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Well Safari Rifle Challenge 2018 is in the history books and Tanner Van Pelt of Sandpoint Idaho is our new champion.

Tanner with his trophy sponsored by Shawn Joyce at Diizche Safari Adventures.

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Mark Wicka of Montana took second and Lance Brewer of Washington state was 3rd.

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We had 70 registered shooters from 14 states and 3 Canadian provinces.
Here was our course of fire and a few photos.

Main Range Events
1. Checking Zero ---- Four shooters on the line. Starting position will be EMPTY rifle. On the signal you will load and fire two rounds at the 45yd paper target then load and fire one round at the 100yd eight inch steel plate. Open action, show clear, muzzle up during scoring and return to the gun racks.

2. Coming & Going--- Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety on. On the signal, fire at each of the two outside targets as they go away. On your second shot the targets will instantly reverse course and come back towards you. You must load one round and shoot the center target. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.

3. Mad Momma --- Rifle loaded with one round, safety on. On the signal, shoot the 50yd baby elephant with eight inch steel plate kill zone. Reload and take a frontal brain shot at the charging “Momma Ele”. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done. (Kill zones will be faintly marked for scoring purposes; you must evaluate the angle then shoot at the frontal brain just like in real life).

4. Herd of Buffalo---Load 1 round, safety on, low ready position. Shoot the 50 yd buffalo in the eight inch steel plate kill zone, move to next spot, load 1 rd and shoot 75yd buffalo in the eight inch plate. Move to next spot, load 1rd and shoot the 100yd broadside buffalo (11”x16” kill zone). Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.

5. Fleeing Buffalo --- Rifle loaded with 2rds, safety on. On the command “standby” the buffalo will start going away. On the “shoot” command fire 1rd at 50yd buffalo target eight inch steel plate kill zone. Then fire 1rd at the fleeing buffalo. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.

6. Left or Right --- Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety on, low ready position. On “standby” command the targets will start towards you. When it passes the cone the RO will yell either left or right. You must shoot that side first then fire your second shot at the other side. Open action and show clear.

Shooting Bay Events

1. No Pressure --- Water bottles at 25, 35 and 45yds. Rifle loaded with 2rds. On the command, shoot any two bottles, reload 1rd and shoot the 3rd bottle. 10 points for each EXPLODING bottle. Timer starts on “shoot” command. 1 point deduction for every second that it takes to complete the course. Lowest possible score will be zero, no negative scores. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.

2. Crossing Shot--- Starting position will be low ready with 2 rounds in the rifle, safety on. The 40yd target will travel across from left to right then back to the left again. You will fire 1rd as the target travels in each direction. All shots must be taken while target is between the cones. Show clear, Muzzle up, return to gun rack.

3. Swamp Things---2rds in rifle with safety on. On command, shoot 1 rd at the brain or spine of the 40yd crocodile head. After the shot, the 40yd hippo head will rise from the water to see what’s going on. You must quickly take one brain shot on the hippo before he goes back down. (Kill zones will be faintly marked for scoring purposes; you must evaluate the angle then shoot at the brain/spine just like in real life). Shooting sticks will be available if you want to use them.

4. Charging Water Jugs --- Two shooters, two rounds in rifle, safety on. The cart will start towards you on “standby” and you will then be given the shoot command. You must shoot the jug on your side then race to shoot the middle jug. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.

Motorized buffalo

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Baby elephant before......

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Baby elephant after..........
P.S. Champion Targets provide us with all of our AR500 steel plate and that stuff takes a POUNDING!

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Retreever and his 450No2 double taking on Charging Momma

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Bolt guns on the ele course

John Harma from Phoenix AZ

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Dave Snellstrom from Colorado

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Charging water jugs

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Wayne Jacobson from American Hunting Rifles with a 600 Overkill gun he built for the shoot.

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Moving targets....

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A 600 OK cartridge from that custom red rifle above. 825gr CEB at 2100fps. WOW!

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Crocodile head

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Rising Hippo

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A herd of buffalo

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Garry James and Gene Gordner in some period costumes.

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Garry with his hammer double gun

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Trying to knock off 3 little bottles!

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Two of the gun racks with everything from modern Rugers to classic Holland & Holland bolt guns.

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A young lady taking on the crossing targets.

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The source of our power!

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Putting out some of the raffle prizes from sponsors like Diizche Safari Adventures and Champion Targets. Mark Sullivan sent us a bunch of videos and books.

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And last but not least, the reason we do this. The Libby Rod and Gun Clubs mission is to promote the shooting sports and most importantly expose youth to the many opportunities available at the range and in the field. The young folks below are members of the Libby area Scholastic Clay Target Program. They enthusiastically volunteer to help with setup, scoring and pasting targets and moving items between the stages. Our club is blessed with some truly world class shotgun shooters who have mentored and coached these young people to multiple state level awards! Our raffle table is used to help fund there team costs from event registration fees to travel and shotgun shells. This year we raised a total of $530 for them.

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It was great to see everyone at the shoot. See you all next year!


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Looks as good time had by all.


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Thanks for posting the results and photos. Sure looks like a fun event.

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Every year, we talk about going....Maybe one day! Would love to watch and participate! memtb


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Originally Posted by memtb
Every year, we talk about going....Maybe one day! Would love to watch and participate! memtb


Wyoming is close, NO excuse not to attend. smile


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Originally Posted by JCS271
Originally Posted by memtb
Every year, we talk about going....Maybe one day! Would love to watch and participate! memtb


Wyoming is close, NO excuse not to attend. smile



Retirement and did some traveling....9000 miles since Easter ( about 7 weeks on the road). Got home with “much” spring yard work to do! Gotta plan my life better! 🤬 memtb


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That looks like a great day!!


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