Few notes from yesterdays range visit and testing:
- Some stages have been tweaked after some trial runs. Target size and duration were modified depending on difficulty and the likely chance of variable weather. For those not familiar with Milo, the range can be windy. Generally consistent, but with higher speeds. Temps can be cool or extremely hot. Bring food, water, shade (if not on the shooting line), and seating.
- An estimation at the moment on MINIMUM rounds is 70. We suggest bringing 100-120.
- Many stages, even if unlimited rounds are allowed, will be time limited by most bolt action shooters. Semi's might run a slightly higher round count on these stages.
- Some stages may be finished by competent competitors
- Some stages will be difficult to finish by the majority of competitors.
- We hope to find a middle ground somewhere that competitors are happy with the challenge presented, but also enjoyed at the same time.
- Stages for this second CDTSA PRS match are designed to have more movement, more challenge shooting off barricades, and more support side shooting. The stages have no bench, precision, or freehand shooting.
- As mentioned earlier, running and weight lifting while on a timed stage is required for most, if not all stages.
- Only Range 2 will be used. (500m total distance).
- Due to issues in scoring, sighting, and general progression, only one competitor will be shooting at a time. To improve efficiency, competitors "on deck" will be need to be set-up and ready to start immediately after range has been cleared and brass retrieval has been completed. As always, directions from RO's must be followed by everybody.
- COF will be provided the morning of the shoot.
- SAFETY: ** This needs to be VERY clear **
Movement for BOLT ACTION:
- Bolt must be back, and magazine dropped. No rounds remaining in chamber.
- Only one exception, and RO's will be extremely explicit with this: if a round has been discharge AND the bolt has not been cycled or lifted, the competitor may proceed to the next position with the spent casing remaining in the chamber. The magazine may stay in the magwell. The bolt cannot be touched or lifted. If it has, the chamber must be cleared and magazine removed.
Movement of SEMI-AUTO:
- Bolt must be back, and magazine dropped.
- No exceptions.
As I got interrupted at work, it seems Ryan beat me to an e-mail addressing everybody enlisted. I think it'll be another great event and people will have a good time with good people. Can't wait!
- Some stages have been tweaked after some trial runs. Target size and duration were modified depending on difficulty and the likely chance of variable weather. For those not familiar with Milo, the range can be windy. Generally consistent, but with higher speeds. Temps can be cool or extremely hot. Bring food, water, shade (if not on the shooting line), and seating.
- An estimation at the moment on MINIMUM rounds is 70. We suggest bringing 100-120.
- Many stages, even if unlimited rounds are allowed, will be time limited by most bolt action shooters. Semi's might run a slightly higher round count on these stages.
- Some stages may be finished by competent competitors
- Some stages will be difficult to finish by the majority of competitors.
- We hope to find a middle ground somewhere that competitors are happy with the challenge presented, but also enjoyed at the same time.
- Stages for this second CDTSA PRS match are designed to have more movement, more challenge shooting off barricades, and more support side shooting. The stages have no bench, precision, or freehand shooting.
- As mentioned earlier, running and weight lifting while on a timed stage is required for most, if not all stages.
- Only Range 2 will be used. (500m total distance).
- Due to issues in scoring, sighting, and general progression, only one competitor will be shooting at a time. To improve efficiency, competitors "on deck" will be need to be set-up and ready to start immediately after range has been cleared and brass retrieval has been completed. As always, directions from RO's must be followed by everybody.
- COF will be provided the morning of the shoot.
- SAFETY: ** This needs to be VERY clear **
Movement for BOLT ACTION:
- Bolt must be back, and magazine dropped. No rounds remaining in chamber.
- Only one exception, and RO's will be extremely explicit with this: if a round has been discharge AND the bolt has not been cycled or lifted, the competitor may proceed to the next position with the spent casing remaining in the chamber. The magazine may stay in the magwell. The bolt cannot be touched or lifted. If it has, the chamber must be cleared and magazine removed.
Movement of SEMI-AUTO:
- Bolt must be back, and magazine dropped.
- No exceptions.
As I got interrupted at work, it seems Ryan beat me to an e-mail addressing everybody enlisted. I think it'll be another great event and people will have a good time with good people. Can't wait!
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