Working on a Concept for a New Military Rifle Match

[geauxshootin]

I would like to participate and "match" definately does not scare my p17 away. It has been a while for the both of us, but it will come back I am sure.

 

[jdhunt3]

...make fun of each other...

Hmm. People make fun of me at every match. I must be doing something right!

 

[dzelenka]

For more serious match ideas (that's what it sounds like you're looking for) skim through this blog.

http://jeffersonian.therealgunguys.com/

I looked at the sight. The matches he speaks of are far from what people view as serious matches. In fact the CMP terms matches of this type as "Games" to distinguish them from actual matches. That being said, the targets and course of fire that I propose is much easier than the "matches" described on that website.

 

[jdhunt3]

We'll probably have different classes. For instance, if I shoot my Garand, 03A3, and a K31 and Dan shoots a Garand, P17, and a K31, then we'd both compete for the 3-rifle aggregate and also best score with a K31 in one stage.

I don't want this to be too competitive, but I do want to reward people for good scores. I will probably give back the majority of the money in prizes (I'm assuming I'll be match director since I seem to always be match director, DAN). Anyway, the club will need to get $5 per person, but I'll make sure that we have some money to give back to competitors in the way of prizes. We'll probably charge $12 for non-members (of Palo Alto) and $10 for members. All but $5 from each person will be given as prizes as long as we have at least 3 people in each category. We might also want to have some sort of basic classificaiton system, which may be as simple as two classes: guys who routinely shoot competitive high power rifle matches and those who don't. If you have an NRA high power rifle classification, you will be in the former and if you don't you'll be in the latter. We may break it down further for those guys with a classification, so that Marksman class shooters are not competing against High Master shooters.

Just some thoughts, but don't be scared it you don't compete. It will be FUN no matter what. And, you can watch Dan make fun of me all day as well.

 

[jdhunt3]

Dan, you need to change your picture to include both your Distinguish Rifleman medal and your President's 100 medal.

 

[dzelenka]

Dan, you need to change your picture to include both your Distinguish Rifleman medal and your President's 100 medal.

I changed the picture of my DR medal to distinguish it from Buck's because he isn't P100.

It sounds like we have a few takers for the "organized plinking" (not match). I need to pick out some rifles and see if they shoot straight so can be ready for Jay.

 

[msuitepyon]

I definitely appreciate stressing that not everyone has a Garand, K98, etc. etc. etc. My M44 and I will definitely be showing.

 

[jdhunt3]

We need to get Danny to drive over from west LA to shoot in the match so I'll have some competition with my Springfield!

 

[dzelenka]

We need to get Danny to drive over from west LA to shoot in the match so I'll have some competition with my Springfield!

You know that it is highly unlikely that I will have one of my Springfields. I hate those SOBs.

 

[msuitepyon]

You know that it is highly unlikely that I will have one of my Springfields. I hate those SOBs.

I'll take them off your hands...

 

[BSGA]

I'm thinkin, a Swede, a Garand, and a toss up between a Ishapore or Springfield. Would be kinda cool firing them chonologically.

 

[dzelenka]

I am going to shoot my new M1, a 96 Swede and a K31. The K31 is the only one of the bunch that I have fired before, but never beyond 200 yds. It should be interesting.

 

[Ben Segrest]

I would be much more interested if it was closer to me. I'm not a morning person to begin with and it would be about a 2 hour drive each way.

 

[LACamper]

I would like to give it a try. One request though for us New Orleans area shooters, don't start at 8am! Donaldsonville is not right around the corner.

 

[jdhunt3]

I would like to give it a try. One request though for us New Orleans area shooters, don't start at 8am! Donaldsonville is not right around the corner.

Guys! I live in Slidell and I'm match director for high power at Palo Alto. I get up at 4:30 to drive over and be there in time to start registering people for the matches. I have not died yet.

We start early because (A) it gets really hot and you have to remember that a 3 X 20 shot match will take several hours to run, as we will have to have at least 2 relays so that one relay is in the pitts and one is on the line, (B) he winds get tough in the afternoon, and (C) the range faces west and you will have the sun in your eyes after 3:00 PM.

Sorry, but we'll start registration at 7:30 and then the match around 8:30.

Jay

 

[BSGA]

It's a 3 hr. drive for me, and if I had my druthers, I'd start shooting at sunrise. Then again, us old guys don't sleep much,,. Honestly, like Jay says, it gets really hot in the afternoon no matter where you are, plus you can be headed home in time to still mow grass for the wife. That way, she won't complain when your gone all day doin "your thing." Just make sure you don't wake her, sneak outta bed, and turn the alarm off so she gets to sleep late!

 

[kd5hlx]

Sounds interesting, wish I hadn't converted ALL my Mausers to hunting rifles.

 

[Request Dust Off]

Yesterday I called a guy to find out how early I need to get to a match to help put out the targets.
Everybody thanks the guys that put on the match, but it is a thankless job. It is one thing to thank the guy and a whole nother to actually do something to help.

The regular guys make the matches at the regular times all the time.

Whatever time the folks that put the match on seem fit is not even a question to me. I don't live next to the range either.

 

[dzelenka]

I would be much more interested if it was closer to me. I'm not a morning person to begin with and it would be about a 2 hour drive each way.

I would like to give it a try. One request though for us New Orleans area shooters, don't start at 8am! Donaldsonville is not right around the corner.

You guys are kidding me, right? If not, I am stunned to the point of being unable to find the words.

 

[Tulse Luper]

You guys are kidding me, right? If not, I am stunned to the point of being unable to find the words.

I demand the match be held in my backyard.