02/14/16 Match

Post by **autoessentials** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:04 pm

The California Precision Rifle Club is proud to announce their next centerfire match will be Sunday February 14th at the Angeles Ranges.

This match is open for all whom still remain in control of their testicles enough to at least get the morning off to play on this Hallmark holiday.

For details about the Angeles Ranges, see their website: http://www.angelesranges.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Signups start at 7:30am and shooting should start at 8:15am when the line goes hot.
Please arrive at the left side of the Angeles rifle range no later than 7:45am to sign-in and get assigned your shooter numbers.
Your shooters number is also your position on the line so please lineup accordingly.

Match fee is $10 for Caprc members or $30 for non members.
The match fee also includes use of the range after the match is completed.
We usually finish by 1pm.
Bring 70 rounds of match grade ammo.
Be prepared to shoot as close as 10yds and as far as 600yds.
Be prepared to shoot from standing, kneeling, seated, prone and other improvised positions.
Bring a backpack to shoot off of for stages that don't allow a bipod.

This match is open to bolt action and semi-auto rifles from 223 up through 308.
A velocity limit of 3200 fps will be in effect to reduce damage to club-owned steel targets.
Bipods, slings, shooting mats and rear bags are allowed and recommended.
Chamber flags are mandatory and are available from the club if needed.

Line helper RSVP's will be accepted anytime.
Member RSVP's will be accepted anytime.
Non-member RSVP's will be accepted anytime.

Please RSVP by posting "I am in" or "I will be there" as we will ignore "maybe" or "if" RSVP's.
If you RSVP and later figure out that you can't come, please post that as well so we can keep the RSVP list current.

Match Director: Rich Chronister
Co-Match Director: Jon Packard

Target Setup: Rich & Henry G
Takedown: Rich

Spotters / Range Hands:
thegiff
buffybuster
evo

Shooters:
Mobius38
LoneWolf
Hollywood_Shooter
Treadstone
Robojet
Bart C
thegiff
buffybuster
Mike1121
schills
evo
almsquattro
trailtundra
The rabbit
Gnzrme

Post by **Mobius38** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:21 pm

I just verified that I will be able to attend.

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:22 pm

I'm in.

Post by **Capnjon** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:36 pm

In to help with athletic support

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Post by **Hollywood_Shooter** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:22 pm

My balls are huge, so I'm in.......and I'm bringin' the gasser this month!

Fumbles · Post by **Fumbles** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:29 pm

I would have liked to but it is also my eldest's 15th birthday so I'm looking at a reduction in ball size. Well at least I can get another practice day in before the next match in 2 months time.

tools2teach · Post by **tools2teach** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:32 am

Hmmm... One week of pain for 4 hours of fun. That's a maybe for me.

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gau17 · Post by **gau17** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:36 pm

tools2teach wrote:Hmmm... One week of pain for 4 hours of fun. That's a maybe for me.

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#TRUTH

Downrange67 · Post by **Downrange67** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:45 pm

Why not ask the ladies to make it your valentines day gift.

Post by **Treadstone** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:18 pm

Jennifer and I are in.

Bart C · Post by **Bart C** » Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:49 pm

I'm in

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Post by **thegiff** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:41 pm

I'm in to shoot and help out.

buffybuster · Post by **buffybuster** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:15 pm

In to shoot & help

Mike1121 · Post by **Mike1121** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:15 am

I'll be there..... My wife will be observing.

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schills · Post by **schills** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:41 am

I'm in.

evo · Post by **evo** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:27 pm

In to shoot/help.

Don't be this guy...

Post by **almsquattro** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:32 pm

I'm in.

Post by **trailtundra** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:17 pm

I'm in.

Post by **autoessentials** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:26 pm

The Course of fire is done. 70 rounds should be good for the match.

The rabbit · Post by **The rabbit** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:26 pm

I will be attending the match, first one too

Post by **AR15barrels** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:20 pm

Scoresheets and printing are done for up to 20 shooters.

schills · Post by **schills** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:56 am

Just to be certain, do these matches take place at the main range right by the office/shop, or is it on one of the other ranges on the property?

Thx.

schills

Post by **Hollywood_Shooter** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:02 am

The main rifle range....far left end of the firing line...furthest from the office

Post by **Capnjon** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:03 am

schills wrote:Just to be certain, do these matches take place at the main range right by the office/shop, or is it on one of the other ranges on the property?

Thx.

schills

At the main range. At the far left a section will be reserved. Face the office,hang a left,all the way to the end.

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Post by **AR15barrels** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:50 am

schills wrote:Just to be certain, do these matches take place at the main range right by the office/shop, or is it on one of the other ranges on the property?

Far left side of the main rifle range.
Do NOT sign in at the main range office.
You sign-in with the club and pay the club and then the club pays the range.

Post by **Gnzrme** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:26 pm

Last minute Valentines gift.. In to shoot...

Steven P. Rogers, RN CEN
KK6OTA

Burt Gummer for President

Post by **trailtundra** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:48 pm

Thanks Rich and John for organizing and running the match today. Had a good time as always.

Stage Scores

Fjold · Post by **Fjold** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:41 pm

Looks like shooter #2 schooled the group.

Post by **Hollywood_Shooter** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:44 pm

Fjold wrote:Looks like shooter #2 schooled the group.

....and they called him "Evo"...

ETA: Thanks Rich & Jon for running a smooth match. Also thanks to everyone that set-up, spotted, and tore-down...much appreciated!

Post by **thegiff** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:51 pm

Yeah, that was Evin, he was on fire today. I was shooter 14. Esteban placed third. Was good wind practice. Thanks to Rich for putting on the match!

Post by **trailtundra** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:23 pm

Short clip of Shooter 2 and 4 (?) on stage 4

evo · Post by **evo** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:56 pm

Thanks for a great match Rich, Henry and John! That wind was switchy as Mrs. Clinton today.

The rabbit · Post by **The rabbit** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:23 am

I was shooter number 4 and that was the two of us, thanks for a great time and definitely a challenging course of fire. Lots of fun and will come back.

Post by **Capnjon** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 4:01 am

Thanks Henry G for running the stages with me. Would have be hard without you. (Flying Sheets!)
Tough windy day, good job all!

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Post by **almsquattro** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:13 am

Thank you John, Henry, and Rich. Despite my placement, I had a great time....."a bad day shooting beats a good day at work".

Post by **thegiff** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:42 am

One more photo: The 200yd cannon group.

Post by **trailtundra** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:29 pm

Downrange67 · Post by **Downrange67** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:23 pm

i was good to see some new faces. I missed a good one!

Post by **Mobius38** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:45 pm

Another fun match! Thanks to Rich, Henry, and Jonathan (Hope I am not forgetting anyone) for running the match.

schills · Post by **schills** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:42 am

All,

This was my first match, and only the 4th outing with my rifle. Although my score was absolutely terrible, I had a fantastic time and can't thank the organizers enough for putting together this great event. I came into this event simply looking to gain a little experience. I had no illusions of grandeur. Clearly I have a lot to learn, and I haven't stopped thinking about the match and how I can do better next time. Nothing like a little pressure to help sort out what really works and doesn't work with respect to one's gear and approach.

A few newby reflections. . .

By biggest problem by far was finding the actual target, particularly on those stages where you shifted between targets, or when there was no prep time. On one stage, I never actually found it and didn't get off a single shot in the available time. A lot of points to be gained as I sort out that issue. Couple easy solutions for that one.

Weakside shooting was very problematic for me. I'd never actually attempted this before, and the big challenge for me was getting settled over the rifle from this side. Definitely need to practice that one.

Non-supported shooting with the sling also needs practice. I was ridiculously shaky on that stage.

My DOPE was good, but utilizing it under pressure and time constraints was very different than on a normal day at the range when you have all the time in the world.

Bottom line, I had a great time and the folks at the match could not have been any friendlier in dealing with this newby.

Look forward to the next time.

Cheers,

schills

p.s. Can someone post a pick of the order of fire? Mine copy blew away at some point.

Post by **trailtundra** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:33 am

Here you go Colin.
Front: http://i.imgur.com/A1tekUp.jpg
Back: http://i.imgur.com/uu4sB9N.jpg

Post by **AR15barrels** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:03 am

schills wrote: By biggest problem by far was finding the actual target, particularly on those stages where you shifted between targets, or when there was no prep time. On one stage, I never actually found it and didn't get off a single shot in the available time.

A common newbie mistake is to shoot with the scope turned up to max magnification.
Turn it down to about half power and things get much easier...

gau17 · Post by **gau17** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:13 am

schills wrote:All,

This was my first match, and only the 4th outing with my rifle. Although my score was absolutely terrible, I had a fantastic time and can't thank the organizers enough for putting together this great event. I came into this event simply looking to gain a little experience. I had no illusions of grandeur. Clearly I have a lot to learn, and I haven't stopped thinking about the match and how I can do better next time. Nothing like a little pressure to help sort out what really works and doesn't work with respect to one's gear and approach.

A few newby reflections. . .

By biggest problem by far was finding the actual target, particularly on those stages where you shifted between targets, or when there was no prep time. On one stage, I never actually found it and didn't get off a single shot in the available time. A lot of points to be gained as I sort out that issue. Couple easy solutions for that one.

Weakside shooting was very problematic for me. I'd never actually attempted this before, and the big challenge for me was getting settled over the rifle from this side. Definitely need to practice that one.

Non-supported shooting with the sling also needs practice. I was ridiculously shaky on that stage.

My DOPE was good, but utilizing it under pressure and time constraints was very different than on a normal day at the range when you have all the time in the world.

Bottom line, I had a great time and the folks at the match could not have been any friendlier in dealing with this newby.

Look forward to the next time.

Cheers,

schills

p.s. Can someone post a pick of the order of fire? Mine copy blew away at some point.

Half the problem is identifying your weaknesses. Now you just have to work on them. Keep shooting and it will all come together.

Downrange67 · Post by **Downrange67** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:39 pm

It get easier after the first one. maybe not hitting the targets.

Post by **thegiff** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:22 pm

Well, my first match I was last place. Second match last place. Third match last place. Fourth match, I wasn't last, I was second to last. Felt good too!

I usually shoot the stages where the targets are spread out at around 10X to 12X or so. Sometimes I push it to 15X but that is if I've had time to really scope out where they are and have prep time. On no prep time stages, then 10X.

evo · Post by **evo** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:16 am

I like to take a mental picture of the targets just before starting. I look for landmarks I can see by eye first that can give me a good starting point to get on target.
The large target letters help tremendously, just remember to shoot the right one!

Post by **AR15barrels** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:09 pm

evo wrote:The large target letters help tremendously, just remember to shoot the right one!

And remember that the letters are NOT the target.
The target is NEAR the letter.

It happens...

Mike1121 · Post by **Mike1121** » Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:03 pm

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for running the match, it was a blast and I had a ton of fun. It was my first match as well and I made a ton of mistakes that looking back on we're dumb. Pulling the trigger when I mentally knew I shouldn't have. Forgetting to dial dope, dialing the wrong dope, trying to fight the clock. Weak side was a nightmare. I learned a ton though and let's see how next time goes after lots and lots of dry fire.