One of the recent threads and a local connection inspired @justinspicher and myself to put together a RS style match. Short notice, but wanted to extend the invite. "Mountain Rifle Challenge" I think would embody what we are shooting for.
Event will be on 7/20 in Dolores, CO.
The general area is worth a summer camping trip. 45 min to Durango, 1 hr to Telluride, 1.5 hrs to Moab, 6hrs to Denver/Salt Lake/ Phoenix. Host property is in the high desert at 6800ft, surrounding mountains are up to 14k ft.
13-15 stations some w a multiple targets, a least one requiring a reload.
Hit rate and times will determine score.
Ranges 50-650 yards. Approx 2.5 miles walking across moderate terrain. There might be one station you can shoot prone from, we've setup the course to simulate hunting scenarios that we have encountered, prone has not been an option in most of my experience.
Only allowed what you carry for hunting, no gaming gear. So far must haves are - pack, binos, rangefinder, plus or minus hiking sticks, if you chose to carry a tripod it must be what you pack in to hunt with, enough water for a full day, at least 50 rounds of ammo. Up for debate, do we require a minimum pack weight or items to be carried, ie must have kill kit/puffy jacket/rain gear/meal/ emergency kit/etc?
You would need to show up with a zeroed rifle as we won't have time to sort that out in the am.
Rifle is up to you as long as it is legit something you carry for hunting away from the truck. No power factor, but let's say .223 or larger. I hate muzzle brakes and will tell you how they are inferior and should be thrown in the trash, but they are allowed. As Justin is an AR guy, semi auto will be allowed.
Still sorting out how many rounds needed. At least 50. More if we (as a group) want to add flat range challenges. Up for discussion.
Site isn’t nearly as cool as the Montana sites Shoot2hunt has, but I don’t think the course will be a walk in the park.
I’ll provide burger/brat dinner. Room to camp around the property, or can direct you to nicer (paid) camping down by the river in Dolores.
We have 4-6 guys already, thinking we’ll host max 10 shooters.
@h2so4 has offered up $100 credit towards Black Hills ammo as a prize even though he can't join this time! TY!
Event will be on 7/20 in Dolores, CO.
The general area is worth a summer camping trip. 45 min to Durango, 1 hr to Telluride, 1.5 hrs to Moab, 6hrs to Denver/Salt Lake/ Phoenix. Host property is in the high desert at 6800ft, surrounding mountains are up to 14k ft.
13-15 stations some w a multiple targets, a least one requiring a reload.
Hit rate and times will determine score.
Ranges 50-650 yards. Approx 2.5 miles walking across moderate terrain. There might be one station you can shoot prone from, we've setup the course to simulate hunting scenarios that we have encountered, prone has not been an option in most of my experience.
Only allowed what you carry for hunting, no gaming gear. So far must haves are - pack, binos, rangefinder, plus or minus hiking sticks, if you chose to carry a tripod it must be what you pack in to hunt with, enough water for a full day, at least 50 rounds of ammo. Up for debate, do we require a minimum pack weight or items to be carried, ie must have kill kit/puffy jacket/rain gear/meal/ emergency kit/etc?
You would need to show up with a zeroed rifle as we won't have time to sort that out in the am.
Rifle is up to you as long as it is legit something you carry for hunting away from the truck. No power factor, but let's say .223 or larger. I hate muzzle brakes and will tell you how they are inferior and should be thrown in the trash, but they are allowed. As Justin is an AR guy, semi auto will be allowed.
Still sorting out how many rounds needed. At least 50. More if we (as a group) want to add flat range challenges. Up for discussion.
Site isn’t nearly as cool as the Montana sites Shoot2hunt has, but I don’t think the course will be a walk in the park.
I’ll provide burger/brat dinner. Room to camp around the property, or can direct you to nicer (paid) camping down by the river in Dolores.
We have 4-6 guys already, thinking we’ll host max 10 shooters.
@h2so4 has offered up $100 credit towards Black Hills ammo as a prize even though he can't join this time! TY!
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good on you for throwing out the invite.
