I will again be hosting a Mountain Rifle Challenge here in Dolores, CO on May 2nd. This will be the third year we've run it and hopefully can continue to keep it challenging and relevant. This year I think we'll have enough guys around on the afternoon of Friday the 1st to do some rock shooting in a local canyon, this would allow for steep angle/cross canyon/ELR shooting if so desired.
This event is not approved/hyped/schilled by anyone except me and @justinspicher who helped me put it together. It is a private event, everyone needs to be on their safety Ps and Qs, and be willing to correct anyone who isn't , including me.
We will limit the group size to 12, we currently have 6 with everyone from last year planning to return
Course is currently 15 stations, but we will likely only make it through 10-12 stations. Targets range from 50 to 700 yards and requires about 3 miles of walking mild canyon terrain partially off trail (canyon/loose rock on inclines/brush/etc). Targets are mostly 8-12" steel, a couple larger and smaller targets mixed in. I've tried to mimic different hunting scenarios , so each station is run a little different, with the overall goal to test hit rates and speed (points/time=score), less focus on ability to find targets.
This year you must either impact each target to stop timer or hit the time cap (each station will have a predetermined time cap). We'll set a max mag capacity at the lowest common denominator and you will need to reload during some stages.
100 rounds should suffice for the course, maybe another hundred rounds for the canyon shooting day. I wouldn't consider this a long range comp, property location/terrain limits me on that, but I have a few between 500-700 yards. Course will test your ability to use a variety positions and utilize your gear quickly and often with an increased HR.
You should arrive ready to move out. We will each shoot 5 (untimed) rounds at a 1" target for score (and your only chance to check zero) to start the day. This will be followed by the hunter drill for score.
Some stations we'll identify targets prior to starting the timer, others you'll have to find target on the clock. We're learning we can change the approach or rules to each station to keep things fresh, we try to pull from our scenarios from actual hunting.
Guys/gals should roll like they do for Western hunting, each station will be approached how you hike. So, packs with at least day hunting gear (or full camp if you want), hunting rifles, and whatever shooting aids you'd carry into the field. Participants need to be self supported for the duration of the event (around 8 hrs) and show up ready to head into the field. We'll pause for lunch and water refills this year, lunch plans to be determined
I will require the use of suppressed rifles, not because I'm bougie, but because the neighbors aren't as bothered. I'll have a properly zeroed and trued loaner or two available.
Dolores, CO is the closest town to my place. Closest airport is in Cortez, CO (Denver Air), Durango (50 min) has bigger airlines and rental cars. Approx 6 hrs drive from Denver/Salt Lake/Phoenix. The general area is an outdoor mecca, Durango/Telluride/Moab/Pagosa Springs all within 2hrs and worthy of a trip on its own.
No fee for the event, I'll provide dinner (game meat/burgers/brats). There is nice camping within 15-30 minutes. Plenty of hotels in Cortez, one in Dolores, but Durango has nicer options 45 min away if you are bougie or want to promise your SO a trip somewhere nice.
This event is not approved/hyped/schilled by anyone except me and @justinspicher who helped me put it together. It is a private event, everyone needs to be on their safety Ps and Qs, and be willing to correct anyone who isn't , including me.
We will limit the group size to 12, we currently have 6 with everyone from last year planning to return
Course is currently 15 stations, but we will likely only make it through 10-12 stations. Targets range from 50 to 700 yards and requires about 3 miles of walking mild canyon terrain partially off trail (canyon/loose rock on inclines/brush/etc). Targets are mostly 8-12" steel, a couple larger and smaller targets mixed in. I've tried to mimic different hunting scenarios , so each station is run a little different, with the overall goal to test hit rates and speed (points/time=score), less focus on ability to find targets.
This year you must either impact each target to stop timer or hit the time cap (each station will have a predetermined time cap). We'll set a max mag capacity at the lowest common denominator and you will need to reload during some stages.
100 rounds should suffice for the course, maybe another hundred rounds for the canyon shooting day. I wouldn't consider this a long range comp, property location/terrain limits me on that, but I have a few between 500-700 yards. Course will test your ability to use a variety positions and utilize your gear quickly and often with an increased HR.
You should arrive ready to move out. We will each shoot 5 (untimed) rounds at a 1" target for score (and your only chance to check zero) to start the day. This will be followed by the hunter drill for score.
Some stations we'll identify targets prior to starting the timer, others you'll have to find target on the clock. We're learning we can change the approach or rules to each station to keep things fresh, we try to pull from our scenarios from actual hunting.
Guys/gals should roll like they do for Western hunting, each station will be approached how you hike. So, packs with at least day hunting gear (or full camp if you want), hunting rifles, and whatever shooting aids you'd carry into the field. Participants need to be self supported for the duration of the event (around 8 hrs) and show up ready to head into the field. We'll pause for lunch and water refills this year, lunch plans to be determined
I will require the use of suppressed rifles, not because I'm bougie, but because the neighbors aren't as bothered. I'll have a properly zeroed and trued loaner or two available.
Dolores, CO is the closest town to my place. Closest airport is in Cortez, CO (Denver Air), Durango (50 min) has bigger airlines and rental cars. Approx 6 hrs drive from Denver/Salt Lake/Phoenix. The general area is an outdoor mecca, Durango/Telluride/Moab/Pagosa Springs all within 2hrs and worthy of a trip on its own.
No fee for the event, I'll provide dinner (game meat/burgers/brats). There is nice camping within 15-30 minutes. Plenty of hotels in Cortez, one in Dolores, but Durango has nicer options 45 min away if you are bougie or want to promise your SO a trip somewhere nice.
