Observations from the peanut gallery….
First off, while my daughter and I were only able to watch half the first day, a ‘well done’ to all the participants, and a special thanks to Mike for his time and effort putting this match together. While I’d be surprised if he didn’t pop a vein by the end of the shoot, I thought he did a stellar job, given the new TTP he tried out, and trying to org it from the island.
A vacation well spent, though I bet he’d argue that point……
Some general items I noticed:
The semi’s struggled, mostly it seems due to ammo probs, but that 5 round limit plays merry hell with trying to stay in the zone. So much for thinkin’ I could shoot this w/ my Norc next year…..
Looks to me like shooting this comp is better done w/ factory ammo, less you got a pile of confidence and experience in your loading technique, and have actually shot the 200+ rounds of your comp load, prior to the match.
Good optics are a must (obviously….). Some good lookin’ glass out there.
VPD has some cool kit. Those silenencers are the cats a**. I never thought you could tone down 308 to that level. You read about it, but until you hear it, do you really BELIEVE….?
I will be shooting next year- it looked like way to much fun to miss out on (though Slavex is probably dreamin’ of his mattress right about now…..all with his eyes wide shut…..), with my Norc if I have to, though looking for an Accuracy International AE in 308 seems mighty tempting right now….
Again, a well done to all, especially Mike, the butts party, and the CF/BCRA support people for what looked like a great time for participants (aside from the s***y weather I’m sure you sucked up today…)