For the positional drill postal match, print out one each of these targets and post them up at 100 yards. This works best if you are using a setup that can be zeroed dead on at 100 somehow.
(They need to be printed out at 100% scale, and then they are still in shooter MOA, not true MOA)
The first round is shot with no time limits.
7MOA = 2 shots offhand 5MOA = 2 shots sitting 3MOA = 2 shots sitting with sticks 2MOA = 2 shots prone (can use a pack, but no rear bag, no bipod)
The second round is a repeat, but with a 15 second par time. I set a timer on my phone, if the shot isn't taken BEFORE the buzzer, it doesn't count.
7MOA = 2 shots offhand in 15 seconds 5MOA = 2 shots sitting in 15 seconds 3MOA = 2 shots sitting with sticks in 15 seconds 2MOA = 2 shots prone in 15 seconds
The third round is a "medley". One shot from each position, with a 60 second par time.
It's scored out of 20. To submit an entry, just post up a picture of the finished targets. Mark any hits that were either after the buzzer , or that are actually misses from a different target, they will not count.
Please include information about your rifle, optic, and load.
***I plan to address other aspects of shooting on future matches if the interest is there, but hopefully this will get things going.
Excellent. To partly demonstrate what's on this thread, shoot it exactly how your rifle is zeroed. If you're zeroed 2in high at 100 yards, or 3.5in high, or whatever, then shoot it that way. Don't rezero to 100 yards if you're a holder. Also start with the scope on the lowest power if a variable for each stage.
Carl,
Each stage is started from the standing for the timed drills, correct?
I've done it both ways (starting in position vs getting in position). Having to get in position under time as well is more useful, lets run it that way.
Nice! I hope I can get out to the range in time to shoot this so I can see how my scores stack up. I need to do more real life drills like this. While I feel that I am a pretty decent shot, I know that I am not a true marksman and I really need to spend more time practicing and just plain shooting from different positions. Before I had a family I used to go through ammo like crazy, but now the time to go out and really shoot is hard to come by! Thanks for posting this up.
Things that matter the most should never be at the mercy of things that matter the least.
Excellent. To partly demonstrate what's on this thread, shoot it exactly how your rifle is zeroed. If you're zeroed 2in high at 100 yards, or 3.5in high, or whatever, then shoot it that way. Don't rezero to 100 yards if you're a holder. Also start with the scope on the lowest power if a variable for each stage.
Carl,
Each stage is started from the standing for the timed drills, correct?
Why start each stage with your scope set on the lowest power? Is there a magnification clause/limit in this shoot? IE: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, only?? What's up with this? I may be interested..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
This evolved out of the dialing vs BDC thread. Most keep variables on low power until they need more and then turn it up for the shot. Using the rifle/scope setup how you actually hunt, instead setting it up just for this drill is the point. Doing so will start to show whether people's setup is optimum and will also start buding a data base of hit rates and times for different equipment.
When I'm hunting in the thick stuff I run low power. If a shot opportunity is further out, I crank it up. 100 yards and I run 9x, just how I roll. I see no reason to run 3x on a shoot like this unless it's in the rules.. . I'd like to play... I'm leaving in a bit to help sight in a buddys rifle.
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
Misunderstood. You have to start with the scope on low power. Once time starts for each stage you can turn it up. Just like hunting. In other words you're changing the power on the clock.
Sweet Jesus, people can truly complicate things. As I said in the other thread, I'll be running it with open sights. Don't need no frigging scope for 100 yards.
This is what the targets look like printed out, although from the looks of it I forgot to scale them to 100% when I printed them, which just results in marginally smaller targets. The attached file is two pdf files zipped, because the ubb code won't let me attach a .pdf file.
I have no particular ax to grind in this. My idea is to practice how I hunt more so than to maximize performance on any particular drill. If you hunt with your scope on lowest power, then it would make sense to start that way. I don't hunt with my scope on lowest power, so I don't typically run the drill that way.
This is what the targets look like printed out, although from the looks of it I forgot to scale them to 100% when I printed them, which just results in marginally smaller targets. The attached file is two pdf files zipped, because the ubb code won't let me attach a .pdf file.
I have no particular ax to grind in this. My idea is to practice how I hunt more so than to maximize performance on any particular drill. If you hunt with your scope on lowest power, then it would make sense to start that way. I don't hunt with my scope on lowest power, so I don't typically run the drill that way.
Have fun with it guys.
Very cool Carl. I was on a limited time schedule today because my friend had to get back to town by a certain time. I'll also be deer hunting next weekend and maybe the weekend after that. I look forward to seeing some targets. Like prairie goat said, the timed part of it will be pretty challenging.
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
Sweet Jesus, people can truly complicate things. As I said in the other thread, I'll be running it with open sights. Don't need no frigging scope for 100 yards.
"Sweet Jesus", I really look forward to seeing your targets...Should be some doozies..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
I'll be the first to look bad and post some honest targets. My hunting season starts next weekend so I'll be hunting and probably won't get to shoot the rest of these. These targets were shot with my 9.3x62mm CZ 550 American. Cold clean barrel, no practice shots. These aren't the timed targets, not enough time to do it today. Just figured I'd throw these out here for you guys to laugh at
Rifle specs:
One of my primary elk rifles. Older CZ 550 American 9.3x62mm full length bedded by yours truly. Single stage trigger, set to 2.5 pounds (non set trigger) Gloss Burris FFII (American made) 3-9x40 with the ballistic plex reticle.
Have fun with this guys. The timed stuff should be pretty challenging..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
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