Prairie Dog / Sniper Match In Pueblo

[Hoser]

The Great Prairie Dog Steel Shoot

10 Steel Prairie Dog Targets ranging from 175-610 yards shot under time constraints.

Rimfire targets range from 50-60 yards to 200-ish yards.

$10 per rifle entry fee.

Third Saturday of every month, year round. 9:00 and 1:00. There is no August match due to the State 4H Championship that uses the 425 yard range that we normally use.

Each competitor will shoot all 10 targets in four separate strings requiring no more than 40 rounds total for the match.

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.

Shooters start prone behind rifle with bolt/action open. Semi auto shooters start with bolt open or safety on.

Upon start signal shooter may close bolt and engage target.

4 divisions. Heavy rifle, 12+ pounds. Light rifle, under 12 pounds. Semi-Auto rifle. 22 Long Rifle.

Scopes, bi-pods, sandbags, rests, muzzle brakes, laser rangefinders allowed. SBR Rifles allowed. Suppressors welcomed and strongly encouraged.

As of 2013 the caliber rules have changed. The max velocity for all bullet weights is 3,200 fps and no more than 30 caliber. Sorry, still no 338 Lapuas allowed. For the 22 division, only 22 Long Rifle is allowed. No 17s or 22 magnums.

Steel Core, Armor-Piercing and Tracer ammo *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 isnt steel core. Steel core will destroy my targets and you wont be happy when **YOU** have to spend a grand or more replacing it all. In addition to getting 86'ed from the match/range.

Match re-entries are allowed.

The match starts at 9:00 and again at 1:00. The 9:00 match has 20 slots. Once those 20 slots are filled, everyone else will shoot the 1:00 match. The week prior to the match you need to send Chris an email telling him which match you plan on shooting.

[Hoser]

I have had a few people ask some questions that I had not thought of.

Q: Can I shoot a light gun in the light gun class and then again in heavy gun class, for match score?
A: Yes.

Q: Exactly when?
A: Third Saturdays in Pueblo all year long.

Q: What time does it start?
A: The first match starts at 9:00 and the second starts at 12:00. Please try to be there 15-30 minutes early so we can start on time.

Q: Exactly where?
A: Pueblo West Sportsmans Assn. Go here for a map. http://ecouspsa.com/maps/pppsmap.html or 600 East Loma Drive Pueblo West 81007

Q: Is there prizes?
A: Nope. Bragging rights.

Q: Are suppressors allowed?
A: Allowed and encouraged.

Q: Can my kids come and watch?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I shoot my 338 Lapua?
A: No.

Q: Can I shoot a 22 Magnum or 17 HMR?
A: Nope. Must be 22 long rifle in the 22 division.

[ColoWyo]

Here are some pics from yesterday.

[ColoWyo]

[Hoser]

I completely forgot to post pics. My memory is perfect, but short. TC took the pics.

Lets start this off with a view of the Heavy Gun match winners backside shooting a 260.



And the Light Gun match winner, Lizard Waltzer the famous gunsmith, and the 223 that he built.



And some others.

Chuck and his 308.



Mike and his 308.



Brian and his 308.



Pueblo West President Chris Skarmas shooting a Roscoes Custom AR-15 chambered in 20 Tactical. About 1/3 of the shooters were using AR's of some flavor.



My pop came out to watch everyone shoot and help with set-up.



Me and my Tubb when I actually remembered I was supposed to shoot. You gotta love Shark supressors. Its one one behind Mr Butterpants leg.



And Harrison breaks out his Elk hunting rifle (6.5-284) to buck the insane winds.



Without a scorekeeper and spotters there would not be a match. Cant do it without them.



Just some of the guys.

[ColoWyo]

Hoser, thanks for putting these shoots togther. They are always a great match. Much appreciated. Brian.

[Justin]

That was a blast. I really should have been shooting this match all year long.

Thanks for putting it on, Hoser. Good stuff all around.

[eerw]

so what would be a good recommendation..for rifle, scope and misc..if...

not going to reload..need to do it as economically as possible..and would like some success..

thanks..this looks fun

[Hoser]

so what would be a good recommendation..for rifle, scope and misc..if...

not going to reload..need to do it as economically as possible..and would like some success..

A Remington 700 in 22-250, 243, or 308. Even 223 or 220 Swift.

A decent 4-12 or 6-18 scope will work just fine. You dont need a $3,000 Schmidt & Bender to play. I am using an old 1980s vintage Leupold 6.5-20 I bought used for maybe $350.

Or any decent AR-15 will work. They have their own division.

[cdrissel]

Thanks Hoser!

Again exellent match!

Also looks like there is a new record score! Ben P - 380 points (thats only 2 misses from a perfect 400)

Thanks to all the guys and gal who helped set up, score, spot, time and tear down.