Match at Angeles Ranges 4/11/10

[DirtRacer151]

Thanks to Randall and Snappy for putting this on for us. It was awesome!!

[aermotor]

Yea it was definitely fun and was my first match ever, damn intense! I wasn't expecting timed stuff and multiple targets, but that was great. It really showed me my weaknesses and what I need to do to improve...

Some things on the list:
1) Harris Bipod for better ability to load
2) Eagle Shooters Pack for proper weld/height
3) Extend LOP for better support and to keep gun from jumping off target
4) Learn my DOPE via Mils in my scope and not just by dialing
5) Raise bipod so I can use rear back on longer range, not just 100
6) Shoot different positions often
7) Start reloading, match ammo will ruin me

Again, thanks to anyone who helped me out, too many names to remember, the Riverside trio, Ryan from Tehachapi and to Randall and the other RO forget his name (Snappy @ The Hide, Brad?). I really want to keep coming and make friends with everyone so I've got buddies to practice/shoot with between matches etc.

PS. Ben, I'm going to need to come over sometime and get some reloading tips if that's cool

[DirtRacer151]

Yea it was definitely fun and was my first match ever, damn intense! I wasn't expecting timed stuff and multiple targets, but that was great. It really showed me my weaknesses and what I need to do to improve...

Some things on the list:
1) Harris Bipod for better ability to load
2) Eagle Shooters Pack for proper weld/height
3) Extend LOP for better support and to keep gun from jumping off target
4) Learn my DOPE via Mils in my scope and not just by dialing
5) Raise bipod so I can use rear back on longer range, not just 100
6) Shoot different positions often
7) Start reloading, match ammo will ruin me

Again, thanks to anyone who helped me out, too many names to remember, the Riverside trio, Ryan from Tehachapi and to Randall and the other RO forget his name (Snappy @ The Hide, Brad?). I really want to keep coming and make friends with everyone so I've got buddies to practice/shoot with between matches etc.

PS. Ben, I'm going to need to come over sometime and get some reloading tips if that's cool

Good job today! Glad you had fun man!

[aermotor]

Good job today! Glad you had fun man!

Thanks Dirt! Who were you again? Trying to remember...

[DirtRacer151]

shooter #1

name is James

[aermotor]

Ahh nice! You freaking slayed it today, very impressed! Looking forward to future shoots with you guys.

[264Charlie]

James shoots a Laser... He is a cheater.

[brian01tj]

James shoots a Laser... He is a cheater.

Um...you're no less of one. lol

[brian01tj]

Yea it was definitely fun and was my first match ever, damn intense! I wasn't expecting timed stuff and multiple targets, but that was great. It really showed me my weaknesses and what I need to do to improve...

Some things on the list:
1) Harris Bipod for better ability to load
2) Eagle Shooters Pack for proper weld/height
3) Extend LOP for better support and to keep gun from jumping off target
4) Learn my DOPE via Mils in my scope and not just by dialing
5) Raise bipod so I can use rear back on longer range, not just 100
6) Shoot different positions often
7) Start reloading, match ammo will ruin me

Again, thanks to anyone who helped me out, too many names to remember, the Riverside trio, Ryan from Tehachapi and to Randall and the other RO forget his name (Snappy @ The Hide, Brad?). I really want to keep coming and make friends with everyone so I've got buddies to practice/shoot with between matches etc.

PS. Ben, I'm going to need to come over sometime and get some reloading tips if that's cool

Glad you made it out today. The key is that you had fun and learned a lot today!

Im Brian, the other Riverside guy. I was shooter #2.

[264Charlie]

Um...you're no less of one. lol

Shhhhh....

[DirtRacer151]

Lasers aren't cheating at a KD range that's under 600yds. Get that out of your heads.

[264Charlie]

Lasers aren't cheating at a KD range that's under 600yds. Get that out of your heads.

I said you shoot a laser and are a cheater. Not necessarily connected.

Good shooting today BTW.

[264Charlie]

1. Ron - 396
2. Ryan - 362
3. James - 348
4. Ken - 330
5. Brian - 296
6. Charles - 264
7. Curtis - 230
8. Zack - 180
9. Bob - 120
10. Ben - 106
11. Xavier - 74

[aermotor]

Glad you made it out today. The key is that you had fun and learned a lot today!

Im Brian, the other Riverside guy. I was shooter #2.

Yea thanks again, some good tips from you. Who's 264Charlie? Charles/Charlie, shooter #3? Trying to put some faces to these names.

Decent results from today for myself, I was expecting a lot worse. Great shooting everyone, I saw some really good stuff out there.

After today I'm really looking at stock upgrade that wont break the bank. The Prairie Dog Special/Tactical from Stockage looks pretty nice and I've read good reviews on the hide, checking on price for Tikka inletting http://www.stockadegunstocks.com/stocks.html — The fact that I can finish it myself and save money is pretty nice too.

PS. It's Zach ;)

[AR15barrels]

Who took pictures today?
Post them up...

[aermotor]

Sadly I only took two pics lol... Lesson #8 learned: Take more pics! Please correct me on the targets, I think I've got a few things wrong in there.

Range


Final Target w/ My Shots
On a related note, you'll see I missed a lot of shots left and then on some where time aloud I reshot and scored them. Anyone know what I'm doing to cause that possibly? I can think of a lot of things but not sure what would cause me to jerk left. I don't think it's trigger but possibly twitch and moving my cheek against the stock and not being settled, that seems like it would cause a miss left by nudging it.

[264Charlie]

264Charlie = Shooter #3, Charles.

Hope to see you at some more matches.

[DirtRacer151]

I said you shoot a laser and are a cheater. Not necessarily connected.

Good shooting today BTW.

A cheater? Me? lol i've been known to get dirty before

After spending time behind a "laser" i just can't see how they would be cheating unless shooting UKD or in heavy wind. I feel like i could have done just as decent with a .223 today. Of course it would need the Rausch touch too.

[DirtRacer151]

Pics to come

[264Charlie]

[/quote]

A cheater? Me? lol i've been known to get dirty before

After spending time behind a "laser" i just can't see how they would be cheating unless shooting UKD or in heavy wind. I feel like i could have done just as decent with a .223 today. Of course it would need the Rausch touch too. [/quote]

... I really did not mean anything just joking. People keep telling me I am cheating with my 6.5. So I am passing on the love.

Funny, I was thinking of building my 700 action into a 223 for inside 500.

[DirtRacer151]

I know you are joking. I just hate to think that other people could think we are cheating with lasers. They don't hit the targets for us.

I think a .223 would've been ideal for today

[AR15barrels]

I feel like i could have done just as decent with a .223 today. Of course it would need the Rausch touch too.

I almost brought out my 223 today...
It shoots just like my 243...

[DirtRacer151]

I almost brought out my 223 today...
It shoots just like my 243...

CHEATER!!!!!!

[DirtRacer151]

[264Charlie]

That is the best pic of my rifle I now have.

[DirtRacer151]

I should have charged you for it then lol

[264Charlie]

I should have charged you for it then lol

I gave you a screw for it...

[DirtRacer151]

You did what?????

[snappy]

As allways I learned some things today.
1) Par times too long.
2) too much prep time.
3) targets too big.
4) Need more positional stages.
5) Hade fun doing it.
Cant wait to see averybody next month.

Brad.

[aermotor]

Hahaha Brad oh man... I do agree on some but not all

1) For some stages yes
2) Agreed just launch us in hah
3) Some steel is too big even though I (newb) missed some due to not knowing my mils/needing tighter dope
4) For sure – sideways, 1 handed, standing, kneeling etc.

Thanks again it was great.

[AR15barrels]

As allways I learned some things today.
1) Par times too long.
2) too much prep time.
3) targets too big.
4) Need more positional stages.
5) Hade fun doing it.
Cant wait to see averybody next month.

Brad.

My thoughts on the day:
Have people write there shooter's numbers on the back of the shapes they pull, not their names.
My first guesses at par times were actually not bad, though I second guessed myself and made them longer.
Targets were too big, but we have permission to set and remove our own targets next time.
We need to make a list of available steel from club members and decide how to best utilize it next month.
Ron offered the small freestanding swingers he has.
Bring back side-prone and weak side shots.

Randall

[PRYDE]

Weak side and standing/kneeling/sitting yes. No side prone please, unless you have loaner packs for everyone.

[264Charlie]

I learned not to zero on the CB stage

[brian01tj]

I learned not to zero on the CB stage

+1 lol

[oops]

looks like a great match. Wish I could have made it to this one

[MercilessMike]

Randall:

I have that Hostage steel. Anytime, you are more than welcomed to use it!

I can see that being used at 200 weakside on hostage and then 200 unsupported seated.

EDIT: Cold Bore on hostage.

[snappy]

Great Idea on the hostage.
200 yard weakside off hand for a cold bore.
You are Merciless. :o

[DirtRacer151]

You guys suck!