philcox
WKR
That’s great to know!Yes. Will allow for that. Also they will give you more time if you ask. Intent isn’t for you to not shoot. They will also point the targets out. Typically they will ask you what help you want before the stage.
That’s great to know!Yes. Will allow for that. Also they will give you more time if you ask. Intent isn’t for you to not shoot. They will also point the targets out. Typically they will ask you what help you want before the stage.
Depends on how hard the targets are to find.In my limited experience, people typically run out of time if they have a malfunction or mess something up.
The matches I shot weren't "blind". Errybody found and identified the targets as a group. You would then range and shoot on the clock. This was probably necessary bc there are lots of targets down range that weren't being shot at.Depends on how hard the targets are to find.
That may be location dependent.The matches I shot weren't "blind". Errybody found and identified the targets as a group. You would then range and shoot on the clock. This was probably necessary bc there are lots of targets down range that weren't being shot at.
The matches I shot weren't "blind". Errybody found and identified the targets as a group. You would then range and shoot on the clock. This was probably necessary bc there are lots of targets down range that weren't being shot at.
@kharb22 Did you shoot this match? If so, any feedback?Anyone shooting Whitetail Madness this upcoming weekend? If so, maybe a Rokslide dinner?
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I did shoot this match. 2nd year I've shot it. This year, it was all on 1 farm as opposed to 2 last year. Overall, it was a great match. It had a really nice mix between difficulty and shoot ability. I think a lot of the shooters had fun and were able to at least engage a lot of the targets. My only complaint is minimal, and that is, I wish they had a few more stages. Last year was 16-18 I think, and this year was 14.@kharb22 Did you shoot this match? If so, any feedback?
I agree. Was my first nrl match and not having a strategy to take points instead of continuing to look for all the targets only to time out. Also some stages the limits weren’t clearly defined so spent way to much time looking in an area that didn’t contain the targets. It was fun and learned a lot. Plan on shooting a few more this yearThat must have been a Hunter One match. In a 2-day Hunter match everything is blind. I must have missed the fact that we were discussing Hunter One.
Last weekend's match in Florence, CO, was the most difficult Hunter match I've ever shot. Took a while to find all the targets (still didn't find some) and mostly had to shoot in less than 90 seconds because of that. Add the 18" of snow and every color across the canyon was white, green and brown. The white placards were sometimes more difficult to find that the targets themselves.
This happens often when clearly defined. If you're not finding targets right away always re-verify where the limits are and, more importantly, where you are in relation to the rear pin. If all looks correct then stand and glass.Also some stages the limits weren’t clearly defined so spent way to much time looking in an area that didn’t contain the targets.
The Arbuckle match will have some targets that are difficult to find, but will be a great course. My good buddy is the MD. I'll be there to shoot it and RO.
Also, pay attention to the order of shooting, be it left tot right or near to far. Using L to R as an example. Once you find the left target and placard, that is now your left limit stick. Generally this will cut off some of the area and start to narrow down your field to search.This happens often when clearly defined. If you're not finding targets right away always re-verify where the limits are and, more importantly, where you are in relation to the rear pin. If all looks correct then stand and glass.
As a heads up, if you're intending to use the 7PRC then switch out to 6.5, you'll be hoofing both rifles around to all the stages. Depending on what stage you start at, it may be a long walk back to the car to switch them out.Never been at one of these before. A buddy and I signed up for Skills at the Arbuckle CA one. Hoping we can get on the same group of folks. I have a new 7PRC gonna see how it performs. Then I’ll likely drop to my 6.5 as I think shooting the whole thing with the 7 will wear me out.
Goals are to
1. Get experience shooting
2. Verify what I can do with the setup and load
I am also realistically expecting to get only 1-2 shots (maybe 0) on some stages because I can’t find/range/setup in the max time
From what I understand, the Skills division should allow that?
Definitely true. Plus, you'll have a different gun number and will need to adjust your wind calls accordingly. Best to pick one and use it the entire match.As a heads up, if you're intending to use the 7PRC then switch out to 6.5, you'll be hoofing both rifles around to all the stages. Depending on what stage you start at, it may be a long walk back to the car to switch them out.
I was not clear. I am only carrying one at a time. If I want to swap, I will do it on the 2nd day. Unless the 7 kicks my butt too bad. Then I'll just miss a stage and go get the woosie gunAs a heads up, if you're intending to use the 7PRC then switch out to 6.5, you'll be hoofing both rifles around to all the stages. Depending on what stage you start at, it may be a long walk back to the car to switch them out.
I am doing Skills. I am not interested in any scoring. Just actual shooting. I am a PURE newbie at this one.Definitely true. Plus, you'll have a different gun number and will need to adjust your wind calls accordingly. Best to pick one and use it the entire match.
It has nothing to do with scoring.I am doing Skills. I am not interested in any scoring. Just actual shooting. I am a PURE newbie at this one.