or half points on the big targets. A little strategy was involved. Kind of a "know your limits match" within a match.
Stewart set a new semi-auto record with his AR-10 chambered in 260. He also had the high score for the day of 370.
Hope to see you all next month.
Below is some pics of the new rimfire targets. Tim and I mainly shot the small targets to get the points while the wind was down.
Top Circle, 2.5 inch dia. Bottom 5.0 inch dia. The small target is worth 10 points and the big is worth 5 points.
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The stars were at 90 yards, kinda like at the Sportsmans Team Challenge. Tough friggin target. They look big but the actual area to aim at is pretty small. You can see a hint of a nick on the top of the right point. That counted as a hit.
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The rectangles are going to prove to be one of the most difficult targets. Lots of slop with up and down, but your wind call had better be spot on. Tim was perfectly centered up. I got lucky and caught the top of the target.
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Don't let the pics fool you... these targets are pretty darn small.. and looks like fun as hell [Beer]
I need to get my 22 better prepped for the next one.
The .22 targets were fun. They might need to go back a bit though, the scores were pretty high. A .22 trainer is such an affordable and entertaining way to learn to shoot in the wind I'm surprised more guys don't have them. I'm into mine for under $700 including the rifle, scope, stock, rings, 25 MOA rail, and bipod. Good ammo is expensive by .22 standards, but still way less than centerfire ammo.
All you .22 shooters need to bring your toys next month.
Another one in the books. Many thanks to Tom P and Rick B for helping me set up. It is very much appreciated. Conditions were pretty good for October. Not many shooters but a lot of fun none the less. Thanks to all who helped during the match. As Hoser states over and over this match is only possible with everyone's help. I did not have to ask once for help during the match. Great job everyone and thank you!!!!!
Results were emailed out. If you didn't get them send me a PM and I will get them to you.
Dino
Those were the windiest conditions I've tried to shoot in, but it was a blast! Nice to see everybody - quite a turnout. Great to see some new faces too.
Today might have been one of the nicest January matches we have ever had.
Lots of people showed up and almost everyone remembered to send Chris an email saying they would be there. Your match staff really appreciates it. It makes out jobs much easier.
Match results from todays match just went out. Let me know if you didnt get them.
See you next month.
Another great match guys and we couldn't have asked for better weather conditions. I had a great time again as usual.
Little chilly to start!
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Shaping up into a beautiful day!
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These look so much bigger up close.
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Good good turnout as always.
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Thanks again, Hoser, Dino, and everyone who makes this match possible for us!
jaydoc1,
Shooters like you make it fun for us. Always glad to have you shoot the match. Hoser has it dialed down. More fun in the coming year. Hope to see you there.
Dino
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Lots of fun! A big thanks to those who made it happen; Tim, it was nice to meet you. Sorry to the guy who was shooting next to me and was the recipient of my AR-15's ejected brass.:(
David
I think that was me. Lol. No big deal. I did have one land on my hand. I am curious how managed to make that position work between the ledge and the pole.Quote:
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David
BTW, any word on the status of the 600-yard range? Has it been cleared to use?
David
Still in limbo. As soon as it gets opened up we will be there.
For the next few months we are changing up the format for this match.
We will be running it as rimfire **only** until we can get up on the 600 again.
The format of how we shoot will change also. We will also be using reactive targets in addition to the targets we use now.
Plan on a 10:00 start time and bring 60-70 rounds. Set up will begin around 7:30.
Huge thanks to shooters, both PWSA members and non-PWSA members, that took time out of their busy lives to come help defend our matches at the monthly PWSA meetings.